Bill Foran, former Miami Heat strength coach On the importance of proper sleep & hydration in athletes Bill Foran has been the strength and conditioning coach of the Miami Heat since the organization's inception. Prior to joining the Heat as a consultant in the 1988-89 season, Foran spent four years as the strength coach of the University of Miami during their National Title years of 1987 and 1989. Foran was inducted into the USA Strength & Conditioning Coaches Hall of Fame in 2014 and is a published author multiple times over in the field of human performance. He spoke with managing editor Wesley Sykes about the importance of proper sleep and hydration in athletes who want to compete at a consistently high level. WINNING HOOPS COACHES PLAYBOOK 2022 43