The Art of Athleticism

J. Kyle Mann is joined by P3 president Eric Leidersdorf to break down what exactly P3 does and how they help develop athletes (01:44). They discuss the evolution of the company, the significance of the NBA combine, and the importance of understanding athletic traits such as deceleration and strength in basketball (09:02). Eric also describes the concept of "kinematic movers" and talks about how certain players excel despite not being traditionally athletic, the challenges of predicting injuries, and the role of biomechanics in understanding player performance (23:58).

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Host: J. Kyle Mann
Guest: Eric Leidersdorf
Producer: Jessie Lopez
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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