Athletes Authority ON AIR Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 55 - Adam Petway - Practical Sports Science In The NBA, Bandwidth Of Movement & Jumps Analysis
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Feb 6, 2022 Adam Petway, a seasoned horizontal jumps coach with experience in the NBA as a biomechanist, shares his fascinating journey from high school coach to professional performance director. He discusses how to apply research in sports science to enhance player readiness and performance. Adam explores the cultural differences between college and NBA environments, the importance of movement variability, and practical jump assessment protocols. He also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book, "Basketball Mechanics," focusing on elite player movement and training strategies.
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Humble Coaching Journey
- Adam Petway began as a high-school strength coach and progressed through Division III and Division I before joining the NBA.
- He credited coaching youth for giving a platform to make mistakes and learn before working with elite athletes.
Begin Research With A Useful Question
- Research must start with a question coaches actually care about to be useful in practice.
- Strong collaboration between researchers and practitioners grows projects from simple questions into impactful studies.
Measure Readiness And Progress Separately
- Use temporal metrics (RSI, impulse, eccentric deceleration) to assess acute readiness and fatigue day-to-day.
- Track absolute metrics (jump height, peak force) across the season to monitor chronic improvements and preparedness.
