VALDCAST Bobby Esbrandt: Building Athlete Profiles Beyond the CMJ
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Dec 26, 2025 Bobby Esbrandt, a physical therapist and founder of Impact Sports Physical Therapy, shares his insights on athlete assessment. He highlights the limitations of the countermovement jump, advocating for a comprehensive athlete profile that includes strength, power, and reactive qualities. Bobby discusses the integration of technology in rehabilitation, balancing business growth with high-quality clinical care, and creating an athlete-centered environment. His passion for mentorship and improving patient outcomes shines through, making it a must-listen for clinicians.
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Balance Clinical Work With Business Duties
- As a clinic owner, gradually shift time from clinical care to business systems without abandoning patient relationships.
- Reserve days for backend improvements and one‑on‑one staff meetings to maintain quality and culture.
Hire Drive Over Experience, Then Train
- Hire clinicians who are driven and eager to learn, not just credentialed.
- Provide structured training and time to climb the learning curve on tech and testing protocols.
Don't Reduce Athletes To One Jump Metric
- A single CMJ metric misses many important athlete qualities like strength, RFD and reactive capacity.
- Build a full athlete profile rather than relying solely on jump height to inform decisions.