Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast Drake Berberet: Breaking Down the Curves
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Dec 27, 2023 Drake Berberet, VP of Performance for Hawkins Dynamics and an expert in force plate technology, dishes out insights on enhancing athletic performance. He dives into the significance of jump testing methodologies and challenges conventional coaching principles. The discussion also covers optimizing jump landings to minimize injury risks and improve metrics. Further, Drake emphasizes the importance of analyzing movement curves and encourages open-minded conversations in performance training. It's a treasure trove of data-driven strategies for coaches and athletes alike!
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Creating College Basketball Norms
- Drake Berberet is focusing on establishing norms for college basketball using force plate data.
- These norms help define what typical performance looks like by position to better interpret athlete data.
Use CMJ and Multi-Rebound Wisely
- Use both CMJ rebound and multi-rebound tests depending on training goals and scenarios.
- Cue athletes clearly, usually focusing on max effort with secondary emphasis on quickness for CMJ rebounds.
Evolving Norms with Athlete Changes
- Norms for force plate metrics must evolve as athlete body types and sport styles change.
- Coaches should critically think and avoid blindly applying outdated norms.
