Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Cory Kennedy: Accel, Decel, & NBA Archetypes

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Jul 30, 2025
Cory Kennedy, a High Performance Coach and former director of performance for the Sacramento Kings, shares insights on optimizing athlete performance. He discusses how player archetypes influence training, emphasizing the balance of acceleration and deceleration metrics. Kennedy highlights the challenges of travel logistics in the NBA, the importance of tailored coaching strategies for player development, and the critical role of strength in athletic success. Listen for a fascinating dive into the evolution of performance directors in sports!
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INSIGHT

NBA Director's Multifaceted Role

  • NBA directors often blend management with hands-on roles due to small supporting staff and hectic travel.
  • They juggle tasks from nutrition and supplementation to equipment logistics, reflecting the multifaceted demands of the job.
ANECDOTE

Catering Chaos at NBA Games

  • A story highlights the challenge of catering logistics at NBA games with massive food orders and last-minute struggles.
  • Despite chaos, the goal is to present a seamless meal to players without showing the behind-the-scenes scramble.
INSIGHT

MaxAccel/Decel Reveal Player Archetypes

  • Max acceleration and deceleration in games reliably reveal players' physical output and style.
  • These metrics enable profiling by archetype reflecting roles like elite scorers or defenders, linked to jump test correlations.
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