CVASPS The Podcast Episode 11: Season 2- The 2022 Seminar Series- Episode 11- Dr. Adam Petway- “I’ve made enough mistakes in my past to know what not to do in the future.”
Apr 14, 2022
Dr. Adam Petway, a researcher and practitioner in basketball biomechanics, shares his insightful journey from coaching to exploring sports performance. He highlights how critical mentoring shaped his training approach and discusses the importance of analyzing in-game data to enhance athlete development. Petway emphasizes the unique movement demands of basketball and the necessity for adaptive coaching methods. He also advises young coaches to embrace foundational roles and stresses the impact of diverse mentorship on success. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion!
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From High School Gyms To Biomechanics
- Adam Petway traced his path from high school coach to power-five strength staff and sports biomechanics researcher.
- Observing track and field and collaborating with researchers sparked his interest in projectile physics and basketball biomechanics.
Learning By Watching A Sprint Coach
- Petway recounts learning from Coach Boo and being asked specific biomechanical questions he couldn't answer.
- That exposure pushed him to observe sprinting and rethink training progressions for basketball.
Reverse Engineering In-Game KPIs
- Petway used Newtonian physics to model NBA players in specific tactical situations across offense and defense.
- He mapped joint angles, COM displacement, and kinetics to define movement KPIs tied to success.
