Whether you like it or not, I can say with a lot of confidence that technology in sport is here to stay.

As tech becomes more and more prevalent – not to mention more cost effective to private facilities and end-users – I think we’re going to see an explosion in sports science and data-driven training in the years to come.

And it’s for that exact reason that today’s guest is Drake Berberet of Hawkin Dynamics.

Drake is the VP of Performance & Brand at Hawkin Dynamics, and he also serves as the Performance Data Scientist at NCAA Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine.

Prior to Hawkin, Drake was the Applied Sport Scientist for the University of Illinois Men’s & Women’s Basketball teams for 2 seasons.

And last but definitely not least, he also owns a private training facility serving over 300 youth athletes annually in Central Illinois, and consults for technology companies in sport, health, & connected fitness.

The ISO belt squat is much easier because they’re pushing into the ground as hard as they can and there’s no limitation due to grip strength. – Drake Berberet

This Week on the Physical Preparation Podcast:

• Drake’s career path, and how he moved from primarily coaching to working for Hawkin Dynamics.
• Why people use force plates, and what you can measure with one.
• What got Drake interested in force plates, as well as his first experiences using them.
• The advice he’d give to someone who is interested in using force plates, but doesn’t know where – or how – to start.
• How to use constraints early-on to avoid overwhelm and get the most out of any new technology you might adopt.
• The biggest pitfalls Drake sees when people use new tech, and how to avoid them yourself!

Connect with Drake:

• Drake on IG
• drake@hawkindynamics.com

Related Links:

• Max Schmarzo on Plyometrics, Jump Training and Elite Athleticism
• Hawkin Dynamics
• Hawkin Dynamics IG

Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates!

Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21^st century.

Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use.

You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.

Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance.

And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process.

With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level.

To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.

Or for direct sales inquires, feel free to reach out to Drake Berberet directly via email at drake@hawkindynamics.com or via direct message on Instagram at strength2.speed

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