Eddie Dimas, Performance Coach, discusses P3 Performance's cutting-edge tools like motion capture and force plates in athlete training. They break down basketball players into archetypes for tailored programs. The focus is on data-driven decisions, athlete categorization, and optimizing performance through personalized training at P3 facilities. The podcast also explores biomechanics applications in collegiate team sports and the importance of diverse perspectives in performance coaching.
P3 uses a standardized assessment process with motion capture and force plates to tailor training programs based on individual athlete needs.
Athletes at P3 are categorized into archetypes like bigs, kinematic movers, and hyper-athletic guards to customize training programs for specific physical attributes.
Monitoring changes within archetypes allows coaches to adjust training stimuli and optimize players' physical capabilities for their on-court roles.
Deep dives
Assessment Process at P3
At P3, athletes undergo a standardized assessment process that includes injury history, movement screens, and performance tests like force plates and motion capture systems. The assessment covers various movements like squats, jumps, and sprinting, with customized variations based on the athlete's needs, such as single-leg exercises for rehab cases or specialized assessments for different sports like basketball and baseball.
Understanding Athlete Archetypes
P3 categorizes athletes into archetypes based on metrics like height, weight, vertical and lateral performance metrics. The archetypes include traditional bigs, bigs plus, miscellaneous perimeter players, kinematic movers, force movers, and hyper-athletic guards. Analyzing these archetypes helps coaches tailor training programs to harness each player's unique physical characteristics.
Impact of Training and Role on Athlete Clusters
Athletes' roles and training stimuli can influence their performance clusters, potentially moving them between archetypes based on physical demands and development during the season. Monitoring changes within archetypes allows coaches to adapt training programs to optimize players' physical capabilities for their specific on-court roles and performance requirements.
Athlete-Centered Approach
Prioritizing athlete consent and data ownership, the podcast highlights an athlete-first approach where athletes have control over sharing insights, ensuring that their data is respected and utilized to enhance their career longevity and performance. By fostering trust and collaboration, the focus remains on supporting athletes whether they are rookies, seeking a new contract, or veteran players.
Utilizing Biomechanics Lab in Collegiate Setting
Discussing the potential of leveraging a top-tier biomechanics lab in a collegiate setting, the podcast delves into the challenges and benefits of integrating advanced resources into team sports coaching. Emphasizing the importance of strategic collaborations and optimizing resources efficiently, the conversation reflects on utilizing technology and data to tailor training programs based on athletes' unique clusters and jump strategies.
Eddie Dimas - Performance Coach at P3 - joins us for the 37th episode of MTN. On this episode, Eddie gives us an inside look into the innerworkings of P3 Performance. We talk about his process and the unique value add that P3 brings to the performance field. From their motion capture, force plate data, breaking down basketball players into different archetypes, and much more. This episode covers a much wider spectrum than just basketball and certainly got our minds working on application in our respective worlds.
Make sure to follow Eddie on social media @eddie_dimas
Find us on social media @mtn_perform and check back every Wednesday for a new episode.
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