All Things Speed & Strength | Podcast by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson Episode #14: Drake Berberet - VP of Performance, Hawkin Dynamics | How & Why to Utilize Force Plates
Nov 6, 2023
Drake Berberet, VP of Performance at Hawkin Dynamics, specializes in utilizing force plate technology to enhance athletic performance. He shares insights on how strength coaches and therapists can implement this technology effectively. The conversation dives into the evolution of force plates, their impact on performance metrics like jump height and propulsive force, and innovative strategies for athletes at different levels. Drake also discusses the collaboration between training facilities and physical therapy for injury prevention and recovery, showcasing the future of sports science.
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Use Simple In-Session Flags For Decisions
- Keep the daily session view simple with 8 chosen metrics, recent history, percent change and red/yellow/green flags.
- Use quick in-session flags to guide load adjustments without deep post-session analysis.
Athlete-Led Testing Scaled To 29,000 Trials
- At Colby College Drake built athlete-led testing with clear SOPs, QR videos, and tablet stands.
- After training athletes for one month they performed 29,000 tests with minimal coach involvement.
Pick A Clear, Athlete-Friendly Output
- Start metric selection with one output; if jump height confuses athletes use metric-friendly alternatives.
- Use meters for jump height or choose peak relative propulsive power as an intuitive output number.