The Hawkin Podcast 〡Hawkin Dynamics N26: Adam Petway - Asking The Question First
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Jul 20, 2022 Adam Petway, the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Louisville Men's Basketball, dives deep into athlete performance. He discusses the evolution of athletic training, emphasizing the importance of kinetic profiling and data integrity. Adam shares insights on blending coaching with academic research to tailor training strategies. He stresses the value of relationships in business and offers wisdom on balancing performance with athlete durability. Plus, he highlights the significance of asking the right questions to drive success in sports science.
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Pre-Game RSI Predicts Peak Game Speed
- RSI on match-day minus-one correlated with an individual's in-game peak speed relative to norms.
- Raising reactive strength the day before competition may boost game-speed capacity.
Match Training To Desired Metrics
- Heavy strength work tends to increase peak force metrics while plyometrics and sprinting improve temporal/reactive qualities.
- Intervention studies remain needed, but the hypothesis aligns with specific adaptation-to-imposed-demand principles.
Length And Economy Define Elite Basketball
- Basketball athletes are trending longer and leaner, trading pure muscle mass for length and positional versatility.
- Elite players move less overall but possess higher peak velocities and high-speed distance when needed.