Finding Small Wins

Load Management Explained: Insights from the NBA and MLS with Dr. Matt Tuttle

Episode Summary

Visit https://adamloiacono.com for full podcast episode Key Takeaways, FREE resources, and more information. In this conversation, Matthew Tuttle discusses his background in sports medicine and his experiences working in different sports leagues. He emphasizes the importance of manual therapy fellowship and the differences between the NBA and MLS/NWSL. The influence of collective bargaining agreements on workload management is also discussed. Tuttle shares insights on managing high-stakes pressure and finding balance outside of sports. The conversation then delves into the definition of load management and stress, as well as the role of technology in load management. Finally, Tuttle provides an overview of his PhD work on load management in the NBA. In this conversation, Matthew Tuttle discusses the importance of understanding and applying workload data in sports science. He emphasizes the need for practitioners to consider individual factors and adjust metrics accordingly. The conversation also explores the successes and failures of load management strategies and the potential for technology to enhance data collection and analysis. Tuttle highlights the importance of communication and organizational structure in the sports industry and the need for actionable data and tangible outcomes. He shares insights on finding small wins, being a good team player, and the persistence required for success. The conversation concludes with discussions on favorite hotels, impactful books, and eye-opening experiences in sports.

Episode Notes

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 The Importance of Manual Therapy Fellowship

06:00 Differences Between NBA and MLS/NWSL

10:00 The Influence of Collective Bargaining Agreements

15:00 Managing High Stakes Pressure and Emotional Toll

20:00 Finding Balance and Identity Outside of Sports

25:00 Defining Load Management and Stress

30:00 The Role of Technology in Load Management

38:00 PhD Work on Load Management in the NBA

45:09 Understanding and Applying Workload Data

47:04 What We've Gotten Right and Wrong About Load Management

50:25 Advancements in Technology and Accuracy of Measurement

53:47 The Future of Basketball Research and Data Analysis

57:24 The Importance of Communication and Organizational Structure

01:03:13 The Need for Actionable Data and Tangible Outcomes

01:06:57 Finding Small Wins and Being a Good Team Player

01:09:38 The Importance of Persistence and the Grind

01:11:16 Favorite Hotels and What Defines a Good Hotel

01:14:30 The Best Book Read in the Last Two Years

01:15:37 Eye-Opening Experiences in Sports