ELPA Performance International Congress, 29 May 2021
Basketball performance is a complex multifactorial phenomenon, determined by numerous intrinsic and extrinsic factors. EuroLeague Players’ Association and ELPA Performance Advisory Board present...
PAB Newsletter #6: More Data Does Not Guarantee Better Decisions
We live in a world where everything is connected and, as such, our decision-making processes rely on information that is extremely global, dynamic and affected by very different levels of dimensions,...
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) – the athlete’s health and performance “Black Box”
Introduction During their sporting lives, athletes must face multiple difficulties and different kinds of stress, that can have consequences for their health and level of performance(1). When they...
PAB Newsletter #4:“Pre-formance”-360° individual preparation for basketball practice and game
Introduction One of the most important aspects of a player’s daily life and is the preparation for practice and game, where players are expected to give their best every single time. The...
PAB Newsletter#3: Vitamin D, a booster for health and athletic performance
Vitamin D deficiency is an overlooked and under-evaluated condition that is widespread in the athletic population, including the elite and professional basketball players. Although the symptomatology...
PAB Newsletter#2 : Prolong your basketball career and optimize longevity
The aging curve is becoming a hot topic in modern basketball. During the last decade, several players are performing very well with being over 35 years old and extending their professional careers...