About OTE
OTE’s Health, Performance, and Development (HPD) team delivers first-class, evidence-based medical services and innovative performance training to our players.
Our mission is to develop elite basketball players who both understand the requirements of being a professional athlete and begin to create “Pro” habits to sustain their careers. Our HPD team provides services and education in the following areas related to health, performance, and development:
What we provide
Health
- Injury and illness evaluations
- Baseline health screening
- Individualized rehab programs
- Recovery modes
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Medical services through Emory
Performance
- Strength training programs
- Team conditioning
- Individual player lifts
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- NBA Combine testing
- Practice/Game load tracking
- Force-plate jump monitoring
Development
- Consults with Sports Dietitian
- Nutritional programming
- Meal planning
- Sleep education
- Functional mobility
- Long-term player planning
Staff
Our Health and Performance Department is comprised of highly educated and experienced professionals dedicated to delivering the highest standard of service and care to our players. We prioritize treating individuals as people first and athletes second, fostering both personal development and long-term growth
James Davis
Head Performance Coach
Adam Smith
Head Athletic Trainer
Trac Norris
Head Physical Therapist
Lauj Gardner
Assistant Athletic Trainer
