Nike Performance Maestro: Keith D’Amelio on what separates the NBA and NFL Greats from rest

On todays podcast we have Keith D'Amelio. Keith is a visionary in the world of sports performance, a man whose expertise has shaped the careers of countless elite athletes. His career spans roles with professional sports teams, including the NBA’s Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors and Stanford University. His journey from a passionate student of athletic training to director of athlete performance at Nike where he has worked with some of the greatest athletes on the planet is a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. Keith has a PhD in Applied Sports Science and has worked across almost every professional sport you can imagine. From the EPL,NBA, NFL and AFL. Keith has been instrumental in revolutionizing how athletes train, recover, and compete at the highest levels. His expertise has helped shape the careers of some of the most celebrated athletes in the world.  Keith’s impact goes beyond just the field of play. His commitment to athlete well-being and his passion for educating the next generation of sports professionals have made him a respected figure in the industry and inspiring figure to many. In this episode we discuss; the traits of the greats, the late Kobe Bryant, and NFL superstar Ndamukong Suh; and explore the difference between the absolute best and the rest at the professional level.   I hope you enjoy. ----------------------------------------------------------------   Find Keith: https://www.instagram.com/keith.damelio/  https://x.com/keithdamelio/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-d-amelio-2166b54    Find James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acceleratingexcellence/ https://www.instagram.com/jamesaking_/ https://jamesaking.com/   Watch the episode with Chris Billam-Smith here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wUqaqzHzIU    The Mindset App: While the app is under development, we have decided to provide access to the full content for free on YouTube for a limited time. You can find the courses within our playlists or by the link below. I hope you enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/@AcceleratingExcellence/playlists   🔊 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LJFspGl7b0e5YuxMfPLpx?si=e852f426c16b4f2d   🔊 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-accelerating-excellence-podcast/id1706636304