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Episode 189: 189. Interview with Adam Decker (Part Two)
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Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.
Topics covered in this episode:
-Discussion on being Houston's Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
-Finding success and advice for others
-Continuing Education Resources
Quotes:
-"I get to work with a very diverse group of people, multiple disciplines, and I love it" (1:50)
-"You'd be amazed at how generous people are. I've had so many people who have helped me along the way" (13:30)
-"Probably more than any other industry, sport is about people and relationships" (14:20)
If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!
100 episodes
Manage episode 443102361 series 1531059
Adam Decker is currently serving in his third season as the Director of Sports Medicine & Performance for the Houston Astros. Originally from Canada, Adam started his career with Sport Canada where he worked for 8 years in Strength & Conditioning, Performance Science, Talent Identification, and Athlete Development with Provincial and National/Olympic level athletes. Adam then moved to the world-renowned performing arts company, Cirque du Soleil, and later to the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils. Adam holds degrees in Exercise Science, Education, a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Rehabilitation.
Topics covered in this episode:
-Discussion on being Houston's Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
-Finding success and advice for others
-Continuing Education Resources
Quotes:
-"I get to work with a very diverse group of people, multiple disciplines, and I love it" (1:50)
-"You'd be amazed at how generous people are. I've had so many people who have helped me along the way" (13:30)
-"Probably more than any other industry, sport is about people and relationships" (14:20)
If you'd like to learn more from Adam, you can reach out to him on LinkedIn!
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