Andrea Hudy Returns to UConnWBB

[oldude]

It is amazing how far sports training and conditioning has advanced through the years. Increasingly, S&C coaches rely more and more on science, technology and advanced metrics to help athletes improve overall performance.

We’ve come a long way from the dark ages when my teammates and I used to train in a dark room, with no windows that smelled like something not of this world.

 

[Huskee11]

After extensive research, I believe that I have managed to locate the first ever Director of Holistic and Reintegration Sports Performance.

Watch Ty Webb, played by Chevy Chase, holistically attempt to reintegrate Danny into the game of golf in the 1980 movie, "Caddyshack".

Be the ball, Danny.

 

[BobbyJ]

After extensive research, I believe that I have managed to locate the first ever Director of Holistic and Reintegration Sports Performance.

Watch Ty Webb, played by Chevy Chase, holistically attempt to reintegrate Danny into the game of golf in the 1980 movie, "Caddyshack".

Be the ball, Danny.

He was the Master and he’s still alive. UConn should bring him in to work on the foul shooting.

 

[DEpup]

Looks like Hudy will come in and do traditional strength and conditioning while Kimball will do more rehabilitation stuff from serious injuries aka Evina's long process last year.

 

[lebronfan23]

Yes! Please get Liv in that weight room.

 

[noirwestern]

I don't care what she's called as long as she's good with ankles. Of course a little speed wouldn't be a bad thing.

 

[Urshurak]

Yes! Please get Liv in that weight room.

Agree. Maybe 4th years the charm.

 

[UConnCat]

Reminder that Andrea Hudy has returned to Storrs and is UConnWBB's Director of Sports Performance. I am curious to see whether a program known for its strength and conditioning improves in those areas.

 

[Vowelguy]

Looks like Hudy will come in and do traditional strength and conditioning while Kimball will do more rehabilitation stuff from serious injuries aka Evina's long process last year.

Yeah that was my take as well. Also general injury recovery, which is useful given off-season surgeries and the way players get nicked up during the season.

 

[JoePgh]

Yes! Please get Liv in that weight room.

Another outdated myth that won't go away!

Compare a current picture of Liv to one taken in her freshman year, and you will see that she has spent plenty of time developing her strength in the last three years. And if you watch her recent rebounding performance against good opposition, you will see that she has been successful.

Her challenges now are with her shot, her post moves, and with fouling (although that has gotten better in the last year. Her physical strength is no longer an issue.

 

[oldude]

Another outdated myth that won't go away!

Compare a current picture of Liv to one taken in her freshman year, and you will see that she has spent plenty of time developing her strength in the last three years. And if you watch her recent rebounding performance against good opposition, you will see that she has been successful.

Her challenges now are with her shot, her post moves, and with fouling (although that has gotten better in the last year. Her physical strength is no longer an issue.

Excellent points. We heard the same question on strength about Stewie, and more recently about Paige, players who are both lean, athletic and a lot stronger than they look.

As for Liv, one of her best games this past season was matched up against Syracuse’s 6’7” Kamilla Cardoso, an opponent with 2” and probably 40 lbs on Liv. After a quick start by Cardoso, Liv dominated the big girl at both ends of the court as UConn won easily.

 

[JellyBean]

It is amazing how far sports training and conditioning has advanced through the years. Increasingly, S&C coaches rely more and more on science, technology and advanced metrics to help athletes improve overall performance.

We’ve come a long way from the dark ages when my teammates and I used to train in a dark room, with no windows that smelled like something not of this world.

Great point! Sports training & conditioning has come a long way over the years. The science, technology, and all of the other background information that is being used to help athletes reach their top performance, has been incredible!

 

[JellyBean]

One of my all time favorite trainers in the game!! Andrea brings a different twist on strength & conditioning that makes the whole process enjoyable.

 

[CocoHusky]

One of my all time favorite trainers in the game!! Andrea brings a different twist on strength & conditioning that makes the whole process enjoyable.

It's an incredibly impressive resume.
Andrea Hudy - Director of Sports Performance / Women’s Basketball - Women's Basketball Support Staff - University of Connecticut Athletics

Along the same line did anyone else notice that UCONN WBB has 2 graduate assistants for this upcoming season -T’aire Starks & Kiki Russell.
Don't remember this ever happening before.

 

[oldude]

The AZ loss really opened eyes on strength training. It’s not that UConn does a bad job, but more so that schools like AZ have gained an edge in the weight room. Hudy is a great motivator and part of a new generation of strength & conditioning coaches in college basketball.

It will take time to see a significant impact at UConn. But I expect that Hudy will transform UConn strength & conditioning to the point where absolutely no one will have an advantage over the Huskies.

 

[UConnCat]

COD = change of direction

 

[oldude]

COD = change of direction

Brings back not so fond memories……

 

[Bald Husky]

Wow, they're pretty fast. Need to see them do that with the ball.

 

[eebmg]

but what about the neck pain for the trainers?

 

[Geew1992]

 

[Zanzman]

With that speed who needs height

 

[augustaTC]

I note that Nika and Paige were really flying, side by side....with Nika generally beating Paige by a step. They really seem to push each other. And nice to see them leave everyone else behind. Go Croatia!

 

[oldude]

I note that Nika and Paige were really flying, side by side....with Nika generally beating Paige by a step. They really seem to push each other. And nice to see them leave everyone else behind. Go Croatia!

And we all know how Paige hates to lose…

 

[eebmg]

And we all know how Paige hates to lose…

My guess is CW would win those drills. Paige is more of a glider.

 

[oldude]

My guess is CW would win those drills. Paige is more of a glider.

Christyn is a FB. Paige is a WR.