Nick Potter is a highly experienced professional in sports performance and athlete wellness, serving as the Director of High Performance and Sports Science for Duke Men's Basketball since 2005. His expertise in optimizing player health, recovery, and performance has been instrumental in enhancing athlete development at the highest level.
Professional Experience:
- Director of High Performance and Sports Science, Duke Men's Basketball (Since 2005)
- Coordinates player health, performance, recovery, and wellness
- Leads a comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting system to monitor athlete readiness and maximize performance
- Biomechanical Enhancement Program Lead
- Develops rehabilitation and return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical, performance, and coaching staff
- Member of the Integrative Performance Excellence Group
- Collaborates with directors in Sports Performance, Athletic Medicine, Sports Nutrition, and Behavioral Health to ensure holistic athlete care
- Medical Support for USA Olympic Shooting Team
- Provided medical coverage for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics
Academic & Professional Credentials:
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) – Duke University School of Medicine, 2004
- Orthopedic Residency/Manual Therapy Fellowship – Sports Medicine of Atlanta
- Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship – Duke Sports Medicine
- Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine with Emphasis in Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy – Mercyhurst College, 2001
Certifications:
- DPT, ATC, LAT, OCS, SCS, CSCS, EMR
Speaking & Publications:
- Delivered over 40 national and international lectures at sports medicine conferences
- Authored multiple journal articles and book chapters on athlete performance and rehabilitation
