MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The study began with a simple question from the University of Memphis women's basketball staff, a query whose answer could positively impact the program.
Women's coach Melissa McFerrin presented the question to Dr. Daniel Greenwood, the UofM's Human Performance Center Director. McFerrin wanted to know how to "better prepare our athletes so we are not dealing with ACL injuries."
In Dr. Greenwood, McFerrin found an individual more than capable of finding a solution. In fact, Dr. Greenwood's work with the women's basketball program was among 20 projects with Tigers athletics covering a 15-month period where the Human Performance Center collaborated with coaches to improve on-field, on-court, on-course and on-track performances.