Private NBA Player Consultant
Massachusetts
June 2024-Present
- Delivers elite-level injury assessment and manual therapy for active NBA athletes and top draft prospects, ensuring peak performance and readiness for the NBA Draft.
David Watson Performance
Curriculum Vitae
A professional background spanning private NBA player consultation, sports clinical practice, event coverage, education, and multidisciplinary athlete care.
Experience
Professional appointments and performance environments.
Sports Clinician
Pro Sports Therapy, Inc., Westford, MA
November 2024-Present
- Works with former NBA and NHL Trainers Ed Lacerte and Don Worden
- Developed proficiency with Class 4 Laser, BFR, M Trigger Biofeedback
Sports Clinician
Massachusetts General Hospital Sports Physical Therapy, Waltham, MA
June 2021- Oct 2024
- Observed rehabilitation of the Boston Bruins
- Participated in twice weekly Sports Medicine Conferences with all MGB Sports providers
Clinic Director / Staff Physical Therapist
Professional Physical Therapy, Multi-Site, MA
Sept 2017–June 2021
- Opened a denovo branch of Professional Physical Therapy in Allston, MA following Professional’s acquisition of ProEx Physical Therapy.
- Rehabilitated several athletes from The Skating Club of Boston including a future Olympian
- Provided pro bono care for the Brighton Bangers Running Club and for members of the YMCA
Clinic Manager / Staff PT
Joint Ventures Physical Therapy and Fitness, Multi-Site, MA
Sept 2014–Sept 2017
- Collaborated with Sports Chiropractors, Strength Coaches, Nutritionists, Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and Pilates Instructors in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Team Physical Therapist for 2015 Major League Ultimate Champions, the Boston Whitecaps.
- Volunteered with Tedy’s Team to provide treatment for runners leading up to and on Marathon Monday.
- Observed sports medicine surgeons Dr. Thomas Gill, Dr. Brian McKeon, and Dr. John Tierney in the O.R.
Clinical Student
Northeastern University Sports Medicine, Boston, MA
Sept 2011–Nov 2011
- Treated Division I NCAA athletic department including future NHL, MLS, and Olympic athletes
- Administered Pre-Participation Examination including Functional Movement Screening of athletes
My Credentials
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Specialist care for athletes, teams, and performance-driven clients.
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