Background
Our company builds on a strong professional legacy developed over several years in high-performance basketball, sports science, education, and innovation.
In 2021, the National Basketball Academy of Pécs was appointed as the Basketball Specific Methodological Center for Hungarian basketball under the professional leadership of László Rátgéber, creating a unique platform for developing and sharing sport-specific knowledge to an international standard. Over the following three years, the Centre developed a strong international network and a comprehensive knowledge base. This included six international basketball conferences, numerous professional workshops and educational programmes, and a wide range of international coaching education events, connecting Hungarian professionals with leading experts from FIBA Europe, the NBA, the WNBA, the NCAA, and the EuroLeague, as well as partners from more than twenty countries. It also resulted in professional publications, educational materials, and scientific contributions.
Building on this experience, High Performance Center was established as a dedicated company of the National Basketball Academy,
carrying forward the international best practices, evidence-based performance methodology, and professional relationships developed through this work.
The Center’s professional and scientific director is Dr. habil. László Rátgéber, EuroLeague champion and master coach, whose 40 years of professional and scientific work provide a strong foundation for implementing a high-performance approach across all areas. He is supported by the HPC leadership team, which brings together university professors, practising professionals, and coaches of the Hungarian national team, all with decades of internationally recognised experience in sports practice and sports science.
The HPC places great importance on collaboration in sports science with Hungary’s leading universities.
Accordingly, it maintains close ties with the Hungarian University of Physical Education, the University of Pécs, and the University of Debrecen. Through these partnerships, we conduct joint research programmes and educational activities, while also serving as practical training sites for B.S., M.S., and doctoral programmes.
