There are endless streams of data that us as performance coaches have access to, collect, and can analyze. And while I do not mean to add to that massive list of metrics, I do think there are some really interesting & simple metrics that get overlooked. Some of these are described below: Consecutive days onContinue reading “Data Points You Should Be Tracking (part 1)”
Category Archives: Fitness/Conditioning
The Value of Having Systems in Team Sports
Without quality systems in place in the team setting, the momentum from a couple wins can quickly dissipate into localized chaos. Most strength coaches are used to developing a lifting program for their athletes that consider the game schedule, offseason, and preseason. It seems like a no-brainer. But when we get into other realms ofContinue reading “The Value of Having Systems in Team Sports”
Better Athlete Monitoring: Simple (but powerful) Ways to Look at Sports Science Data
When it comes to monitoring athlete health & well-being, it can feel like it rarely helps to even have a plan based off how often that plan must be upended. With a quality process for monitoring athlete fatigue and readiness though, this job becomes easier. In my current role, I meet with lots of teamsContinue reading “Better Athlete Monitoring: Simple (but powerful) Ways to Look at Sports Science Data”
The Forgotten Benefits of Fitness
Loosely defined, fitness is one’s ability to complete work at a designated rate that is required to be successful in their sport. The primary energy system being utilized may differ depending on the sport and/or position, but overall, fitness really comes down to one’s capacity to do the work needed to compete at a highContinue reading “The Forgotten Benefits of Fitness”
A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates
Reducing the number of injuries in any given season is one of the many ways that us as performance coaches leave our stamp on an organization. Injury reduction is likely one of the top priorities entering into every season and constant analysis and re-evaluation on how to best go about doing this should be aContinue reading “A Quick Thought on Bragging About Those Low Injury Rates”
When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week
For performance coaches working in the soccer setting, it can be a constant conundrum we run into: when to sneak in high-quality lifting for our teams. There’s no simple way to go about it: coming off a Sunday match, we want to respect a 48-hour recovery-window but we also need to take into account: CoachesContinue reading “When to Lift Professional Soccer Players During the Week”
The Missing Component in Movement Screens
When we think of movement screens, oftentimes our minds immediately go to FMS, YBT, force plate profiles, triple hops, and so on. Every team and/or coach has a unique combination that is useful to them and their process. These screens can provide so much information that allows us to track athletes’ progress, find baselines, andContinue reading “The Missing Component in Movement Screens”
Add Greater Context to Your Sports Science Report
Developing how you report your data to the coaching/support staff/management can take a lot of time to develop and evolve. Framing your data in a way that is easily digestible, communicates value effectively, and is used to make informed decisions is incredibly important. Below I’ve listed out a few ways one can frame that dataContinue reading “Add Greater Context to Your Sports Science Report”
Does your sports science report add value?
Whether you are beginning a new job, new season, or have access to new tech, it’s important to filter what information we deliver to others and how it is organized. Information needs to be delivered to the appropriate people and in easy-to-digest ways that actually contribute to decisions being made. As a young coach, IContinue reading “Does your sports science report add value?”
4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise
Injuries are tough. There’s no way around that. You never wish an injury to occur, but when they do, it’s important to view that time as an opportunity rather than a burden. Sure, you now have more programs to write and more one-on-one time to schedule into your day, but that time is incredibly valuable.Continue reading “4 Ways Injuries Can Be a Blessing in Disguise”
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