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)”
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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”
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”
Introduction and Salutations
Hello all. My name is Dan Jones. I’m a strength & conditioning coach, sports performance coach, sports scientist, rehabilitation specialist, trainer, part-time psychologist, and sport performance physical preparation something or another. Always hard to keep it straight, exactly what we all do when it comes to the field of strength & conditioning. Currently I workContinue reading “Introduction and Salutations”