Data Points You Should Be Tracking (part 1)

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)”

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”