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”
3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running
It’s a hot topic in the sports science world as everybody is constantly talking about High Speed Running or High Intensity Distance. It makes sense as higher velocity running has a significantly higher cost on the body as a whole and therefore should be closely monitored and tracked (if possible). But when it comes toContinue reading “3 Thoughts on Tracking and Dosing High Speed Running”
Physical Considerations for Athletes Post-Covid
So your athletes went from being in crazy good shape to eating animal crackers on the couch and finishing “Friends” for the umpteenth time (obviously they were on a break). Okay so they probably didn’t take that much downtime, but when you compare what they’ve done compared to the complex demands of their sport, itContinue reading “Physical Considerations for Athletes Post-Covid”
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”
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