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Data systems, analytics, and technology in service of coaching decisions.

The Director's Notebook: Building a System That Survives the Season

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The Director's Notebook: Building a System That Survives the Season

Every performance director has a plan in April. Almost none of them survive until October unchanged. That is not a failure of planning. That is the job. The hardest call I make each year is not about sets and reps. It is about building a performance system agile enough to

#084 - Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play

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#084 - Data Without Dogma: Rethinking Wearables, Workloads, and Return-to-Play

In this Cardio Talk episode, I break down how most coaches misuse wearables and workload data. Using a return-to-play case study, I show how to turn raw metrics into real decisions that guide recovery, readiness, and performance — making data simple, actionable, and athlete-centered.

#080 - Building Trust, Rethinking Recovery, and the Future of Tech in S&C

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#080 - Building Trust, Rethinking Recovery, and the Future of Tech in S&C

In this Decoding Excellence ‘Cardio Talk,’ I explore building trust with sport coaches, rethinking athlete recovery beyond ice baths, and the future of strength & conditioning tech. Raw, practical insights for coaches and performance pros.

#077 - Why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 Is My Go-To Tool for Strength, Rehab, and Travel Training | Cardio Chats

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#077 - Why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 Is My Go-To Tool for Strength, Rehab, and Travel Training | Cardio Chats

In this Cardio Chats episode, I share why the Beyond Power VOLTRA1 is my go-to for strength, rehab, and travel training. From eccentric to isometric modes, custom force curves, and portable versatility, here’s how this tech is changing how I program, individualize, and train anywhere.

Data Architectures in Athlete Management Systems (AMS)

Data Architectures in Athlete Management Systems (AMS)

Explore data lakes, warehouses, and lakehouses in athlete management systems, plus the tradeoffs involved in buying a platform or building your own.

Harnessing the Power of Sport Analytics in Collegiate Coaching

Harnessing the Power of Sport Analytics in Collegiate Coaching

Modern day analysts, who aid coaches in planning for peak performance, often stress the importance of integrating analytics with coaching strategies rather than producing reports that are full of high-level concepts and not connected to actionable plans.

Applying Bayesian Methodologies to Strength & Conditioning Coaching

Applying Bayesian Methodologies to Strength & Conditioning Coaching

Bayesian modeling, often overlooked in the realm of Athletics, Coaching, and Strength & Conditioning, holds great promise for optimizing training strategies. It diverges from traditional approaches, offering unique advantages.

Why Performance Technology Alone Won't Solve Your Problems: Insights from a 15+ Year Veteran

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Why Performance Technology Alone Won't Solve Your Problems: Insights from a 15+ Year Veteran

Advancements in Physical Development: Combining Experience & Data

Advancements in Physical Development: Combining Experience & Data

A new era of athletic development is marked by a focus on individualized training programs, data-driven decision making, and a shift towards a more holistic approach to athlete development.

Evolving Nature of Sport Science

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Evolving Nature of Sport Science

Samson Strength Coach Collective - Episode 086

Samson Strength Coach Collective - Episode 086

In this episode of The Samson Strength Coach Collective, Adam Ringler, who is the Director of Sport Performance/Head of Sport Science at The University of Colorado.

#064 - Mini-Episode: Updates from Colorful Colorado

#064 - Mini-Episode: Updates from Colorful Colorado

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing some of the new things we're doing around University of Colorado Boulder.

Data-Driven Organizations

Data-Driven Organizations

As someone who’s worked for over 15-years at the intersection of athletics and data, the fusion of these domains are both my wildest dreams and my most extreme challenges. Here's a few thoughts. Organizations around the globe recognize the emergence of data and its pivotal role

Build Your First Dashboard

Build Your First Dashboard

Slides from the 60-minute educational workshops dedicated to teaching you how to build your first dashboard within the Kitman Labs system.

Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0

In this episode of Iron Game Chalk Talk 2.0, I sit down with Isaiah Castilleja to talk about sport science and some of the exciting things we're doing at University of Colorado Boulder

Technology in the Weight Room

Technology in the Weight Room

In this episode of Powering Performance, I'm joining Ryan Carroll to talk all things technology and sport science in collegiate athletics. Tune in to hear more on how we use technology in the weight room, how to maximize the use of these tools, and helpful tips for deciding what tech to bring in.

The Data Journey: Collaborating, engaging and creating change with data

The Data Journey: Collaborating, engaging and creating change with data

Adam Ringler shares best practices and lessons learned from CU’s innovative journey to a University-wide implementation of their strategic vision

#063 - Science of Sport Vs. Artistry of Coaching

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#063 - Science of Sport Vs. Artistry of Coaching

‌‌In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the all too common debate between sport science and performance coaching. To be fair, it is a common debate I hear often between the pure academic sport scientists and strength and conditioning coaches "in the field".

Sport Science & Performance

Sport Science & Performance

In this post, I'm sharing a recent conversation I was delighted to share with Dr. Eisenmann, Dr. Wagle, Clive Brewer, and myself.

#062 - Sport Science != Smoke and Mirrors: Using Data Within Coaching

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#062 - Sport Science != Smoke and Mirrors: Using Data Within Coaching

‌In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing an issue I hear too often regarding sport science and it's applied nature within high performance sport.

#061 - Jim Garofalo - KINEXON Spotlight

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#061 - Jim Garofalo - KINEXON Spotlight

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with Jim Garofalo, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for KINEXON. This show is a first as we begin to spotlight innovative companies who are leading the sports performance industry.

Better Biometric Data Processing

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Better Biometric Data Processing

#053 - Matthew Johnson

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#053 - Matthew Johnson

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with Men's Basketball Strength and Conditioning for Butler University, my good friend, Matthew Johnson.

#046 Monday Minutes: Concerns Surrounding Non-deidentified Biometric Data & Regulation Implications

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#046 Monday Minutes: Concerns Surrounding Non-deidentified Biometric Data & Regulation Implications

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, we're discussing ethics surrounding biometric data and student-athlete information contained in dashboards and visuals that is widely distributed on social media.

#044 Monday Minutes: The Most Over-Rated Metric/KPI Collected Right Now

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#044 Monday Minutes: The Most Over-Rated Metric/KPI Collected Right Now

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, we're returning to our Monday Minute theme and answering an audience submitted question regarding the most over-rated metric or KPI collected in the sport science and performance field.