Inform Performance Sports Science Insights: Kelsey Vinson - Creating a Sport Science Program in College Football
Episode 174: In this episode of the Sport Science Insights Podcast powered by Inform Performance, Steve Barrett sits down with Kelsey Vinson, Sports Scientist for Virginia Tech Football, to explore the evolving role of sports science in American football. Kelsey, now in her second season with the Hokies, brings a wealth of experience from her time working with teams across the ACC, SEC, and Big 12, and shares her insights on the latest trends in sports science.
✏️Topics Discussed:
▪️What a sports science role looks like in a university football setting.
▪️The impact sports science can have on a football program, from injury prevention to performance optimization.
▪️The innovations in sports science that are shaping her work.
▪️The future of sports science in American football and where it’s headed.
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