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Pacey Performance Podcast
Utilising normative data effectively across different technologies with Luke Fitzpatrick
Sep 19, 2024
Luke Fitzpatrick, the Head of Data Science at VALD, dives into the world of data science in sports technology. He highlights the critical role of data quality and security in enhancing athletic performance. Fascinating insights on strength development in adolescents are shared, alongside a comparison of NFL players' strengths to the general population. Luke discusses the innovative approach to retrieving and visualizing normative data, ensuring athletes can effectively benchmark their performance against peers. Collaboration with experts ensures the credibility of the data provided to clients.
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- Data quality and security are paramount as ValD employs rigorous processes to ensure reliable and trustworthy normative insights for practitioners.
- ValD enhances the accessibility of normative data across different demographics, empowering performance practitioners to make informed decisions for athlete development.
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The Power of Normative Data
Normative data plays a crucial role in the decision-making processes for performance practitioners by allowing comparisons across diverse populations. This episode highlights how one organization, ValD, utilizes their comprehensive dataset to provide users with access to normative reports for over 150 different populations. By aggregating millions of data points, ValD helps practitioners assess the performance of their athletes against relevant demographics, ensuring that insights are tailored to specific needs. This functionality not only aids in understanding athlete capabilities but also in making informed adjustments to training regimens.
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