Dr. Dan Taylor - Director of Applied Sports Science for the Charlotte Hornets - joins us the for the 18th episode of MTN. In our conversation, Dr. Taylor talks to us about his five "big rocks" within performance monitoring & explains how he uses this foundation to understand the present and predict the future. In a conversation that was wide-ranging and full of in-depth tangents, Dr. Taylor eloquently presents concepts within the field that are easy to digest and actionable for any coach within the team setting. Find Dr. Taylor on social media @dt_buzzcity Follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back for a new podcast episode every Wednesday Big Thanks to our Sponsor, Lumin Sports: Lumin Sports is your digital HQ for athletic performance. The Australian-made platform centralises athlete management, team communications, scheduling, data visualisations, and features third party integrations to save valuable time and elevate decision making. Trusted by pro-sport teams, colleges, high schools, and high-performance centres, Lumin is an affordable solution that seamlessly connects coaches, athletes, medical staff, and operations teams. With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin exists to improve performance and give time back to those who need it most. Download a free demo today to find out why teams around the world choose Lumin Sports.