Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast Lauren Green: Merging and Managing Data
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Nov 13, 2024 Lauren Green, a seasoned sports scientist and coach with experience from the LA Dodgers to LSU Men's Basketball, dives into the fusion of data and coaching. She discusses blending subjective and objective metrics for athlete monitoring, emphasizing the importance of athlete perceptions. Green highlights effective communication strategies for performance data and the significance of individualized training approaches. The conversation also explores optimizing performance through jump analysis and understanding eccentric loading in strength training.
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Subjective Feelings Matter Most
- Subjective measures like how tired an athlete feels are often reliable and important in training decisions.
- Objective data should complement subjective feelings to drive conversation and better understand athlete readiness.
Subjective Ratings Reveal Hidden Injury
- A player reported a much higher RPE due to ankle pain even though the practice was unchanged.
- This shows subjective ratings can reveal stress or injury unnoticed by coaches.
Simplify Subjective Questionnaires
- Use simple, clear subjective scales with concise wording suited to the athlete's understanding.
- Ask questions respectfully and at the right time to get honest and useful subjective data.