Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Jesse Green: Force Plate & CMJ Deep Dive

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Dec 25, 2024
Jesse Green, the Director of Performance & Sport Science for the Pittsburgh Penguins, dives deep into the nuances of athletic performance metrics. He explores the Countermovement Jump and force plates, emphasizing their importance in evaluating player readiness. Discussions include the biomechanics of hockey skating strides and the interplay of technical skills and physical performance. Green advocates for tailored training assessments and the objective analysis of data to enhance athlete care. With his extensive background in performance science, he reveals how a collaborative approach is vital for optimizing results.
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INSIGHT

Ensure Metric Validity And Reliability

  • Validity and reliability of metrics must be sport and population-specific.
  • In-house reliability studies are essential for meaningful force plate data.
ADVICE

Maintain Consistent Context For Jumps

  • Collect CMJ data consistently within small schedule windows to maintain reliability.
  • Avoid comparing jumps from highly different contexts like off-season vs pre-game.
INSIGHT

CMJ Phases Are Interconnected

  • CMJ phases are interconnected and must be analyzed holistically.
  • A strong unweighting phase impacts braking, amortization, and propulsion phases.
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