Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast

Adam Virgile: Building a High Level Sports Science System

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Sep 25, 2024
In this discussion, Adam Virgile, Director of Applied Sports Science at the LA Clippers, shares insights on leveraging high-quality data for athlete performance. He delves into the challenges of collecting performance metrics, emphasizing the balance between quantitative data and athletes' subjective experiences. Adam also highlights the evolving nature of sports science, the importance of team dynamics, and strategies for effective communication with coaches. Listen in as he navigates the complexities of data analysis in professional basketball and hockey.
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ANECDOTE

Welcome to the NHL Moment

  • Adam Virgile shared his memorable "welcome to the NHL" moment involving a missing special long speed ladder requested by star player Rick Nash.
  • This story illustrated the high-stress, highly specific catering to athletes in professional hockey compared to collegiate sports.
ADVICE

Prioritize High Quality Data

  • Focus on collecting high quality data consistently rather than chasing lots of different technologies.
  • Build standardized systems that organize and contextualize data for meaningful interpretation.
ADVICE

Standardize Data Collection

  • Standardize how you use technology and collect data to ensure quality.
  • Be consistent with placements and timing to avoid low-quality, hard-to-interpret data.
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