Inside The Numbers: RockDaisy Sports Performance Podcast

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Inside The Numbers dives deep into the numbers behind athletic performance and development. From the science of peak performance to the stats shaping today's champions, join us as we decode the data driving every athlete's physical development leading to success in sport. Whether you're a coach, trainer, or athlete, discover how metrics redefine development and elevate your understanding of sports performance. Get ready to crunch the numbers with us on the forefront of sports performance analytics!

  1. 12/09/2025

    E28: James Perez | Building a Sports Science Engine Univ. of Arizona

    🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisyHost ⁨‪ @RonMcKeefery  sits down with James Perez, Assistant Dir. of Sports Performance at the University of Arizona Football, to break down how a true sports science model gets built. From low-tech beginnings at Stanford to a fully integrated GPS, force plate, VBT, and 1080 system that individualizes speed, manages load, and drives real return-to-play decisions.If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS.👉 Check out RockDaisy.com | https://rockdaisy.com/ — the athlete management system built for coaches, by coaches.💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits)• Building a sports science model from scratch• Speed as “king” + individualized sprint buckets• GPS + force plates for smarter RTP• Daily “hot list” to manage load & recovery• VBT that auto-adjusts to athlete readiness• Turning data into competition & coach buy-in⏱️ Episode highlights00:44 — Stanford origins & early tech journey03:58 — Speed becomes “king” in the program05:10 — Individualized sprint work with 1080 + force plates07:00 — GPS + force plates guiding return-to-play09:20 — VBT adjusting loads to athlete readiness11:40 — Daily “hot list” for targeted recovery13:45 — Data driving competition & coach buy-in24:00 — Future: AI dashboards & real-time flagsFollow Coach PerezX: @Coach_PerezJR | https://x.com/Coach_PerezJRIG: coach_perez_arizonafb | https://www.instagram.com/coach_perez_arizonafb/

    29 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    E27: Javair Gillett | How the Timberwolves Build Elite Athletes

    🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host ⁨Ron McKeefery sits down with Javair Gillett, Director of Performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves, to explore how MLB-to-NBA experience, data, and a health-science lens come together to drive long-term athlete development, return-to-play, and real-world behavior change. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS. 💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits) • MLB → NBA: universal principles vs. key differences • Data that drives buy-in (without overload) • Why he pursued a PhD + the future of performance roles • Integrated RTP: medical + S&C + skill + mental • Workload monitoring to maximize conditioning • Coaching sleep, nutrition, and daily habits ⏱️ Episode highlights 00:26 — Journey from MLB to NBA 01:58 — Squatting, tempo, and training differences 03:35 — Data-driven long-term athlete development 05:42 — Why a PhD in health sciences 08:10 — Transitioning from S&C coach to perf director 12:48 — Collaborative, connected return-to-play 15:03 — Simple workload reporting coaches actually use 18:12 — Conditioning - resting everyone 23:18 — Lifestyle, sleep, and behavior change in pros Follow Dr. Gillett IG: @javairgillett | https://www.instagram.com/javairgillett/?hl=en 👉 Check out RockDaisy.com | https://rockdaisy.com/ — the athlete management system built for coaches, by coaches.

    29 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    E26: Ben Creamer | Simplifying Sports Science

    🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisyHost @RonMcKeefery sits down with Ben Creamer (U Washington) on turning VBT, GPS, force plates, and simple dashboards into real coaching decisions.If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS.💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits)• Coach-first sport science• VBT: 5 reps → 5 singles• Toolbox: EliteForm, 1080, Catapult, NordBord, plates• Readiness in training flow (CMJ/Nords)• Simple flag system (load + fatigue)• Coach-ready Power BI dashboards• In-season speed with L–V profiling• Next up: video/AI movement⏱️ Episode highlights00:27 — Ben’s path to sport science04:41 — VBT mindset & intent08:42 — Tech stack overview09:42 — CMJ/Nords cadence10:57 — Aggregating signals → flags13:31 — Dashboards coaches use17:55 — Building the sport science team22:00 — Trim noise, integrate tests24:46 — L–V profiles in season25:01 — Video/AI movement futureFollow Coach CreamerIG: @coachbencreamer| https://www.instagram.com/coachbencreamer/👉 Check out RockDaisy.com | https://rockdaisy.com/ — the athlete management system built for coaches, by coaches.

    29 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    E25: Zach Witherspoon | Inside Pitt Sports Science

    🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with Zach Witherspoon, Director of Sports Science at University of Pittsburgh, to explore how data, communication, and culture drive elite performance — from GPS and VBT to return-to-play and athlete motivation. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS 💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits) • From S&C to sports science: building skillsets by necessity • Creating scalable systems across 19 Pitt sports • Reports that stick — automate + communicate • Leaderboards thatckDaisyAMS. drive intent and education • In-season toolkit: GPS, VBT, force plates, NordBord • Fast flag → recover → recheck workflows • Biggest lesson: under-stressing leads to breakdowns • Rehab focus: control → chaos continuum ⏱️ Episode highlights 00:26 — Zach’s background & career path 01:56 — How necessity led to sports science 02:52 — Building Pitt’s sports science model 05:24 — Communication & collaboration systems 09:14 — Athlete conversations that build trust 12:35 — Leaderboards for intent & feedback 14:19 — Turning GPS flags into recovery plans 18:21 — Lessons learned: stress athletes right

    25 min

  5. 10/14/2025

    E24: Andy Ward | Fresno State: Data-Driven Camp

    🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host  Ron Mckeefery sits down with Andy Ward (Fresno State) to break down a training-camp blueprint for sports science — live GPS tracking, force plates, VBT, color-coded dashboards, and the language that turns data into real decisions. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS. 💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits) • ACWR made simple — spot “hot” vs. “red” loads• Live GPS: 10% warn, 20% pull • Weekly 90% top-ups for hamstring health• CMJ + VBT = daily readiness checks • Coach-friendly language: “He’s getting hot”• Reverse-engineer camp loads from spring • Build value + coach/admin buy-in ⏱️ Episode highlights 00:55 — Andy’s background & role 03:00 — Pillars: injury, performance, mindset 04:42 — Live GPS: HSD, sprints, accels, load 05:49 — ACWR basics (7-day vs 21-day, 1.5 threshold) 06:58 — Position thresholds: 10% warn, 20% pull 07:32 — Weekly 90% max-speed top-ups10:30 — Reverse-engineering camp from spring data 16:41 — Readiness: CMJ checks + VBT auto-reg

    29 min

  6. 09/29/2025

    E23: Bryan Mann | The Future of Sports Science

    Host Ron McKeefery sits down with long-time friend and pioneer Dr. Bryan Mann (Texas A&M) to unpack how sports science and technology have evolved from pen-and-paper to force plates, GPS, VBT, and AI-driven training. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube, and tag us @RockDaisyAMS What you’ll learn (quick hits): • Tech → smarter training, not noise • Science first, gadgets second • Spot reliable vs. shaky devices • VBT, force plates, GPS—what matters • Simple tests, better decisions ⏱️ Episode highlights: 02:00 – From pen & paper to force plates 04:30 – Why science must guide the tech 06:45 – The evolution of VBT devices 08:20 – Avoiding the “sports tech trap” 09:00 – Testing batteries that actually matter 09:45 – How to judge reliability & validity

    31 min

  7. 09/16/2025

    E22: Tony Villani - How to Coach True Game Speed

    Inside the Numbers, powered by RockDaisy, Coach Ron Mckeefery sits down with Tony Villani founder of XPE Sports and creator of the Shredmill. We dig into game speed vs. maxspeed, the big 3 metrics (broad jump, 5–10 fly, 20→10 fly), and how a “smart is better” approach turns data into on-field performance. What You’ll Hear • Game speed vs. max speed • The Big 3: broad jump, 5–10 fly, 20→10 fly • Predicting 40 times without running a 40 • Smart post-season testing that avoids injuries • Force vs. form — and where the Shredmill fits • Small tweaks to keep athletes fast in-season • Simple metrics that drive athlete buy-in & competition 00:30 – Sports science proving early adopters right 02:00 – Game speed vs. max speed05:00 – Why elite players sometimes slow down 08:00 – Group-friendly metrics that predict performance 12:00 – Convincing athletes to “work less” 14:00 – Predicting 40 times from 20→10 fly 16:30 – The big 3: broad jump, 5–10 fly, 20→10 fly 18:00 – Where the Shredmill fits in programming 21:30 – Chasing “blink-of-an-eye” gains2 5:00 – Advice for young coaches: keep it simple

    30 min

  8. 09/02/2025

    E21: Dustin Plankey - Less Noise, Better Questions | Making Sports Science Actionable

    Maryland Football’s Coordinator of Sport Science Dustin Plankey joins host Ron McKeefery to break down how a data-first, athlete-centered approach actually works on the floor and on the field. From blending athletic training with S&C to simplifying GPS/force-plate chaos into a few actionable KPIs, Dustin shares how to earn athlete buy-in, shape practice loads, and turn numbers into better performance—and healthier players. 01:00 Why blend AT + S&C into “performance” 04:00 Asking better questions in sport science 06:30 NFL vs. college: buy-in & athlete choice 11:00 Maryland’s Sport Science & Innovation Committee 14:30 Cutting the noise: focusing on 5 KPIs 18:00 Turning GPS/force plate data into action 22:30 Adjusting training loads without cutting practice 25:00 Worst-case modeling & density in conditioning 33:00 Rapid-fire wrap-up: tools, overrated, underrated

    35 min
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Inside The Numbers dives deep into the numbers behind athletic performance and development. From the science of peak performance to the stats shaping today's champions, join us as we decode the data driving every athlete's physical development leading to success in sport. Whether you're a coach, trainer, or athlete, discover how metrics redefine development and elevate your understanding of sports performance. Get ready to crunch the numbers with us on the forefront of sports performance analytics!

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