#304 High Performance in Sports with Bernard Savage

In 2021, Hockey Australia appointed Bernard Savage as its new High Performance Director, who has extensive experience in successful Australian high performance sporting environments; including, 16 years with Swimming Australia as a Performance Scientist and High Performance Sports Manager. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Sports science plays an important role in swimming, combining physiology and biomechanics to maximize performance. 2. Race analysis is a necessity that can be used to inform training and prepare athletes for competition. 3. It is important to invest in athletes and demonstrate that you care about them in order to get the best results. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. #swimming #swimcoach #swimmer 00:00 - Welcome Bernard Savage! 07:57 - Investments Between Coaches and Athletes 17:54 - Using Data To Dominate — 2009 World Champs 23:55 - Transitioning To New Sports 35:40 - Individual Versus Team Sports 50:20 - Hierarchy Of Sports In Australia 53:11 - State Of Swimming Australia