Choosing the right force plate metrics and using them effectively with Eric Renaghan (Head of Strength & Conditioning at St Louis Blues)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the St. Louis Blues in the NHL, Eric Renaghan. Eric is the only person I have had on the podcast who is currently working in the NHL which makes this an absolute honour. Previous guests who have discussed ice hockey include Matt Nichol, Doug McKenney & Kevin Carr. Eric is clearly a very smart operator and and he doesn't disappoint in this episode. Enjoy this episode with Eric Renaghan. Who is Eric Renaghan (education, background and current role) Modelling vs. Monitoring/programming How your data effects your decisions Examples of metrics collected and how they are rationalised to coaches Presentation and delivery of data to coaches More progressive areas of sport nutrition Current philosophy and practices on sport nutrition Eating around travel Data Granularity how to get wider, deeper and faster usable data Examples Why are some programs more successful than others and the difference between sports science/winning Medical aspects of RTP and taking the direction of High performance into a leadership role Any examples of protocols in your RTP's would be great Maybe an example of how you would get a guy back from a adductor issue? Initial assessments, benchmarking, strength testing etc Eric can be found on Twitter @EricRenaghan Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP