Episode 163: How Coaches Can Use Data to Build Better Athletes.

How fast is fast enough?In a world where athletes chase personal bests, the real question isn’t just how hard they train — it’s how smartly they measure progress.Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, the show that helps athletes, coaches, and parents understand what it takes to build strong, durable performers who thrive under pressure. Each episode explores smarter ways to train, recover, and stay in the game for the long haul.Episode HighlightsIn this episode, Adam Lane sits down with Brock Dale, Director of Customer Success at Universal Speed Rating (USR), to talk about how data is reshaping athletic performance. From consistent testing to proper rest, Brock explains how the right metrics can guide smarter training decisions and elevate results.Episode OutlineThe importance of consistent testing to track performance accurately.Why rest and recovery are essential to speed development.How data-driven decisions help coaches refine athlete programs.Common mistakes in balancing conditioning and speed training.The role of USR’s 500,000+ data points in improving national performance benchmarks.How technology is shaping the future of athletic development and coaching.Supporting Informationhttps://www.facebook.com/universalspeedrating/https://www.instagram.com/universalspeedratingIf you found this episode helpful, share it with a teammate or coach who believes in training smarter. Every share helps grow a community focused on better, data-backed performance.Thanks for tuning in to Oak Performance Radio. Keep training hard, rest well, and always aim to move better.