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Are you measuring the right strength qualities for your athletes? What metrics actually translate to performance? How can you ensure your testing is both effective and relevant? In this episode, Mary Geneau dives into the intricacies of strength measurement, revealing five distinct domains of strength and why many common tests may not accurately reflect what you think they do. Get ready to rethink how you assess strength!
Mary Geneau is a strength and conditioning coach and performance analyst at the Canadian Sport Institute - Pacific. She serves as the IST Lead for the Volleyball Canada women's indoor program and has over a decade of experience in strength and conditioning and data analytics. With a PhD from La Trobe University, her research focuses on lower body strength diagnostics using force platforms and the application of wearable technology for athlete monitoring. She has worked with various Canadian National teams across multiple sports, enhancing athletes’ performance while minimizing injury risk.
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Original research paper(s):
Geneau MC, Gastin PB, Robertson S, James LP. Classification of lower body strength qualities: A data-driven approach. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 2025 Feb 9:17479541251314131.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17479541251314131
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