Building Holistic Performance Plans With Women's Basketball Data | The Xtra Edge EP 20
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Join us as we sit down with Yolanda Berryhill, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Texas A&M Women's Basketball. Known on campus as Coach Yo, Berryhill delves into her journey from skepticism to embracing sports analytics, highlighting how data has transformed training, player performance, and injury management. From the challenges of tracking athlete performance to the holistic approach of her performance and wellness team, Coach Yo shares valuable insights into the integration of data in women's basketball. Don’t miss out on this comprehensive discussion on using analytics to innovate the game and enhance player development.
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00:00 Welcome to The Xtra Edge: A KINEXON Sports Analytics Podcast 00:24 Introducing Coach Yolanda Berryhill 01:20 The Role of Data in Sports Success 01:43 Coach Berryhill's Journey with Data 03:42 Implementing Data at Texas A&M 04:46 Building Trust in Data Systems 06:25 Tracking Metrics and Performance 07:36 Using Data for Program Improvement 08:48 Collaborative Approach to Data Utilization 10:51 Insights and Adjustments from Data 13:28 Practical Applications of Data in Training 19:23 Team Challenges and Improvements 19:56 Addressing Performance Gaps 20:53 Intensity and Resilience in Training 22:03 Women's Initiative and Menstrual Cycle 24:26 Return to Play Protocols 27:47 Basketball Performance Collective 31:46 The Role of Data in Sports 35:05 Engaging Low-Minute Players 36:45 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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