The Role of Sports Science: Effective data collection, interpretation & communication - Episode 133 - Shane Malone

In this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone.

In this, the first of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport. 

Topics of conversation include:

- What is the role of the sport scientist?

- Deciding what metrics are important to collect

- Effective data collection methods

- Effective interpretation of data

- GPS data collection

- External and internal load monitoring

- Effective presentation and communication of data to coaches and players.