The Game Changer

May 06 2024 33 ep. 34 mins 3
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Kitman Labs is the world's leading sports science and performance intelligence company. Our mission is to unlock the limits of human performance. In this podcast series, the Kitman Labs Team of experts, and an extended global network of professional sports practitioners, share their latest insights, learnings, and experiences from the world of sports and high performance.

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S5 Ep3: Bridging the Gap - Improving Communication and Collaboration in Collegiate Athletics with Data

May 06 2024 45 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the challenges of fostering effective communication and collaboration across sports in the NCAA. As athletic departments continue to expand - in staff size and expectations for holistic student-athlete care - the separation between various sports, disciplines and departments present unique obstacles that demand innovative solutions. We’ll hear fro

S5 Ep2: Powering Holistic Student-Athlete Care featuring Renee Kleszczynski from MSU & Josh Rucci from Georgia

Apr 08 2024 63 mins  
In this episode of Game Changer from Kitman Labs, CEO Stephen Smith is joined by Renee Kleszczynski from Michigan State University and Josh Rucci from the University of Georgia to discuss their respective approaches to change and transformation and the role of technology, data and analytics in improving the health and well-being of their student-athletes, increasing staff efficienc

S5 Ep1: Leading and Innovating in Student Athlete Wellbeing with Baylor University’s Kenny Boyd

Mar 04 2024 44 mins  
Baylor University is at the forefront of the transformation of student athlete health and well-being. From their vision and organization to their technology infrastructure and day-to-day engagement with student-athletes, Baylor is continuously innovating and evolving their delivery of a top notch student-athlete experience that balances holistic care and performance excellence. In

S4 Ep1: Breaking Silos, Building Teams: Lessons in NCAA leadership from Dartmouth’s Athletic Director Mike Harrity

Nov 04 2022 39 mins  
In this episode of the Game Changer podcast, learn about the leadership philosophy of Athletic Director Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation at Dartmouth College. With a 20-year career, leading athletic departments at West Point, Notre Dame and more, Mike shares how to break down silos to elevate the care and performance of NCAA athletes. Hear leadersh

S3 Ep8: Connect, Coordinate, Customize: Developing Young Talent into Champions

Aug 25 2021 29 mins  
Kitman Labs Performance Scientist Greg Sammons talks with England Rugby’s Men’s Pathway Athletic Performance Manager Robin Eager about the athletic development process for Under 18/Under 20 players, the importance of alignment and long-term planning for optimal physical development, and advice on when and how to use data insights to complement practitioners’ intuition and exp

S3 Ep7: The Data Journey: Collaborating, engaging and creating change with data

Jun 01 2021 73 mins  
Director of Performance Science Darcy Norman chats with University of Colorado’s Adam Ringler, who openly shares best practices and lessons learned from CU’s innovative journey to a University-wide implementation of their strategic vision - a data-driven approach to enhancing the WHOLE athlete and the athlete experience.

S3 Ep6: Convergence: Coaches, Experience, Performance Data

Mar 26 2021 43 mins  
This week, we’re excited to welcome both Michael Cheika (World Rugby Coach of the Year award recipient) and Brad Harrington (NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes) as they join Kitman Labs Performance Scientist John Dams in an engaging discussion on creating solid collaboration between performance staff and coaches (despite occasional differences) to maximize performance on a consistent basi

S3 Ep5: Interconnected: Achieving Success Through Shared Vision and Shared Insights

Feb 11 2021 32 mins  
University of Colorado Athletic Director Rick George and Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith chat about creating success and driving progress through an interconnected organization and an interconnected approach to managing the WHOLE athlete. They explore the importance of a strategic plan, getting everyone on the same page, and partnering with the right vendor to execute on the vision a

S3 Ep4: Modernizing High Performance - Part II

Feb 09 2021 23 mins  
In this second segment of a two-part series, Kitman CEO Stephen Smith continues his conversation with Chicago Cubs High performance Director Adam Beard who gives advice on modernizing high performance organizations. Other highlights include: Leveraging data and analytics for decision-making Moving faster to success as a team How a partner can support you in thinking fast and sl

S3 Ep3: Modernizing High Performance - Part I

Feb 09 2021 32 mins  
In the first of an exclusive two-part series, Kitman CEO Stephen Smith talks with Chicago Cubs High Performance Director Adam Beard who provides highlights from his research on performance, discusses the role of high performance directors, and more. Having worked in the AFL, Olympic sports, international rugby, NFL and MLB, Adam has brought his unique perspective to each organ