Season 2, Episode 13

Two Coaches & a Coffee

Sipping a gin from Western Australia, I couldn't help but think of the glamor versus the reality of work travel, a theme that surfaces throughout our chat. Co-host Darren Burgess joins me, fresh from a Singaporean encounter, to dissect both the visible and behind-the-scenes intricacies of sports—ranging from player performance to the holistic methods shaping modern sports medicine. As we unpack the delicate matter of Connor Rozee's hamstring injury and the subsequent decisions made by Port Adelaide's leadership, we traverse the complexities of responsibility in professional sports and the media's unwavering gaze that often intensifies the situation.
Technology's advance into the domain of sports is ushering in an era where data is king, but who does this kingdom belong to? In this riveting session, we explore how innovations like SpeedSig are changing the game for player evaluations and contract talks, illustrated by Kevin De Bruyne's strategic use of his own metrics. We stand firm on the belief that athletes should retain ownership over their data, all while dissecting the layers of international privacy laws and advocating for a more nuanced approach to predictive analysis. The conversation promises to evolve, with untapped topics on the horizon and the unwavering spirit of our discussions extending beyond an empty gin glass. Join us next time as Darren and I continue to blend insight with a dash of humor, serving up a thoughtful conversation that's as refreshing as the gin we started with.

SpeedSig Intro

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Capitole

1. Coach Responsibility in Player Performance (00:00:12)

2. Ownership and Analysis of Athlete Data (00:14:52)

3. Looking Forward to Future Conversations (00:23:49)