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A recent Science for Sport article highlighted a post from S&C coach Zach Emberson pointing to new research on injury risk. Using data from 5,200+ runners and ~580,000 sessions, the study found that sudden spikes in single-session load—especially >10% compared to the previous 30 days—were strongly linked to overuse injuries. The bigger the spike, the higher the risk, suggesting session-to-session changes may matter more than traditional ACWR alone. Read more →

Sports performance software company GPS DataViz has rebranded as Whistle Performance and closed a $2M seed round from angel investors. The platform now supports 150+ college and pro teams and has expanded well beyond GPS—ingesting 80+ data sources and using AI to flag asymmetries, predict training load, and automate insights. The new name reflects a broader mission: helping coaches know when to push, pause, or pivot. Read more →

In a recent X post, Matt Walker highlighted the “warm bath effect”: taking a hot bath (40–41°C) about 90 minutes before bed can noticeably improve sleep. The heat causes your core body temperature to drop afterward, which signals the brain it’s time to sleep—leading to more deep sleep and fewer nighttime awakenings. Simple, boring, and surprisingly effective. Read more →

The University of New Mexico welcomes Zach Parrella as Associate Director of Athletic Performance (Football), strengthening the Lobos’ sports performance group. Read more →

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Upcoming Events

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NSCA National Conference New Orleans, LA July 8
Tactical Annual Training Orlando, FL August 18
CSCCa National Conference Fort Worth, TX May 3
NABC Convention Indianapolis, IN April 2
MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Boston, MA March 5
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