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Welcome to the Firstbeat Sports Podcast where we talk with coaches and sports scientists to explore the latest in performance monitoring and how it is making a difference in NCAA and pro sports alike. We’re going to connect you with practical advice from the best in the business to help you take your athletes to the next level.
Firstbeat Sports is a pioneering sports technology company with 20+ years of experience developing physiological solutions for team sports. Its platform helps coaches use physiological data to make individualized decisions throughout the season. Hundreds of professional teams across the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, MLS, and major European leagues use Firstbeat to optimize performance, support safer athlete development, and reduce fatigue-related setbacks.
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Coaching Across the AHL, NCAA, KHL, and Liiga: HIFK’s Matias Sarvela on Adapting to Different Hockey Cultures
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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Data-Driven Football Performance in Bundesliga - with Jonas Bode, Lead Performance Coach at Borussia Mönchengladbach
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May 08, 2026 |
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20: Data Driven Training in UFC – with Roman Fomin, Director of Sport Science at Ultimate Fighting Championship – Ep. 20
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May 25, 2023 |
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19: Optimizing Hydration, Salt Intake and Load Management with Professional Athletes – with Tamara Hew-Butler, Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Wayne State Warriors – Ep. 19
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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18: Using Technology to Reduce Injuries – with Steve Chouinard, Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance, Colgate Raiders – Ep. 18
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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17: 5 Consecutive Championship Wins and the Growth of NCAA Ice Hockey - With Katie Delude, Northeastern University Women's Ice Hockey – Ep. 17
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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16: Real-time Training Guidance and Better Athlete Relationships - With Jaime Fernandez, University of Arizona Women's Basketball – Ep. 16
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Jun 17, 2021 |
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15: From Club Team to Big 10 Champions - with Cam Davidson, Penn State Ice Hockey – Ep. 15
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Nov 27, 2020 |
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15: Welcome to the Firstbeat Sports Podcast
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Aug 20, 2020 |
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14: Supporting players during COVID-19 – with Stephen Volek, Head S&C Coach, Binghamton Devils – Ep. 14
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Jun 08, 2020 |
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13: Training During the Coronavirus Pandemic – with Martin Spohrer, Eintracht Frankfurt - Ep. 13
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May 06, 2020 |
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12: Achieving Recovery in Elite Alpine Skiing – with Darrell Gray, Burke Mountain Academy – Ep. 12
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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11: Firstbeat Sports Podcast – The Best of Episodes 1-10 - Ep. 11
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Feb 13, 2020 |
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10: Building a Performance Infrastructure in Serie A – with Ed Lippie, AS Roma – Ep. 10
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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9: A Holistic Approach to Athlete Development – with Mark Egner, William & Mary Field Hockey
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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8: From the NFL to 70 College Campuses, Lessons From Elite Coaches – Benjamin Jensen, Firstbeat - Ep. 8
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Oct 03, 2019 |
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7: Using Data to Start Key Discussions with Your Athletes – with Jen Mavis, UMBC Soccer - Ep. 7
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Aug 19, 2019 |
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6: Training Load and Recovery in MLB Minor Leagues – with Pat Trainor, Tampa Bay Rays - Ep. 6
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Jun 27, 2019 |
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5: How to Train Smarter – with Jeff Nevolo, South Carolina Women’s Tennis - Ep. 5
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Jun 10, 2019 |
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4: The Role of the Modern Athletic Trainer – with Andy Bliz, Buffalo Men's Basketball - Ep. 4
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Apr 30, 2019 |
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3: Training Loads in Mid-major Basketball – with Henry Barrera, Liberty Men's Basketball - Ep. 3
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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2: Managing Athlete Well-being & Performance – with Michael Vaughan, Merrimack Women's Ice Hockey - Ep. 2
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Feb 12, 2019 |
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1: The Role of the Modern S&C Coach – with Kevin Cronin, Colorado College - Ep. 1
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Jan 08, 2019 |