Best Kitman Labs Podcasts (2025)

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S5 Ep3: Bridging the Gap - Improving Communication and Collaboration in Collegiate Athletics with Data 45:16

1y ago45:16

45:16

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 innova…

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S5 Ep2: Powering Holistic Student-Athlete Care featuring Renee Kleszczynski from MSU & Josh Rucci from Georgia 1:03:33

1y ago1:03:33

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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-at…

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S5 Ep1: Leading and Innovating in Student Athlete Wellbeing with Baylor University’s Kenny Boyd 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

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 ca…

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S4 Ep1: Breaking Silos, Building Teams: Lessons in NCAA leadership from Dartmouth’s Athletic Director Mike Harrity 39:16

2+ y ago39:16

39:16

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 performan…

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S3 Ep8: Connect, Coordinate, Customize: Developing Young Talent into Champions 29:31

4y ago29:31

29:31

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 prac…

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S3 Ep7: The Data Journey: Collaborating, engaging and creating change with data 1:13:50

4y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

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.…

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S3 Ep6: Convergence: Coaches, Experience, Performance Data 43:09

4y ago43:09

43:09

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 …

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S3 Ep5: Interconnected: Achieving Success Through Shared Vision and Shared Insights 32:32

4+ y ago32:32

32:32

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…

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S3 Ep4: Modernizing High Performance - Part II 23:25

4+ y ago23:25

23:25

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 suppo…

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S3 Ep3: Modernizing High Performance - Part I 32:52

4+ y ago32:52

32:52

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 uni…

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S3 Ep2: How Performance Departments Can More Effectively Engage with Coaches 37:46

4+ y ago37:46

37:46

NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes’ High Performance Manager, Brad Harrington, speaks to Kitman Labs Performance Scientist John Dams about high performance and shares his advice on how the performance department can more effectively engage with coaches. Key takeaways for this podcast include: Debunking the myth that coaches don’t care about performance; The…

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S3 Ep1: The New Performance Science Opportunity 55:11

5y ago55:11

55:11

Lively discussion about sports research and the next generation of high performanceBy The Game Changer by Kitman Labs

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S2 Ep9: Dr Charlotte Cowie - The FA's Covid-Lens to Return to Play 21:40

5y ago21:40

21:40

In this episode of The Game Changer Podcast, we spoke Dr. Charlotte Cowie, the Football Associations' Head of Medicine. Here's what you'll take away: exclusive insight into the FA’s approach to testing, venue biosecurity and returning to play guidance on the checklist for returning to play by DCMS a look through the FA's Covid-Lens to return to pla…

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S2 Ep8: Raph Brandon – England and Wales Cricket Board – Returning to the International Stage 14:21

5y ago14:21

14:21

Join us in this exclusive episode, of the Game Changer Podcast where we interview England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) Head of Sports Science, Medicine and Innovation, Raph Brandon. He shares his experiences on: Tackling the challenges of Covid-19 for International Teams the preparation to return to the international stage their approach to symp…

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S2 Ep7: Sean O'Shea - Improvise, Adapt, Overcome - AIK strategise to return to play 13:26

5y ago13:26

13:26

Join us as we gain insight on how top Swedish team, AIK Fotball are overcoming challenges of the Coronavirus and returning to play.By The Game Changer by Kitman Labs

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S2 Ep6: Navigating Strategy, Humanity, and Uncertainty 57:20

5y ago57:20

57:20

Join experts from around the globe as they share their ideas and approaches for navigating the downtime caused by the novel coronavirus.By The Game Changer by Kitman Labs

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S2 Ep5: On the Road to a Perfect Performance Department 57:05

5+ y ago57:05

57:05

In the latest Game Changers podcast, Darcy Norman hosts a fascinating discussion with Dr Karl-Heinrich Dittmar, Head of the Medical Departments at Bayer 04 Leverkusen.By The Game Changer by Kitman Labs

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S2 Ep4: How self-reflection can help your organisation grow and succeed 48:35

6y ago48:35

48:35

Celtic FC's Head of Sports Science Jack Nayler speaks with Darcy Norman around some of the key lessons he's learned through pursuing a habit of conscious self-reflection. Key takeaways for this podcast include: Tips on how to embrace complexity and focus on the factors you can control within the elite sports environment Why it's important to encour…

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S2 Ep3: Building consistent success in elite sport 48:26

6y ago48:26

48:26

In this podcast performance consultant Ed Lippie shares lessons from his time building a high performance environment within AS Roma. Key highlights include: How to build a true high performance organisation through the right processes, people and technology Creating a shared vision and transparency around your team's goals to ask critical question…

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S2 Ep2: Why the Best in the Business Never Stop Learning 42:06

6y ago42:06

42:06

Part two of Kitman Labs Founder and CEO Stephen Smith's podcast interview with the legendary Michael Boyle. In this podcast, Stephen interviews Mike on his 38 years of working in professional sport, including important lessons and personal philosophies that have enabled him to remain so relevant in today's rapidly changing industry. Key highlights …

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S2 Ep1: The Evolution of Performance and Technology in Professional Ice Hockey 33:07

6y ago33:07

33:07

This episode features legendary performance coach Michael Boyle talking to CEO and Founder of Kitman Labs, Stephen Smith. Key takeaways from this episode include: The state of performance in the NHL, where it’s come from and where teams need to evolve to next to support their athletes. The unique challenges that coaches and performance practitioner…

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S1 Ep12: Amplify your success with lessons from Systems Thinking 41:31

6+ y ago41:31

41:31

“Vision without systems thinking ends up painting lovely pictures of the future,” reflected MIT Sloan Lecturer, Peter M Senge. “It leaves no deep understanding of the forces that must be mastered to move from here to there.” Never has this quote been more applicable in the world of business than in the business of sport. In the highly-emotive world…

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S1 Ep11: How Communication Can Unlock True Performance Potential 37:54

6+ y ago37:54

37:54

It is no secret that mindful communication, good relationships and a healthy mindset are powerful tools in any type of business. Yet in the high-pressured, fast-paced team environment of sport they can be hard to master and maintain. In this podcast Performance Scientist John Dams interviews communication expert John Hedley, who works with global b…

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S1 Ep10: A spotlight on developing elite performance in Japanese Rugby 18:16

6+ y ago18:16

18:16

In this episode Kitman Labs' performance scientist John Dams talks with Hitoshi Ipponsugi, Head of Performance for Toyota Verblitz about the state of rugby in Japan. Key topics covered in this podcast include: The unique relationship between elite sport and the corporate businesses who manage the Japanese Rugby Top Teams. How to develop athletes in…

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S1 Ep9: Using data to enhance player recruitment strategies at the NHL combines 25:52

7y ago25:52

25:52

In part 2 of this episode, Founder and CEO of Kitman Labs, Stephen Smith continues to talk with Mike Potenza on how data is being used at the San Jose Sharks. Key takeaways from this talk include: How rule changes in the NHL have consequently changed the physiological demands for players, and therefore talent recruitment. How the San Jose Sharks us…

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S1 Ep8: Home Continent Advantage - Is it fact or fiction? 32:35

7y ago32:35

32:35

In this podcast Darcy Norman, Director of AS Roma and current Performance Advisor to the German National team joins Stephen Smith to challenge the view of a home-continent advantage. After their historic World Cup win in 2014 in Brazil, Darcy shares how the German team's wise investments off the field helped them to succeed on the field. Will these…

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S1 Ep7: World Cup Special: The impacts of travel and sleep on performance at the World Cup 14:20

7y ago14:20

14:20

Pierre Barrieu, Sleep Expert and Director of Performance at MLS team the LA Galaxy, speaks with Kitman Labs' Performance Scientist Andy Shelton. Pierre, who was also part of Team USA's previous FIFA World Cup Campaigns, shares stories on how he managed athlete wellbeing during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Listen now to get game changing insi…

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S1 Ep6: High Performance Training Methodologies in the NHL 24:42

7y ago24:42

24:42

For over a decade Mike Potenza has been an integral part of the National Hockey Team, the San Jose Sharks. In this newest episode, Mike shares his own personal journey towards the NHL and some of the key performance methodologies he has developed along the way. Part one of his talk with Kitman Labs’ CEO, Stephen Smith, will cover: How Mike’s experi…

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S1 Ep5: Player Monitoring and Individualisation in Major League Soccer 17:49

7y ago17:49

17:49

Jarryd Phillips who is the Head of Sports Science for MNUFC, is passionate about player individualisation for treatment and training strategies. In this episode he shares tactics for collecting, monitoring and applying data to optimise the individual athlete in the lead up to match day. In this podcast Jarryd talks with Performance Scientist Andy a…

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S1 Ep4: Optimising Player Training and Treatment Strategies in Professional Baseball 21:28

7y ago21:28

21:28

In this podcast Performance Scientist Andy Shelton catches up with the New York Yankees Player Development Coordinator, Mike Wickland. Mike shares with Andy his experience on collecting meaningful data, and in particular how to understand this data to better suit the needs of the individual. From this method, Mike has been able to apply the data, o…

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S1 Ep3: Introducing Data Analytics and Management Systems into Swedish Football 22:22

7y ago22:22

22:22

In this episode Kitman Labs' VP of Operations, Kevin McLaughlin speaker with client and elite football Physiotherapist Mikael Klotz, from Hammarby Fotball. Hammarby Fotball is one of the most forward-thinking Fotball clubs currently in Sweden, reflected by it's organisations goals: 1. To become a top 3 club in their league 2. To be the leaders in S…

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S1 Ep2: Data to Drive Performance with Jake Schuster, Florida State University 24:54

7+ y ago24:54

24:54

Kitman Labs' CEO Stephen Smith sat down with Florida State University Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jake Schuster. In this podcast Jake shares some of his personal performance philosophy around strength, speed and plyometrics. He also shares how he has been using data to help enhance performance within FSU's Athletics Department.…

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S1 Ep1: Using Data in Sport, special guest Charlie Higgins, Leinster Rugby's Head of Athletic Performance 13:39

7+ y ago13:39

13:39

Kitman Labs' COO, Kevin McLaughlin recently caught up with Charlie Higgins, Head of Athletic Performance for Leinster Rugby. In this podcast Charlie and Kevin discuss their respective experiences within Rugby Union, particularly around the evolution and application of technology to support athlete performance. Charlie Higgins is well respected with…

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S5 Ep3: Bridging the Gap - Improving Communication and Collaboration in Collegiate Athletics with Data 45:16

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S5 Ep2: Powering Holistic Student-Athlete Care featuring Renee Kleszczynski from MSU & Josh Rucci from Georgia 1:03:33

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S5 Ep1: Leading and Innovating in Student Athlete Wellbeing with Baylor University’s Kenny Boyd 44:20

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S4 Ep1: Breaking Silos, Building Teams: Lessons in NCAA leadership from Dartmouth’s Athletic Director Mike Harrity 39:16

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S3 Ep8: Connect, Coordinate, Customize: Developing Young Talent into Champions 29:31

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S3 Ep7: The Data Journey: Collaborating, engaging and creating change with data 1:13:50

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S3 Ep6: Convergence: Coaches, Experience, Performance Data 43:09

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S3 Ep5: Interconnected: Achieving Success Through Shared Vision and Shared Insights 32:32

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S3 Ep4: Modernizing High Performance - Part II 23:25

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S3 Ep3: Modernizing High Performance - Part I 32:52

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S3 Ep2: How Performance Departments Can More Effectively Engage with Coaches 37:46

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S3 Ep1: The New Performance Science Opportunity 55:11

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S2 Ep9: Dr Charlotte Cowie - The FA's Covid-Lens to Return to Play 21:40

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S2 Ep8: Raph Brandon – England and Wales Cricket Board – Returning to the International Stage 14:21

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S2 Ep7: Sean O'Shea - Improvise, Adapt, Overcome - AIK strategise to return to play 13:26

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S2 Ep6: Navigating Strategy, Humanity, and Uncertainty 57:20

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S2 Ep5: On the Road to a Perfect Performance Department 57:05

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S2 Ep4: How self-reflection can help your organisation grow and succeed 48:35

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S2 Ep3: Building consistent success in elite sport 48:26

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S2 Ep2: Why the Best in the Business Never Stop Learning 42:06

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S2 Ep1: The Evolution of Performance and Technology in Professional Ice Hockey 33:07

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S1 Ep12: Amplify your success with lessons from Systems Thinking 41:31

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S1 Ep11: How Communication Can Unlock True Performance Potential 37:54

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S1 Ep10: A spotlight on developing elite performance in Japanese Rugby 18:16

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S1 Ep9: Using data to enhance player recruitment strategies at the NHL combines 25:52

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S1 Ep8: Home Continent Advantage - Is it fact or fiction? 32:35

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S1 Ep7: World Cup Special: The impacts of travel and sleep on performance at the World Cup 14:20

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S1 Ep6: High Performance Training Methodologies in the NHL 24:42

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S1 Ep5: Player Monitoring and Individualisation in Major League Soccer 17:49

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S1 Ep4: Optimising Player Training and Treatment Strategies in Professional Baseball 21:28

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S1 Ep3: Introducing Data Analytics and Management Systems into Swedish Football 22:22

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S1 Ep2: Data to Drive Performance with Jake Schuster, Florida State University 24:54

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S1 Ep1: Using Data in Sport, special guest Charlie Higgins, Leinster Rugby's Head of Athletic Performance 13:39