Alex Calder is the Head of Sports Science at the Houston Dynamo, having spent over 12 years in the United States working within both collegiate and professional sporting teams, Alex has built a wealth of knowledge in a range of different sports and high performance environments. We spoke in depth with Alex about the influx of Australian presence in sports science and high performance roles in the United States, and why Australians have built such a strong reputation in the industry. Alex is...
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The High Performance Project takes you into the world of sports science and elite sport, through the stories and experiences of the most influential people in the sports industry. Elite sport has been going through a rapid evolution on the back of huge technological and scientific advancements and investment. Sport has changed forever, and the scientific experts have never been more important. But with the opportunities come greater pressures and challenges. On the High Performance Project, hosts Ben Gazzola and Jack Shephard talk to industry experts, scientists, coaches and professional athletes, who share their insights and perspectives on their journey in sport, technology, data and performance. The guests also talk about their lives outside of sport and how they maintain balance with their high pressure environments.The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision-makers. Our intuitive athlete management software, Arc, visualises complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance and wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – the Australian built platform is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central hub.With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin Sports exists to improve performance, wellbeing and efficiencies of the entire team ecosystem.To learn more, visit luminsports.com or connect with the team @luminsports on socials. -The High Performance Project is produced by Lumin Sports in Adelaide, South Australia on Kaurna Land. Lumin Sports would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and host, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We also extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.