Inside the Numbers — Dustin Plankey (Maryland Football) Maryland Football’s Coordinator of Sport Science.
Dustin Plankey joins host Ron McKeefery to break down how a data-first, athlete-centered approach actually works on the floor and on the field. From blending athletic training with S&C to simplifying GPS/force-plate chaos into a few actionable KPIs, Dustin shares how to earn athlete buy-in, shape practice loads, and turn numbers into better performance—and healthier players.
⭐ What you’ll learn
- AT + S&C blend → one “performance” model
- NFL vs. college: consent & athlete buy-in
- 5 KPIs that matter: accel, decel, HSR, repeats, efforts
- GPS in practice: worst-case loads & density checks
- Testing with purpose: lift tweaks, not wasted volume Tech & Tools
⚡ Rapid-fire
- Can’t live without: force plates GPS
- Overrated: software programming (not program design)
- Underrated: relationships • Influencer: @Chris Bach (Jaguars)
- Course rec: @ALTISWorld ALTIS Need for Speed
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