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Understanding Growth and Maturation in Youth Athletes: A Practical Guide
Understanding growth and maturation in youth athletes is essential to monitor physical development, reduce injury risk, and design training that matches their biological age.

Jo Clubb
6 min read


The Evolution of Handheld Dynamometry in Athlete Testing
This post explores the science and application of handheld dynamometry and the VALD DynaMo range.

Jo Clubb
5 min read


A Practical Framework for Preseason Testing
This post is based on a recent VALD online workshop on Preseason Preparation and the VALD eBook 'Practitioner's Guide to Preseason',...

Jo Clubb
7 min read


Using Submaximal Fitness Tests in Team Sports: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Approach
This post explores how submaximal heart rate responses can be used to monitor aerobic fitness in team sport athletes without adding testing burden.

Jo Clubb
6 min read


Has the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio Been Debunked?
This post delves into the research on the Acute Chronic Workload Ratio and if it can be used to predict injury.

Jo Clubb
6 min read


Review Research Faster: A Demonstration of Sports Science AI
In this post, I demonstrate Sports Science AI, a platform that provides generative AI-powered literature reviews.

Jo Clubb
4 min read


Unimodal vs Bimodal Force-Time Curves: What CMJ Curve Shape Can Tell Us
In this post, we’ll explore how to read the force-time curve in detail, highlight what the different phases tell us, and walk through real examples.

Jo Clubb
5 min read


Top 5 AI Tools for Sports Scientists in 2025
In this post, I demonstrate 5 AI tools sports scientists can use to work more effectively and efficiently.

Jo Clubb
4 min read


Understanding the Reactive Strength Index (RSI)
Learn how to calculate the Reactive Strength Index with three different jump testing methods. Reactive strength is an essential physical...

Jo Clubb
4 min read


Understanding TRIMP: A Guide to Heart Rate Training Impulse
This post explains how heart rate training impulse (TRIMP) is calculated and why it matters in athlete monitoring.

Jo Clubb
3 min read


Unveiling AAVA: Integrating AI in Athlete Data Management Systems
This post introduces Action Apps Virtual Assistant (AAVA) and includes a video demonstration of the AI-powered chatbot.

Jo Clubb
3 min read


The Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR) Explained
This post explains how to calculate and use the Eccentric Utilization Ratio (EUR) from squat jump and countermovement jump data.

Jo Clubb
4 min read


Understanding the Role of Athlete Screening Tests in Sports Science
This post explores the potential for screening tests to predict sports injury and how they fit into an injury risk minimization framework.

Jo Clubb
5 min read


How to Use Power BI for Data Visualization in Strength and Conditioning
This video with Sport Horizon discusses their new Power BI for S&C Coaches course and includes a data viz demo.

Jo Clubb
2 min read


Understanding Rate of Force Development (RFD)
This post delve into the significance of RFD, explore how it is calculated, and discuss its practical applications.

Jo Clubb
4 min read


The Science Underpinning Isometric Exercises: 4 Reasons for Their Popularity
This post explains the science underpinning isometric strength training and four key reasons why they have become so popular.

Jo Clubb
4 min read


Understanding Impulse in the Nordic Hamstring Exercise
This blog post delves into the usefulness of impulse in the Nordic hamstring exercise, exploring its definition and how it can be used.

Jo Clubb
3 min read


Ten Tips to ‘Show Your Work’ in Sports Science
This post discusses the book 'Show Your Work' and the 10 ways to share your creativity and get discovered in sports science.

Jo Clubb
8 min read


Measures That Matter in Football
This article explores which sports science measures matter most in football (soccer).

Jo Clubb
4 min read


The Forgotten Role of Heart Rate in Athlete Load Monitoring
This post delves into the benefits of incorporating heart rate technology and what this can look like in applied sports science.

Jo Clubb
7 min read
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