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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
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