Inside The Numbers: RockDaisy Sports Performance Podcast

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron McKeefery sits down with JC Hull—Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Lindenwood University. JC shares lessons learned from working under some of the top coaches in the profession, building a Division I strength program with limited resources, creating athlete buy-in, and developing future coaches. From leadership and communication to perf...

🎙️ **Inside the Numbers** — Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron McKeefery sits down with Ash Samaniego— Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for UCLA Women's Basketball and NCAA National Champion. From the Marines to a national championship, Ash shares practical lessons on leadership, athlete buy-in, performance technology, and building championship culture. If you enjoy this episode, share it on...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with veteran strength & conditioning coach Bob Alejo to discuss the evolution of the profession, the rise of sport science and technology, and why leadership, communication, and adaptability will determine the future of coaching. Drawing on 40 years of experience across collegiate and professional sports, Alejo shares in...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisyHost Ron McKeefery sits down with Bryan Fink — Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of San Francisco — to discuss culture building, individualized programming, leadership, and career longevity in strength & conditioning. From transitioning out of football environments to managing Olympic sports, Fink shares practical insights on...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with AJ Middleton — Head Strength Coach at Seattle Prep — to break down how simplifying training, building structure, and creating buy-in can drive real results at the high school level. From teaching true beginners to using creativity and positive reinforcement, Middleton shares how to build confident, consistent athletes....

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with Erik Schwager — Dir. of Strength & Conditioning at Virginia Military Institute — to break down how performance programs can succeed in high-constraint environments by simplifying systems, empowering athletes, and focusing on what actually drives results. From rigid schedules and external stress to implementing APRE...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers —Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron Mckeefery   sits down with Dr. Jason George — former NFL high-performance leader and consultant — to discuss how performance departments are evolving from isolated roles to fully integrated high-performance models. @WakeForestAthletics @WakePerformance   With technology expanding rapidly, Dr. George explains howorganizations can move beyond scat...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host Ron Mckeefery sits down with Cliff Stein — former NFL executive and negotiation expert — to break down how college programs are navigating revenue share, NIL, and athlete compensation. With budgets tightening and decisions getting more complex, Cliff shares how programs can move from constant “fire drills” to a clear roster strategy, disciplined sp...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host ⁨‪  @RonMcKeefery  sits down with James Perez, Assistant Dir. of Sports Performance at the University of Arizona Football, to break down how a true sports science model gets built. From low-tech beginnings at Stanford to a fully integrated GPS, force plate, VBT, and 1080 system that individualizes speed, manages load, and drives real return-to-play...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host ⁨Ron McKeefery sits down with Javair Gillett, Director of Performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves, to explore how MLB-to-NBA experience, data, and a health-science lens come together to drive long-term athlete development, return-to-play, and real-world behavior change. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @R...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with Ben Creamer (U Washington) on turning VBT, GPS, force plates, and simple dashboards into real coaching decisions. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS. 💡 What you’ll learn (quick hits) • Coach-first sport science• VBT: 5 reps → 5 singles• Toolbox: EliteForm, 1080, Cat...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host @RonMcKeefery sits down with Zach Witherspoon, Director of Sports Science at University of Pittsburgh, to explore how data, communication, and culture drive elite performance — from GPS and VBT to return-to-play and athlete motivation. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, or YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS 💡 What you’ll learn (quic...

🎙️ Inside the Numbers — Powered by RockDaisy Host  Ron Mckeefery sits down with Andy Ward (Fresno State) to break down a training-camp blueprint for sports science — live GPS tracking, force plates, VBT, color-coded dashboards, and the language that turns data into real decisions. If you enjoy this episode, share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube — and tag @RockDaisyAMS. 💡 What you’ll learn (quick...

Host Ron McKeefery sits down with long-time friend and pioneer Dr. Bryan Mann (Texas A&M) to unpack how sports science and technology have evolved from pen-and-paper to force plates, GPS, VBT, and AI-driven training. If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to share it on X, Instagram, and YouTube, and tag us @RockDaisyAMS What you’ll learn (quick hits) : • Tech → smarter training, not noise •...

Inside the Numbers, powered by RockDaisy, Coach Ron Mckeefery sits down with Tony Villani founder of XPE Sports and creator of the Shredmill. We dig into game speed vs. maxspeed, the big 3 metrics (broad jump, 5–10 fly, 20→10 fly), and how a “smart is better” approach turns data into on-field performance. What You’ll Hear • Game speed vs. max speed • The Big 3: broad jump, 5–10 fly, 20→10 fly • Pr...

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 perf...

02:00 Cody’s journey from college baseball to strength & conditioning coach 06:30 Building Madison Academy’s performance program & moving into admin 08:00 New role in Nashville at Farm and Forge Club with Brian Kula 11:30 Mentors and career-shaping lessons 15:00 Takeaways from hosting the podcast & learning from 100+ coaches 20:00 Coaching philosophy: simplicity, intent, and athlete de...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rock Daisy and Its Founders 03:09 The Origins of Rock Daisy 06:16 Transition from NFL to Rock Daisy 08:53 Building a Data Visualization Platform 12:43 The Evolution of AMS and Customer Needs 16:10 Challenges in Customization and Scalability 19:27 The Impact of AMS on Athletic Performance 21:46 Personal Experiences with Rock Daisy 22:29 Building Rock Daisy: A Collabor...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coach Ron McKeefery 01:04 The Evolution of Coaching and Technology 03:43 Understanding Technology's Role in Coaching 07:29 Balancing Technology and Traditional Coaching 11:06 The Impact of GPS and Neuroscience in Training 13:39 Cognitive Skills and Practice Planning 17:50 The Evolving Role of Strength Coaches 21:38 Building Trust and Credibility 24:12 Navigating...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Coach Hunter Eisenhower 03:15 Campus Buzz and Team Dynamics 05:55 Adjusting to Travel and Game Rhythm 08:49 The Role of Force Plates in Performance Monitoring 11:25 Understanding Speed and Jump Metrics 14:11 Teasing Out Fatigue and Adaptation 17:10 Data Consistency and Its Importance 19:56 Practical Applications of Force Systems 22:49 Fast Force vs. Hi...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Coach Jordan Collins 04:11 Transition to Speed Development and Injury Prevention 07:02 Assessment Process for Athletes 09:54 Utilizing Technology in Training Assessments 12:47 Understanding Asymmetries in Athletic Performance 15:38 The Importance of Horizontal Strength Training 18:22 Integrating Speed and Power Training 21:22 Educating Athletes on Move...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Youth Development in Sports 04:43 The Importance of Early Movement Skills 07:28 Creating a System for Youth Training 10:20 Understanding Movement Literacy 13:10 Engaging Parents in Youth Development 15:54 Defining a Good Mover 18:50 Incorporating Movement Principles in High School Programs 32:34 Enhancing Athletic Performance Through Movement 34:30 Innovative Coachin...

Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Coach 06:28 The Importance of Grit and Hard Work 12:15 Navigating Modern Training Challenges 18:07 Finding Balance in Training 23:52 The Role of Environment in Training 33:05 Navigating Youth Environments 38:50 The Importance of Movement Diversity in Youth Training 46:45 Creating Safe Spaces for Play 54:35 Future Directions in Strength Training 01:00:30 Authenticity...

00:00 Introduction to Coach Seth McFerrin 07:10 Facility Overview and Management 13:00 Facility Features and Design 19:38 In-Season Training Strategies 25:01 Nuances of Olympic Lifting and VBT 31:42 Auto-Regulation and Weight Adjustments 41:16 Weekly Undulating Periodization in Training 46:23 Game Day Training Strategies 54:52 Adapting Training for Young Athletes 01:02:21 Outro

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 04:28 Transitioning to Florida and Coaching Challenges 06:57 The Importance of Building Relationships in Coaching 09:35 Adapting to New Environments and Technologies 12:32 The Evolution of Coaching Philosophy 15:05 Exploring Neurological Approaches in Performance 17:53 Integrating Technology in Training 20:20 The Role of Heart Rate in Basketball...