Today I have the privilege of welcoming Connor Schoepp to The Podcast and discuss return to play. Connor is doing some great work at Liberty within the realm of applied sport science, and he shares a lot of what he does and how he looks at that part of the world of sports. Throughout the 30-minute discussion Connor and I get into:

• What is applied sport science to him.
• The roles of systems and principles in his programming
• Ways being a strength coach impacts how he interrupts metrics
• Collecting data vs acting upon what the data is saying
• Meeting the coaches where they’re at, and providing the information that they need to answer the questions they have or solve the problems that arise.
• How he is structuring the weeks, both in training on and off the field
• Where these metrics fit in the RTP setting
• His concerns with looking for metrics that “cause” injuries

A great look through the looking glass to what Connor, not only sees the role of sport science in performance, but how he goes about trying to move the needle daily for the coaches and athletes he gets to work with. Make sure to keep up with everything he’s doing by following him on Instagram and Twitter at @connorschoepp. I hope you enjoyed this discussion as much as I did, and if you found value in it please feel free to share the show with a colleague, and if you haven’t subscribed please do on your favorite podcast platform.

Who is Connor Shoepp?

Connor Schoepp currently serves as the director of Applied Sport Performance and Performance Coach for Men’s Soccer. Previously he has held positions with the Arizona Cardinals, Mississippi State University, and University of Pittsburgh. Originally from South Dakota where he received his undergrad from the University of Sioux Falls.