Michigan just created this position and hired someone to fill it. Is this something the Giants should do?
The Director of Performance and Sport Science serves as the senior applied research scientist of the Athletic Department (or Organization). This position leads department research initiatives to identify critical qualities and metrics related to enhancing athlete performance, health and safety, and talent identification. The role oversees the delivery and implementation of sport science services across all integrated support team (IST) disciplines and is capable of influencing athlete performance planning, resources, and organizational processes through data collection, coordination, and analysis.
In addition, the Director of Performance and Sport Science possesses a broad understanding of IST specialties (i.e., strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, mental performance, etc.), in order to effectively provide leadership and support in a collaborative high-performance sport environment. The role requires frequent interaction with athletes, sport coaches, IST staff, department heads, and senior administration, in addition to the ability to develop and provide educational resources as needed, and to mentor and supervise multiple staff.
I did some digging. The guy they hired is on par with some of the sports science people the Giants have
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-higginbotham-8a5862222
Quote from: MightyGiants on February 17, 2024, 04:17:08 PMI did some digging. The guy they hired is on par with some of the sports science people the Giants have
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-higginbotham-8a5862222
Thanks for looking Rich. Are they recent hires for a new Giants or a position that the Giants have had for a while now?