What does it take to become a better performance practitioner in today's high-performance environment?

In this episode of VALDCAST, Fearghal Kerin shares lessons from his career spanning elite sport, applied research and practitioner development, exploring how curiosity, critical thinking and communication underpin great decision-making. Rather than chasing metrics for the sake of measurement, Fearghal discusses how practitioners can use data to ask better questions, challenge assumptions and create meaningful impact with athletes and teams.

The conversation explores:

• Moving beyond data collection to better decision-making
• Bridging the gap between research and real-world practice
• The role of communication and collaboration in high-performance environments
• Avoiding common traps when implementing sports technology
• Building systems that support coaching rather than replace it

Whether you're an early-career sport scientist, strength & conditioning coach, researcher or performance practitioner looking to sharpen your decision-making, this episode offers practical insights into developing both your technical expertise and your ability to positively influence performance.