The Gridiron Warrior Podcast | “How Jump Data Changes a High School Weight Room” with Rich Burnett (Creator of the Plyomat)

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Burnett, creator of the Plyomat, to break down jump training from a coach’s perspective. Not theory. Not lab talk. Real-world application for high school and college weight rooms.

We talk RSI, reactivity, jump testing mistakes, how to actually use jump data without slowing your session down, and why instant feedback changes effort, competition, and culture in the room.

If you’ve ever wondered whether a jump mat is worth it — or how to use one the right way — this episode answers it.

👇 Timestamps

00:00 – What this podcast is about and who it’s for

01:55 – Why jump feedback matters for high school programs

03:40 – Rich’s background and how the Plyomat was born

07:40 – Discovering RSI and why reactivity separates athletes

12:00 – Why jump height alone isn’t enough

16:55 – “Use it every day, not just testing week”

18:45 – How jump data changes weight room culture

23:00 – Readiness, RSI, and not overcomplicating monitoring

26:10 – The quadrant system and coaching different athlete types

33:00 – Common jump training mistakes (especially with linemen)

41:55 – How often you should really be jumping

48:20 – Letting athletes self-record without losing control

54:10 – Why Rich still loves coaching and the profession

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If you want better feedback, better competition, and better jumps in your program, this is an easy win.

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