Our guest today is Stephanie Mock Grubbs, Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Houston Astros.

Ryan and Stephanie discuss the transition from collegiate to professional sports, focusing on the role of a strength & conditioning coach in elite athlete performance. 

Stephanie shares her experience at The University of Pittsburgh and the Houston Astros, emphasizing the importance of communication within multidisciplinary teams and the challenges of managing training and recovery in a demanding Major League Baseball schedule. 

The discussion highlights the need for adaptability in training approaches and the significance of fostering a culture of collaboration and problem-solving in sports performance. 

Stephanie discusses her insights as a strength & conditioning coach in professional baseball, focusing on the importance of adaptability in training routines, the integration of technology in training and recovery, the significance of data-driven decision-making, and the evolving landscape of recovery strategies. 

Episode Summary

• Houston Astros forward-thinking approach in sports science.
• The importance of relationships in performance teams.
• Transitioning from a generalist to a specialist role.
• Balancing adaptation and fatigue in training.
• Shared facilities can enhance athlete motivation.
• Systemizing training across multiple sports.
• Every day is game day in professional sports.
• Recovery strategies are crucial for athlete performance.
• Adaptability is crucial in training; having multiple plans is essential.
• Data analytics in MLB helps inform training and recovery decisions.
• Recovery strategies must be tailored to individual athlete needs.
• Education and communication with athletes enhances buy-in for recovery methods.
• Utilizing technology can enhance training effectiveness and recovery monitoring.

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