Ep. 15 - “From Poland to Pro Metrics”
How does a journey begin in a small town in Poland and lead to the cutting edge of sports science innovation? In this episode, Tomasz Janas of Pro Athlete Metrics sits down with Michael Pruchniewski to discuss the evolution of hardware and analytics in the professional game. Tomasz breaks down how data is fundamentally transforming scouting, injury prevention, and day-to-day athlete performance. The conversation explores the critical need for standardization and objectivity in a crowded tech landscape, while reinforcing a vital truth: data is only as effective as the human interpretation behind it. It’s a deep dive into how modern sports science is bridging the gap between raw numbers and actionable elite performance.
Ep. 13 - “Performance Evolution: Insights from the Ice”
Kevin Neeld, performance director for the Boston Bruins, sits down with Michael Pruchniewski to break down how modern athlete development is evolving, and why data is only as powerful as the humans interpreting it. The conversation digs into the real day-to-day of blending tech with training, from understanding what athletes actually need to the pitfalls that trip up data pros in elite environments. Neeld pulls back the curtain on how players respond to metrics, where performance optimization is headed, and what today’s coaches, analysts, and athletes should focus on if they actually want to get better.