Is India Ready for Elite Sports Science? | VALD Performance × Prehab 121 Academy with Brad Mifsud

We had an insightful conversation with Brad Mifsud from @ValdPerformance discussing how sports science and technology are shaping the future of athlete performance, rehabilitation, and career opportunities.

In this episode, we discussed:

📊 How data-driven testing is transforming athlete development
🏃‍♂️ Role of performance technology in injury prevention & return to sport
🎓 Skills required for the next generation of sports scientists
🇮🇳 Growth of the sports science industry in India
🔬 Importance of objective testing in high-performance sport

Plus an exciting Rapid Fire Round where Brad shared quick insights on:

⚡ Most underrated performance test
⚡ Biggest myth in sports science
⚡ One technology every S&C coach should use
⚡ Future of sports science in one word
⚡ Advice for upcoming sports science professionals

If you are a physiotherapist, strength & conditioning coach, personal trainer, or sports science student, this episode will give you valuable insights into the future of the industry.

Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction & Highlights
1:25 – Welcome & Guest Introduction (Brad Miffs, VALD Performance)
2:34 – What is VALD? Objective Measurement Technology Explained
3:40 – VALD Product Lineup: ForceDecks, Force Frame, NordBord, Timing Gates, HumanTrak & DynaMo
9:41 – How Different Products Serve Different Strength Domains
11:03 – Why VALD is a Software Company at Heart
12:49 – From Elite Sport to Clinical Use: The Post-COVID Shift
15:30 – How Testing Works in Cricket (IPL & BCCI Examples)
19:14 – Roles of Physio, S&C Coach & Performance Staff in Teams
20:30 – Sports Technology Adoption in India: Barriers & Education
23:26 – Leicester City's Premier League Win: The Sports Science Story
24:21 – Building a Sports Science Team: Roles, Budget & Communication
27:09 – Athlete Management Systems & VALD Hub
29:35 – Injury Prevention & Return to Sport Testing with VALD
33:50 – Gold Standard Return to Sport Tests: ForceDecks, NordBord & Key Metrics
38:42 – Strength & Conditioning: What VALD Measures (and Doesn't)
44:18 – Wearable Technology, HRV & Heart Rate Monitoring
49:37 – HRV & Resting Heart Rate Explained in Simple Terms
54:46 – Beyond the Gym: Sleep, Stress & General Population Health
55:30 – Longevity, MSK Health & Early Diagnosis
58:56 – Biohacking, NCDs & What Longevity Clinics Should Focus On
1:04:05 – Rapid Fire Round (Best Test, Biggest Myth, Underrated Metric & More)
1:07:04 – India's 2036 Olympic Bid & Talent Development Through Sport Science

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