S1 Ep10: A spotlight on developing elite performance in Japanese Rugby

09/26/18 • 18 min

In this episode Kitman Labs' performance scientist John Dams talks with Hitoshi Ipponsugi, Head of Performance for Toyota Verblitz about the state of rugby in Japan.

Key topics covered in this podcast include:

The unique relationship between elite sport and the corporate businesses who manage the Japanese Rugby Top Teams.
How to develop athletes into elite athletes when they were not fostered in an academy system.
Why it's important to look outside of your own country to continue you personal development.
How Japanese Rugby is rising to the challenge of the upcoming 2019 World Cup.
And lastly how Kitman Labs has helped Toyota Verblitz to enhance on-field performance.

In this episode Kitman Labs' performance scientist John Dams talks with Hitoshi Ipponsugi, Head of Performance for Toyota Verblitz about the state of rugby in Japan.

Key topics covered in this podcast include:

The unique relationship between elite sport and the corporate businesses who manage the Japanese Rugby Top Teams.
How to develop athletes into elite athletes when they were not fostered in an academy system.
Why it's important to look outside of your own country to continue you personal development.
How Japanese Rugby is rising to the challenge of the upcoming 2019 World Cup.
And lastly how Kitman Labs has helped Toyota Verblitz to enhance on-field performance.

Previous Episode

S1 Ep9: Using data to enhance player recruitment strategies at the NHL combines

In part 2 of this episode, Founder and CEO of Kitman Labs, Stephen Smith continues to talk with Mike Potenza on how data is being used at the San Jose Sharks. Key takeaways from this talk include:

How rule changes in the NHL have consequently changed the physiological demands for players, and therefore talent recruitment.
How the San Jose Sharks use Kitman Labs to view longitudinal data of key players and plan for future success.
How understanding key performance indicators can help you to improve recruitment strategies that will ensure a best fit for your team.
How to change the process of communicating with coaches and front office management to support your own performance goals.

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S1 Ep11: How Communication Can Unlock True Performance Potential

It is no secret that mindful communication, good relationships and a healthy mindset are powerful tools in any type of business. Yet in the high-pressured, fast-paced team environment of sport they can be hard to master and maintain.

In this podcast Performance Scientist John Dams interviews communication expert John Hedley, who works with global business and sports leaders, teaching them to master their neurolinguistic skills and ultimately unlock their true potential.

This podcast will challenge you to think differently about communication, conflict and how to get the most from the people you work with.