<description> &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode of 'Two Coaches and a Coffee', Jason Weber and Darren Burgess discuss the excitement surrounding the AFL finals, the complexities of managing player injuries in high-stakes games, and the importance of data in decision-making. They explore the balance between player readiness and performance, and how coaches can navigate career opportunities in the sports management field.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaways&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Injury management is crucial in high-stakes games.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Evaluating player readiness involves both data and contextual experience.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Data should complement, not replace, coaching experience.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Career opportunities in sports management require proactive networking.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Understanding player performance metrics is essential for coaches.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The pressure to win can complicate injury decisions.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Communication between coaches and medical staff is vital.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Players' historical performance can inform injury management decisions.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Respectful outreach can open doors in sports careers.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chapters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:00 AFL Finals Excitement&lt;br&gt;01:47 Injury Management Strategies&lt;br&gt;09:31 Evaluating Player Readiness&lt;br&gt;15:20 Career Opportunities in Sports Management&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Do you like the way we share our experiences? Would you like to learn more? Check out&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.oldbullperformance.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="OLDBULL PERFORMANCE"&gt;www.oldbullperformance.com&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Two Coaches & a Coffee

Darren Burgess & Jason Weber

Season 3 Episode 23

AUG 21, 202522 MIN
Two Coaches & a Coffee

Season 3 Episode 23

AUG 21, 202522 MIN

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Summary In this episode of 'Two Coaches and a Coffee', Jason Weber and Darren Burgess discuss the excitement surrounding the AFL finals, the complexities of managing player injuries in high-stakes games, and the importance of data in decision-making. They explore the balance between player readiness and performance, and how coaches can navigate career opportunities in the sports management field. Takeaways Injury management is crucial in high-stakes games. Evaluating player readiness involves both data and contextual experience. Data should complement, not replace, coaching experience. Career opportunities in sports management require proactive networking. Understanding player performance metrics is essential for coaches. The pressure to win can complicate injury decisions. Communication between coaches and medical staff is vital. Players' historical performance can inform injury management decisions. Respectful outreach can open doors in sports careers. Chapters 00:00 AFL Finals Excitement01:47 Injury Management Strategies09:31 Evaluating Player Readiness15:20 Career Opportunities in Sports Management Do you like the way we share our experiences? Would you like to learn more? Check out www.oldbullperformance.com