The High Performance Project

The High Performance Project takes you into the world of sports science and elite sport, through the stories and experiences of the most influential people in the sports industry. Elite sport has been going through a rapid evolution on the back of huge technological and scientific advancements and investment. Sport has changed forever, and the scientific experts have never been more important. But with the opportunities come greater pressures and challenges. On the High Performance Project, hosts Ben Gazzola and Jack Shephard talk to industry experts, scientists, coaches and professional athletes, who share their insights and perspectives on their journey in sport, technology, data and performance. The guests also talk about their lives outside of sport and how they maintain balance with their high pressure environments.The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision-makers. Our intuitive athlete management software, Arc, visualises complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance and wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – the Australian built platform is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central hub.With the belief that data-driven decisions power human potential, Lumin Sports exists to improve performance, wellbeing and efficiencies of the entire team ecosystem.To learn more, visit luminsports.com or connect with the team @luminsports on socials. -The High Performance Project is produced by Lumin Sports in Adelaide, South Australia on Kaurna Land. Lumin Sports would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we meet and host, and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We also extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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The High Performance Project

The High Performance Project | Adam Centofanti #51

April 21, 2022 • Lumin Sports • Season 3 • Episode 3

Adam Centofanti is the Head of Fitness at the Seattle Sounders FC which is one of the biggest MLS clubs in the North American League. Adam has been in the sports science circle for some years now and his story epitomises the 'sports science hustler' working and volunteering in many roles before landing in the US and working in the MLS.

Adam spent over 5 years with the Melbourne City franchise formerly Melbourne Heart and was apart of the 3 championship victories during that time also. Adam chats to us about some of the success he achieved as the strength and conditioning coach at the club during that time and his thoughts on what made the franchise such a powerhouse over those years.

A unique part of Adam's story was the fact he played football (soccer) at a high level for many years which he believes allowed him to have some advantage moving into the coaching space.

Adam has now be in the US for a few years, before Seattle working with Houston Dynamo apart of the high performance department with fellow Australian Alex Calder.

This podcast gives a good understanding of Adams career progression with some good pointers for any up and coming sports science student or enthusiast.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports