Andrew Gray (Founder & Director of Athletic Data Innovations and High Performance Manager at Wests Tigers Rugby)

data gps sport science Apr 28, 2024

Episode 49: Andy McDonald chats to Andrew Gray the High Performance Manager at Wests Tigers Rugby. Andrew’s performance roots were in Physiotherapy and over his career he has worked extensively in the NRL. He has enjoyed previous roles at Cronulla Sharks and St.George Illawarra Dragons. Andrew is also a thought leader on GPS in sport as the creator of Athletic Data Innovations (ADI), a software product which processes tracking data to provide insight into sports performance to clubs and teams, to assist with coaching, scouting and player performance. This episode focuses on staff development, structure and pivots to the changing requirement of tech during Covid and finally Andrew’s journey using GPS.

In this episode Andy and Andrew discuss:

Andrew’s background and origins as a Physio
Working in the NRL
Carrying skills forward to management
Developing your staff
Multi-skilled staff
Strategising broader development
Potential Covid effects on staff structure
Athletic Data Innovations GPS

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