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Second Valor trip of the year in the books! We had a fantastic time in Arizona, connecting with some of the best in sports performance, sports medicine, and sports tech. ?? From casual conversations to onboarding new customers, the trip was a massive success—big thanks to everyone who took the time to meet with us: Dr. Kendall Stewart, Jesse Lowman, Amanda Doyle, Liane Blyn, Kayla Nugent, Gerry Garcia, & Jeffrey Kunowski (Arizona State University) Paul Smith, MK, ATC, CSCS (University of Arizona) Craig Friedman (EXOS) Bob Alejo (LA Angels) Ericber Jimenez Francisco (SF Giants) Dan Bergland (HYPO2) Hayley Root (Northern Arizona University) Todd Heap (Former NFL TE) Up next... Florida & Virginia! Catch you on our next trip. ?? William Kodama | Evan Anders Magnusson | Michael Macri #arizona #sportsperformance #strength #conditioning #sportsscience #sportsmedicine #biomechanics #movementquality #startup #ncaa #nfl #mlb #valorvision

Bob Alejo CSCS-D, RSCC-E is a wealth of knowledge, a phenomenal mentor and, most importantly, a great friend. It was an absolute pleasure to share this conversation with him. More to come! ?? #valorbiomechanics #sportsmedicine #sportsperformance #sportsscience #strengthandconditioning

You’re always only ONE move away... Check out our latest VoV episode with the man, the myth, the legend — Bob Alejo!! ???? “One phone call, one email, one introduction away from greatness.” ???? Alejo breaks down the mindset that fuels success in strength & conditioning, entrepreneurship, and life. This episode of Voices of Valor is packed with insights on navigating career turbulence, mentorship, and building longevity in sports performance. Catch the full convo now! ???? ? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g_hwSCJ9 ? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gsNE-FPM Michael Macri | Evan Anders Magnusson | Cory Schlesinger | Ryan Horn, MS, MSCC, SCCC | Zach Dechant | Lorne Goldenberg | Joe Kenn | Darcy Norman | Bryan Mann | Ron McKeefery | Scott C. | Loren Landow | David Tenney, PhD | Matt King | Matt DeLancey | Daniel Martinez | Donnie Maib #VoicesOfValor #HighPerformance #StrengthCoach #AthleteDevelopment #Leadership #SportsPerformance #CareerGrowth #OneMore #ValorVision #SportScience

Michael Macri - "Should young coaches start at D2/D3 and work their way up? Or aim for D1 right away?" Missed this episode? Here’s another nugget and why you need to watch! Josh Heidegger breaks it down. ?? The real key...It’s not about the level—it’s about getting around the right people. The best way to grow in this profession is to learn from those who are doing it well. ?? Full episode on YouTube & Spotify! Listen here ???? ? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gBD23r2N ? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g8JyXTUJ #NCAA?#StrengthCoach?#AthleteDevelopment?#SportsPerformance?#HighPerformance?#CoachingMatters?#SportsScience?#voicesofvalor

?? Arizona Tour Next Week! ?? Catch our CEO, COO, & Director of Performance Science all in Arizona next week! From March 3rd - 7th, we’ll be meeting with Pro, NCAA, & elite performance facilities in the area. ?? ?? Where we’re headed: ?? March 3rd — Flagstaff ?? March 4th — Phoenix ?? March 5th — Tucson ?? March 6th — Tempe ?? March 7th — Tempe If you’re a coach, trainer, or part of a performance staff, let’s link up. ?? We’re excited to be bringing Valor Vision on the road to show how elite teams are using it to keep their athletes healthy & performing at their best! ?? ?? DM us if you want to meet up! #ValorVision #SportsPerformance #TrainSmarter #NCAA #ProSports #AthleteDevelopment #Biomechanics #SportsTech

First Valor trip of the year to the Midwest didn’t disappoint! A little cold for my liking ?? but I was fortunate to be treated to a warm reception by a multitude of amazing people! These trips are awesome as I’m able to have amazing conversations with high-level people and shed light on the awesome work they’re doing! Big thanks to the following people for their hospitality: Eric Waters, Mathew Voss, Ryan Petersen DPT, CSCS (Chicago Bulls) Anthony Deldin (Loyola University Chicago) Jeff Tanaka, MA, LAT, ATC, CES, Scott Barthlama, Josh Kuester (Northwestern University) Richard Howell (Indianapolis Colts) Grant Leiendecker, Ralph Reiff, Greg Moore (Butler University) Ryan Gadbois (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jimmy Onate, Joshua Hagen, Nathan Edwards, PhD, Sean Jones (The Ohio State University) Callum McCaskie (Columbus Crew) Niko Palazeti MS, CSCS, SCCC, Stacie Skodinski, MS, SCCC, CSCS (University of Cincinnati) These individuals are elite coaches / practitioners and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them. In an industry where it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day, it’s encouraging that we can find time to engage in constructive conversations. Wishing everyone the best of luck with their respective seasons and I look forward to further discussions! Up next… Nevada and Arizona!! See you there!! #sportsperformance #strength #conditioning #sportsscience #sportsmedicine #biomechanics #movementquality

??? NEW EPISODE ALERT! Some weekend viewing for you all... we have Josh Heidegger discussing the Power of Human Connection in Strength & Conditioning on Voices of Valor Podcast #9! ?? From leading strength & conditioning at USC, Cal, and Tulane all the way back to throwing javelin at Oregon, Coach Heidegger has seen it all. Now at NUU, he’s shaping the future of high-performance coaching. We dive into: ?? D1 vs. D2 athletics & career growth ?? The power of human connection in coaching ?? How sports tech is evolving performance training Catch the full convo now! ???? ? Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gBD23r2N ? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g8JyXTUJ Michael Macri | Evan Anders Magnusson | Dylan Lowenstein | Nik Popovic | Paul Perrier | Cheryl Cox | Jillian Zeller | Scot Prohaska | Matthew Verducci | Bennie Wylie | Madison Peele | Darien Pyka MS CSCS | Jerry Lin #VoicesOfValor #SportsPerformance #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteDevelopment #Coaching #HighPerformance #SportsTech #TrainSmarter

?? NEW Valor Vision Demo Video! ?? AI-powered motion capture for athletes is here. Analyze movement, rehab progress, and performance—all from an iPhone or iPad. No disruption. Instant insights. At Valor, our mission is simple: help you produce measurably better athletes by mitigating preventable injuries, monitoring rehab progress, and optimizing performance. ?? Why Coaches & Trainers Love It: ? Real-time feedback on range of motion, movement quality, and technique ? ? Replays, graphs, and personalized reports for rehab & performance tracking ?? ? Team-wide analysis with rankings & distributions for smarter training strategies ?? ? Seamless workflow—spend less time collecting data, more time coaching ? ?? The future of sports science is here. How are you currently tracking athlete progress? Let’s talk in the comments! ?? ?? Be among the first to experience Valor Vision: https://lnkd.in/gqBFsFXd #ValorVision #SportsScience #AthletePerformance #InjuryPrevention #SportsTech #TrainSmarter #AI #NCAA #SportsTech

?? Midwest Tour Incoming! ?? Our Director of Performance Science, Michael Macri, is hitting the road Feb 12-20, meeting with Pro & NCAA teams across the Midwest! ?? ?? Where he’s stopping: ?? Feb 12-13 – Chicago ?? Feb 14-15 – Indianapolis ?? Feb 16-17 – Dayton ?? Feb 18 – Columbus ?? Feb 19 – Cincinnati If you’re working in sports performance, rehab, or coaching, now’s the perfect time to see how Valor Vision fits into your program. ?? Want to connect? Shoot us a message! #ValorVision #SportsScience #AthletePerformance #TrainSmarter #Biomechanics #ProSports #NCAA

?? “I didn’t know I looked like that…” That moment when you see yourself move—and realize there’s work to be done. With Valor Vision, athletes and clients get real-time, science-backed feedback on their movement, posture, and biomechanics. ? Why does this matter? Because awareness leads to action. Seeing your own movement on camera isn’t just eye-opening—it’s the logical proof many need to take their training seriously. Better movement = better performance, fewer injuries, and a longer career. ?? Watch the full episode now! https://lnkd.in/g8GF6cU2 #VoicesOfValor?#FunctionalPatterns?#SportsPerformance?#Biomechanics?#TrainSmarter?#InjuryPrevention?#MovementMatters?#ValorVision?#ncaa