Scott Cochran is Leaving for Georgia

[TDBama78]

I think Scott Cochran did us a favor.imo

 

[cuda.1973]

Quiet...............don't let Coach BowlCut hear you.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

DR. MATT RHEA
Dr. Matt Rhea joined the Hoosiers staff as an athletic performance coach on Jan. 9, 2018.

• Head of sport science at IMG Academy in 2016 and 2017, where he contributed to the optimal development of athletes through innovative athlete assessments and advanced strength and conditioning.

• Launched a consulting company in 2001, providing direction in areas of athlete development, speed training, injury prevention and performance optimization to clients in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, International Olympic programs and top collegiate athletic departments.

• Advanced to full professor of kinesiology at A.T. Still University, based in Mesa, Ariz., where he taught courses in sports conditioning and exercise physiology.

• Published nearly 100 studies in performance enhancement and lectured in seven different countries.

• Played football for three years at UNLV and Southern Utah University, and he has worked as a football strength and conditioning coach for 13 years – combine training (5 years), high school (5 years) and college (3 years).

• Received his bachelor of science degree in physical education from Southern Utah in 1998, a master of science in exercise science and physical education from Arizona State University in 2001, and a master of science in sports management from American Public University in 2016.

• Earned his doctorate of philosophy in 2004 from Arizona State with an exercise and sport science academic focus and an athletic performance enhancement research focus.

Dr. Matt Rhea - Football Coach - Indiana University Athletics

• Dr. Matt Rhea joined the Hoosiers staff as an athletic performance coach on Jan. 9, 2018. • Head of sport science at IMG Academy in 2016 and 2017, where he...

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Well, based on those two articles, it sounds as if Bama got the better end of the deal...……...looking forward to seeing what they do for Bama's athletes, and cutting down injuries

 

[AlexanderFan]

I’m excited about the IMG connection for recruiting, because up until this departure I didn’t realize S&C coaches were so vital in recruiting

 

[howmag]

Wonder why such a short time at Notre Dame?

 

[AlexanderFan]

Wonder why such a short time at Notre Dame?

He was co-director, and it looks like “Mamma called” in 2018 to be the director at his alma mater. Seems like a no brainer.

 

[bamaga]

maybe Feld didn’t get the job because he was more of the same in a different way. another flamboyant S&C coach ! looks like Nick wants a more scientific approach to training! Especially in light of all the injuries.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Love the expertise! Hope they can build the personal relationships, though I fully acknowledge that that takes time.

Now just need an official announcement from Saban or the Athletic Department.

For those on the board more knowledgeable than me (which on this subject is pretty much anybody).....Is it realistic to think that we'll see a new approach to S&C actually produce on-field differences in six months?

 

[Moro Creek]

Dr. Rhea believes team speed wins football games. I'm with him on that. I have mentioned in other threads we are in need of better overall team speed. This hire with these two guys should pay huge dividends.

 

[Jkl0802]

I’m a bit conflicted putting the good news of Ballou/Rhea hires in to the bad news post of of CSC leaving; wish someone could change the title so all Bama fans can move forward with Ballou/Rhea hires and welcome aboard, and allow CSC’s departure to move to yesterday’s news along with most other former coaches. Also, I hope CSC doesn't pull a classless act by badmouthing CNS or anything Alabama in an attempt to fire up Georgia fans...like Lance Thompson did.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

yes they are a package deal and this is the best you can get period. No disrespect to SC but this is like hiring Nick Saban of Strength Coaches
Eleven players earned All-Big Ten honors as the 2019 Hoosiers went 8-5 and punched a ticket to the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, the program’s first Florida bowl game.

• Indiana’s eight wins were its most since 1993.

• Four IU standouts have moved on to the NFL under Ballou, including Washington Redskins fourth-round pick Wes Martin. He has now trained 31 NFL Draft picks in his career.

• Spent 2017 as the University of Notre Dame’s co-director of football strength and conditioning after a 14-year stint as the head strength and conditioning coach at Avon High School (Ind.).

• In Ballou’s lone campaign in South Bend, the Fighting Irish went 10-3 with a victory over LSU in the Citrus Bowl. ND posted a 4-8 record prior to his arrival. He helped develop the recipients of the Joe Moore Award, honoring the best offensive line in the country.

• Two of those linemen, guard Quenton Nelson (6) and tackle Mike McGlinchey (9), were drafted in the Top 10 of the 2018 NFL Draft. Four players were selected overall.

• Prior to his arrival at Notre Dame, Ballou worked as the head football strength and conditioning coach at IMG Academy, where the program made huge strides in speed and injury preventions.

• The 2015 team went undefeated (9-0) and ranked No. 4 in the country (USA Today). IMG also went unblemished (12-0) in 2016 and rated No. 1 nationally (MaxPreps).

• In 2016, seven IMG players were laser-timed at under 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash one year after having no players achieve that benchmark. Twenty-one of the 22 season-opening starters also started in the final game of the season.

• A part of the 2016 and 2017 NFL Combine Training at IMG, where he trained 26 players that were drafted into the NFL.

• During Ballou’s tenure at Avon (2002-14), teams won six state championships in multiple sports and seven others were finalists. He assisted in the development of 80 NCAA Division I athletes.

• Finalist for the 2014 NSCA National High School Strength Coach of the Year Award. He has held the credential as a certified strength and conditioning specialist (with distinction) since 2001.

• Graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Indiana and earned his master’s degree in 2009 in human movement from A.T. Still University.

David Ballou - Football Coach - Indiana University Athletics

• David Ballou is in his third season as Indiana football’s director of athletic performance. • A former IU fullback, Ballou lettered in 1997, 1998 and 1999,...

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Certainly an impressive resume, but unless he held two positions simultaneously, there's something up with the timeline as shown above.

Says he was at Avon High School for 14 years prior to his one year at Notre Dame in 2017. Which would put him at Avon from 2003 to 2017.

But he was at IMG in 2015, 2016, and draft combine in 2017.

Guessing he started at Avon, then progressed to IMG, and then to Notre Dame.

 

[FitToBeTide]

Help yourself to this tweet posted by Doc Rhea back in Dec. I like it. The rich just get richer...



Matt Rhea, PhD

@MattRheaPhD

@IndianaFootball
games missed due to injury down to 33 from an already low 47 in 2018. Great synergism between sports medicine, sport science, and S&C in support of our highly committed athletes.

 

[cuda.1973]

Here's one from his feed, that he references:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218191575655710720

So why would it be the same with sprinting? There are all manner of ways for a person to get strong - and in fact, I know of no single program in the history of programs that employed ONLY maximal lifting as its means to get maximally strong. Sprinting is no different.

By equating running maximally with training maximal speed, coaches are blowing up far more athletes than is necessary.

Sounds like things may be a-changin' 'round here............

 

[cuda.1973]

This one might be why!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1225140296285130754

 

[NationalTitles18]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-f...LtZqmrza8sYhVNymDJv0QL2KuoBNb9JIrI-W8kjZk6au4

After a short search, he has chosen Indiana strength and conditioning coach David Ballou to fill that role, according to The Athletic's Bruce Feldman and Football Scoop.

Ballou played fullback for Indiana, earning three letters (1997-99) and graduating in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in kinesiology. He spent 14 years as the strength and conditioning coordinator at Avon High School in Indiana, worked at IMG Academy and spent the 2017 season at Notre Dame before returning to his alma mater in 2018.

 

[NationalTitles18]

maybe Feld didn’t get the job because he was more of the same in a different way. another flamboyant S&C coach ! looks like Nick wants a more scientific approach to training! Especially in light of all the injuries.

I'm not familiar with the details of Feld's program, but let's not imply it isn't scientific or even a good program without evidence. It's my opinion that's Feld's youth and relatively limited experience was a factor.

 

[JustNeedMe81]

Guys... By the time August rolls around, you will see a different team .

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Guys... By the time August rolls around, you will see a different team .

I feel the same...…………...I think there may be a complete 180, and fewer injuries...…….

 

[DogPatch]

I'm not familiar with the details of Feld's program, but let's not imply it isn't scientific or even a good program without evidence. It's my opinion that's Feld's youth and relatively limited experience was a factor.

From what little bit I've read online about Ballou's program, it's VERY scientific.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Guys... By the time August rolls around, you will see a different team .

Honestly, it will likely be 2021 before we see the benefits of this hire. The off-season workouts are already in full swing and the sort of flexibility / injury avoidance these guys bring take a minute to take affect. We won't be worse in 2020, likely better, injury-wise, but I think we'll see a dramatic drop-off in joint-related injuries in 2021.