Adam met the professor who changed his life on a brisk morning in Burlington, Vermont: Dr. Declan Connolly. Burlington's weather app has two settings—"bring a jacket" and "maybe a lighter jacket in August." Declan, an Irish jokester everyone loved to be around, taught the same way he lived: simple, practical, and fun. Declan was the same way: simple, practical, no fluff. If a number didn't help the staff make a better decision about Tuesday's practice—clarify the plan or raise confidence in a choice—it didn't belong.
When the New York Rangers needed help, Declan made the call that opened the door. In pro sport, Adam saw world-class performance—and how easy it is to collect data just because it's there. Declan's voice stuck: If it doesn't change what we do, why measure it?
Adam returned to UVM to pursue his PhD with Declan and started writing—15–30 minutes a day, a few days a week—about how Declan kept things applied, simple, and useful, and how that differed from the "measure everything" approach he'd seen. The plan was to hand Declan a finished book at graduation. On February 4, 2020, Declan passed away—a day Adam will remember forever. The outline became a promise, and Adam kept writing—clearer, tighter, more practical.
In 2019, at the Sports Biometrics Conference in San Francisco, Adam met Marc. They clicked quickly—different paths, same mission—and stayed close, trading ideas and sharpening each other's thinking.
Six years later, Adam had a strong manuscript that needed a sharper edge and a wider lens. Marc jumped in and transformed it. He reorganized chapters around real decisions, stripped the jargon, and pushed for checklists, playbooks, infographics, and tools coaches could use today. His critical eye and fresh perspective made the book smarter, cleaner, and far more useful.
Then Marc said, "This can be bigger than a book." He meant a living system: a network of connected professionals and applied resources—templates, tools, office hours, shared learning—so the community could solve real problems together and improve faster than any one author could keep up. That idea became The Sport Science Network: a global hub for innovation, education, and community in human performance, where practitioners, coaches, researchers, and students connect, learn, and build.
"Science should serve practice, not intimidate it. Every coach deserves access to the latest research, presented in a way they can immediately apply."
The Sport Science Handbook began as a gift for a mentor. With Marc's vision and craft, it became a practical guide—and the spark for something larger: less noise, more signal, and a home where good ideas turn into better practice. Declan would've liked that.
The mission of The Sport Science Network is to connect everyone invested in sport—from grassroots coaches to experienced practitioners—by making sport science clearer, more actionable, and more impactful for athletes at all levels.
Continue your sport science journey with additional resources, connections, and practical guidance.
To be the leading global hub for sport science innovation, education, and community—where practitioners, coaches, researchers, and students come together to shape the future of human performance.
We make complex science accessible and actionable. No unnecessary jargon, just clear communication that empowers better decisions.
We believe in the power of shared knowledge and collaboration. Together, we're stronger and smarter.
We maintain the highest standards in our content and resources, ensuring everything we share is accurate and valuable.
We stay at the forefront of sport science developments, constantly evolving our approach and resources.
We present honest, evidence-based information without bias, always prioritizing truth over trends.
The passionate professionals behind Sport Science Network, dedicated to making sport science more accessible and practical for everyone.
Co-Founder & CEO
PhD in Sport Science • CSCS • Former D1 Athletic Performance Director
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer
PhD in Exercise Physiology • Published Researcher • 15+ Years in Applied Sport Science
In the world of sport science, clarity isn't just about simplification—it's about translation. We take peer-reviewed research, complex biomechanical concepts, and cutting-edge training methodologies and present them in ways that coaches can immediately apply in their practice.
This clarity empowers better decision-making, improved athlete outcomes, and advances the entire field of sports performance. When knowledge is accessible, everyone benefits—from the weekend warrior to the Olympic athlete.
We believe that the best science is useless if it can't be understood and applied. That's why every resource we create, every article we publish, and every tool we develop is designed with one goal: making you a better practitioner.
Whether you're a coach, trainer, therapist, or sports scientist, you're part of our community. Let's elevate the field together.