Sam Contorno (Assoc. Director of Applied Sports Science) on What Sets Texas Apart | 3rd & Longhorn

Derrick Johnson, Jeremy Hills, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas Associate Director of Applied Sports Science, Sam Contorno. They discuss how she got to Texas, utilizing new technology, the mental side of sports science, and what sets Texas apart.

3rd & Longhorn is a weekly in-depth Texas Longhorn Football show providing analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football Players: Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective Founder Nick Shuley. 3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football with a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 acres.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - 3rd and Longhorn Intro
0:07 - Guest Introduction and Background
0:15 - Early Career and Transition
1:01 - Journey to Strength and Conditioning
5:02 - The Move to Sport Science
8:05 - Sports Science Evolution
9:58 - Impact of Sports Science at Texas
13:04 - Working with Coaches and Players
17:07 - Player Development and Technology
19:29 - NFL Scouts and Future Trends
25:00 - The Tech Evaluation Process
25:36 - Comparing Tech Adoption: Texas vs. Stanford
27:05 - Building a Strong Culture
28:19 - Passion and Commitment in Sports Science
29:07 - Being Excellent as a Woman in Sports Science
31:37 - Overcoming Challenges and Failing Forward
32:13 - Personal and Professional Hills to Die On
35:02 - Balancing Mass and Flexibility in Training
37:16 - Communication and Trust in Performance Metrics
39:26 - Psychological Aspects of Sports Science
42:20 - Case Studies in Coaching Psychological Challenges
44:08 - Competitive Spirit and Performance Tracking