Jump testing without the faff. Manny sits down with West Point’s Jared Woods and Kenna Smoak-Minnici to get real about force plates vs. jump mats, which metrics actually move programming, and how to build systems that don’t steal training time. If you coach jumping sports—or just want cleaner decisions from messy data—this one’s a blueprint.

In-this-playbook

• The two metrics that matter (MRSI + peak power/body mass) and the 4-quadrant model to flip testing into training decisions.

• How to run weekly post-practice jump testing (cascade style) without losing a single set—and use it as a primer.

• Seasonal baselines and athlete buy-in: why off-season jumps can dip (and how to communicate it so athletes stay bought in).

Featuring: practical trade-offs (force plates vs. mats/phone apps), readiness vs. performance testing, and adapting across facilities with limited time and space.

Upcoming Webinar – 7th February

On the 7th of February, I’ll be speaking at a live webinar hosted by the Italian Strength and Conditioning Society, focusing on leadership and soft skills in high-performance sport. This session will explore the practical, often overlooked elements of leadership that directly impact athlete buy-in, staff alignment, and performance environments. The webinar runs from 09:00–11:30 (GMT+1) and includes one educational credit. Secure your spot via the link below.

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Kenna's Social:

Instagram - @kenna_smoak.minnici

Jared's Social:

Instagram - @coach__woods

Manny' Social:

Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_coachmanny_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Enquiries:

mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com