S20:E3 Jay Patel, PhD & University of South Carolina

2025-10-20

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Rocky Snyder sits down with Jay Patel, PhD, Director of Performance Science for the University of South Carolina.The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.TIME STA...

Rocky Snyder sits down with Jay Patel, PhD, Director of Performance Science for the University of South Carolina.

The Zelos Podcast is all about the “Pros behind the Pros.” Each week, Rocky interviews leading experts in strength & conditioning, sports medicine, athletic training, and physical therapy who work behind the scenes in leagues like the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NWSL.

Hosted by internationally recognized movement specialist and master trainer Rocky Snyder, new episodes drop every Monday at 9am EST / 6am PST.

TIME STAMPS:

4:00 Jay Patel’s career path

6:30 Exploring the mind of an athlete

9:30 Upper body and gait mechanics

14:30 Faculty support

16:45 Applying knowledge to non-contact injuries

21:45 More about Performance Science

23:00 Too much technology?

26:00 Looking through a wide angle and microscope

31:15 Current research projects with Whole Body Vibration

42:30 Jay’s affinity to team sports