Coach: Hayden Jones, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Institution: University of Nebraska
The Challenge: Managing individualized athlete needs efficiently
Before implementing FYTT, Hayden relied on spreadsheets to manage training programs. While functional, the process was time-consuming and lacked scalability. Hayden’s biggest challenges included:
- Managing individualized athlete needs without overwhelming administrative work.
- Effectively utilizing testing data to drive programming decisions.
- Quickly modifying programs based on athlete needs, injuries, or recovery status.
- Communicating performance insights to sport coaches in a clear and impactful way.
“I had my system. I knew how to use it. I had used a different software before, but it mostly just made things look prettier. It didn’t fundamentally change my ability to provide better training for my athletes.” – Hayden Jones
The Solution: Automated grouping and dynamic programing with FYTT
Hayden was skeptical at first, but quickly realized that FYTT was different from other tools. It provided a structured, automated way to use testing data for creating customized athlete groups and dynamic programming, ultimately providing huge benefits for Hayden:
- Automated grouping based on key metrics: FYTT allows Hayden to take testing data (e.g., jump performance, range of motion, strength assessments) and automatically group athletes based on their individual needs. Instead of manually filtering through data, FYTT’s automation instantly categorizes athletes and applies the appropriate modifications to their training programs.
- Streamlined modifications & adjustments: With FYTT, Hayden can now modify workouts at the group level, eliminating the need to manually adjust individual spreadsheets.
- Better utilization of test data: The platform enables Hayden to seamlessly integrate data from force plates and other tests into program design rather than just collecting data and letting it sit there.
- Improved communication & reporting: Having all performance metrics in one place makes it easier to provide coaches with useful insights on athlete development.
“If I didn’t have FYTT, I simply wouldn’t be doing the five different workout programs I have now. It would take too much time. With FYTT, it happens automatically, so I can focus on programming, research, and refining my approach.” – Hayden Jones
The Impact: More efficient programming & higher athlete engagement
Since implementing FYTT, Hayden has seen significant improvements in his workflow and the quality of training his athletes receive:
- Faster, more efficient programming: Hayden now spends less time on administrative tasks and more time refining training strategies, researching best practices, and tailoring workouts based on new insights.
- Higher athlete engagement: By delivering programs that are truly individualized, athletes know where they've been, where they need to be, and they better understand the why behind their training. This has increased their investment in the process.
- Stronger data-driven decision making: Hayden is now actively leveraging testing data to adjust training loads and recovery protocols, ensuring athletes receive optimal programming at all times.
- More time for big-picture thinking: By eliminating tedious manual work, FYTT has given Hayden the ability to focus on long-term athlete development, research new methodologies, and explore additional areas like injury prevention and recovery automation.
- More joy and fulfillment from the job: When most of your time is spent writing out X's and O's, sets and reps, the job can start to feel like a grind. But Hayden says that FYTT has brought more joy and fulfillment, because he's not just doing grunt work. He’s not just writing workouts anymore—he’s optimizing them, fine-tuning his system, thinking strategically, and driving real progress for his team.
“What I’m able to provide to my team is on a whole different level now. I can actually apply research and use my testing data instead of just collecting it. FYTT has truly changed the way I operate.” – Hayden Jones
Future innovations & continuous improvement
Looking ahead, Hayden is working on expanding his use of FYTT to:
- Automate training adjustments based on menstrual cycle tracking for female athletes.
- Develop a recovery system using the SHIFT Framework to provide individualized daily recovery recommendations.
- Enhance injury tracking and rehabilitation collaboration by integrating health data and collaborating with sports medicine staff.
- Improve reporting and visualization to better communicate insights to coaches.
Conclusion: Why FYTT?
Hayden’s experience showcases how FYTT is more than just a training software—it’s a complete athlete development solution that enables health and performance professionals to work smarter, not harder. By automating data-driven programming, enhancing modification capabilities, and improving communication with athletes and coaches, FYTT has helped Hayden elevate his impact in ways that weren’t possible before.
“I tell everybody I can about FYTT because it’s been so helpful for me. It allows me to do my job at a higher level and truly serve my athletes better.” – Hayden Jones