24 September 2024 – Podium Analytics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Carly McKay as the new Director of Research, effective mid-November.

Carly is a renowned expert in injury prevention, particularly within youth and grassroots sports. Her extensive background and research experience make her an invaluable addition to the Podium team. A former athlete herself, Carly understands the challenges faced by athletes and is dedicated to fostering their development and safety.

Dr. McKay holds a degree from the University of Calgary, where she specialised in youth sport injury prevention. Her passion for supporting athletes is evident in her commitment to helping them achieve their goals from an early stage in their sporting journeys. At Podium Analytics, Carly will draw upon her personal experiences and academic expertise to enhance our research initiatives and develop effective strategies for injury prevention.

Carly will be employed four days a week at Podium while retaining one day for her ongoing role of Reader in Injury Prevention, Department for Health, University of Bath.

Carly also holds roles as Co-Director of the Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention (Chi2PS) at the University of Bath and Deputy Director of the UK Collaborating Centre on Injury and Illness in Sport (UKCCIIS), which is a partnership between the Universities of Bath and Edinburgh and is recognised as one of the International Olympic Committee Research Centres for Injury Prevention and Protection of Athlete Health.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Carly McKay to Podium Analytics,” said Andy Hunt, CEO of Podium Analytics. “Her dedication to supporting athletes and her wealth of knowledge in injury prevention will significantly contribute to our mission of creating a world of more sport and less injury.”

Dr. McKay expressed her excitement about joining Podium Analytics, stating, “I am passionate about supporting athletes and helping them navigate their journeys through sport. I look forward to collaborating with the team at Podium to make a meaningful impact in the world of sports injury prevention.”

Podium Analytics is committed to advancing research and innovation in the field of sports safety and performance. Dr. McKay’s addition to the team marks a significant step forward in fulfilling this mission.

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MEDIA CONTACTS

Lucy Humble, Head of Communications – lucy.humble@podiumanalytics.org

ABOUT PODIUM ANALYTICS

Podium Analytics is an NGO, registered as a charity (England, Wales and Scotland) with a vision to create a world with more sport and less injury. Founded by Sir Ron Dennis CBE, its mission is to significantly reduce the incidence and impact of sports injury, with a focus on youth and grassroot sport. Podium’s team is made up of hand-picked specialists with proven expertise in business, academia, science, technology and sport, who share in a sense of responsibility for shaping a safer legacy for sport.

SportSmart is the free schools and clubs programme from Podium Analytics, which has been developed to support the on-the-ground needs of PE teachers and sports coaches. The programme includes tools, educational information and insights to prevent, monitor and manage injury – all while driving greater understanding of grassroots sport and trialling new protocols in the real world.

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