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Trail Blazers Medical Staff, Hire Ryan Podell as Sports Scientist

Podell joins the Trail Blazers after spending the past six seasons with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Sports Scientist Ryan Podell to round out the team’s medical staff, it was announced today by President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey.

Podell is responsible for collecting and managing all training information and data, and will work to create more efficient ways to develop players.

“Ryan is a great addition to our health and performance staff,” said Director of Player Health and Performance Chris Stackpole. “He will bring a very valuable skillset as we continue to develop athletes in new and improved ways.