One of the first advocates of sports science, Chip Kelly, is now the head coach in Santa Clara. We break down what it entails and what it could do for the 49ers.
There couldn't have been a more polarizing hire for the San Francisco 49ers than Chip Kelly. David Neuman has already written an article about some of the myths that surround him. One of the the most fascinating and highly guarded secrets about Kelly's program is his strong belief in the positive effect sports science has on his players. Before the arrival of Kelly in Philadelphia, Andy Reid had instituted Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays.