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University of california. they were able to come one a formula that gives them a training load and when that number gets to a certain level, the athletes are more susceptible to injury. so we back off, which has been hugely beneficial. >> why does an elite gifted athlete need to get so badly hurt, maybe get out of the game and have to rehab. we want to use this to figure out how to keep them at it longer. >> when you have a day like today, will it validate more of what youve been talking about? ...

Heart rate monitors. my name is ali, and im the womens soccer coach at the university of southern california. dr. saxon came in and made a presentation to the head coaches. with the heart rate monitors, theyre able to come up with a formula that gives them a training load. and when that number gets to a certain level, the athletes are more susceptible to injury. so we back off. which has been hugely beneficial. >> why does an elite gifted athletes need to be so hurt, be out, or need rehab? we wa...