"Engineering the Modern Athlete with AI & Digital Twins"

🎙️ Episode Overview

Welcome to our channel! In this episode, we’re joined by Danny Davis, Founder of Recon Sports - a forward-thinking sports tech company transforming how teams use data to drive performance. Danny’s journey is anything but ordinary. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and former U.S. Army Captain, he transitioned from military leadership into entrepreneurship with a clear mission: simplify and elevate athlete data for coaches and organizations.

Recon Sports was built from the ground up within real football programs, focusing on connecting multiple data sources into one intelligent system. Instead of overwhelming teams with complexity, Danny’s approach emphasizes clarity, usability, and actionable insights - helping coaches make smarter decisions around recruitment, development, and performance.

In this conversation, Danny shares insights on AI in sports, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and how his military experience shaped his leadership mindset. From working late nights building early prototypes to scaling a platform trusted by top college programs, his story is a powerful example of discipline, innovation, and vision.

If you’re passionate about sports tech, analytics, or entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on where the future of sports intelligence is heading.

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Episode ID: 1000757541773

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Release Date: 26/03/2026, 22:34:50