CINCINNATI — The Bearcats football team, led by head coach Scott Satterfield, has introduced a new position to its staff this offseason. Dr. Jason Stone joins as the program’s first-ever Director of Sport Science, bringing expertise from his previous role as the Applied Sports Science Manager for the Cincinnati Reds.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Jason Stone to our Cincinnati football program,” Satterfield said in a press release. “I believe his ability to harness technology and interpret data in health and wellness will give us an advantage moving forward and keep our student-athlete experience on the cutting edge.”
Stone will oversee performance, training, and recovery across all aspects of the program, developing individualized plans for each student-athlete. His responsibilities include managing data collection and analysis, particularly using Catapult, a system that tracks player movements in both practices and games.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Stone stated, “I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Bearcats Football program and collaborate with an exceptional staff. Our goal is to integrate data-driven insights through a fully aligned, collaborative approach across all departments. Our objective is to ensure that every athlete has the individualized tools and support needed to maximize their potential on and off the field.”
This hiring reflects Cincinnati’s commitment to innovation as the program continues its pursuit of Big 12 and national titles. With depth and player health playing crucial roles in long-term success, Stone’s expertise will help the Bearcats fine-tune these areas—especially as they move into new on-campus facilities this May.
Stone previously worked as a sport science researcher at Ohio State and earned his doctorate from West Virginia University.
