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The Athletes Authority ON AIR podcast is dedicated to the world and business of athletic development co-hosted by Lachlan Wilmot, Karl Goodman and Jordi Taylor. On this podcast you will find a mix of show episodes, Turning Pro, Under The Bar, The Boardroo

Athletes Authority


    • Mar 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 203 EPISODES


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    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 187 "ACL Injury: From Pain to Performance"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 43:49 Transcription Available


    In this laid-back but info-packed chat, Lachie and Kalen dive into all things ACL rehab. From surgical graft options to the shift from traditional ACL physio, focused on just getting out of pain, to a full performance-based approach that takes athletes all the way back onto the field. You'll also get insights into the psychology behind pain, what the deal is with non-operative ACL options, and exactly when and how athletes can start pre-running exercises and eccentric loading for the best recovery possible. Plus, Kalen shares insights into the framework he uses to structure rehab, keep athletes motivated, and build the strength and confidence they need to get back in action. If you're a physio, performance coach, or anyone involved with athletes, this episode is a must-listen. Want to elevate your ACL rehab approach further? Check out Athletes Authority’s ACL Mentorship Program—get the exact framework you need to master ACL rehab from early-stage management to elite performance.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 186 "Optimising Athlete Recovery"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 59:35 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Lachlan sits down with our expert physio team—Kalen, Head of Rehab, John and Joe, Senior Physiotherapists—to dive into the crucial role recovery plays in athlete performance. They answer the questions submitted around key recovery strategies, injury prevention, 'prehab', and the power of collaboration between coaches and physiotherapists to enhance outcomes. Whether you're an athlete, coach or physio, this episode is packed with insights to help you optimise your training and rehab processes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 185 "Unlocking the Secrets of Sports Science with Adam Wylie"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 32:38 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Lachlan chats with Adam Wylie, Athletes Authority’s resident sports scientist, who has earned cult hero status within the team. Adam takes us through his journey from intern to full-time role and offers valuable insights into the evolving role of sports scientists. He discusses the blend of art and science in the profession, key skills for aspiring sports scientists, and practical advice for S&Cs navigating data and technology. Plus, Adam shares exciting details about his upcoming mentorship program aimed at helping coaches level up their skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 184 "Do Team Sport Athletes Get Any Faster?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 38:18 Transcription Available


    In this week's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR, @performancecoach_wilmot, @coach_waktkins, and @strenghtcoach_berg take a dive deep into the world of speed training in team sports. The coaches break down the critical question: Do team sport athletes actually get any faster over their sporting careers? They explore speed-momentum and its pivotal role in team sport performance. Packed with expert insights and real-world perspectives, this episode is a must-listen for coaches, athletes, and performance professionals looking to understand the complexities of speed development in team sport environments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 183 "So You're In Preseason... Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:51 Transcription Available


    In this weeks episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR, @coach_watkins and @performancecoach_wilmot sit down to talk all things pre-season. With coach Watkins kicking off his new role with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, we hear the specifics of what he has been planning and setting up for this upcoming pre-season to be across a large range of teams and athletes within their elite pathways program. Coach Wilmot adds in context to how that looks across a range of sports in the professional setting. A great listen for anyone involved in a pre-season in semi-pro or professional sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 182 - ASCA: The Ins & Outs of the Governing Body

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 49:54 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Lachy pulls back the curtain on ASCA, the Governing Body of Strength & Conditioning Coaches in Australia, from his vantage point as a Representative on the Board. The boys discuss the latest conference, the challenges of governance, how it's addressing the 'unpaid volunteer crisis', ASCAs strategic priorities, and how it intends to move the interests of the industry forward. If you're a part of the S&C industry, then this is one you won't want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 181 - "We're Back" featuring Karl, Lachlan and Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 59:17 Transcription Available


    The boys from Athletes Authority are back and going straight for the jugular by addressing the elephant's in the room — why they took a break, what they've been focusing on as a company, and what's next for the brand. Get back up to speed with what the boys are doing and where the company is going (plus some valuable lessons they've learned along the way). Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 180 - Approaching Injury Trends In Sport & The Rise Of The Modern Athlete w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 35:03


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 180 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss the current injury trends in the NRL, how to approach specific injury sites, trends vs accidents, how the modern day athlete approaches training games plus a whole lot more.  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority Ep. 179 - Aaron Sculli - iPerform Lab & Athletic Development Coach Newcastle Knights | Creating A Business On Performance Profiling & The Shift Of Professional Athletes NRL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 56:09


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 179 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Aaron Sculli, founder of iPerform Lab and Athletic Performance Coach Newcastle Knights. In this episode, Aaron shares his new business venture in iPerform Lab, where the inspiration came from and what services he delivers, the testing profiling he uses with the athletes, reflects on his “textbook” career progression as a coach, the benefits of learning in different environments, some of the biggest changes in NRL over the past 10 years, the advancement of Sports Science as a whole, the spike of unusual injuries in the NRL this season plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 178 - Durham McInnis | Core Advantage & Metric VBT. "Getting Fired Was The Best Thing Of My Career!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 68:26


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 178 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Durham McInnis, founder of Core Advantage and co-founder of Metric VBT. In this episode, Durham shares a snapshot of what the past 25 years has been like for himself - both from a pro sport and private sector perspective, what made him open Core Advantage in 1999, some key lessons and learnings, his first crack in pro sport, his specialisation in basketball - in particular women's basketball, working with NBA players, how to focus key intensive training blocks and the launch into the tech space with Metric VBT plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 177 - Dealing With The Dilemmas Of Returning Athletes Early In-Season & Non Compliant Athletes w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 42:50


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 177 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss returning players back early in the year, dealing with coaches/ player management and decision making and keeping athletes on track with their training as the season starts.   We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 176 - Juy Lumsden - The Latest In Concussion Management & RTP Guidelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 61:17


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 176 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Juy Lumsden, co-owner of Pivot Sports Performance, and rehab coach with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team, previously with Richmond Tigers. In this episode, Juy chats around his time in pro sport, specifically in the AFLW, some of his key takeaways/ lessons, what he plans to implement at the Bulldogs this coming up season, how and why he chose to merge his previous business with his new business partner, what it means to his team being away in pro sport, some of the unexpected things that popped up during the merger, how he got into the concussion and head knock space, some of the latest research and guidelines around concussions including training and nutrition protocols, how the new guidelines will be implemented in local sport  plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the concussion management space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 175 - Tayla Cannon - Carving A Career As An Online Physiotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 47:47


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 175 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Tayla Cannon founder of Athletic Rebuild - an online physiotherapy company treating clients all around the world.  In this episode, Tayla chats around how and why she ended up in Texas, how her online business started, breaking limiting beliefs around her lifestyle and work schedule, success of her system, where the future of physiotherapy is going with technology plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the online coaching space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 174 - Meer Awny - Coaching Australia's Biggest Combat Stars & What Is Intrapreneurship (The Route Very Few Coaches Think To Take In Their Careers)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 54:15


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 174 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Meer Awny, founder of Ethos Performance and co-founder of Overwatch Media. Ethos Performance specialises in combat sport athletes and has worked with some of the biggest athletes in the world including George Kambosos, Tai Tuavasa, Tyson Pedro to name a few In this episode, Meer chats around his time on the Mark Bouris podcast, the sliding doors trip to the US with Loren Landow, pre Ethos performance and subletting spaces to work with athletes, Intrapreneurship and what that means in the S&C world, opening Ethos Performance, how he landed his first big name athletes, creating staff and culture,  his training philosophies for combat athletes plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the combat space.   Enjoy, and let us know what you think!    Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Max Schmarzo - Plyometric Training, Athlete Centred Coaching & Finding Your Niche

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 69:48


    From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 79 with host Jordi Taylor & Tom Watkins. Today's guest is Max Schmarzo, the Founder of Strong By Science, Founder Upper Echelon Nutrition and Edge U online learning platform. In this episode, Max discusses how he has managed to carve out a niche on social media, how he has built his personal brand, learnings that he wished he knew earlier in setting up multiple businesses, his plyometric classification and implementation, common mistakes made by coaches and athletes with plyometric training, the origins of S&C and where the industry may trend in the future plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and business owners wanting a unique insight to an industry leaders thought processes.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 173 - Joseph Coyne - Special Strength Exercises For Sprinters & Using Data To Solve Performance Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 33:53


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 173 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Joseph Coyne, formerly at EXOS China Chinese Olympic Committee, Track & Field, UFC China and currently at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and Bond University Swimming.  In this episode, Joesph chats around how he got his first start in China, some of the unique challenges that working in a foreign country, his time at EXOS, learning from leading track and field coaches with the Chinese team, the use of specialised exercises with track and jumping athletes, the difference between performance data and problem solving data, touches on his presentation at the upcoming Iron Edge Speed & Power Summit plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around testing and performance in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | The Big Off-Season QnA w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 31:45


    From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 100 with host Jordi Taylor & Lachlan Wilmot. In this episode we discuss everything to do with off-season, how athletes and coaches can best prepare and make use of the time.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 172 - Alan Murdoch - The 4 Non Negotiable's Of Rehab & How To Develop A Coaches Eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 52:29


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 172 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Alan Murdoch, founder of Elevate Speed & Rehab, formerly with SpeedWorks Bath. In this episode, Alan chats around a bit of an update on his new business venture, having a leaning week, some of the things he's learnt since starting his business, his 4 non-negotiable of rehab, why it's so important to understand the demands of an athletes sport, postion etc, diving into coaches eye and understanding trends in rehab.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the rehab/ return to play in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 171 - Deep Dive Into All Things Pre-Season w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 30:07


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 171 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss his current pre-season plan of attack with the NSW Swifts team - some of the key focuses and progressions from last season, how they've implement more sports science into the program to make informed decisions and also touching on some of the key areas in regards to change of direction for Netball athletes - both in the gym and on the field.   We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | 2023 Top #3 Episodes - Alan Murdoch - Where Speed Fits In The Rehab Space + What The Best Practitioners Know That The Average Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 53:54


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 158 with host Jordi Taylor and Brendan Hoyer. Today's guest is Alan Murdoch, best known for his work in the rehab speed space with SpeedWorks. In this episode, Alan chats around where and how he found himself in the rehab/space, some of the key things he looks for when starting with a ACLr athlete, biggest flaws in movement, what the best practitioners know that the average don't, getting the best outcomes for your athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the rehab/ return to play in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | 2023 Top #3 Episodes - Dr Ramsey Nijem - Kansas Jayhawks. Youngest Head NBA Lead S&C To NCAA National Champion. Lessons, Learnings & Application.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 51:55


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 135 with host Jordi Taylor.  Today's guest is Kansas Jayhawks Mens Basketball Director of Sports Performance and previously the youngest Lead Head S&C at the Sacramento Kings in the NBA, Dr Ramsey Nijem. Ramsey has climbed the pro sport ladder to the top working with some of the NBA's best athletes before shifting to the collegiate setting.  In this episode, Ramsey talks about his current role at Kansas, how got his first head job in the NBA at only 25 years of age, balancing formal education and experience, the value of having a strong network, creating buy-in with the NBA athlete, taking a “step back” on paper to the college setting, how he made the decision and advice to younger coaches looking to make a change in their career, some key performance metrics for his athletes, bucketing athletes into athletic profiles, tests and protocols/ management, differences from NBA to the college setting, and insight into his Applied Performance Coach Program plus a whole lot more!  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | 2023 Top #3 Episodes - Louisa Nicola - "Every Athlete Has An Expiry Date."

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 68:34


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is one of our Top 3 episodes of 2023 -episode 112 with host Jordi Taylor.  Today's guest is Louisa Nicola, Neuroscientist, Neurophysiologist, host of “The Neuro Experience” and founder of Neuro Athletics. Louisa works with some of the top athletes in the US including individual and team sports. In this episode, Louisa shares her journey from studying in Sydney to cracking the big smoke in New York, breaking down exactly what a Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist is and does, some of the athlete and cultural differences between Australia and the US, the huge upside for athletes to understand the importance of mental preparation, getting buy in from coaches and athletes, many practical take aways plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for both coaches and athletes looking to dive deeper in the world of neuroscience and understanding performance from a different lens. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 170 - 2023 Lessons and "L's" + 2024 Health & Fitness Predictions w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 63:08


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 170 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we do a little review on 2023 for Athletes Authority, discussing some of the wins but more importantly sharing 3 of our key “L's” or lessons throughout the year. Off the back of that discussion, we make some predictions for the health and fitness industry coming into 2024 and review our 2023 predictions.  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!    Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 169 - 2023 Lessons and "L's" + 2024 Health & Fitness Industry Predictions w/ Karl Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 57:10


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 169 with co-owner Karl Goodman and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we do a little review on 2023 for Athletes Authority, discussing some of the wins but more importantly sharing 3 of our key “L's” or lessons throughout the year. Off the back of that discussion, we make some predictions for the health and fitness industry coming into 2024 and review our 2023 predictions.  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 168 - Don Moxley - Sport Scientist at Ohio State University and currently Director of Applied Science at Longevity Labs - Finding The Signal Through The Noise & The Correlation Between HR, HRV & Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 69:42


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 168 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Don Moxley, former athlete and Sport Scientist at Ohio State University and currently Director of Applied Science at Longevity Labs. In this episode, Don discusses how he was an early adopter of HRV and Readiness testing with his background in wrestling, the reliability of wearable devices, how he finds it important to draw on his own experiences as an athlete when teaching and coaching others, common language and it's importance, measuring and tracking effectiveness of interventions, the importance of measuring HR and HRV and the correlation to performance, where other recovery modalities such as sauna, ice bath ect sit, the obsession with recovery - is it too much and some of his current work at Longevity Labs and supplementation.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes and coaches wanting to understand more about not so common performance metrics and how they can relate to performance outcomes.    Enjoy, and let us know what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Shane Lehane - Sydney Swans - Communicating As A Natural Introvert & Looking For

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 45:41


    From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 105 with host Jordi Taylor & Lachlan Wilmot. Today's guest is Shane Lehane, Athletic Performance Coach of the Sydney Swans in the AFL and formally Performance Coach with the Melbourne Rebels.  In this episode, Shane discusses what it's like being a natural introvert and sharing information, how the Swans feel just short in the 2021 Grand Final, the key takeaways and lessons from the season, the differences in AFL to Rugby, managing expectations, looking outside the weight room to improve athletic performance, how he continues to up skill plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches wanting a unique insight into the professional sport across two codes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 176 - Nathan Heaney AKA The Conditioning Consultant. Why S&C Coaches Struggle With Conditioning Principles & ESD Testing, Prescription & Periodisation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 64:14


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 167 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Nathan Heaney, owner of The Conditioning Consultant, a niche he's carved out online for coaches and athletes for all things conditioning.  In this episode, Nathan chats around where the whole idea of the conditioning consultant came from, what made him niche down and what gap he saw in the market, how he pivoted from athlete eduction to more coach education, why S&C coaches fall short in the conditioning space, where a coach would start pre-season, common misunderstandings, testing options, programming prescription, periodisation, off-feet prescription plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes and coaches wanting to understand more about conditioning for individual and team-sport athletes.    Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 166 - Sean Baker - PEAQ's Big Move & Special Announcement + The Realities Of Professional Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 54:40


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 166 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Sean Baker, owner of PEAQ Performance, Head S&C Adelaide Lightening and Australian men's Lacrosse.  In this episode, Sean discusses the expansion of PEAQ, what the process of the new facility has been from location to parking, announces some massive partnership news, the power of networks and relationships, the importance of a shiny facility, how and why he empowers his staff, personal/ family life juggling act with running a business and other roles and some of his key learnings in his time in pro sport plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes and coaches wanting to understand more about both the private and pro sport route, especially those looking to open or expand their own facility.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 165 - EPIC Coaching Framework & How To Manage The Gym Floor w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 34:06


    This episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is an insight to of one of Lachlan's Staff PD Presentations, available in our newly launched Performance Department online education platform.    This presentation covers a variety of coaching topics including our EPIC framework:   E = Energy  P = Precense  I = Impact  C = Communication  This is just one of the many Tier 2 content pieces available in addition to specific content on Rehabilitation, Sports Science + loads more. Check out the Performance Department below: https://www.skool.com/the-aa-performance-department-5495/about   Enjoy, and let us know what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Bonus Ep - Adam Wylie - SKOOL Community Sports Science Overview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 31:59


    This bonus episode is an exclusive Skool Mini Course from Adam Wylie, Head of Sports Science in our free community platform Athletes Authority Insider.  This is from a presentation called “Performance Testing Overview” where Adam takes you through the performance testing we implement here at Athletes Authority for our Performance and Rehab athletes. He takes you through a sample Gameplan to break down some key metrics and program decisions off the back of the data.  You can join the community here: https://www.skool.com/athletes-authority-insider/about Enjoy, and let us know what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Ciara Murray - Speed & Performance Coach. Dealing With Doubt, Creating Confidence & Being Where Your Feet Are.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 40:55


    From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 64 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Ciara Murray, Speed & Performance Coach working primary with NFL athletes. In this episode, Ciara shares her general thoughts on assessing a new athlete, key differences when coaching different athletes for speed across different positions, the combine prep in depth, some great insights around being a female coach, doubt, decision making, finding your voice, confidence and a whole lot more.    This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes.   Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 164 - David Boyle - High Performance Manger NRL Officials & ASCA Board Member. Understanding The Physical & Cognitive Demands Of Match Officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 36:37


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 164 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is David Boyle, with over 30+ years experience in the industry working with Cronulla Sharks, Penrith Panthers, Illawarra Hawks and now the NRL officials. In this episode, David discusses some of the key physical demands of an NRL referee, how the train for the cognitive demands an decision making, understanding travel and external loads, the differences from working with players to officials, his role on the ASCA board, what has changed and developed in the industry over the past 20 years, where he sees the industry moving next plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes and coaches wanting to understand more about the role of physical preparation in match officials. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 163 - Taylor Evernden and Travis Gaudet - Co-Owners ORKA Performance. Implementing The Integrated Performance Model In Canada & Improving Language With The Rehab Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 50:47


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 163 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest's are Taylor Evernden and Travis Gaudet, co-owners of ORKA Performance in Calgary, Canada.  In this episode, Taylor and Trav give us an quick breakdown on the origin story of ORKA - from the name through to how the guys met, how they have separated themselves in the private space in Canada, how their model works both in the rehab and performance space, the common language used to ensure the best rehab transitions, their education model plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and teachers wanting to understand more about the private sector, particularly in the Canadian landscape. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 162 - Dr Craig Harrison - Genetics Isn't Enough & Understanding Psychosocial Factors In The Youth Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 47:42


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 162 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Dr Craig Harrison, founder the Athlete Development Project - working specifically with youth athletes in the developmental space. In this episode, Dr Craig gives us a breakdown of his coaching background, why he chose to work in the youth space over other areas of physical development, how his diverse background set him up for success, how he implements mental skills or the "unseen" side of training into his programming, how environment and parenting plays a massive role in the success of an athlete plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and teachers wanting to understand more about the youth athlete. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!    Instagram: @athletesauthority   See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Bonus Ep - Media In 2023 AA Insider Discussion. How To Start, Best Way For YOU To Create Content & Understanding Platform & Culture w/ Jordi Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 52:56


    This bonus episode is an exclusive presentation and discussion with Jordi Taylor - who presented on Media in 2023 back in August  (information accurate to then as this space is ever evolving) on our new free community platform Athletes Authority Insider.  In this it was discussed: - Why people don't start. - How to start. - Building an audience and your avatar. - The best way for YOU to create content - medium and platforms. - Understanding platforms, culture and best practise. - Personal brand vs business outcomes. - How to avoid social media burnout.  - How to repackage and repurpose content in your environment. - Strategies for the health and wellness space.  - Maximising your pages.   You can join the community here: https://www.skool.com/athletes-authority-insider/about Enjoy, and let us know what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 161 - Grand-final Special: How To Prepare For The Big Dance + The Origins Of RGP w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 28:53


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 161 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we chat around the upcoming AFL & NRL Grand-finals, how to physically prepare for the bug dance, our predictions, reaction to the Damian Lillard trade + how Lachs “potentially” made Damian love AFL and the origin of our RGP warm-up system. We'd love to hear you thoughts! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Nathan Kiely - Application Of Speed & Agility With The Brisbane Broncos & Letting Athletes Do Their Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 44:16


    From the vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 71 with co-hosts Jordi Taylor and Tom Watkins. Today's guest is Nathan Kiely, Speed and Rehabilitation at the Brisbane Broncos. Prior to his current role, Nathan worked at Cricket NSW, Sydney Roosters and Trinity College.  In this episode, Nathan shares his general thoughts on speed development in his current role, things to keep in mind when creating specific drills for athletes, how he coaches technical changes, strategies and tips for coaching in the group environment and what S&C coaches can do looking to transfer into the Rehab space, plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes wanting first hand practical experience within working in the NRL.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 160 - John Leyden - Head Of Strength North Melbourne FC - How To Manage AFL Players In Years 1-4 In The Gym + How To Understand Your Career Timeline As A Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 48:21


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 160 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is John Leyden, Head of Strength at North Melbourne FC in the AFL. Prior to this, he spend 10 years at the Geelong Cats working his way through the ranks from Intern, to Sports Science, to Academy S&C, Rehab Coordinator and Assistant S&C before taking lead in the head role. In this episode, John talks us through why he is in Sydney, how experiential PD is different to standard PD or Upskill, why it's important to get outside of your “bubble”, how he specially structures and programs for the players in years 1-4, what key qualities he's after for all new recruits, his background as an EP and how that set him up for his career, his time at Geelong and each phase of that 10 year journey, benefits of taking time vs rushing to the top Strength role, how to approach the day to day when the club isn't winning on game day plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health looking for an insight into an elite AFL program.    Enjoy, and let us know what you think!    Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Jonas Dodoo - The 3 Pillars Of Speed, Power Of Language & All Cues Are Like T-Shirts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 67:43


    From the vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 88 with co-hosts Jordi Taylor and Brendan Hoyer.  Today's guest is Jonas Dodoo, World Renowned Speed Coach and Founder of SpeedWorks Training, an in person and online education platform for coaches. Jonas has worked with some of the top athletes in their field including Track and Field Olympians, Paralympians and Rugby athletes. In this episode, Jonas discusses his 3 pillars of projection, reactivity and switching when it comes to speed training, key differences when coaching track, field or court based athletes, the importance of language and cuing, strategies for coaching speed in large group environments, common mistakes track coaches make in the gym and common mistakes S&C coaches make on the track, balancing speed and energy system development and a few insights to future SpeedWork courses, mentorships and workshops plus a whole lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and business owners wanting a unique insight a coach who has niched on the topic of speed.    Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes ON AIR | Ep. 159 - Good Or Bad? Knee Valgus, Internal Biases & Laundry Lists Of Exercises w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 31:08


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 159 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we chat around internal bias as a coach and how to embrace it vs disregard it, is knowing lots of exercises a good thing or a bad thing and the hot topic of knee valgus and the continuum of control to chaos.  We'd love to hear you thoughts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR| Ep. 158 - How To Calculate Predicated Member Target & How To Think About Your Retention Strategy w/ Karl Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 28:39


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 158 with co-owner Karl Goodman and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we review Karl's week in Melbourne with his Mastermind mentees, some of the key things he learnt/ implemented, some key business calculations you must know for your fitness business, retention strategies plus a whole lot more.  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 157 - Alan Murdoch - Where Speed Fits In The Rehab Space + What The Best Practitioners Know That The Average Don't

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 52:02


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 158 with co-hosts Jordi Taylor and Brendan Hoyer. Today's guest is Alan Murdoch, best known for his work in the rehab speed space with SpeedWorks. In this episode, Alan chats around where and how he found himself in the rehab/space, some of the key things he looks for when starting with a ACLr athlete, biggest flaws in movement, what the best practitioners know that the average don't, getting the best outcomes for your athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the rehab/ return to play in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Ben Prentiss - Founder Of PHP. What 20 + Years In The Industry Have Taught Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 51:01


    From the vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 54 with co-hosts Lachlan Wilmot and Jordi Taylor.  Today's guest is Ben Prentiss, owner of Prentiss Hockey Performance in Connecticut, US. With over 22 years in the industry, Ben has worked with professional athletes from all 30 NHL teams, including multiple MVP's, Stanley Cup Champions, Olympians and is currently a consultant for the New York Rangers. In this episode, Ben shares some incredible insights through many years of experience including the difference in being a coach and business owner, how coaches can look at upskilling and education, how he handled national media from Players Tribune, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, his programming principles and KPI's for his Hockey athletes, common overuse injuries, how he manages such a massive workload plus a lot more.  This episode has plenty of incredible insights for aspiring to veteran coaches, to younger coaches wanting to learn how being a practical, hands on coach will set you up for a prosperous career.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 156 - Taylor Ray - What Is ACL United & What It's Like To Go Through x3 ACL Rehabs Before 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 61:27


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 156 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Taylor Ray, Sydney FC star, Athletes Authority athlete and recently appointed captain on ACL United - an initiative from Medibank to support the research, development and support in women sport specifically around ACL injuries.  In this episode, Taylor shares the why behind ACL United, the drive for her to jump on board, where the program is heading, as well as her experience with x3 ACL injuries over her career sharing each of the injuries, the rehab journey and what evolved off the back of each injury physically and mentally plus all of the nuances involved in being an injured professional athlete plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the inner workings of an ACL rehab journey. Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 155 - How Coaches Can Navigate PD, Are Hamstring Tantrums Good/Bad & Lachlan's Appearance On The Biggest Loser w/ Lachlan Wilmot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 33:47


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 155 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss a coaches evolution on PD and where/ how they can shift their focus with more experience, the time Lachlan was on the Biggest Loser and the contentious topic of Hamstring Tantrums - are they good or bad?  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 154 - Tim Gabbett - What It Really Means To Train Smarter & Harder + How Sports Science Has Evolved (Hint: It's Not Data Or Tech)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 50:38


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 154 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Dr Tim Gabbett has 25 years experience working as an applied sport scientist with athletes and coaches from a wide range of sports and teams including Memphis Grizzles, Man United FC, New York  Giants, Toronto Maple Leafs and many many more. In this episode, Tim chats around what it actually means to train smarter and harder, what load management means to him, creating robust discussions around organisational or athlete goals, why some of the biggest organisations seek out his expertise, how organisations with limited budgets and implement the practices of wining teams, where he sees sports science evolving over the coming years plus a lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around the modern day sports scientist.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 153 - Emily Smith - Managing Director of Sydney Sports Medicine Centre - Addressing The Root Cause Vs Bandaid Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 52:29


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 153 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Emily Smith, Managing Director of Sydney Sports Medicine Centre and the Podiatry Director of Balmain Sports Medicine and Sydney Sportsmed Specialists, and is also the Podiatric Medical Advisor to the top 200 WTA players. In this episode, Emily dives deep into her background and why she wanted to specialise in feet, the typical athlete that she sees and some of the key reasons, where she sits on insole vs training, training the feet, proactive vs reactive client approaches, taking us through the treatment process with a new athlete, some success stories, her business adventures plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more in the Podiatry world.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 152 - Off-Season Is Nearly Here, What You Need To Know + Why Use Trampolines With Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 37:27


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 152 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss how to prepare for the upcoming offseason if you are in pro sport or private, what you need to know, how to implement it and where some coaches go wrong. Plus we have our Throwback With Lachlan segment where we speak about his use of trampolines in training, particular during his time at the Parramatta Eels.   We'd love to hear you thoughts! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 151 - How To Ride The Peaks & Troughs In Business w/ Karl Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 41:43


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 151 with co-owner Karl Goodman and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss why we have been MIA the past 6 weeks or so and for good reason. What seasons are in business, how you ride them, what to do when you're in them and some strategies to prevent the valley being too deep.  We'd love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 150 - Ben Tripodi - Co-Founder & CEO Lumin Sports. The Journey Of A Entrepreneur Never Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 51:50


    Today's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 150 with host Jordi Taylor. Today's guest is Ben Tripodi, Co-Founder and CEO of Lumin Sports/ Hoap. In this episode, Ben dives deep into his entrepreneurial journey, from previous business, lessons and learnings, the power of relationships, how to raise money, what the tech world is and how Lumin have grown and adapted, where Lumin is headed in the future plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and business owners wanting to understand more about a tech start up and lessons learnt along the way.  Enjoy, and let us know what you think!  Instagram: @athletesauthoritySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Athletes Authority ON AIR | Bonus Ep - Speed Systems Course Community QnA w/ Brendan Hoyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 68:04


    This bonus episode is an exclusive QnA call with Brendan Hoyer - creator of the Speed Systems course we recently released on our new free community platform Athletes Authority Insider.  You can join the community here: https://www.skool.com/athletes-authority-insider/about Enjoy, and let us know what you think!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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