Platform to Perform

On episode 47 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the brains behind StrengthLab Superheros, Simon Brundish.   StrengthLab Super heros was born out of Simon’s desire to create a movement program to engage children in developing physical literacy, using the theme of superheros.   In today’s podcast, Simon and I discussed:   · How StrengthLab Superheros came to fruition and how Simon would recommend using it in a coaching setting · Where sport science is hindering rather than helping youth and elite athletes · Why physically testing youth athletes doesn’t improve athleticism and physical literacy (and what Simon would recommend instead)   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast   https://www.tennissupermovers.com/SuperMovers-at-Home   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 46 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Will Wayland, owner of Powering Through, strength and conditioning coach and consultant for UFC Fighters, professional golfers, and professional boxers.   On today’s podcast, Will and I discussed:   · Rotational and ballistic work for golfers and mixed martial artists · The concept of feels v reals, and how to separate how a movement feels, vs how actual performance indicators of a movement · The concept of training residuals, supramaximal eccentric training and the importance of year round training for golf and mixed martial artists   References Mentioned in the Podcast   Will’s SimpliFaster Articles - https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/williamwayland/ Will’s Big Hitters Manual- https://powering-through-performance.myshopify.com/products/big-hitters-manual   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via   platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 45 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Vern Gambetta.   Vern has authored six books, is regularly sought for international lectures and clinics, and has been the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer team in a coaching career that spans over 5 decades at all levels of competition.  With a passion for pedagogy, teaching and track and field, and as someone whose career has spanned from school children to the elite of the elite, Vern's ability to dissect best practice is second to none, as we discussed: ·Where most coaches are going wrong when it comes to developing strength in their athletes ·How Vern develops postural strength in his athletes  · How Vern builds robust athletes, from physical, psychological and technical perspectives   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast   https://thegainnetwork.com/   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 44 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Youth S&C Researcher, Ben Pullen. A self-confessed coach at heart, Ben’s PhD has looked at how to optimise youth athletic development. As part of his project, he has delivered interventions to improve the athletic motor skill competency of secondary school children. On today’s episode Ben and I discussed:   · The difference between ‘traditional’ strength and conditioning v strength and conditioning in the P.E curriculum · Ben’s thoughts on physical testing in traditional S&C environments vs school settings · Ben’s research into how physical competency with fundamental movement skills affects psychological factors such as self esteem, confidence and motivation · The relationship between strength and movement competency · Ben’s research and critique of movement screens   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast   Developing Motor Competencies in Youth The Youth Exercise Centre in Portshead, Bristol    If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 43 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the fast bowling performance specialist, and the creator of Pace Lab, Steffan Jones, as we discussed:   · The intriguing and at times conflicting role of strength in fast bowling performance · Steffan’s system for classifying fast bowlers and how this impacts their S&C program · How to identify limiting factors in fast bowling performance and how to understand what doses and types of training are appropriate at a given time in a fast bowler’s development Resources Mentioned on the Podcast:   James Smith Governing Dynamics of Coaching https://simplifaster.com/   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 42 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the Director of Sport at Wellington School, Steffan Jones. Despite being the U.K's last professional duo sport athlete, Steffan's belief and passion about a movement and well being based P.E curriculum is one that intrigued mean as I was keen to get his thoughts on:   · Why sport and P.E need to be separate when it comes to improving the well-being of school children · The differences and relationships between athletic development, physical education and sport · His well-being syllabus at Wellington School   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 41 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to co-founder of the Modern Day GK, Mark Robinson. Today’s episode dives (pun intended) into all things to do with the movement and physical skills of goalkeeping in football as myself and Mark discussed: How he views and develops the physical, technical and perceptual qualities of elite level goalkeepers How to overload training sessions for a goalkeeper, with specific references to the athletic, perceptual and visual qualities Challenging the thought processes behind ‘traditional’ goalkeeping movement technique   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: The Modern Day GK Non-grip gloves A Basic Guide to Goalkeeping Psychology Modern Day GK   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Podcast Show Notes Template: On episode 40 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the P.E Specialist, Ben Landers. Ben’s content has been hugely influential to my teaching and coaching, especially in relation to behaviour management of larger groups and younger kids, as we discussed: How Ben develops psychosocial skills such as conflict resolution, teamwork and persistence in the children he works with How Ben uses the Locomotor License Assessment to assess physical literacy in 5 year olds in a fun and engaging way How Ben develops relationships with his pupils to help them provide contextually meaningful experiences with physical education Resources mentioned in the Podcast: The Locomotor License Assessment – Download here https://www.thepespecialist.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

On episode 39 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I am delighted to be joined by Paul Smith. Paul is England’s strongest man, was a world’s strongest man competitor in 2018, and won U23 world’s strongest man in the same year.   In today’s episode we discussed:   · The unique adaptations to be gained from Strongman exercises (and why textbook prescriptions of adaptations to training are sometimes limited) · The psychological demands and unpredictability of strongman competition (and how this can be applied to the psychological preparation for other sports) · Why trying to recreate the competition environment can sometimes be a poisoned chalice   You can reach out to Paul via his Instagram paul_smith_94 or email him directly through paulsmithstrong@gmail.com   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all my programs, including BodyweightSIZE, my 7 week Corona Conditioning block, all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library and all of my educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 38 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with co-founder of GMB Fitness, Ryan Hurst. Ryan has an extensive background in martial arts, and competitive gymnastics, which guides his teaching and coaching with GMB Fitness. In today’s episode myself and Ryan discussed:   · his ‘contrarian’ approach to fitness, and how this philosophy underpins everything GMB fitness delivers · his 5 P framework for individualising the teaching of any advanced movement skill · how he uses movement exploration principles to guide adults towards physical autonomy and kids towards physical literacy   If Ryan could spend time with another coach observing their work, it would be the founder of Judo, Kano Jigoro   To find out more about Ryan’s work with GMB fitness, check out gmb.io If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 37 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to author of Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners, Dr Richard Blagrove. Richard’s work has heavily influenced my thought processes when working with athletes whose sports involve tolerating repeated impacts of the foot and ankle, as we discussed:   · Richard’s thoughts on screening running based athletes from the ground up · How Richard would apply his capacity-strength-rate of activation model to an endurance runner v a court or field-based athlete · The underpinning factors of running performance and how strength and conditioning can be used to improve these   To reach out to Richard, you can find him on Twitter @Rich_blagrove or contact him via r.c.blagrove@lboro.ac.uk   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon.   Richard’s book has heavily influenced my thoughts on foot and ankle training for jumping athletes. You can find my presentation on this topic, along with other educational S&C content I’ve released exclusively via this platform, via the link below   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 36 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the owner of Strength Health Performance (or superhero performance, as he likes to tell his youth athletes), Tom Smith. I’ve followed Tom’s work for a while now and his use of obstacle courses to develop athleticism in children is something that particularly caught my eye as we spoke about:   · The concept of being a good mover, how this might look different in strength and conditioning settings v sport settings and how to find the sweet spot in between · Whether strength and conditioning coaches inadvertently feed the beast that is early specialisation · Progression through complexity vs load and how to strike the balance between the two -- If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 35 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the privilege of speaking to one of the world’s most renowned proponents of long-term physical development, Kelvin Giles. Kelvin has over 55 years experience in coaching and teaching, in a career that spans working with school children all the way up to national and international champions across multiple sports. Any coach who has the ability to distill their concepts and thought processes from the elite of the elite down to a school level will always be worth listening to in my opinion, and today’s podcast was no exception as I got Kelvin’s thoughts on:   · The logistical issues with assessing physical literacy (and how Kelvin would deal with these) · Why the journey towards personal well-being and the Olympic podium involve the same 4 pillars · Kelvin’s long-term development model for children, how this moves from general, to sports related to sport specific, and why behavioural outcomes are an overlooked but ever-present aspect of the education process   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:   https://www.movementdynamics.com/ Physical Competence and the ‘5 in 5’ Greg Thompson’s YouTube Channel  -- If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 34 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with a coach widely regarded as the multidirectional speed guy, Lee Taft, as we spoke out:   · Lee’s top down approach to analysing, improving and programming multidirectional speed · The reasons Lee looks to ‘get out of the way’ when it comes to coaching multidirectional speed · Logistics of coaching multidirectional speed within the P.E curriculum vs in an academy setting   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:   Lee Taft’s YouTube Channel https://trainugly.com/   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want to take advantage of my Black Friday offer, where you can view and download ALL of my exclusive S&C content, including programs, movement analysis and my extensive exercise library, by becoming an All Access Patron of p2p Coaching using the link below   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 33 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the pleasure of talking to the Strength and Conditioning coach of the University of York Strength and owner of Go Performance, Rob Milner. Rob has an extensive experience of coaching athletes including developing youth athletes, university athletes, and members of the general population. As someone who recommends the pursuit of imperfect action, I absolutely loved this chat with Rob as we discussed: How he prioritises which aspect of his coaching to develop How to fill the buckets of athleticism that sport doesn’t when it comes to training children The difference between programming conditioning for youth athletes v adults Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Vald Performance’s Online Workshops Can Ability Groupings in P.E Improve Children’s Physical Activity? If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive S&C content, including BodyweightSIZE, Bodyweight Basics, my 7 Week Corona Conditioning Block, all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and the rest of my exclusive S&C educational content check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

On episode 32 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with author of Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports, Yas Parr. When it comes to working with combat athletes, Yas is one of the brightest minds in the field as we discussed his thoughts on:   · The difference between personal trainers and strength & conditioning coaches, (and how to identify these as a combat athlete looking to improve their physical preparation) · Sport simulation v training that actually carries over to sport · Managing asymmetries with combat athletes · Biobanding being used within youth combat sports   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:   Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports Chris Beardsley’s Strength and Conditioning Research Review Strength is Specific by Chris Beardsley My Wisdom Wednesday video review of Strength is Specific https://coachyasparr.com/about/   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive S&C content, including BodyweightSIZE, Bodyweight Basics, my 7 Week Corona Conditioning Block, all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and the rest of my exclusive S&C educational content check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 31 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, fresh out the back of the Female Athlete Summit, I spoke with the Soccer Queen, Erica Suter. Erica’s holistic approach to training youth athletes is an aspect that shone through in this podcast as we spoke about: How to balance ball work with the off the ball work for young footballers How she structures her mentoring sessions for the young girls she works with How she would approach conditioning for the youth female athlete considering the Youth Physical Development model stance on the matter The importance of stimulating the brain when it comes to training young athletes Not getting shiny object syndrome about new technology in strength and conditioning   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Functional Training for Sports Performance by Mike Boyle Impact Theory You can each out to Erica via Instagram @fitsoccerqueen If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive S&C content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 30 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with Head of Sports Science at Bolton Arena, and Royal Marines Commmando, Howard Green. Howard’s journey from the Royal Marines, to being in the box at Wimbledon during his time working with the likes of Naomi Broady and Ana Ivanovic carries with it some fascinating life lessons about work ethic, humility and self-reflection as we discussed: Holding his athletes accountable to high expectations whilst not being cognisant of not wearing his green beret for everyone His model for co-ordination training, and eliminating the ‘fuzziness’ and monkey see monkey do attitude towards co-ordination activities Bringing tennis and S&C coaches onto the same page with his supermovers program   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi Atomic Habits by James Clear The Secret by Rhonda Byrne https://www.tennissupermovers.com/SuperMovers-at-Home Howard Green’s RB-RADIO Model of Co-ordination You can each out to Howard via Instagram @HGreenTennisFit If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, Locked and Loaded Mobility program, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 29 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with co-founder of the School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson. As someone who has been a member of the School of Calisthenics Virtual Classroom for several months, I couldn’t wait to get Tim’s thoughts on: whether calisthenics is the answer to improving strength to bodyweight issues that kids struggle with these days, and if it is…how it should best be delivered in a school setting what the movement science literature tells us about skill acquisition and how this applies to learning new moves in calisthenics the unique advantages that calisthenics might provide to rehab settings the yin yang relationship between strength and play, and how best to nurture the two Resources Mentioned in the Podcast The Language of Coaching by Nick Winkelman Play by Dr. Stuart Brown https://classroom.schoolofcalisthenics.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, Locked and Loaded Mobility program, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 28 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the author of The S&C Handbook for Combat Sports, Geoffrey Chiu about: Applying the barbell strategy from financial investment to training combat athletes The concept of cognitive load in delivering programs to martial artists The intricacies and context behind when fighters should use general training v specific training How to avoid training in no man’s land of medium volume and medium intensity Geoffrey’s High-Low system for programming for his fighters How general is too general to be of use to a fight or powerlifter Geoff’s thoughts on the social media snippets released of Vasyl Lomachenko in the build up to his fight to become undisputed lightweight champion of the world Geoff’s thoughts on preparing the body to absorb punches as an S&C coach and martial artist Resources Mentioned in the Podcast The S&C Handbook for Combat Sports https://gcperformancetraining.com/about   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, Locked and Loaded Mobility program, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 27 I had the chance to speak with one of my favourite coaches of young children, Brett Kilka. Brett absolutely oozes passion and every time I get the chance to hear him speak I feel even more inspired to go work with young kids. This podcast was no different as we discussed: How to make physical education relevant to today’s kids Why the calories in calories out model won’t inspire lifelong physical activity (and his answer to what will) Why athletic development hinges upon development of the perceptual motor skills (and how to do this)   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast SpiderFit Kids Powerful Play 60 Ways to Play Developing Perceptual Motor Skills in Youth Athletes If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com  

In episode 26 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing a New York Times best seller and author of one of my favourite books, Greg McKeown.   In a world where more, more, more is constantly espoused as the golden ticket to success, in Greg’s book Essentialism, he advocates for the disciplined pursuit of less. Greg details the systems that will allow you to do less but better, and explains how doing so will catapult your productivity with your wealth, health, and relationships.   In today's podcast myself and Greg discussed:   · How to reduce decision fatigue · How to develop an essentialist mindset in children · How to systematise your way to getting more of the right things done   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:   Essentialism by Greg McKeown An Essential Intervention with BJ Fogg How to Master Essentialism – Greg McKeown on the Tim Ferris Show How to Say “No” Gracefully and Uncommit   If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, eclusive S&C educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 25 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I interviewed Head of Athletic Development of St Davids College in Llandudno, Ross Williams. With 40% of pupils at St Davids College having dyspraxia, Ross has some refreshing views on how to reinvigorate the P.E curriculum in a way that is accessible to all pupils, whilst not simply accepting participation numbers as the sole metric that the school’s P.E program is having success.   In my humble opinion, Ross’ views of how physical education should be delivered within a school are WELL ahead of the game, as we discussed:   · Why the traditional sport-focused model of P.E is broken · How to tweak sessions for pupils with reluctances towards specific movements · Stealing ideas from computer games to ramp up the popularity of P.E Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Coaching Athletes to be Their Best by Stephen Rollnick The Magic Academy -- If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, educational content and more check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 24 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to one of my strength and conditioning idols, Dan John.   Dan's books are the only ones I have re-read, yet each time I learn something that impacts my coaching practice the next day. Dan personifies the art of keeping things simple (just don’t confuse simple for easy) for athletic populations, real world people and everyone in between. Dan’s 40+ years of experience in coaching, competing and writing has developed an ability to story tell which is second to none, and today’s podcast was no exception as we delved into Dan’s thoughts on: How to know when you are dealing with an authority figure How to program sessions to minimise choking What the textbooks don’t tell you about ‘peaking’ Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Battle of the Tiger Hymn Teacher by Katharine Birbalsingh Purposeful Primitive by Marty Gallagher A Contrarian Approach to the Discus Throw by Dan John Attempts by Dan John Never Let Go by Dan John Matthias Steiner wins an emotional gold at Beijing 2008 How Dan John Teaches Tumbling If you’ve enjoyed the podcast I would love it if you could leave me a review and if you are in a position to support the podcast head over to https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching where you will receive exclusive access to my educational strength and conditioning content, programs and 30 of my Calisthenics Kidz movement sessions designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill in children using bodyweight training. To get in touch with me or find out more about my work, you can contact me via my website or email below: platformtoperform@gmail.com www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

Episode 23-Hamzat Ahmed In episode 23 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with Brighton Ladies S&C Coach, Hamzat Ahmed Why generalists hold unique advantages in an ever-specialising world The relative age effect in youth sports and how to combat it How to program plyometrics and deceleration for the youth female athlete Resources mentioned in the podcast: Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialised World by David Epstein Bounce by Matthew Syed If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, or would simply like access to my exclusive educational S&C content and S&C programs head over to my Patreon page to gain access to all of my educational content https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true  

In episode 22 I spoke with University of Warwick Strength and Conditioning Coach, Jordan Webster. A step-by-step guide leading up to your first S&C interview How to effectively build relationships with your interview panel prior to being sat in front of them Common mistakes prospective S&C coaches make in their applications and how to remedy these so you stand out from the crowd   Resources mentioned in the podcast: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi How to Win Friends & Influence People by Concious Coaching by Brett Bartholomew The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle If you would like your CV and cover letter reviewed, you can do so free of charge providing you email p2pcoaching@outlook.com within 48 hours of this podcast going live If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, or would simply like access to my exclusive educational S&C content and S&C programs head over to my Patreon page to gain access to all of my educational content https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true    

In episode 21 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by UEFA B Football coach, qualified P.E Teacher and sports psychology enthusiast, George Green. I’ve been lucky enough to share many a debate with George over the last year and this podcast was no different.   In part 2 of this 2-part series we discussed:   · Where the tactics from football actually originate from · What Strength & Conditioning Coaches and professional boxers can learn from the likes of KSI and Joe Wicks · How to be a critical thinker in fields outside of your expertise   You can reach out to George via @WorldOfSPCS   Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk   To support my podcast, and gain access to the exclusive strength and conditioning content, including my programs, educational content and Calisthenics Kidz lessons, check out my Patreon   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true  

In episode 20 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by UEFA B Football coach, qualified P.E Teacher and sports psychology enthusiast, George Green.   I’ve been lucky enough to share many a debate with George over the last year and this podcast was no different.   In part 1 of this 2-part series we discussed:   · How to optimise session design to enhance skill acquisition in coaching and teaching · What other sports can learn from Futsal · The biggest misconceptions George sees within the realm of Sport Psychology   You can reach out to George via @WorldOfSPCS   If you want to reach out to myself, you can do so via your preferred method:   Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching  Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching  YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching  Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/  Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk     To support my podcast, and gain access to the exclusive strength and conditioning content, including my programs, educational content and Calisthenics Kidz lessons, check out my Patreon  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

In episode 19 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Andy Bruce Andy is the athletic development and physical well-being coach at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood. He has a background in Sport and Exercise Psychology and also works privately with eating disorders and obesity. He sits on the UKSCA SIG for S&C in Schools and is the co-founder of Statera, a web-application for youth athlete stakeholders to measure training load, maturation, readiness and injury in youth athletes. Amongst other topics, in episode 19 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, myself and Andy discussed: Whether the sports-based model of P.E is outdated in relation to the Association for P.E's latest outcomes Navigating issues of nutritional best practice and body imagery within a school environment Andy's co-founded web application, Statera, which brings all of youth athlete stakeholders together to measure training load, maturation, readiness and injury in youth athletes. To learn more about Statera visit https://www.statera.uk/ To reach out to Andy, you can in touch with him via the following methods: Twitter: @acbcoaching Instagram: @acbcoaching To get in touch with feedback on the podcast or to ask me a question, you can use your preferred method: Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, or would simply like access to my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and programs I have written to improve strength and conditioning without equipment in lockdown, head over to my Patreon page to gain access to all of my educational content https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true  

In episode 18 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I welcome back my Powerlifting coach from episode 13, Charlie Keen. In episode 13 we spoke about Powerlifting for the non-powerlifter, as we discussed the differences between identifying with a sport, compared to using strength training to enhance sports performance. The topic of loss of identity within sport seems topical given the current situation and the absence of sport. In today's episode, amongst other topics we discussed: -How to build habits consistently in lockdown-Avoiding the mistakes everyone will make when gyms and sport resumes-How to train for strength and hypertrophy without gym equipment If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, head over to my Patreon page. In exchange for subscribing you will receive exclusive to all content I have created, including Calisthenics Kidz, lessons designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill of children using bodyweight training; BodyweightSIZE, a 9 week program designed to increase muscle mass and strength using bodyweight only training and all my conditioning programs I have designed to keep you sane through lock down Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=trueWebsite: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk If you want to get in touch with me you can do so via the following methods: Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p CoachingInstagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoachingYouTube: Todd Davidson p2p CoachingPodcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 17 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I interviewed Tommy Munday of Game Sharp Performance and Boxing Science. Amongst other things we discussed: How boxers can maximise performance during lockdown How strength and conditioning coaches can strike the balance between visibility and credibility in an increasingly social media driven world The best way to build boxers who can punch as hard as they want, as fast as they want and as often as they want If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, head over to my Patreon page. In exchange for subscribing you will receive exclusive to all content I have created, including Calisthenics Kidz, lessons designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill of children using bodyweight training; BodyweightSIZE, a 9 week program designed to increase muscle mass and strength using bodyweight only training and all my conditioning programs I have designed to keep you sane through lock down Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=trueWebsite: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk If you want to get in touch with me you can do so via the following methods: Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p CoachingInstagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoachingYouTube: Todd Davidson p2p CoachingPodcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ If you want to get in touch with Tommy you can reach out to him via: Instagram: Tommy_Munday If you would like a free 6 week program to improve your speed as a footballer, Tommy has provided this via gamesharp_performance  https://mailchi.mp/3574bacdf6f3/speedprogramme To access Tommy's excellent presentation on improving reactive strength index in boxers you can check this out below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxDY5T1p1CM&t=1951s

 In episode 16 of the Platform to Perform podcast I spoke with Senior Strength and Conditioning coach at Measure Validate Perform and London Broncos scholarship S&C coach, Mike Urquhart. In today’s podcast we spoke about: -Communicating with injured players -Why physical literacy and S&C should not be seen as services reserved for the elite -The biggest misconceptions surrounding long term athletic development If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, you can do so by subscribing to my Patreon page. In return, you will have exclusive access to my products and content before anyone else and can request content that would make the biggest difference to your performance goals https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching To find out more about MVP you can check out their website mike@projectmvp.co.uk To get in touch with Mike personally via https://www.projectmvp.co.uk/ Equally, if you have any feedback or questions for me, please get in touch via your preferred method FB: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching Instagram: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

In episode 15 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the brains behind The Mindful Mover, Phillip and Martina Chubb. I first came across their work on Instagram, where their training footage was flying in the face of conventional wisdom, as they were achieving incredible feats such as planche push ups and one arm chin ups…and then posting about training once a week. As if this wasn’t impressive enough, other feats such as back squatting just shy of double bodyweight, dropping into the middle splits (both of which without any warm up) and my personal favourite, a handstand push up…on gymnastics rings…meant I was desperate to get these two on. With a passion for training so wide, the conversation flowed effortlessly as I got The Mindful Mover’s thoughts on: How to work towards ‘The Big 5’ – exercises which provide the largest amount of ‘free gains’ to other movements without specifically training for them Training for mobility, how to develop it once and avoid wasting time on ‘dedicated’ mobility sessions What the sucker mindset is, and how to avoid it (and other biases) How Phillip and Martina have dispelled myths with their training, such as making improvements in skill and strength when training once a week, achieving static skills, such as a straddle planche, despite never training isometrically (i.e. using static movements) You can follow Phillip and Martina’s work via the below links: @The_mindful_mover http://mindfulmover.com/ mindfulmover.com/newsletter You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb Antifragile by Nassim Taleb Black Swan by Nassim Taleb Skin the Game by Nassim Taleb If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform podcast, any contributions would be truly appreciated https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

In episode 14 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by my first international guest, founder of the Youth Athletic Development Academy, in the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Harry Weatherstone. I first came across Harry’s work on Instagram, with his Mini Movers (5-8 year olds), KidFit (9-12 year olds) and his weekly YAD Academy challenges catching my eye. On today’s episode I wanted to get Harry’s thoughts on: What has caused Australia’s 70% increase in injuries requiring knee reconstruction in the past 15 years Coaching considerations when dealing with kids as young as 5 years old How he helps develop a growth mindset in the youth athletes he works with How he develops rhythm, balance, and coordination in children   Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Brett Kilka - https://bkbestlife.lpages.co/60-ways-to-play-sales/?fbclid=IwAR2zNk32f_K7PcZANrbM7FCU6Q_nS37cT5H_HfmkMRXFhQUGgPzv1VGAd3A Gary Schofield -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SEO7WXER8 Don’t Just Be Different… Be a Difference Maker!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSrWOj-p5jM   Gary Schofield | Conference Presentation Nov 2015 Mike Robertson’s Physical Preparation Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physical-preparation-podcast-robertson-training-systems/id1011924486 You can get in touch with Harry Weatherstone personally via: Email: harry.yad.academy@gmail.com Instagram: @coach_HarryW You can check out the Youth Athletic Development Academy via the following links: www.YADacademy.com Instagram @YADacademy You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 13 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with my Powerlifting coach, Charlie Keen, on 'Powerlifting for the Non-Powerlifter.' Both of us were eager to discuss topics that would be relevant to both strength and conditioning coaches and sports coaches, rather than simply discussing the intricacies of training for a Powerlifting competition. With that in mind, Charlie and I discussed the following topics: Coach-athlete relationships (and how these impact the training written by a coach) The biopsychosocial model for pain How to create mindfulness in your athlete's training  The overuse and misapplication of technology in training The controversy and limitations of online training Resources Mentioned in the Podcast https://keencontemplations.blogspot.com/2019/06/questions-from-todd-programming.html Charlie's elaborated thoughts on training implications for 'slow twitch' athletes http://www.greglehman.ca/pain-science-workbooks/ Greg Lehman's Pain Handbook  http://www.andygalpin.com/the-body-of-knowledge-podcast Andy Galpin's podcast https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/Home/Main Mike Tuchscherer's website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yPnikFKQy4 Bottom Up Programming RTS Podcast with Derek Evely https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/0241341132 Digital Minimalism: On Living Better With Less Technology-Cal Newport https://purplespengler.blogspot.com/2019/06/pubmed-was-mistake.html Pub Med was a mistake article   You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform podcast, any contributions would be truly appreciated https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

In episode 12 of the Platform to Podcast I spoke with my first guest from the sport of tennis, Daz Drake. Daz Drake has been a professional coach since 2000 and specialises in Youth fitness and Tennis. He is the owner of Athletic Performance Academy (APA) which amongst other things has been providing Strength & Conditioning coaching to Gosling Tennis Academy since 2005. In that time he has had the pleasure to work with some of the best junior tennis players in the world including four players who have been ranked inside the Top 100 WTA or ATP tour. In today's podcast we discussed: -How Daz helps develop up and coming S&C coaches-Daz's 6 stage pathway for developing athletes from young children into professional tennis players-The framework of each of these 6 stages and what Daz feels are the most appropriate methods to develop specific physical qualities We also discuss Daz's thoughts on how he defines early specialisation, sport specificity, his blogs for the Pacey Performance podcast and much more. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Special Strength Training for Coaches by Yuri VerkhoshanskyStrength training and Coordination: an Integrative Approach by Frans Bosch You can follow Daz on instagram: @apacoachdaz You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoachingFacebook: Todd Davidson P2P CoachingPlatform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 11 of the Platform to Perform podcast I spoke with Tom Green. I first met Tom at James Baker and Mike Young's LTAD conference in Gloucester, and was keen to learn more about the S&C program he runs as part of his current role as the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School. As well as the school environment, Tom is also as an academy S&C coach at West Bromwich Albion and Premier League Rugby club, Worcester Warriors, which is why I wanted to talk about the differences in cultures of a school environment compared to professional academy set ups in football and rugby. Besides his coaching roles, Tom is also the youth researcher for Science for Sport, so is well versed when it comes to understanding both research and how to translate the science into coaching practice During the podcast, I picked Tom's brains on: -Incorporating gymnastics and parkour into S&C as a means of combating the limited movement skills that may result from early specialisation -Managing cognitive stress within a school S&C program around exam periods-Why he has found gameplay to be more effective at developing speed in school athletes compared to more 'traditional' speed program You can follow Tom via Twitter @ThomasGreen_1 You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoachingFacebook: Todd Davidson P2P CoachingPlatform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 10 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, the 2015 International Youth Coach of the year, 6-time World Champion in Taekwondo & Kickboxing and a specialist in youth athletic development, Shane Fitzgibbon. I first came across Shane in 2017, where he presented his thoughts on core training for the youth athlete, at James Baker's Child to Champion Conference. I totally forgot I was hosting a podcast for large portions of today's episode as myself and Shane discussed: -How to extend your influence beyond how your youth athletes behave in the S&C sessions -The importance of the often overlooked perceptual motor skills in building a youth athlete's foundation -How to modify game play to stretch and develop the movement toolbox of youth athletes You can get in touch with Shane by visiting his website: https://shanefitzgibbon.ie/ You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ Recommended Resources Mentioned in The Podcast: Rob Anderson's Athletic Evolution https://athleticevolution.co.uk/tag/r... Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends & Influence People Brett Bartholomew's Conscious Coaching Brett Kilka SpiderFit Kids https://bkbestlife.lpages.co/60-ways-to-play-sales/

On episode 9 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I had my first guest from the world of football, one of Aston Villa Football Club's first team Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Paddy Moore.  Paddy and I discussed: -Checking your ego and understanding where strength and conditioning coaches fit in the high-performance puzzle -Positional profiling in football and how to ensure the physical qualities being developed align with how the manager wants the team to play -Contextual sprinting, and how to develop speed that can be seen on a pitch where it matters, and just not with the timing gates We also describe coach burnout, gratitude and how social media, for all its positives, can actually be a detriment to your own readiness to perform as a coach You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 8 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with Strength and Conditioning Coach for Scottish Rugby, and founder of Athletic Evolution, Rob Anderson. As the author of 'How to Actually Get a Job in Strength and Conditioning' and host of the Athletic Evolution Conference, Rob and I discuss: mistakes he made when first starting his business what university isn't teaching up and coming S&C coaches how prospective S&C coaches can better develop their employability skill set You can find the last of the remaining tickets to the 2019 Athletic Evolution conference, on June 2nd, at the link below https://www.tickettailor.com/events/e... You can follow Rob, via the following links: Instagram: @athleticevouk Facebook: Athletic Evolution Twitter: @athleticevouk You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links: Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In episode 7 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with languages teacher, sports coach and a good friend of mine, Ben Lucas. Ben gave me the opportunity to coach abroad, in a foreign language, which is something I believe can develop your ability to say only what is absolutely necessary. Among many pedagogical, coaching and education based topics, in this episode, we discuss: -what Ben sees as the problems in the way we assess education (and how he would remedy this) -how sports coaching has impacted his ability to teach in the classroom (and vice versa) -what separates good coaches from great ones (spoiler alert...it's not technical expertise) You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

In part 2 of my interview with Leander Swimming S&C Coach Jack Lynch, we discuss the grossly misunderstood and poorly applied concept of sport specificity in relation to Swimming On episode 6 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with Leander Swim S&C coach Jack Lynch. In part 1 we discussed Jack's thoughts on all things youth athletic development, and in part 2 we dove into the specifics of coaching young swimmers. How do you build a swimmer up from a foundation level? How do you improve a swimmer's 'feel' of the water? Where can strength have the biggest impact on swimming performance Myself and Jack discussed his thoughts on these, and several other, swimming based S&C topics. As always, feedback is welcome You can follow Jack via the following links; Twitter: JL_Performance Facebook: Jack Lynch Email: contact@jacklynchperformance.co.uk You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links; Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/     FB: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Insta: @Todddavidsonp2pcoaching Youtube: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching  

On episode 5 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with Leander Swimming Club S&C Coach Jack Lynch. Among many LTAD based topics, we discussed: How Jack establishes expectation and a culture for the youth athletes he works with How Jack factors cognitive maturity into his programming considerations Why Jack thinks we're often too quick to label kids as athletes (and what we should be doing instead)

In today's podcast I spoke all things business and marketing with health and fitness coach Don Demetrius, including: Don’s journey from introverted game designer to an extroverted fitness entrepreneur How to stand out in a saturated social media market How to prioritise business decisions when you’re just getting started @todddavidsonp2pcoaching FB: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

In today's podcast I chat with London 2012 silver medalist, Rio 2016 gold medalist, and all-round top bloke Will Bayley. Will was brutally honest in his journey to the top of Paralympic Table Tennis as we discussed his journey from Great Ormond Street hospital to Rio and beyond, why Paralympians are not given the credit they deserve for their athleticism and the psychology of being an elite athlete @todddavidsonp2pcoaching FB: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

In today’s podast I help coaches & parents of female athletes understand why youth female athletes may need a slightly different approach for their athletic development. If you would like the references for the research papers mentioned or have any further questions please get in touch Insta-@toddavidsonp2pcoaching Facebook-Todd Davidson P2P Coaching Email-todd.davidson2011@gmail

When I competed as an amateur boxer I made so many conditioning mistakes I am keen to help you avoid Not understanding how to sequence my conditioning training to compliment my boxing Not understanding why training methods to use (or why!) Overtraining and under recovering Having gained experience as part of the GB Boxing S&C team in the build up to the Rio 2016 Olympics, this podcast is my way of presenting what I learned in order to stop you making the same mistakes I did If you would are in a position to support the podcast, or would like a copy of an 8 week Conditioning Program that encapsulates the concepts I have explained in today's episode then head over to my Patreon page www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching Any questions, please get in touch by your preferred method: todd.davidson2011@gmail.com Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching FB: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching