The Track and Field Performance Podcast

Joseph Coyne, PhD is the Director of High Performance & Sports Development, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Elite Sport Program & Swimming, Bond UniversityJoseph's experience in Track & Field extends far and wide; we dug into his time working with the Chinese athletics federation including his work supporting Olympic-level sprinters and jumpers alongside world-renowned coach Randy Huntington. Joseph shares practical insights on plyometric training, athlete profiling, special strength training, contrast methods, as well as how he adapts his approach across youth, developing, and elite athletes.Joseph conducted his PhD research on training load at Edith Cowen University in Perth and has also written widely on topics such as plyometrics, strength and power development, and performance testing – with work published on SimpliFaster, Sportsmith, and various peer-reviewed journals. There are very few in the sports performance field with the degree of applied and academic experience as Joseph has, so I hope you enjoy this one!

Dr. Chris Shambrook, is a renowned expert in performance psychology with over five Olympic cycles of experience. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from earning a PhD in sports psychology to working extensively with British Rowing, Olympic athletes, and high-performance teams across various sports and business settings.We explore the evolving role of sports psychology in elite environments, discussing how athletes and coaches can integrate psychological skills into daily training rather than treating them as separate sessions. Chris explains the challenge vs. threat mindset, the importance of psychological adaptability, and how mental preparation can influence an athlete's ability to perform under pressure.Additionally, we dive into the nuances of confidence-building, the balance between outcome-driven and process-focused athletes, and the critical role of self-awareness in long-term success. Chris also shares practical strategies for managing expectations, developing resilience, and maintaining performance consistency across different competition scenarios.Chris is now focused on applying his expertise in the corporate world through PlanetK2, where he helps individuals and teams develop high-performance mindsets in business environments. You can learn more about his work at PlanetK2.com or access free high-performance resources at The Performance Room.Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the psychological factors that shape elite athletic performance and how these principles can be applied both in sport and beyond.Support the show

Athletics New Zealand track and field coach, James Sandilands is mainly known as the coach to the current World Indoor and Olympic champion in the jump, Hamish Kerr, but James's current crop of high level athletes spans far and wide from multi-eventers, sprinters, and horizontal jumpers.He is a former high jumper and hurdler himself with several years of experience as both a performance technique analyst and a strength and conditioning coach for High Performance Sport New Zealand.In this episode:-James' transition from athlete to coach and the pivotal mentors who shaped his path.-The nuances of coaching at the elite level, balancing technical precision with the art of communication.-Insights into performance analysis, biomechanics, and their critical roles in enhancing athletic performance.-The complexities of high jump training, from approach strategies to managing the psychological aspects of competition.-The collaborative dynamics within a high-performance team and the continuous learning curve of coaching.Support the show

In this episode, I chatted with Werner Prinsloo, the coach behind South African sprinting sensation Akani Simbine who in his third consecutive Olympic 100m final, at the age of 30, ran a national record of 9.82 seconds to finish fourth place.  Werner shares his unique journey into coaching, from a corporate career to becoming a full-time coach for one of the world's most consistent sub-10-second sprinters and his group of aspiring elite sprinters in Johannesburg. Key topics include:-How Werner transitioned from coaching recreational athletes to working with elite sprinters.-Akani Simbine's journey from raw talent to global track star, including the pivotal moments and training adjustments that fueled his success.-The critical role of a strong support team in sustaining elite performance, including strength coaches, physiotherapists, and agents.-Werner technical approach to sprinting, including block setup, acceleration mechanics, and the importance of repetition in skill-building.-The value of consistent mentorship, trust-building, and adaptability in coaching.-Socio-economic challenges faced by many South African athletes and the creative solutions he employs to support and nurture their potential. Follow Werner and his group on Instagram @Werner_Prinsloo and @ontrack_sprintSupport the show

Josef Karas is a former Czech International Decathlete and a graduate of Kansas State where he worked under legendary coach Cliff Rovelto. Since transitioning into coaching, Josef has coached long jumper Radek Juska to 8.31m (NR), gold at the World University Games, Silver at the European Indoor championships and most recently, the Olympic final in Paris. Josef is a well known multi's coach working with 8,000+ point decathletes like Adam Helcelet and current world u-20 champion Tomas Järvinen.In this episode, he his general preparation phase (GPP), prescribing training for 'workhorses', and adapting technique to the individual athlete. Josef reflected on the lead up to the Olympics with Radek and how they overcame a very challenging early season that concluded with a spot in the Olympic final.Follow Josef on InstagramEpisode Sponsor: YMR Track Club - use promo code 'Track20' for 20% offSupport the show

 Glenn Smith is a former Canadian national champion and world championship semi-finalist in the 200m sprint. He holds a Master's Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin and has nearly 20 years of coaching experience. His expertise spans developing All-American collegiate athletes and international-level competitors in the jumps, throws, multi-events, and sprints. A central theme of this episode was Glenn Smith's coaching philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with athletes, mastering key technical principles, engaging in personal reflection, and structuring training effectively. Additionally, he shared insights into how his jumpers achieved significant performance breakthroughs by adopting new technical solutions to address specific challenges. I am lucky to have had Glenn coach me as an athlete and mentor me now as a coach. If you'd like to get in touch with Glenn and avail of his private (in-person and remote) coaching services you can contact via Instagram (here). Episode Sponsor: YMR Track Club - use promo code 'Track20' for 20% offSupport the show

Being the Chief Physiotherapist to UK Athletics/British Athletics at the London Olympic Games (2012) is just one of many major roles that Gordon Bosworth has undertook during his professional career. He has played a key role in several national physiotherapy teams in winter and summer Olympic enabling Bobsledders like Kaillie Humphries to win Olympic gold.Gordon who owns his own practice 'The Bosworth Clinic' in Oxfordshire, England extrapolated many key theoretical insights, assessment techniques, and treatment strategies.Follow Gordon:-https://www.thebosworthclinic.co.uk/-https://www.instagram.com/thebosworthclinicSupport the show

Dan Pfaff is widely regarded as one of the most influential track and field coaches of all-time with over 50 years of experience. His thought provoking insights on sports performance concepts always come with a lot of dept and in this episode, He spoke about the rationale for having a holistic knowledge base and how coaches can develop that. From there, we dove into debriefing throughout the season so that coaches can make the athlete aware of the overall objectives to facilitate 'smoother' sailing throughout the year.The horizontal jumps is an area where Dan has had a lot of success coaching athletes like Greg Rutherford, Fabrice Lapierre, and Kareem Streete-Thompson to name a few. He described how he navigates complex issues like approach accuracy and take off mechanics. The final big theme of the discussion was the necessity for mental resilience so that athletes can perform under pressure. Thanks to Dan for coming and sharing his lifetime worth of wisdomSupport the Show.

Coaches Jeremy Lyons, Gerard O'Donnell, and Aideen Synott have created a high performing environment for sprinters in Ireland to thrive both collegiately and post-collegiately. Through years of hard work and collaboration, they've enabled the likes of Sophie Becker, Cillian Greene, and Jack Raftery to become Olympians, European medalists, and household names in Irish Athletics.In this episode, Jeremy and Gerard began by discussing how the club came to be and the characteristics they look for in prospective athletes before diving deep into the details of their annual training plan and how they manage volume, intensity, and density throughout the year, but perhaps what is most impressive and noteworthy, is how they adapt when met with constraints and opportunities in season. If you like learning from passionate coaches who think outside the box to get the most out of their athletes, look no further than this conversation -- thank you Jeremy and Gerard. Instagram: Dublin_SprintGerard's website: https://www.godspeed.ie/Support the Show.

CEO of Altis and world class sprints coach Stu McMillan came back on the podcast to talk about the importance of pursuing what is interesting to you as an individual, the core features of high level sprinting, trialing new methods with your athletes in an informed way, and much more.I hope you enjoy. Give Stu and Altis a follow if you haven't already. -Instagram: FingerMash and Altis-Altis Website: https://altis.world/Support the Show.

Rolf Ohman is a coach and innovator with over 35 years of experience in global sports such as Track and Field; he was a high level decathlete before beginning his coaching career. Between 2016 and 2017, he served as Head Coach for the Dalian Olympic Sports Center before becoming the Assistant Head Coach under Randy Huntington for the Chinese National Team in Sprints and Jumps, he then moved to a  Head Coach role at the Hong Kong Sports Institute until the summer 2023. Now, Rolf is coaching athletes like Jacob Despard - one of Australia's hottest prospect in 100m. He is also the renowned creator of the 1080 Technology, including the revolutionary 1080 sprint device and 1080 quantum.  In this episode, he explained some of the key pillars of his training philosophy such as periodization, weight room, and plyometric exercises -- particularly for elite/highly trained athletes. Thanks Rolf for such a thorough insight into your years of hard work.Follow Rolf: https://www.instagram.com/tailwindsquadSupport the show

Jim VanHootegem has over 20+ years of experience as a collegiate coach working at schools like Texas A&M, The University of Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He has achieved great success with athletes like Fabrice Lapierre and Julian Reid -- both who have achieved medals at World and European championships. In his career so far, he has guided his programs to 12 NCAA team championships and 27 conference team titles as well as 72 All-Americans as an event coach, and another 55 honorees as a head coach. He currently serves as the sprints and jumps coach at South Plains Community College in Texas.In this episode, Jim spoke about the foundations of his coaching philosophy, essential technical elements in the horizontal jumps, setting expectations for athletes, and much more. Support the show

Very few coaches can say they've had five athletes run 1.44 or faster in the 800m. Joseph Deng and Peter Bol (among several others) have risen to the top of the event -- thanks to the guidance of Justin Rinaldi.His group named 'Fast8TrackClub' not only highlights their aim, but it matches how they get there -- they run fast, all year round, but the devil is in the details, so in this episode, Justin unpacked his coaching philosophy which was born out of his own experience as an athlete, and the mistakes he made along the way. Follow Justin and the Fast8TrackClub-https://www.instagram.com/fast8trackclub/-https://www.instagram.com/jrinaldi800-https://twitter.com/jrinaldi800Support the show

Sports and Exercise physiotherapist, to many of Australia's top track and field athletes, Sam Leslie, discusses his multi-layered approach to rehabilitating and reducing injuries as well as improving event specific performance. Sam, who works out of MyPhysio Evolution, in Melbourne Australia, takes an evidence based approach to help establish timelines for the returning to full health and selecting methods that match the athletes characteristics and the current stage of the injury among other variables. He explains the contents and application of direction-based programming which is a focal point of his practice throughout this episode.Lifestyle and stress management was also a feature of the discussion, Sam is currently developing an educational resource and application called 'Peak' to empower athletes in managing their health and performance. High Performance athletes Sam works with: Kathryn Mitchell (Javelin), Chris Mitrevski (LJ), Jake Penny (100m and relay), Jacob Despard (10mm and relay), Tess Kirsopp Cole (800m), Tori West (Heptathlon), Tayleb Willis (110mH), Mackenzie Mielczarek (Javelin)You can find more about Sam and his work through his Instagram (below) and his articles on Simpli Faster: -@samleslie_sportsphysio-https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/samleslie/Support the show

Daniel Davey is the Founder of DaveyNutrition and has over 15 years experience as a Performance Nutritionist, 9 of which were spent in elite sport environments with Dublin GAA and Leinster Rugby. We sat down to discuss topics like fueling and recovery based on individual demands like event groups in Athletics as well as creating processes to make nutrition feel like a fun and sustainable experience. Daniel has been around several players who have been in the conversation of 'best in the world' at what they do. In this episode, we spent a lot of time talking about the behaviors and routines of elite athletes.Find more Daniels content and services via: https://www.daveynutrition.com/ and his Instagram: @daveynutritionSupport the show

Coach to Olympic, Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealth Medalists, Steve Fudge has not just harnessed the talent of elite level prospects, but over the years he has developed a system that is building  world class sprinters from a very earl stage in their career.In this episode, Steve spoke about how the initial movements at the start can impact the acceleration, the transition and max velocity 'phases'. When executed well there is fluid continuity from one step to another instead of erratic or disjointed movement.Steve carefully explains his methods for developing the technical and physical qualities for the short sprint events alongside managing the factors that come with individual athletes that govern their application. Thank you Steve for sharing such valuable information to all the listeners!Streaming on all major podcasting platforms. Support the show

John is a well-known coach, content creator, and writer on all things athletics, but perhaps most pertinently, he has a massive aptitude for horizontal jumps training. In his first few years of coaching he guided two men under the age 20 jump over 7.70m in the long jump -- one became European Junior Champion. Since that time, he has guided several more athletes to jump 7.70+, 6.30+ (for women) and16.20m in the mens triple jump. John believes that specificity can be achieved early in the winter and over training is often a major hinderance to long term development. Designing winter training that is both progressive and specific is what our conversation revolved around. Topics:-Specific fitness in the winter training plan-Using undulating periodization-Speed development-Over reaching and peaking-Developing the long jump takeoff (physiologically and technically)Follow John on Social Media:-Instagram: instagram.com/johnshepherdwritertrackcoachYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnshepherdtrackcoachSupport the show

Boo is one of the worlds leading track and field coaches, educators, and rehab consultants. He's coached world champions, he's delivered coaching education  workshops around the world, and now he primarily helps world class athletes return to their best. Boo coached 17 NCAA champions in his initial 11 year stint at Louisiana State University. During that time he led Walter Davis to becoming a world indoor and outdoor champion in the triple jump. In 2018, he returned to assist the program as a Strength and Conditioning coach; shortly after both Rayvon Grey and Juvaughn Harrison won individual NCAA titles in the long jump followed by an NCAA team title in 2021.Topics of discussion:-Improving pelvic oscillation and undulation in sprinting and the vertical component of each stride in the approach-Accessing and coordinating necessary rotation at the long jump-Key Performance Inhibitors: 'driving' knee during the long jump takeoff, high heel recovery in the hop phase, improper yielding mechanics-Rotation of the shin during the triple jump takeoff-Heuristics for phase distribution in the triple jump-Task complexity and its impact on intensity: selection of technical work, weightroom exercises, plyometrics-Athlete readiness: Methods monitoring recovery/readiness (particularly with developed athletes) e.g. standing triple jump-Common traits among successful coaches and educatorsSupport the show

Texas Techs Jumps and Multi's Coach, Keith Herston, is quickly becoming one of the worlds top jumps coaches having had success with various national and international athletes across different event disciplines. Keith has coached , 3 Olympians, 4 World Championship Finalists, 1 NCAA Champion, 63 NCAA All Americans , and 6 Top-10 NCAA All-Time Performers (WTJ, WLJ, MLJ).Affiliated w/Output Sport - get 10% off by using the promocode, 'COLMBOURKE10'Support the show

Head Coach, History Teacher, and Author of the Sprinters Compendium (among many other things), Coach Ryan Banta has been at Parkway High School for 20 years. During that time, he has successfully coached everything from cross country to the short sprints. In 2022, Coach Banta was named the Missouri TFCCCA girls coach of the year. In this episode, we talked about how he uses his background in Positive Psychology with his athletes, the Critical Mass Training Philosophy, the Development of his coaching and the Sprinters Compendium. This one is loaded. Thank you to Coach Banta for sharing so much wisdom for the audience to enjoy.Affiliated w/Output Sports - Promocode: COLMBOURKE10Support the show

Coach Carrie Lane works with Under Armours Elite group of distance runners based in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to that, she spent several years as the Throws coach at the University of Wyoming and regularly lectures at the USTFCCCA coaches convention and other seminars on this particular topic. This episode provides insights into her current role as well as some of the key principles she uses to guide her training philosophy. Affiliated with Output Sports - Promo code: COLMBOURKE10Support the show

From former collegiate triple jumper at Cornell University turned Olympic-level coach; Aaron Gadson shows his passion and knowledge for the event across a multitude of subjects. His breakdowns of training and coaching are detailed and thoughtful making for a rich episode that both athletes and coaches can enjoy. Be sure to follow Aarons's Instagram page for much more content: @youngjumpsAffiliated with Output Sports - use Promo code: COLMBOURKE10 for 10% off. Support the show

Coach of 2x World Champion Kelsey-Lee Barber, Mike Barber (her husband), has a diverse coaching and sports performance background. Before becoming a Javelin coach he was a Decathlete turned Biomechanist working for the Australian Institute of Sport.Exploration captures many points of this discussion because Mike's coaching journey and the one with Kelsey-Lee comprised many moments of exploration, from technical sessions to liaising with experts in sports performance; this process continues year after year to create the synthesis they need to throw far and be successful at the major competitions - both of which they are very good at. Affiliated with Output Sports - promo code: COLMBOURKE10Support the show

Sprints and Throws Coach, Statistician, Researcher, and so much more; PJ Vazel has made some major contributions to the sport of Track and Field and in this episode, PJ provided a little glimpse into the internal workings of his great mind. Topics:-Journey to becoming a Hammer Coach-Coaching Philosophy & Influences-Learning from Failure-The Unpredictability of Sports Performance -Coaching the Hammer ThrowAffiliated w/Output Sports - Promo code: COLMBOURKE10Support the show

In this episode, Sprint Hurdles coach at Altis, Andreas Behm provides an overview of the physical and technical characteristics he looks for in elite sprint hurdling. Andreas talks about the nuances of in-practice coaching; cueing, session modifications, technical refinements and, complete revamps. Moreover, Andreas highlighted how he's remained inspired through the years -- even after guiding Aries Merritt to a world record in 2012. Thanks for your time and wisdom Andreas.Affiliated with Output Sports - promocode: COLMBOURKE10 Support the show

Whilst severing as the National Coach of the Dutch Federation, Laurent Meuwly has taken several sprint athletes and relay teams to international stardom. Prior to arriving at Papendal, Coach Meuwly worked with the Swiss Athletics federation, there he coached European champions like Lena Sprunger and Ajla Del Pointe (who he still works with today).  In this episode, Coach Meuwly shared some of his non-negotiables when it comes to training and recovery - particularly for the longer sprint events. Follow Laurent: -https://www.instagram.com/laurentmeuwly -https://twitter.com/LaurentMeuwlyThis podcast is supported by Output Sports, use the promo code COLMBOURKE10 for 10% off: https://buy.stripe.com/6oE3ck2Ex7BB1UcdR7Support the show

The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Centre is home to some of the best athletes in the world. Coach Kris Mack leads a group of world-class multi-event athletes at the center as well as several Paralympians. In this episode, Kris talks about his progression as a coach and how he applies a high degree of event-specific knowledge with other variables like the anthropometric of the athlete, training age, time of the season, body language, asymmetries, etc. This podcast is supported by Output Sports, use the promo code COLMBOURKE10 for 10% off: https://buy.stripe.com/6oE3ck2Ex7BB1UcdR7Support the show

Luis is the owner of 'The Peak' a sports performance facility in Porto, Portugal where mainly works as a Strength & Conditioning coach and Physiotherapist. He boasts an extremely well-rounded resume working with elite jumpers and throwers in Track & Field as well as Soccer and Volleyball teams. Our discussion comprised of multiple topics surrounding the principles of training specificity -- on and off the track.  Follow Luis: -LUÍS MESQUITA (@luismmesquita) Affiliated w/Output Sports:-https://buy.stripe.com/6oE3ck2Ex7BB1UcdR7-Promo Code 'COLMBOURKE10' for 10% offSupport the show

Harvey Maguire is a Performance Physiotherapist who operates out of the UK's leading university for Track & Field in Loughborough. He works with the track and field team to provide comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation strategies to facilitate the advancement of their health and performance. Harvey recently interned at Altis to advance his expertise and adopt a more integrative approach involving all stakeholders.Support the show

Since joining Coastal Carolina in 2019, coach Karl Goodman has accumulated 12 All-American honors -- 11 of which were this season -- leading him to being promoted to Associate Head Coach this summer. That's not all, Melissa Jefferson, (one of the many All-Americans) won the US National Title in the 100m running 10.68 in the process. There is ton a value in this one, I hope you enjoy and thank you Coach Goodman.Topics:-Journey to becoming a coach-Training philosophy, influences, and structure-Coaching this generation: personality types, interests, social norms-Managing Melissa's transition to becoming a professional athlete -Personal lessons from this seasonSupport the show

Strength and Conditioning is a popular topic of discussion across all event disciplines within Track and Field. Decathlete and Strength coach for the University of Arkansas, Mat Clark shows his versatility by outlining the benefits of strength training, methods for building sound lifting technique to access those benefits, and prescribing training for athletes with varying characteristics. Important Links:-Mat's Instagram: Mat Clark (@trackstrength) • Instagram photos and videos-Twitter: Mat Clark (@MatClarkansas) / Twitter-Blog: The Art of Training | Mat Clark | SubstackTrackBarn: Custom Track & Field Uniform-TrackBarn-Promocode: TNF10 Support the show

Head Coach of Brooks Beasts Track Club, Danny Mackey has over 10 years of experience coach elite level athletes ranging from the 800m to 10k. Coach Mackey outlines the primary energy systems utilized in each of these specializations and how that looks in a weekly cycle. In addition, he describes his background in Bio-mechanics, enabling his athletes to move more efficiently and stay healthy.Affiliate: https://trackbarn.com/ - promo code: TNF10Important Links: -Brain of the Beasts Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowR3rYVPKM-Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannytmackey-Brooks Beasts TC: https://www.instagram.com/brooksbeaststcSupport the show

For the past 10 years, Coach Nic Petersen has led the University of Florida jumps program to so much success that it is widely regarded as 'Jumps University.' Coaching an array of high level athletes with varied experience and skills has given him a level of wisdom that is on full display in this episode. Coach Petersen discusses how he builds a foundation with his athletes; physically, mentally, and technically. In addition, he describes the three pillars of the approach run as well as working on other components like the flight and landing in order to build the whole system.Available on all major streaming platformsAffiliated with Track Barn: TNF10Support the show

Sport is chaotic. During an athletic career, athletes are tasked with making a lot of decisions that compound over time and will dictate their trajectory.Dr. Brian Zuleger, is a Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Track and Field athletes, both as a Coach and Sports Psychologist. In this episode, Dr. Zuleger explains how Mental Performance Training can equip athletes to navigate the chaos and remove the often self-imposed barriers that separate them from their better selves. Affiliated with TrackBarn | Promo code: TNF10 Support the show

As expected, Stuart McMillan provided a deep-dive like others can only dream of. His contribution towards the lives of athlete and coaches across the world is growing by the day -- and it's no surprise why.Stuart provides a comprehensive overview of how the constraints of training in a variety conditions can improve learning, and thus creating a more adaptable athlete on all fronts. If you want to re-think what you're chasing on a day to day basis when you're out on the field (or in a coffee shop), then this is a must listen.Support the show

University of Iowa's coach, Jason Wakenight has guided an impressive number of All American in the Long Sprint events. Before we got on air, he described his approach as 'Fluid' and believes that he is not married to one entire system. Coach Wakenight discussed his training methods; like how he moves from a foundation that of more aerobic tempo and acceleration work to specific speed and endurance workouts where metrics, recovery, and athlete characteristics influence the prescription of training. If you are a Track and Field enthusiast, you are going to love this one. Thank you, Coach WakenightAffiliated with Track Barn: TNF10Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

In this episode, High Performance Director of Israeli Athletics, Renaud Longuèvre provides a detailed overview of his coaching philosophy for the horizontal jumps. Renaud highlights the importance of the landing position and how he builds the technical model from that position. He also mentions how the double hitch kick provides the necessary coordination to combat over-rotation and maintain speed  through takeoff. Thank you Renaud for sharing your wisdom!Podcast affiliate: Track Barn | TNF10Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Lead coach of Leap Squad Track Club, Keinan Briggs speaks about his holistic approach to developing high school jumpers.Coach Briggs discusses how he methodically implements and pivots his progressions and priorities to improve each individual athlete from their freshman to senior year.Thank you coach Briggs! Support the podcast: Track Barn: https://trackbarn.com/ | promo code: TNF10  Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/tandfperformanceSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

In just under two hours, Coach Cliff Rovelto provided a masterclass overview of the combined events. We spoke about the physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects of designing and managing training and competition. Coach Rovelto begins by providing his background in coaching and then moves towards his coaching philosophy; there, the conversation extends into topics like the compatibility between multi-event disciplines, coaching verbiage, and transitioning between events. -Commonality-Complementary-Compatible I hope you enjoy it and thank you coach Rovelto!!This podcast is affiliated with Track Barn: Use promo code TNF10 at https://trackbarn.com/for 10% off. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Personality traits, attitudes, habits, skills - this one had it all. Dr. Lennie Waite spoke to me about her beliefs and strategies that she uses within her practice. These methods help athletes and coaches cultivate healthier behaviors to  enhance their performance.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Australia's lead High Jump coach Alex Stewart has many impressive accolades on his resume, he was the 2018 National Coach of the Year after guiding Brandon Starc to an Oceania Record of 2.36m, but perhaps his most impressive accomplishment was having two athletes (one male, one female) in the Olympic finals -- both in the High Jump.The road to the Olympics is often bumpy; Alex shares how they overcome some of the complex problems that have guided his thinking regarding training prescription and athlete management.Track Barn Promo Code: TNF10Topics:-The coaching journey w/Brandon Starc and Eleanor Patterson-Exploring technical faults-Athlete lifestyle management-Remote coaching-Program expansion Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

British Athletics Pole Vault coach "Scott Simpson" speaks about the factors he considers when outlining his training throughout the year. Scott provides his stable yet individualized program for Olympians like Holly Bradshaw and Harry Coppell.Scott illustrates how he assesses his athletes' current physical and technical abilities. Doing so allows him to identify the area that needs more attention. If you're interested in Track and Field gear and equipment, head over to 'Track Barn' and use promo code 'TNF10' for sitewide discounts.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Coach of Irelands fastest female, Phil Healy, and 2019 All-Ireland Hurling Champions, Tipperary; Shane McCormack has 20 years of coaching experience and is an IAAF Level 4 accredited sprints and hurdles coach. Shane came on the podcast to discuss all of the moving parts within his system that has seen Phil Healy go from an International caliber athlete to World Class.Phil competed in three separate events at the Tokyo Olympics and was 4th this year's European Indoor Championships. Her rise has not been without its roadblock, but it's been methodical, and I believe we all have something to gain from hearing this one. Thanks for the insights, Shane! Follow him on social media > Twitter & Instagram: mcwexfordAffiliated with TrackBarn - Promocode: TNF10Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Track and Field coach and 2x Olympic Shot Putter Amin Nikfar is the current Throws coach at UNC-Chapel Hill. The reason I say "Track and Field coach" is because, throughout this episode, he highlights the knowledge and skills he has gained from coaching a multitude of events. A common debate is whether being an elite athlete makes a  good coach; it is a complex question however, Amin weighs in on the competencies needed to make a successful transition. There is a tremendous amount of insight in this episode. Amin is incredibly humble and is worthy of a lot of recognition for his contributions to this episode. I hope you enjoy it!Affiliated with https://trackbarn.com/ - Promo Code: "TNF10"Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Canada's own Glenn Smith sat down with me to explain pelvic and t-spine movement as it relates to efficient upright sprint mechanics. Coach Smith details how he observes and cues the athlete to move 'their' model in the right direction. This concept also reigns true in the long jump; the ability to apply force in the run can dictate some of the common errors at takeoff. There is a lot of great insight inside this episode here; I hope you enjoy it!Affiliated with https://trackbarn.com/ - use promo code TNF10 at the checkout!Timestamps:Intro: 0:00 - 7:35Athlete to Coach Transition: 7:35 - 16:00Shaping a coaching philosophy: 16:00 - 24:05The role of the pelvis and t-spine in sprinting 24:05 - 35:30Five principles in the long approach run: 35:30 - 50:20Eureka moments: 50:20 - 53:50Closing: 53:50 - 57:20Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Episode 12 was with throws, youth development, and coach education expert Derek Evely. Derek boasts (although you won't hear it from him) an impressive resume comprising of leadership roles in major governing bodies and global medalists in the hammer throw. This discussion had a lot of topics showing just how much knowledge Derek has. The timestamps provided are something I intend to do from now on. They will help people see and access the details of the episode more efficiently. 1) Coaching Background - People of Influence: 04:00 - 42:542) Bondarchuk Philosophy: 42:54 - 01:02:503) Testing protocols to measure adaptation using Bondarchuks complex method: 01:02:50 -  01:20:22 4) Techincal coaching: Off season vs In-season: 01:20:22 - 01:25:025) KPI's in Elite Hammer Throwing: 01:25:02 - 01:36:446) Barriers to Youth Development: 01:36:44 - 01:53:397) Derek's Website and Resources - EvelTrakSport: 01:53:39 - 02:02:52Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

LSU Jumps Coach and USTFCCCA course instructor Todd Lane came on the podcast and dove deep into his prerequisites for elite high jumping: Approach, Take-off, In-Flight, and Plyometrics. More importantly, Coach Lane articulated the reality of coaching -- beyond programming. He speaks about JuVaughn Harrison's rise and the difficulties they've encountered along the way.In conjunction with that, he expressed the importance of self-reflection, critical thinking, and mentorship during the coaching development process. Ultimately, he believes coaches should follow sound principles backed by science to navigate an era where content exposure is at an all-time high.  If you're looking for customized apparel or equipment for your track facility, head over to https://trackbarn.com/ and enter the promo code: 'TNF10' to get a discount on your orderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

With over 30 years of coaching experience, Benke Blomkvist has facilitated the success of household names such as Susanna Kallur and Andrew Pozzi. In this episode, he provides a well-articulated overview of his training philosophy. Benke emphasizes the various considerations he makes daily to develop the qualities to become an elite hurdler.  It is little wonder why British athletics sourced his expertise six years ago. During this time he has drastically improved the state of the relays and hurdle events in the UK. There is a lot of value in this one, and I hope you enjoy it! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

The Olympic Training Center at Chula Vista, California has been home to the best field event athletes in the US for over a decade. The host of medals and all-time best performances in the jumps has been in no short part down to the work of coach Jeremy Fischer. After transitioning from the collegiate system to post-collegiate coaching, he realized that this setup allowed him to do what he loved best. Jeremy shares his insights from working with the likes of Will Claye and Brittany Reese for over a decade. You don't want to miss this one!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Furman College is widely known as one of the NCAA's dynasties for distance running. There is little wonder why that is when you have coaches as knowledgeable and passionate as Coach Chris Neal. In this episode, Coach Neal outlines his philosophy on how he enables his athletes to optimize their performance in the long term - in long-distance running events,Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)

Sport Ireland Institute's David Tobin conveys his approach to improving athlete's nutrition - for the benefit of their performance. There is plenty of takeaways and scope that athletes and coaches can use to address this area to a better standard. David is a firm believer in creating sustainable habits that will last well beyond the coaching process. Some topics include:-Athlete to Performance Nutritionist-Coaching Techniques-Food/Cooking Education-Lifestyle Traps-Radical Diet Changes-Supplements -Sleep HygieneSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user/tandfperformance)