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Best podcasts about andy mcdonald

Latest podcast episodes about andy mcdonald

Inform Performance
Jess Elis - Navigating Ethics & Improving Athlete Data Processes

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 41:02


Episode 199: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Jess Elis, founder of Rehab Code and one of the sharpest minds in elite sports medicine. Elis earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy before pursuing a PhD and multiple board certifications in orthopedics and sports. His career spans leadership roles as Director of Physical Therapy at EXOS and later as Vice President of Player Health for the New York Knicks. With a career dedicated to blending science, ethics, and athlete welfare, Elis offers a unique perspective at the intersection of research and practice. Topics Discussed: Exploring Ethics in Sports Themes from the Research Communication and Consent Team Data Strategy Ethical Considerations in Testing The Human Element in Data Collection - Where you can find Jess Elis: Rehab Code LinkedIn Instagram -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
Jeff Reipe - 360° Testing: Connecting Kinetic, Kinematic & Metabolic Data

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 42:12


Episode 198: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Jeff Riepe, a distinguished expert at the intersection of sports science, rehabilitation, and human performance. Riepe earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California, followed by a fellowship in Clinical & Sports Biomechanics at the Movement Performance Institute under the mentorship of Chris Powers. His career spans elite sports medicine roles with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams, numerous collegiate athletic programs, and the EXOS NFL Combine Training Program. Specializing in advanced movement analysis, Riepe integrates cutting-edge technologies such as 2D and 3D high-speed motion capture, force plate analysis, and wireless electromyography (EMG) to optimize rehabilitation and performance outcomes. Topics Discussed: MoveLab's Advanced Biomechanics Lab Data-Driven Rehabilitation Strategies Integration of Clinical Research and Normative Data Challenges in Late-Stage Rehabilitation The Role of VO₂ Max - Where you can find Jeff Riepe: LinkedIn Move Lab Instagram X -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!
Is the NEXT MITCH in the Picture?!?! w/Estill Dems & KY Solar Energy Society #ColonelsOfTruth

Progress Kentucky: Colonels of Truth!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 58:06


On this week's #ColonelsOfTruth Aaron and Nate are focused on the SENATE, where Rand Paul was up to his old tricks, and where the race to become the next Mitch McConnell took some interesting turns - THEN we chat with Andy McDonald - the chair of the KY Solar Energy Society - we discuss our upcoming event SUN DAY - this Sunday in Frankfort, and Andy gives us the why and how for that.THEN, we're joined by Victoria Stevens, who is the chair of the Estill County Democrats, who shares what it's like to be the blue dot in a sea of red, and her ideas about growing that dot, especially with an eye on the 2026 elections, about 14 months away.#ColonelsOfTruth Progress KentuckyNEWS OF THE WEAK:Rand's anti vax turn: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5507810-rand-paul-susan-monarez-vaccines/Measles outbreak in CKY: https://www.kentucky.com/news/state/kentucky/article311522408.htmlLogan Forsythe announces for Senate race: https://kentuckylantern.com/2025/09/16/former-secret-service-agent-and-now-kentucky-attorney-launches-democratic-bid-for-us-senate/Logan LIVED IN A VAN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=TDCdJXB0CEhs7gdI&v=pdIOz6a4y34&feature=youtu.beJoel Willett also announces: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/17/joel-willett-mitch-mcconnell-kentucky-senateAnd he didn't live in a van, but is V real KY: https://x.com/i/status/1968288576007000407INTERVIEW - Campaign Corner: Andy McDonald, Kentucky Solar Energy Society "KYSES" Join us at SUN DAYhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-frankfort-learn-about-the-power-of-solar?source=direct_link&INTERVIEW - Rural Chat & Chew: Victoria Stevens, Estill County DemocratsCALL TO ACTION: Put down the Devil Box and join us!Sun Day in Frankfort (& Aaron will buy you a beer at W6 Farm after!https://actionnetwork.org/events/sun-day-frankfort-learn-about-the-power-of-solar?source=direct_link&FWD KY Summit 2025: Join Aaron, Annabel, Bruce and 17 other amazing electoral experts and level up your political engagement! Sure, it's online, but it will defenitely build our community - pay whatcha want and join the convening - Sept. 28th 9am-4pm https://summit25.forwardky.com/?ac=LoMAidQbNO KINGS: Join the Lex event or start your own! Oct. 18th - we MUST make it the LARGEST day of protest in our nation's 249 year history.... If we're serious about making it to 250: https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=progresskentucky#ProgressKentucky - #ColonelsOfTruthJoin us! http://progressky.org/Support us! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progresskyLive Wednesdays at 7pm on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/progressky/live/and on YouTube http://bit.ly/progress_kyListen as a podcast right here, or wherever you get your pods: https://tr.ee/PsdiXaFylKFacebook - ⁠@progressky⁠ Instagram - ⁠@progress_ky⁠ Bluesky - ⁠@progressky.bsky.social‬https://linktr.ee/progresskyEpisode 228 was produced by Parker WilliamsTheme music from the amazing Nato - hear more at http://www.NatoSongs.com

In Touch with Southeast Iowa
In Touch With Southeast Iowa – Andy McDonald

In Touch with Southeast Iowa

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 7:41


On today’s program, we’re talking to Highland Band Director Andrew McDonald about how disruptions in the football season have impacted the marching band and music boosters.

Inform Performance
Maggie Bryant - Integrating Health & Performance Assessments During Player Acquisition

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 44:23


Episode 195: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Maggie Bryant, a residency-trained Sports Physical Therapist who currently serves as Vice President of Medical for the LA Clippers. Maggie studied Physical Therapy at the University of Minnesota (DPT) before completing her Sports residency training at the University of Southern California. Her career has included positions with the Orlando Magic and Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine, leading to her current leadership role in the NBA. Maggie's professional interests include optimizing performance-driven rehab, advancing leadership and communication in medical teams, and refining the biomechanical profile of elite athletes. Topics Discussed: Examination of medical assessments in evaluating NBA recruits Analysis of performance metrics and their impact on player selection Integration of health data in recruitment decisions The role of sports science in player evaluation Case studies of successful recruitment strategies in the NBA - Where you can find Maggie: LinkedIn X Instagram -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
Fearghal Kerin - T-Junction Hamstring Management

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 49:50


Episode 191: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Dr Fearghal Kerin. Fearghal is a chartered physiotherapist with extensive experience in elite sports. He has worked across Irish sports, including as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby for nine seasons, before transitioning to Chelsea Football Club in the English Premier League, where he held the same position. At Chelsea, he worked with international athletes including Premier League, Champions League and World Cup winners. In this episode Andy and Fearghal discuss the management of T-Junction hamstring Injuries.  Topics Discussed: Evolving Perspectives on Strength and Injury Prevention   Understanding T-Junction Hamstring Injuries   Diagnostic Challenges and Testing for T-Junctions   Establishing a Competency-Based Pathway   Understanding Loading and Injury Prevention   Revising Traditional Approaches to Hamstring Injuries   The Importance of Execution in Rehabilitation   Exploring the Role of Ankle and Hip Mechanics   Identifying Contributing Factors to Hamstring Injuries   Innovations in Rotational Testing and Rehabilitation - Where you can find Fearghal: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

London Live with Mike Stubbs
Gary Kendrick's Stanley Cup story

London Live with Mike Stubbs

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 7:20


Some people find their way to a Stanley Cup and sometimes the Stanley Cup finds them. Gary Kendrick shared his personal Stanley Cup story and the kind of person Strathroy's Andy McDonald is on the June 20th edition of London Live with Mike Stubbs.

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Andy McDonald, Lord Andrew Robathan, Baroness Jenny Jones & Lucy Harris

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 53:49


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Andy McDonald, the Conservative peer and former Defence Minister Lord Andrew Robathan, Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones and former Brexit Party & Tory MEP Lucy Harris.

Inform Performance
Stephanie Mock Grubbs - How to Implement New Systems in Team Sports

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 57:21


Episode 188: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Stephanie Grubbs, a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist currently working with the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball. With prior experience across top-tier programs including the University of Pittsburgh, Clemson Athletics, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Stephanie brings a diverse and practical perspective on applied sport science in elite sport. In this conversation, Stephanie shares her journey through high-performance environments and reflects on the strategies, systems, and relationships that have shaped her approach to athlete development. Topics Discussed: The evolution of sports science in the U.S. high-performance landscape Building strong relationships and implementing impactful ideas Designing effective systems and processes in sports science programs The use of microdosing in strength training Adapting training methods to the unique demands of baseball The importance of intent and communication in daily training Exploring innovative recovery strategies Thoughts on career development and mentorship in elite sport Whether you're a coach, practitioner, or sports science student, this episode delivers valuable insights into optimizing performance support in team sports. - Where you can find Stephanie: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
ORKA Performance - MDT ACL Workflows & Developing a High Performance Facility

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 45:33


Episode 185: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, hosted by Andy McDonald, we're joined by Travis Gaudet and Taylor Evernden — two leaders in integrated rehab and performance systems. Travis is a highly credentialed physiotherapist with a Master's from Dalhousie University, a Fellowship with the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT), and advanced certifications in IMS, acupuncture, diagnostic imaging, and manual therapy techniques. His work focuses on evidence-based rehab, injury reduction, and leveraging sport science analytics to help athletes truly return to performance. Taylor is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and founder of ORKA Performance, with over a decade of elite-level coaching experience across the Premier League, NHL, MLS, CFL, and more. Holding a Master's in Strength and Conditioning from Edith Cowan University, Taylor brings a high-performance, sport-specific lens to athlete development and is also a coach educator with Canada Soccer. Topics Discussed: Introduction to ORKA Performance and the founders' backgrounds Their ACL rehabilitation process and overall philosophy Key phases of ACL rehab and metrics used to monitor progress How they are revolutionizing traditional rehab protocols The critical importance of objective testing in return-to-performance decisions Navigating the unique challenges of the Canadian rehab landscape Building a standout strength and conditioning model for post-rehab success Major lessons learned from years of clinical and performance practice Tune in for a deep dive into next-generation rehab and performance strategies that bridge science, therapy, and coaching to build resilient, elite athletes. - Where you can find Travis and Taylor: LinkedIn Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Website -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
Dr Chris Bramah - Using the S-MAS for Objective Sprint Mechanics Assessment

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 46:24


Episode 181: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast host Andy McDonald speaks to Dr. Chris Bramah, a leading physiotherapist specializing in running injuries and biomechanics. With vast experience in elite-level sport, Chris has worked with British Athletics and Team GB, supporting endurance athletes at the Tokyo 2020 & Rio 2016 Olympics, the 2017 London World Championships, IAAF Diamond League events, and global altitude training camps. Topics Discussed: The importance of movement quality assessment in injury prevention Sprint technique: Balancing risk vs. reward for performance and injury reduction Understanding the S-MAS (Sprint Mechanics Assessment Score) and its key parameters The workflow of an S-MAS assessment – How it's used in practice Case studies demonstrating real-world applications of S-MAS Limitations and future directions of sprint mechanics assessment The role of AI in revolutionizing movement analysis Tune in for expert insights into biomechanics, sprint mechanics, and the future of movement assessment in elite sports.

PoliticsJOE Podcast
EXPLAINED: The Employment Right Bill with Labour's Andy McDonald

PoliticsJOE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 24:30


We were joined by Labour MP for Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Andy McDonald to dissect the Employment Rights Bill, what's in it, and how it could change the game for British workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inform Performance
Tom Tombleson - Correcting Biomechanics: Risk v Reward Decision Making

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 39:13


Episode 177: Join host Andy McDonald on our Inform Performance Podcast, for an in-depth conversation with Tom Tombleson, a renowned Strength & Conditioning Coach with extensive experience in professional rugby and elite sports. As a former professional rugby player and a lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for England Rugby, Australian Rugby Union, Manchester City FC, and GB Rugby 7's, Tom shares expert perspectives on conditioning, rehabilitation, movement mechanics, and the evolving demands of high-performance sport.   - Topics Discussed  Understanding Tendinopathy and Movement Mechanics Case Studies in Athlete Rehabilitation Navigating Movement Patterns in Athletes Identifying Subtle Signs of Athletic Issues Individualizing Player Preparation Evolving Conditioning Strategies Common Conditioning Approaches in Rugby Leveraging Strengths in Conditioning Minimum Standards & Metrics in Conditioning - Where you can find Tom: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram Website -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out.  Output: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight  

Inform Performance
David Clancy - How To Assess & Design High-Performance Cultures

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 41:26


Episode 172: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast, Andy McDonald speaks with David Clancy, a highly accomplished Chartered Physiotherapist with extensive experience across clinical, consultation, pitch-side, and research settings. David has worked with high-performance cultures and both professional athlete and non-athlete populations, employing evidence-based practices. He also maintains strong international research connections in both industry and academia. Our discussion dives into the essential skills for becoming an effective practitioner and supporting high performance teams with recruitment and learning and development.  ✏️Topics Discussed: ▪️ Learning and Development in Teams ▪️ The Essential Skills Book and Event ▪️ Collaboration and Humility in High Performance ▪️ The Role of Technology in Sports Medicine ▪️ Future Trends in Sports Performance - Where you can find David: •⁠  ⁠David Clancy's Website •⁠  LinkedIn •⁠  Instagram   - Sponsors VALD: makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training. Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. Teambuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
Romain Tourillon - Assessing & Training Foot & Ankle Function

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 76:28


Episode 162: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast, Andy Mcdonald interviews Romain Tourillon, a Physiotherapist, Researcher, Educator and Consultant on the foot and ankle complex. He is currently leading the foot-ankle service at the Swiss Olympic Medical of La Tour Hospital in Geneva (Switzerland). Romain is also involved in a PhD thesis on the role of foot muscles strength in sports performance kinetics under the supervision of JB Morin at the University of Saint-Etienne (France). In this episode Andy & Romain discuss assessing and training foot and ankle function in athletes.  - Topics discussed Understanding forces in Foot and Ankle biomechanics Force absorption assessment & training Propulsive force assessment & training Normative Standards in foot & ankle assessment Developing the spring-mass-system - Where you can find Romain: Instagram Twitter ResearchGate - Sponsors VALD: makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training. Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.   Teambuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. -  Where to Find Us   Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight  

Inform Performance
Jo Clubb - Implementing Change in Sports Science

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 53:31


Episode 159: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jo Clubb. Jo is an international Sports Science Consultant with extensive experience in elite professional team sports through her company Global Performance Insights. Jo has over a decade in applied sports science, she has worked with top teams including the Buffalo Bills (NFL), Buffalo Sabres (NHL), and Premier League clubs Chelsea FC and Brighton and Hove Albion FC.  In this conversation Andy & Jo discuss the fundamentals of Sports Science and how to implement new technology or systems in high-performance environments.  -  Topics Discussed  Role of a Sport Science Consultant Bringing clarity to Sport Science Implementing technology Cultural readiness to change Athlete data ownership - Where you can find Jo: Youtube LinkedIn Twitter Instagram -  Sponsors VALD Performance: makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Output Sports: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight

Inform Performance
Dr Steve Thompson - Enhancing Performance with VBT

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 49:18


Episode 155: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr Steve Thompson a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coaching at Sheffiled Hall University. In this episode Steve and Andy discuss the current state of VBT research and application, including profiling and velocity loss. They also explore the use of VBT in machine-based exercises and its utility in rehab. Steve highlights the importance of feedback and monitoring in VBT, as well as the potential for using VBT to assess stability and balance -  Topics Discussed  Velocity Loss and Profiling in VBT The Power of Feedback and Monitoring in VBT VBT in Machine-Based Exercises Objective Assessment of Strength Improvements with VBT - Where you can find Steve: LinkedIn Twitter Instagram -  Sponsors Remaker: The Portable Strength Tracking Ecosystem. Remaker provides real-time insights to optimise your performance, making even the smallest improvements in your strength training visible in an engaging and powerful format. Remakers integrate seamlessly with the exercise equipment you already use, and the app provides meaningful metrics for every rep, of every set, of every exercise. - Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Output Sports: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Simon Harries - Return-to-Running Frameworks

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 45:25


Episode 153: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Simon Harries. Simon holds PhD and is the Head of Strength & Conditioning at the NSW Institute of Sport and has also worked at GSW Giants, Australian Rugby and Newcastle Knights. In this episode Andy & Simon discuss the opportunities available for coaches working in rehab roles, how to blend S&C and physio in rehab and his approach to return-to-running.  - Topics Discussed  Rehabilitation Roles  Delineation of Roles and Collaboration Planning the Return to Running Starting with a Technical Approach Incorporating Drills to Improve Running Technique - Where you can find Simon: LinkedIn -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - Remaker: The Portable Strength Tracking Ecosystem. Remaker provides real-time insights to optimise your performance, making even the smallest improvements in your strength training visible in an engaging and powerful format. Remakers integrate seamlessly with the exercise equipment you already use, and the app provides meaningful metrics for every rep, of every set, of every exercise. - Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Alan Murdoch - A Speed-Based Approach to Rehab and Training (Elevate Speed & Rehab)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 56:31


Episode 150: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Alan Murdoch. Alan Murdoch is Founder and Head Coach at Elevate: Speed & Rehab.  Elevate are an end stage rehab consultancy, specialising in helping elite athletes return from long term injuries better than ever. Prior to this, Alan was Head Coach at Speedworks Bath. Having spent almost a decade in professional rugby union, specialising in speed and agility development and rehabilitation. In this conversation Alan and Andy discuss Alan's approach to rehab and using objective tools to guide his process.  - Topics Discussed    Fast-to-Fit rehab approach Key principles in rehab No pain No response Prepare with purpose Forgotten heroes Using Rehab Frameworks Practical objective markers in rehab Assessing movement skill - Where you can find Alan: Instagram X (Twitter) Website Fast > Fit Course - 10% Discount Code "andyoutput"  -  Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. Output Sports: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research.  - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Ridgeline Community Church - Sermons Podcast
Ephesians 2:19-22 (One Accord Sunday: No Longer Strangers) | Andy McDonald | July 28, 2024

Ridgeline Community Church - Sermons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 0:45


Inform Performance
James King - Preparing for Pressure & Democratising Access to Psychological Skills

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 58:24


Episode 147: Dr Andy McDonald chats to James King. James holds a first class degree in Applied Sports Science, and an MSc in Performance Psychology, both from the University of Edinburgh. James has counselled government agencies and specialist military units. He also provides guidance to coaches, managers and athletes within the English Premier League (EPL), Team GB, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) and has presented case studies on his work for the MBA programs at the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this conversation, James and Andy discuss the importance and application of psychological skills in sports performance - Topics Discussed    Assessing Performance in Sports Psychology Personalising Development Bouncing Back: Recovering Quickly from Setbacks Understanding the Problem Before Implementing Solutions Democratizing Access to Psychological Skills - Where you can find James: Instagram X (Twitter) Website Book Podcast - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Rich Willy - Bone Stress Injury Rehab (Montana Running Lab's Scientist & Educator)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 64:09


Episode 145: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Rich Willy from Montana Running Lab. Rich is an internationally known speaker on the treatment of running-related injuries who has more than 20 years' experience as a PT. His expertise is in treating runners of all ages and ability levels, including professional and elite runners. Rich's research aims to develop clinically effective treatments for common running-related injuries, such as patellofemoral pain, Achilles tendon injuries, and bone stress injuries. In this episode Rich and Andy discuss how Rich manages and rehabs LE bone stress injuries.    Topics Discussed    Bone Stress Injury detection Rehab progressions Signs of rehab success BSI loading according to structure - Where you can find Rich: Instagram X (Twitter) Montana Running Lab - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Cross Question with Iain Dale
Alicia Kearns, Andy McDonald, Janet Daley & Joe Twyman

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 54:19


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP and foreign affairs committee chair Alicia Kearns, Labour MP Andy McDonald, Sunday Telegraph columnist Janet Daley and pollster Joe Twyman.

Inform Performance
Stephania Bell: The Complexity of Surface Selection (ESPN Injury Analyst & Senior Writer)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 54:11


Episode 143: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Stephania Bell an Injury Analyst & Senior Writer for ESPN. Stephania is a license Physical Therapist, board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist emeritus and certified strength and conditioning specialist with an extensive clinical background prior to joining ESPN. In this conversation, Stephania discusses the importance of interdisciplinary experience in the field of sports medicine. She also dives into the ongoing debate on turf as a playing surface, highlighting the complexity of the issue and the need for more research. The conversation emphasises the importance of considering player feedback, performance, safety, and fiscal factors when selecting a playing surface. . Topics Discussed    Transition to Media and ESPN Finding the best 3rd party practitioners The complexity of surface selection Objective assessment of playing surface - Where you can find Stephania: Instagram X Turf Article - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Jacked Athlete Podcast
Blending Rehab and Performance with Dr. Andy McDonald

Jacked Athlete Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 73:02


Notes here: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-111-dr-andy-mcdonald/ Andy's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AndyMcDonald Andy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en Andy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymcdonaldpt?lang=en Andy's Website: https://andymcdonaldperformance.com

Inform Performance
Dan Howells - The grey area between Physiotherapy & Strength & Conditioning (Director of Collaborate Sports / Lead Mentor)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 57:48


Episode 136: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dan Howells founder of Collaborate Sports. Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA. Dan is a certified Strength & Conditioning coach with the UKSCA aad NSCA, and has worked with Olympic and Paralympic Programmes, The US and GB Ski Teams, The English Institute of Sport, Wasps Rugby Club, England Rugby 7s, Team GB Rugby 7s (2016 and 2020) and the Houston Astros MLB Club. As well as focusing on creating impact and success within performance sport organisations, Dan is passionate about creating real world learning opportunities for developing coaches and practitioners. Coaching coaches is something he is heavily invested in. If you are looking for personal development, the opportunities provided across the Collaborate Sports platform are unique and will be able to provide development for you in varied and exciting ways. Todays conversation between Andy and Dan is focussed on the grey area between Physiotherapy & Strength & Conditioning and how practitioners can work with other disciplines effectively.  . Topics Discussed  Outcome led & principle based rehab Creating an environment for teamwork Co-planning rehab Athlete perspective in rehab - REHAB SIMPLIFIED GROUP MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME - Where you can find Dan: Instagram LinkedIn X Collaborate Sports - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Maggie Awad - Using Biomarkers to Improve Athlete Health & Performance (NP & Elevate Performance Medicine Founder)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 49:29


Episode 134: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Maggie Awad, FNP-BC. Maggie is a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in personalized-based Functional Sports Medicine for the Pro and Corporate Athlete. Maggie personally trained under world renown and sought-out physician, Dr. Ara Suppiah- Who coined the term, Functional Sports Medicine™ model which uses a holistic, proprietary approach by leveraging the sciences of functional medicine, allopathic medicine and Eastern medical philosophies to limit the amount of inflammation within athletes' bodies. The focus of this episode today is how Maggie uses biomarkers to assess and advise athletes health and immunity.  . Topics Discussed  How blood lab information benefit athletes Common deficiencies Gut health for athletes Athlete Immunity Preparing athletes systemically for surgery - Where you can find Maggie: Instagram LinkedIn Elevate - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

TyskySour
Israeli Ground Forces Advance on Gaza City

TyskySour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 88:32


Israel has entered what it describes as the second stage of its assault on Gaza. Plus: Labour have suspended Andy McDonald after speech calling for peace in Palestine. With Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.

Inform Performance
Jonas Dodoo - Coaching Return-to-Running (Head Coach & Founder Speedworks Training)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 40:37


Episode 132: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jonas Dodoo the Head Coach & Founder Speedworks Training. Jonas developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky enough to be under the tutelage of Master Coach Dan Pfaff for four years. Jonas has worked with many elite performers across a range of sports but with his main successors and main role within Track and Field. Jonas currently has an Elite Group of Sprinters based out of the National Institute at Loughborough and he is also currently Consulting at Premiership and Championship Football and Rugby clubs working with their staff and first team players. This conversation between Andy & Jonas focusses on what and how Jonas coaches return-to-running for high speed athletes. - Topics Discussed  Early Sprint Training Post Injury Technical Sprint Competencies What is Projection, Switching & Reactivity Develop a Coaching-Eye for Speed - Where you can find Jonas: Instagram Twitter Speedworks - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Dr Ben Rosenblatt - Intentional Coaching (CEO & Founder of 292 Performance)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 50:02


Episode 130: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr Ben Rosenblatt. Ben is an incredibly experienced and knowledgeable Physical Preparation Coach who has enjoyed a diverse career that has included roles at the British Olympic Association, The FA, EIS, Birmingham City Football Club and more! In this episode with Ben the conversation covers the professional lessons he has learnt over his career with a a focus on intentional coaching from planning and programming through to delivery and reflection. - Topics Discussed  Parallels between sales & coaching Using athlete stories in analysis Intentional session design Gamification of training Structured reflection & evaluation in coaching - Where you can find Ben: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn 292 Performance - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

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Inform Performance
James Collins - Optimal Nutrition Service Provision (Managing Director of INTRA Performance Group)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 44:55


Episode 127: Dr Andy McDonald chats to James Collins. James is recognised as a leading Sport & Exercise Nutritionist. In elite sport he has worked with Team GB Olympic teams and athletes over three Olympic Games. He joined Arsenal Football Club in 2010, where he spent seven seasons as the club's first performance nutritionist. He has worked as a consultant with England Football, France Football (2018 World Cup winners), and is currently a consultant with Chelsea FC. He was a project lead of an international team of 31 authors to produce the ‘UEFA Expert Group Statement on Nutrition in Elite Football‘, the best practice guidelines within the sport, published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). James is Managing Director of INTRA Performance Group working with talent from elite sport and entertainment from their Harley Street clinic. He was previously elected President of The Royal Society of Medicine's Food and Health Forum and is author of the acclaimed book ‘The Energy Plan‘ (Penguin Random House). - Topics Discussed  Evolution of professional sports nutrition UEFA expert group statement on nutrition in elite football What should progressive nutrition look like How to periodise behaviour change How should service provision function Future direction of nutrition in professional sport - Where you can find James: Instagram Twitter Website Intra Performance Group - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
How a Tech Layer Under a Players Insole/Foot In Real Environments Can Inform Rehab & Performance (Andrew Gray, Phil Graham-Smith & Daryl Carter)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 48:29


Episode 124: Dr Andy McDonald chats Andrew Gray, Phil Graham-Smith and Daryl Carter. Todays panel discussion focusses on emerging technology from Sportscientia that harnesses the power of AI and machine learning to seamlessly capture gait analysis in real-world conditions and provide 3D depictions of the foot during both swing and stance phases of the gait cycle. This enables them to further break down the analysis of running into multi-directional movements including lateral, backwards, turning actions and more. Within the conversation case studies and examples of how this technology can benefit hamstring and lower limb injuries and monitoring is discussed.   Topics Discussed    What is Sportscientia  How does a tech layer function?  Lab v field based biomechanics assessment Managing hamstring injuries with Sportscientia How & why we should measure swing phase Using a tech-layer to objectively assess footwear   Where you can find Sportscientia:   Sportscientia Website daniel.vale@sportscientia.com   Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.   Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   Instagram Twitter Our Website   Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Claire Robertson - Managing Patellofemoral Pain in Athletes (Consultant Physiotherapist)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 39:56


Episode 123: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Physiotherapist Claire Robertson. Claire has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice, and currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Wimbledon Clinics spending an hour per patient and liaising closely with their treating clinician. Claire is also the physiotherapist for the Warren Smith ski academy. Claire has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals. She is also a reviewer herself for Physiotherapy Research International, Physical Therapy in Sport, Clinical Anatomy and Physiotherapy. Claire runs her own post-graduate course on patellofemoral problems for physiotherapists.   Topics Discussed    Diagnosing patellofemoral pain Early rehab of PFP How strong is strong enough Return-to-running for patellofemoral pain   Where you can find Claire:   Linkedin Facebook Twitter   Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.   Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   Instagram Twitter Our Website   Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Ridgeline Community Church - Sermons Podcast
Philippians 4:1-20 (Through Christ Who Strengthens Us) | Andy McDonald | July 30, 2023

Ridgeline Community Church - Sermons Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 37:45


Inform Performance
Nick Kane - Hamstring Rehab For Field Sports (Head Physiotherapist at Essendon Football Club & Managing Director of the Sports MAP Network)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 56:29


Episode 121: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Physiotherapist Nick Kane. Nick is the founder & Managing Director of the Sports MAP Network as well as Head Physiotherapist at Essendon Football Club. He is a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist having completed a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University. He completed is undergraduate Physiotherapy degree at Notre Dame University in Fremantle. Nick excels in working with sporting injuries and rehabilitation with a particular interest in troublesome hip & groin pain, recurrent hamstring injuries, tendon pain & post surgical rehab.   Topics Discussed    Physical demands of AFL Structure of performance teams in AFL Key steps planning a hamstring muscle injury rehab Progressing return-to-running with hamstring injuries  How to monitor hamstrings post injury How to problem solve tough cases as a Physio   Where you can find Nick:   Sportsmap Linkedin Twitter   Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.   Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   Instagram Twitter Our Website   Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody

Inform Performance
Daniel Bodkin - How & Why You Should Use Isokinetic Systems In Rehab (PT, AT & Director of clinical education for CSMi)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 48:03


Episode 120: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Daniel Bodkin a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer. Daniel is an expert on using Isokinetic systems in rehab for testing and training athletes. Daniel is the Director of clinical education for CSMi maker of the Humac NORM Isokinetic System, Owner of ProActive Athletic Performance in Atlanta Georgia and an Associated Faculty Member for enTandem DPT. This episode focusses in its entirety on how to use Isokinetic machines during knee rehab.   Topics Discussed   Key tests on Isokinetic machines Eccentric & Isometric testing  Testing under fatigue RFD testing Motor learning of force-profiling tests Key Interventions Removing quadriceps inhibition through ROM   Where you can find Daniel:   Instagram   Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training -  HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.   Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   Instagram Twitter Our Website   Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Max Lankheit- Bridging The Gap Between The Front-Office & Performance Dept (Philadelphia Union MLS Head of Performance and Innovation)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 52:27


Episode 119: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Max Lankheit the Head of Performance and Innovation at Philadelphia Union MLS team. Max is a highly experienced coach and leader and has worked in both coaching and leadership roles at San Jose Earthquakes MLS, Seattle Sounders FC, San Francisco Giants, Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, FC Nürnberg, FC St. Pauli von 1910 e.V and Exos. In this episode with Max we discuss his journey from coaching to performance management and how an MBA enabled him to bridge the gap between the front-office and the backroom at teams.  ----more----   Topics Discussed ----more---- Why you should work as a private trainer prior before working at a team Aligning professional development with club needs Benefits to completing an MBA for performance practitioners How to align your actions to team values Strategies for change management ----more----   Where you can find Max ----more---- LinkedIn ----more----   Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training ----more----   HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.   ----more----     Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:   ----more---- Instagram Twitter Our Website   ----more---- Our Team ----more---- Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Cici Murray - Technical v Physical Qualities in Sprinters (Spellman Performance Coach & More Her Speed Founder)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 44:08


Episode 118: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Speed Coach Cici Murray. Cici has worked with hundreds of athletes including some of the top NFL, Olympic, and MLB athletes as a speed performance and recovery specialist over the last 3 years. She has recently trained nearly half of the projected NFL Draft 1st-round picks for the combine. Cici currently works at Spellman Performance and also runs a newsletter and resource for female coaches called "More Her Speed".    Topics Discussed   Expectations v reality working as a female coach Assessing technical & physical qualities in sprinters Use of technology in speed training Relationship building with young athletes     Where you can find Cici   Instagram More Her Speed     Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Keir Wenham-Flatt - Protect Your Coaching Income (Founder of Strength Coach Network)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 39:50


Episode 117: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Keir Wenham-Flatt. Keir is a highly experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach based in the USA, but has worked in 5 different countries at the highest level of rugby union and rugby league, including 4th place finish at 2015 Rugby World Cup. During his coaching career Keir has worked with 50+ international level athletes including world cup winners and also been an NCAA Div 1 Coordinator of Football Performance. Keir outside of coaching is the Founder of Strength Coach Network and more recently has turned his attention to supporting and educating coaches to protect their income via business development.    Topics Discussed   Differences in performance internationally The fragility of working in sport Why you should protect your Income as a coach How Keir educates coaches to develop a business   *** STRENGTH COACH MONEY MOVES COURSE ***     Where you can find Keir   Instagram Strength Coach Network      Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Raphael Brandon - Effective Data Strategy in Elite Sport (Head of Performance Science at BreakAway Data)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 31:15


Episode 116: Dr Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth chat to Raph Brandon. Raph has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 12 years at the English Institute of Sport as both Director of Performance Solutions and as the Head of Strength & Conditioning during his time there. Raph has also been the Head of Science, Medicine and innovation at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Raph is currently working for Breakaway Data as the Head Of Performance Science in Europe and much of this episode is focussed on his current activity supporting elite teams and athletes with data and technological solutions.    Topics Discussed   What is Breakaway Data Why should we collect data Player centred Approach to Data   Creating meaningful performance questions Identifying Signal v Noise   Where you can find Raph   LinkedIn Twitter BreakAway Data     Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Dan Howells - Coach Development & Career Periodisation (Founder of Collaborate Sports)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 43:25


Episode 115: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dan Howells founder of Collaborate Sports. Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA. Dan is a certified Strength & Conditioning coach with the UKSCA aad NSCA, and has worked with Olympic and Paralympic Programmes, The US and GB Ski Teams, The English Institute of Sport, Wasps Rugby Club, England Rugby 7s, Team GB Rugby 7s (2016 and 2020) and the Houston Astros MLB Club. As well as focusing on creating impact and success within performance sport organisations, Dan is passionate about creating real world learning opportunities for developing coaches and practitioners. Coaching coaches is something he is heavily invested in. If you are looking for personal development, the opportunities provided across the Collaborate Sports platform are unique and will be able to provide development for you in varied and exciting ways.   Topics Discussed   Professional pathway to elite sport What is Collaborate Sports Identifying needs and wants in your career Career periodisation   Where you can find Dan   Instagram Group mentorship Collaborate Sports Twitter LinkedIn     Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Dave Hancock - Art v Science of Using Data to Improve Performance (CEO of Apollo)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 57:14


Episode 114: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dave Hancock a Physiotherapist (PT), Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Director, Atherapy Clinics Founder and the CEO of Apollo. Dave's career has taken him to be the Head Physiotherapist of Leeds United Football Club, Chelsea Football Club and the Performance Director of the New York Knicks Basketball Team. He has also attended the 2010 Soccer World Cup and the 2012 European Finals. Working for the English Senior Men's National soccer team for five years. In more recent years Dave's focus has been as the CEO of Apollo, a sport software company.    Topics Discussed   Blind screening an athlete  Current use of data in teams Does your data impact competitive success Prioritising meaningful tests and data    Where you can find Dave   LinkedIn Apollo    Ben Ashworth's - Athletic Shoulder Course     Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Scot Morrison - Energy System Development & Tissue Specific Rehab (Consultant Sports Physical Therapist)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 55:18


Episode 113: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Scot Morrison a board-certified Physical Therapist who specializes in high performance sports medicine. He has experience working and consulting across elite sport and tactical communities and currently works within special operations. Scot serves as the chair of the AASPT Sports Performance enhancement SIG and is pursuing a PhD under Franco Impellizzeri. In this episode Andy and Scot discuss psychometric properties, energy system development and tissue specific rehab considerations.   Topics Discussed:    Psychometric properties Tissue specific rehab Energy system development When can we use evidence   Where you can find Scot   Website Twitter Youtube Instagram       Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Mike Guevara - High Performance Coaching in the Private Sector (Strength & Conditioning Coach & Founder of GBG Hoops)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 54:38


Episode 111: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Mike Guevara a Performance Coach with over 10 years experience. Coach Mike G has worked privately with some of the world's top NFL and NBA players, including Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and Mike James. In this episode Andy and Mike discuss how to work effectively with players in the private sector or as an external practitioner at teams. This episode also covers how Mike went private and leveraged social media from a business perspective to shine some light on a side of the industry many professionals consider transitioning into.     Topics Discussed:    Transition form team to Pelicans Working effectively inside a team as an external coach How can teams integrate external coaches. Considerations for starting a private client business Leveraging social media platforms as a coach   Where you can find Mike   LinkedIn Twitter Instagram GBG Hoops App & Programs       Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
Dr. John Kiely - A Modern Perspective on Periodization (Senior Lecturer in Performance and Innovation, University of Limerick)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 53:13


Episode 111: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr John Kiely a Strength & Conditioning Coach, Performance Consultant and Senior Lecturer. John has a wealth of experience and has enjoyed a career with roles at UK Athletics, Munster Rugby, Irish Rugby, Egypt Football World Cup Squad 2018, various Irish NGB's and more! Currently John is a Senior Lecturer in Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick, where he is supervising PhD candidates working within professional multi-disciplinary performance environments and pursuing practice-based post-graduate qualifications. Among John's well known academic contributions he has published an article titled "Periodization Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth" - This article combined with Johns present day perspective is the basis for this podcast conversation.      Topics Discussed:    Origins of periodisation  Has planning of training changed? Are there key fundamentals when organising training? Biopsychosocial considerations to physical preparation   Where you can find John   LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick       Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Cross Question with Iain Dale
John Penrose, Linda Yueh, Andy McDonald & Jim Pickard

Cross Question with Iain Dale

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 48:03


Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative MP John Penrose, economist Linda Yueh, Labour MP Andy McDonald and the Financial Times' Jim Pickard.

:15 With Andy, Randy, & Jeff
Seasons, Nostalgia, and the Return of Andy McDonald

:15 With Andy, Randy, & Jeff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 9:31


Seasons, Nostalgia, and the Return of Andy McDonald This episode is bonus content from Episode 326 with Senior Pastor Emeritus Andy McDonald. Andy McDonald was a pastor at WholeLife Church for 37 years in many roles, including Senior Pastor for a great deal of those nearly four decades. This week was Andy's first behind the WholeLife pulpit since his retirement a year ago in 2021. It was good to have him back for the message, the podcast, and this conversation. It is just what the title says...Seasons, Nostalgia, and the Return of Andy McDonald. Enjoy! Watch the message that this episode is based on our website: https://wholelife.church/media (https://wholelife.church/media) To find out more about WholeLife Church, visit our website: https://WholeLife.Church (https://WholeLife.Church)

Inform Performance
Ben Ashworth - Shoulder Monitoring & Rehabilitation (High Performance Consultant & Athletic Shoulder Specialist)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 52:13


Episode 106: Dr Andy McDonald chats to fellow Inform Performance Host Ben Ashworth. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength & Conditioning & UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball & Professional football. Ben provides consultancy & education for MLB teams based on original research in Athletic Shoulder strength monitoring developed in Premiership Rugby https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000365 This work is currently applied in MLB & NFL teams, Premier League football, Olympic swimming, British tennis and other upper limb sports worldwide. Ben has successfully developed and implemented monitoring processes in a number of challenging environments to minimise injury risk and support high performance programmes. Providing independent consultancy services to the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, London, UK and in the development of their shoulder assessment and research pathway. Her has also worked across 4 seasons as Director of Performance in European Football at Sparta Prague 2019-2022 and over 20 years experience in elite sport environments.   Topics Discussed:    What is the Ashtest Comparing lower limb performance with the upper limb Comparing peak force with RFD in the shoulder Case studies where monitoring informs a shoulder strategy     Athletic Shoulder Courses     Where you can find Ben:   Website Twitter Instagram LinkedIn     Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Inform Performance
JB Morin - Sprint Training - Using GPS, Programming Resisted Sprints & Postural Considerations (Professor, Consultant and Running Coach)

Inform Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 33:06


Episode 104: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jean-Benoit (JB) Morin a Professor in Sport Sciences and Physical Education at University Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne in France. Outside of academia JB is also an established Running Coach and Consultant to both athletes and professional sports teams alike on sprinting and biomechanics. In this episode Andy and JB discuss JB's work and perspectives on GPS usage, programming resisted sprints and postural considerations in sprinting.    Topics Discussed:    Using GPS to assess high speed events How to efficiently program resisted sprinting How running posture effects posterior chain loading The process of assessing an athlete run   Where you can find JB:   Website Twitter Instagram Youtube     Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website     Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Rebel Entrepreneur with Alan Donegan
The Guide to Affiliate Links | Rebel Coaching

Rebel Entrepreneur with Alan Donegan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 56:56


The ultimate guide to getting started is with affiliate links. The idea is that you promote other people’s products (such as the ones on Amazon Associates Program) on your blog, Instagram, or YouTube Channel, and get paid a commission every time something sells! Is it really as easy as adding a link to your post? Or is there more science to it? After 6 months of trying and failing to earn affiliate income, Andrew has asked for help and Andy McDonald from TechteamGB is here to support!