Podcasts about Aspire Academy

Episode 179: In this episode of our Sport Performance Leadership Podcast, host Pete McKnight speaks to Barry Shillabeer, a globally experienced sports performance leader with over two decades in elite sport. As Head of Performance at Aspire Academy of Sporting Excellence in Qatar, Barry leads multidisciplinary teams, optimizing athlete development, strategic planning, and performance evaluation. Previously, Barry played a key role in British high-performance sport, holding leadership positions with the English Institute of Sport, British Swimming, UK Athletics, and the Rugby Football Union. He also served as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Team GB at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics, contributing to legacy facility design and long-term performance strategies. Topics Discussed: Leadership in elite sports performance – Managing high-performance programs in the UK and Qatar The evolution of leadership – Adapting leadership styles to different teams and challenges The importance of human connection and trust – Building strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and staff Organizational structures and processes – Ensuring efficiency in performance support, sport science, and data analytics Transformational leadership and impact – Creating positive sports cultures and inspiring future generations The value of continuous learning – Seeking mentorship, embracing new perspectives, and evolving as a leader Practical advice for aspiring leaders – Technical proficiency, work ethic, and proactive goal-setting Tune in for expert insights on leadership, athlete development, and the future of high-performance sport. - Where you can find Barry: •⁠  LinkedIn •⁠ Instagram •⁠ X - Sponsors Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. 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. 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. -  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

Dr. Oliver Materne is the head physical therapist with Standard de liège, a football club in the Belgian Professional league with Standard de liège. His previous roles include being the Academy and Women's medical Manager with Ranger F.C. in Scottish Premier League, and working 20 years years in Qatar with Qatar football association, Aspetar and Aspire Academy with youth sport. Intro: Welcome, update of what all happened in 2024! 3:55 Belgium & what's the story of the origin of french fries? 8:04 - Interest in PhD Youth involvement & special considerations 16: 28 - The leap of the unknown adventure to work in Qatar for 20 years 18:02 - Time in Scotland with youth & women's soccer 20:31 - Role of the Women's Medical Manager 28:03 - ACL injuries increasing among female soccer player? 35:05 - Factors to consider with rehab in a professional setting 40:26 - Creation of individualize program based on a player's position 44:34 - Role of perturbation training 47:15 - Importance of incorporation of scanning with treatment 52:00 Communication & attention to detailsFollow for updates:https://www.instagram.com/medicalexpertsinfootballMusic: Adding The Sun by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5708-adding-the-sunSupport the show

Profil de Antreprenor 2024 - O radiografie detaliată a climatului antreprenorial din România. Studiul se bazează, în premieră, pe teritorializarea și analiza datelor publicate de Ministerul Finanțelor și Registrul Comerțului pentru a oferi o imagine cât mai clară a evoluției mediului antreprenorial din ultimii 30 de ani. Studiul este realizat de Impact Hub Bucharest, Startarium și Datable, cu sprijinul ING Bank România. Analiza și-a propus să descifreze dinamica complexă a pieței de afaceri din România, utilizând datele extensive furnizate de Ministerul Finanțelor și Registrul Comerțului. Prin metodologii moderne și elemente geografice, demografice și de finanțe publice, s-a construit o perspectivă comprehensivă asupra evoluției firmelor, de la începutul anilor '90 până în prezent. Ideile principale care se desprind din acest studiu:

My guest today is Dr Martin Buchheit, an esteemed author of over 250 scientific papers, 2 best-selling books, co-founder of the HIIT Science podcast, and over 20 years working in professional sports. Focusing on bridging the gap between sports science knowledge and its practical application, Martin has held roles at Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Olympique de Lyon, Lille OSC, Aspetar, Aspire Academy, and various other consultancies around the world.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Martin's educated perspective on development, including how he applies what he believes with his own kids. This is a conversation less about the science of development and more about philosophy. I loved it for how Martin distils a very complex world into what really matters for raising young people who know their worth and have the skills to go after what they want. Sit back and enjoy the wisdom of one of the best. Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at drcraigharrison.comGet Craig to speak at your club or school here.  Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

My guest today is Dr Martin Buchheit, an esteemed author of over 250 scientific papers, 2 best-selling books, co-founder of the HIIT Science podcast, and over 20 years working in professional sports. Focusing on bridging the gap between sports science knowledge and its practical application, Martin has held roles at Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Olympique de Lyon, Lille OSC, Aspetar, Aspire Academy, and various other consultancies around the world.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Martin's educated perspective on development, including how he applies what he believes with his own kids. This is a conversation less about the science of development and more about philosophy. I loved it for how Martin distils a very complex world into what really matters for raising young people who know their worth and have the skills to go after what they want. Sit back and enjoy the wisdom of one of the best. Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at drcraigharrison.comGet Craig to speak at your club or school here.  Connect with Craig:Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrisonTwitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrisonSupport the show

James is currently the Head of Talent Identification & Athlete Development at Elite Sport UAE and a Visiting Fellow at Northumbria University. James brings a unique blend of skills and experience as an accredited S&C coach, physical education teacher, sport scientist and researcher. His current research is focused on the effect of growth and maturation on performance in youth track and field. Previously he worked at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar as the Head of Talent Identification and Development, a senior strength and conditioning coach and performance support lead for Track and Field during his time there. In 2020, he was awarded the ASCA Senior Research Award on behalf of the Aspire Academy research team and James was also awarded the UKSCA's S&C Coach of the Year Award for Youth Sport in 2017 for his work in the school setting. QUOTES “When I used to speak to the athletics coaches about maturation, I'd say, yeah, he's an early maturer and they were like, so what? How much difference does that make?” “The mean maximum velocity for the approaching peak height velocity (PHV) group is 7.1m/s and the max velocity for the post-PHV group is 8.5m/s… So, in those situations, when you put them on the track, you can imagine how that extrapolates out over 60, 70, 80, 90, 100 meters” “So 87-88% of predicted adult height is typically the takeoff point for the growth spurt and we start to see a big increase in growth with the peak of growth being typically between 91-92% of predicted adult height.” “The best approach is to keep as many athletes as possible in your (TID) programs for as long as possible” “If we're applying these correction procedures to athletes, we're still talking about early maturing athletes that are running 7.5s for 60. They're still not world beaters at this point. They all still need support, but it's not to say we should exclude the early maturer either. We need to keep the people in the pipeline, keep giving them what they need in terms of strength and conditioning, and great coaching.” “Actually, being an early maturer for girls can be a disadvantage because of the fat mass gains that occur post-PHV versus a girl who is pre-PHV who's still relatively lean, not carrying fat. And in my experience, most of the girls will jump their highest CMJs pre-PHV and then it all flat lines” “There's certain sports where if you haven't accumulated training by a certain age, then, you know, the really skill -based sports, it's probably going to be harder to get there to an elite level” SHOWNOTES 1) James' background in both strength & conditioning and PE teaching and his journey to talent identification in elite sport in the Middle East 2) Why interpreting performance through a lens of maturation is important and how to track physical performance metrics around peak height velocity (PHV) 3) The continuum of maturation in young athletes from pre-pubertal to post-PHV 4) Different methods of predicting adult height in youth athletes and their respective strengths and weaknesses 5) Optimizing talent ID programs to enhance retention and the psychosocial aspects of these programs 6) Correcting track & field performance based on maturation to get closer to be able to compare youth athletes of the same age but different maturation levels 7) Potential differences between boys' and girls' physical performance measures around PHV 8) Strategies for working with sports coaches in the TID space to allow for maturation-based evaluation and adjustments for open skill sports 9) Managing training around PHV to help reduce injury risk and the typical pattern of growth and injury site location in youth athletes PEOPLE MENTIONED Ed Archer Alex Natera Amanda Johnson Marco Cardinale Phil Kearney Craig Pickering Shaun Abbott Stephen Cobley Tom Maher Matt Jordan Mike Young Jeremy Sheppard Dan Baker Boo Schexnayder

Stuart McClaren is the former Under 18's coach and Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC. He had also previously worked as 1st team coach with the Scottish Women's team and as part of the Scottish FAStuart McLaren's Coaching Journey - 0:48Stuart McLaren shares his coaching journey, starting with his player-manager role at the Brisbane Strikers in the old national soccer league in Australia. He then moved on to work in elite youth football programs, as an assistant at North Queensland Fury, and as head coach at Loughborough University. McLaren also managed Still and Albion in League One and had stints with the Under 16 men's national team and the Women's national team before joining Celtic as the under eighteens manager.Coaching Philosophy and Practice Alignment - 4:36Michael Wright and Stuart McLaren discuss coaching philosophy and practice alignment. Stuart emphasizes the importance of making a connection with players and aligning coaching practices with the game model. He also reflects on the evolution of his coaching methods and the spectrum of coaching practices, emphasizing the need to adapt to the players' needs and the art of coaching.The Pro License Journey - 9:13Michael Wright and Stuart McLaren delve into their experiences with coaching licenses, particularly the journey to the Pro license. McLaren details his progression through formal coach education in Australia and Scotland, noting the influence of UEFA and the emphasis on management topics in the Pro license course. He also reflects on the valuable insights gained from influential presenters such as Kevin Keegan and Brian Ashton.Reflections on Coaching and Learning -13:51Stuart McLaren and Michael Wright share their reflections on coaching and learning, discussing topics such as the unexpected experience of writing a book for coaching certification, the value of being challenged to reconsider preconceptions, and the differences in coaching approaches between generations and cultures, including the impact of communication styles and the evolution of coaching methods over time.Challenges in Player Development and Preparation -25:03Stuart delve into the complexities of preparing young players for the professional football environment, particularly at a club like Celtic. McLaren highlights the need to develop players not only in technical and tactical aspects but also in character and mental resilience to handle the pressures of the game. He also mentions the use of technology and individual feedback to facilitate communication and learning with players.Coaching Interventions and Staff Dynamics - 31:48Stuart delve into the significance of coaching interventions and staff dynamics, highlighting the evolution of coaching practices and the impact of age and experience on coaching styles. They also touch upon the role of mentorship and the diverse backgrounds of coaching staff in influencing player development.Context and Philosophy in Player Development 45:29Stuart McLaren and Michael Wright delve into the significance of context and philosophy in player development. McLaren shares insights from his time at Celtic and the Aspire Academy, emphasizing the need to prepare players for diverse playing styles and systems. Wright adds that understanding players' strengths and adapting within a framework can optimize performance.Reflections on Coaching Achievements and Impact - :54:56Stuart McLaren discusses the emotional aspect of coaching and shares proud moments from his coaching journey, highlighting the significance of acknowledging achievements. Michael Wright emphasizes the importance of recognizing positive moments in coaching and the self-reflective nature of the role, aiming to maintain a positive impact on players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of the Untapped Potential podcast with today's guest Callum Walsh. Callum is a hugely experienced practitioner who has over 15 years of experience in elite performance management. He has worked in several leagues and competitions across different cultures and continents, including the Premier League, Euro 2016 Championship, Championship, League 2, Turkish Super Lig, and Brazilian Serie A. He has also collaborated with various coaches and stakeholders at multiple levels, from international senior and junior teams to world-leading performance institutes such as EXOS and Aspire Academy. His mission is to apply his scientific knowledge, practical skills, and cultural awareness to help athletes and teams of staff achieve their full potential. And this is why I wanted Callum to be on the untapped potential podcast. His voice in the space of helping coaches and practitioners is greatly needed and I'm super excited to share this with you, particularly around his own personal struggles, the solutions he has used personally and his doctorate research. What You'll Learn In this episode, we dive into the non-technical aspects of performance that underpin the success or failure of a performance department. We also discuss some of Callum's struggles in his career, how he's navigated his struggles and what he sees as the next steps we need to take to as practitioners to begin to evolve our environments into ones that begin to utilise our full potential. Hit the play button now. Talking Points: Callum's inner drivers that lead him into a career in pro sport The areas he's struggled with personally and professionally The non-technical attributes he has developed in his own journey of understanding self What his doctorate is revealing about our performance environments What non-technical he feels are crucial to empower us as practitioners and coaches If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help in spreading this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources: Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.com Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details Clarifying High Performance and the Role, Responsibilities, and Requisite Attributes of the High-Performance Director in American Professional Sport: Paper Here The Creative Brilliance of Dyslexia: Watch Here Connect with Callum: Callum's Linkedin Callum's Twitter

Kenneth Santa has had an extraordinary career already taking him around the world as a talent ID Specialist. Starting his career in Denmark at clubs including Brondby, before moving to Aspire in Qatar, working as European Scout for Wolves, a stint in Saudi Arabia then India. He's now Head of talent ID in Singapore. Kenneth shares his journey and lesson learnt from different footballing cultures.

My guest on EP 333 is Callum Walsh.  With over 15 years of experience in elite performance management, Callum has worked in several leagues and competitions across different cultures and continents, including the Premier League, Euro 2016 Championship, Championship League 2, Turkish Super Ligue, and Brazilian Series A. Callum has collaborated with coaches and stakeholders at multiple levels, from international senior and junior teams to world-leading performance institutes such as EXOS and Aspire Academy. His mission is to apply his scientific knowledge, practical skills, and cultural awareness to help athletes and staff teams achieve their full potential. This was a great conversation about life influence and meeting purpose, I hope you enjoy it!If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. All things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/

Vekst, vekstsoner, pubertet, trening og skader. Den siste tiden har mediebildet vært fylt av debatter innen talentutvikling og spesialisering i norsk barne- og ungdomsfotball. Denne debatten er imidlertid ikke unik for fotballen, og som foreldre, trenere og klinikere møter vi stadig oftere problemstillingene knyttet til mer og mer spesialisert trening i stadig yngre alder. Forskningen forteller oss at det ikke ser ut til å være nødvendig å være god tidlig for å bli god senere i livet, at skadeforekomsten og frafallet øker ved tidligere spesialisering og at den spesifikke styrke- og kondisjonstreningen det legges opp til for yngre utøvere ikke har den effekten vi kanskje tror den har. For å dypdykke ned i denne materien av vekst, modning og skaderisiko snakker vi med Eirik Halvorsen Wik og Halvard Grendstad, som på tross av å ikke være medisinsk personell sitter på kunnskap som bør ha direkte konsekvenser for hvordan vi jobber med både de unge utøverne, men også trenere, foreldre og klubber.Eirik Halvorsen Wik jobber som postdoktor ved Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine, ved Stellenbosch University i Sør-Afrika. Her jobber han med ulike prosjekter som ser på ulike utfordringer relatert til vekst og modningsprosessen blant unge utøvere, inkludert forebygging av skader. Før dette fullførte han en doktorgrad ved Senter for idrettsskadeforskning på NIH, i samarbeid med Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital og Aspire Academy. Disse studiene undersøkte skademønster i ungdomsfotball- og friidrett, i tillegg til fysisk vekst og modning som risikofaktorer. Eirik er også utdannet med mastergrad i idrettsfysiologi og praktisk-pedagogisk utdanning ved NIH, og har jobbet som fysisk trener i Toppserien.Halvard Grendstad er utdannet treningsfysiolog fra NTNU, har tidligere jobbet som høgskolelektor og forsker ved Høgskulen på Vestlandet og er nå stipendiat ved Norges idrettshøgskole. Han forsker på effekten pubertet har på fysisk prestasjon, har publisert flere artikler i internasjonale tidsskrift og med flere forestående for det neste året som vil gi ny innsikt i hvordan trening virker på idrettsaktiv ungdom. PATREON: Fra 2023 spør vi lytterne våre om å bidra til podcasten ved å bli patreons. For prisen av en Oslokaffe i måneden gir du oss muligheten til å fortsette podcasten, samtidig som du skaffer deg selv VIP-billetter til VONDT fellesskapet. Her får du blant annet tilgang på lukket diskusjonsforum, referanselister fra episodene, mulighet til å stille gjestene spørsmål og rabatter på kurs&fagdager. Les mer og bli en patreon i dag på: patreon.com/vondt LINKER: Skal puberteten bestemme våre neste idrettsutøvere?Følg med på tenåringane – så får dei færre skadarANDRE PODCASTER: Idrettsforskning - Vekst, modning og skaderisiko hos unge idrettsutøvere Idrettsforskning - Trening og pubertet, kjøre på eller roe ned?MUSIKK: Joseph McDade - Mirrors

Nos nossos quase 300 episódios de TPI, muitas vezes citamos a Aspire Academy, mas na verdade nunca havíamos parado para dar atenção a isso. O que de fato é e o que faz a Aspire Academy? Para nos ajudar com isso convidamos Bruno Pereira que já trabalhou por lá, para entendermos melhor sobre conceitos, estrutura e influência. Mas para além disso, vá até a sessão Dicas Futeboleiras que rolou um "podcast além do podcast" sobre bola parada, De Zerbi e as lições de outros esportes. CONHEÇA O FOOTURE • Acesse o Site: https://footure.com.br/ • Footure Club: https://footure.com.br/footure-club/​​ • Loja Futeboleira: http://footure.com.br/loja • Cursos de Análise Tática: https://footure.com.br/footure-lab/​​​​ AS NOSSAS REDES SOCIAIS • Twitter: http://twitter.com/footurefc​​​​​​​​​ • Instagram: http://instagram.com/footurefc​​​​​​​​ • Facebook: http://facebook.com/footurefc​​​​​​​​ • LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/footurefc

Martin Lowe joins us again this week as we look back on the AFC U20 Asian Cup and Uzbekistan, and discuss Russia's involvement in helping get the CAFA Cup off the ground and what it might mean for the AFC. We also speak with Fouad El Fdil, a former coach and scout at Aspire Academy and Sporting Director at Al Gharafa, about the continued failings of Qatari football. Plus we speak with Al Ansar midfielder Yahya El-Hindi about the riotous scenes from Lebanon that decided the title on the final day.

Fouad El Fdil spent almost a decade working in Qatar, with both the Aspire Academy and Al Gharafa. But after the failings of the past few months, he is worried about where Qatari football is going. He shares his concerns with us, but also explains why he is still optimistic for their future.

Dr Philip Graham-Smith has a long and established career as a biomechanist working in academia, professional sport and industry. He is currently Head of Biomechanics & Innovation at Aspire Academy in Qatar and was formerly Head of Department and Associate Head of School for Business and Engagement at the University of Salford. Phil is a Fellow and accredited member of BASES, a Chartered Scientist, an ISPAS Level 5 Accredited Performance Analyst, and a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA). He provided biomechanical support to UK Athletics for 21 years prior to leaving for Qatar in 2013. In the 4 years leading to the London Olympics Phil was consultant Head of Biomechanics at the English Institute of Sport. Phil was a consultant to the footwear company FitFlops from 2006 to 2013 where he helped translate biomechanical data into product design and marketing material. He is also the co-founder of ForceDecks, a technology which has been adopted by over 600 high performances sport institutes and professional sports teams worldwide. In this episode Phil discusses: How his exploration of maths and physics lead to a career in biomechanics. The founding of  ForceDecks. How a simple question from Alex Natera lead to investigating Single Leg training. Why Single Leg training is underestimated in terms of force and load. How these results can inform coaches in their progressions and exercise selections. You can follow Phil's work via his LinkedIn page, or via his Twitter @PhilipGraham-Sm2 or his Instagram: @philipgrahamsmith . Check out the work he and Alex Natera did here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CdDbEXulqNU/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

In episode 150, Firdaus Massar, Exercise Physiologist, joins us. Specifically Firdaus will be looking at: Limiting factors in football performance Data clubs look at How to use data to improve performance *About Firdaus "My namer is Firdaus Maasar, I am Malaysian. I spent around 7 years in the UK, doing my postgraduate study, including a masters and a PhD at Liverpool John Moores University, during that time I also provided Sport Science Support for Championship and Premier League football teams. After that I spent two years at Aspire Academy in Doha as a football physiologist, and most recently I worked at Lion City Sailors in Singapore." Social media: @Firdausmaasar FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode150 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

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World Cup 2022 is upon us! The boys are talking everything Qatar as we predict who will leave with the spoils, plus a look at individual award candidates too. Hosted by Munu, who is joined by Cha, Drew & Toast this week.

Im dritten und letzten Teil unserer Serie "Katar 2022 - Eine Frage der Haltung" erinnern wir uns mit Herbert Prohaska an die WM 1978 unter der Militärdiktatur in Argentinien. Wir rücken das oftmals schwierige Verhältnis zwischen Fans und Fußballevents in den Fokus und fragen uns, was auf die Fans in Katar wohl zukommt. Und wir sprechen über die Haltungen von Spielfrei und ballesterer zur WM 2022. Zu Wort kommen wieder: Herbert Prohaska, der Jahrhundertfußballer und letzten WM-Trainer einer österreichischen Nationalmannschaft, Manuela Zinsberger, die aktuellen Nummer Eins im Tor des Frauen Nationalteams und bei Arsenal London, der ehemalige ÖFB-Spieler und Stürmer Marc Janko, (Simon) Andreas Neubauer, er hat in Katar für die Aspire Academy gearbeitet und konnte dort viele Eindrücke sammeln, Ronny Blaschke, einer der renommiertesten deutschen Sportjournalisten, der mehrmals in Katar auf Recherchereisen war und die Region so gut kennt, wie nur wenige westliche Journalisten und Stefan Adelmann von Spielfrei sowie Nicole Selmer, die stellvertretende Chefredakteurin des ballesterer. “Katar 2022. Eine Frage der Haltung” ist eine Co-Produktion des ballesterer Podcasts und von Spielfrei - der Fußballpodcast, gestalterisch mitgewirkt an der Serie haben Stefan Adelmann und Robert Schwarz von Spielfrei, sowie Nicolas Lendl und Sebastian Hinterwirth von der ballesterer Podcast Redaktion. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören.

Im 2. Teil der Serie beschäftigen wir uns intensiv mit dem Gastgeberland Katar. Menschenrechte, die verletzt werden, katastrophale Arbeitsbedingungen, der Umgang des Landes mit LGTBQ+ Menschen und der Vorwurf des Sportswashing zeichnen ein schreckliches Bild. Wir wollen aber auch zwischen notwendiger Kritik und einem eurozentristischen Blick auf das Emirat unterscheiden. Zu Wort kommen: Herbert Prohaska, der Jahrhundertfußballer und letzten WM-Trainer einer österreichischen Nationalmannschaft, Manuela Zinsberger, die aktuellen Nummer Eins im Tor des Frauen Nationalteams und bei Arsenal London, der ehemalige ÖFB-Spieler und Stürmer Marc Janko, (Simon) Andreas Neubauer, er hat in Katar für die Aspire Academy gearbeitet und konnte dort viele Eindrücke sammeln, Ronny Blaschke, einer der renommiertesten deutschen Sportjournalisten, der mehrmals in Katar auf Recherchereisen war und die Region so gut kennt, wie nur wenige westliche Journalisten und Stefan Adelmann von Spielfrei sowie Nicole Selmer, die stellvertretende Chefredakteurin des ballesterer. “Katar 2022. Eine Frage der Haltung” ist eine Co-Produktion des ballesterer Podcasts und von Spielfrei - der Fußballpodcast, gestalterisch mitgewirkt an der Serie haben Stefan Adelmann und Robert Schwarz von Spielfrei, sowie Nicolas Lendl und Sebastian Hinterwirth von der ballesterer Podcast Redaktion. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören.

Diese Serie zur Fußballweltmeisterschaft wird euch präsentiert von Simon Hirt (ballesterer Podcast) und Alex Stegisch (Spielfrei - der Fußballpodcast). Wir haben mit zahlreichen Menschen und bekannten Fußballpersönlichkeiten über ihre Haltungen zur WM 2022 gesprochen. Diese Serie setzt sich mit den vielen Fragezeichen und Problemfeldern rund um die Weltmeisterschaft in Katar auseinander. Unterschiedliche Meinungen, verschiedene Blickwinkel und klare Haltungen bekommen wir hier zu hören. Im Podcast mit dabei sind Herbert Prohaska, Manuela Zinsberger, Marc Janko, Andreas Neubauer, er hat 6 Jahre in Katar für die Aspire Academy gearbeitet, Ronny Blaschke, er ist ein deutschen Sportjournalist, der mehrmals in Katar auf Recherchereisen war. Stefan Adelmann von Spielfrei und Nicole Selmer, die stellvertretende Chefredakteurin des ballesterer. “Katar 2022. Eine Frage der Haltung” ist eine Co-Produktion des ballesterer Podcasts und von Spielfrei - der Fußballpodcast, gestalterisch mitgewirkt an der Serie haben Stefan Adelmann und Robert Schwarz von Spielfrei, sowie Nicolas Lendl und Sebastian Hinterwirth von der ballesterer Podcast Redaktion. Viel Spaß beim Zuhören.

Firdaus Maasar is the Football Physiologist of the LCS. The Malaysian who had stints at the Aspire Academy in Qatar and a couple of English Premier League teams,  tells us exactly what a physiologist does at a professional football club.Firdaus gives us a fascinating insight into the role and how he is utilising sports science & data to assist the Head Coach make important decisions. He also reveals the importance of sports science application as opposed to theory based knowledge. Firdaus answers various questions on fitness testing for professional players,  the lactate threshold test, testing academy/youth players, nutrition etc. He makes a case for sharing of sports science knowledge to all clubs here as the only way to go forward is to push on together to make the sport better. All these and more!Dont miss this eye-opening episode with Firdaus.

Alex Natera is the Manager of Sport Science at the New South Wales Institute of Sport and primary presenter of the Isometric Strength Training webinar series. Prior to his current position, Alex has traveled the globe to work in Rugby Union, the English Premiere League, and the esteemed Aspire Academy. In today's episode, we're going […] The post Alex Natera on Athletic Assessments, Isometric Training, and Repeat Power Ability appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.

O Equador cresceu muito como força do futebol Sul-Americano na última década e para entender esse movimento convidamos Gabriel Peraza, do @La Pizarra Del DT para refletirmos juntos a respeito. Tudo começa com a biotipia dos jogadores equatorianos, sua potência e energia e logo em seguida sua qualidade técnica, a incrível região produtora de talentos de Esmeraldas, a ignição do projeto na Federação Equatoriana, a influência dentro e fora de campo do Independiente Del Valle, a diversidade cultural do staff dos clubes, Aspire Academy, Roberto Olabe, rotas comerciais inteligentes, a seleção e o jogo inaugural a Copa. Todos os conteúdos do Footure tem o patrocínio da 1xBet, a maior casa de apostas do mundo. Cadastre-se já! MINUTAGEM 00:00 Abertura 00:06 O projeto do futebol no Equador, com Gabriel Peraza; 03:20 A mudança no perfil de jogadores do Equador; 05:44 A melhor geração do futebol equatoriano 09:43 O plano da Federação Equatoriana para melhorar o futebol; 11:19 A importância do Independiente Del Valle para o Equador; 15:26 A internacionalização do futebol equatoriano; 19:39 Porque os novos talentos surgem na cidade de Esmeralda; 22:48 Equador como rota de vendas de jogadores para Europa; 29:20 Análise Tática do Equador: a defesa construindo desde a defesa; 32:39 O modelo de jogo do Del Valle influenciando na Seleção de Gustavo Alfaro; 34:35 Moises Caicedo e Gruezo: os donos do meio-campo 37:05 O Equador consolidado como 4ª força na América do Sul? 41:17 A expectativa para o Equador para Copa de 2022; 44:50 Dicas Futeboleiras DICAS FUTEBOLEIRAS • The Pitch Invaders 184 sobre o Projeto do Del Valle: https://footure.com.br/the-pitch-invaders-184-o-projeto-del-valle/ • O presente e futuro da Seleção do Equador: https://footure.com.br/o-presente-e-o-futuro-da-selecao-do-equador/ • Como o Genk contrata na América do Sul: https://twitter.com/LaPizarraDelDT_/status/1343942551481495554?t=Grwx6XYXMpDtQOUYEwHKug&s=19 • A metodologia de formação da LDU: https://twitter.com/LaPizarraDelDT_/status/1504110414061314048?t=Sg2sWFijLFNUzEoqlg17_w&s=19

Diogo Gama is the new Director of Soccer for Cal South. Most recently he served as SCP's Director of Sport Projects and has been a leader in player development on Portugal's sports scene for many years. He holds a master's degree in youth development and a degree in sports science. At the start of his sports career, he was a professional rugby player, whose pinnacle was playing in the 2007 Rugby World Cup for Portugal.His professional soccer experience began in 2006 when he took an internship in the Performance department for Portugal's National first team. He then moved on to Real Madrid FC as a youth fitness coach (for their B, C, and U19 teams), and remained with the club for three seasons, when he then leapt over to the fitness coach role for Getafe FC's first team.In 2011, Diogo moved to Qatar to work with top tier club Al Ahli SC as their first team fitness coach. He was then invited to the same position with Qatar's Aspire Academy, where after four months he was made the head of their Football Skills Development Centers. He also served as the methodology coordinator for the youth program run in tandem by Aspire and the Qatar National Team. In these roles for eight years, he also handled multiple projects like implementing the methodology of Independiente del Valle and was responsible for building OFC coaching courses programs as part of the Qatar 2030 strategic vision.In 2019, Diogo moved to Sporting Clube de Portugal to become their Director of Sport Projects. Of his current position, Diogo says, “I'm the link between Sporting and the exterior world, and the strategic projects I undertake directly affect the performance and sustainability of the club. One such strategic project that we began in 2021 was our development partnership with Cal South. I started out my career on the pitch, and this experience moved me to gain the knowledge to lead people and organizations where personal development towards excellence is a common goal.”Now a new challenge awaits!

Martin Brockman was an international athlete who represented Great Britain in the decathlon for almost a decade. He competed at two Commonwealth Games and finished 3rd to win a bronze medal for England in Delhi in 2010.Throughout his own athletics career, Martin was a coach at his local athletics club and after attaining his degree in Sports Science and Business Management, Martin became the lead field events coach at Brunel University before moving to Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar where he is currently the Head of Athlete Development. This episode talks about the concept of being a 'generalist'.

Neurofeedback is a growing technique that aids in better self control over brain functions. Its widely used in personal performance enhancement as well as treatment of psychological conditions such as anxiety, autism, ADHD, and many more. In this episode of Bridging the Gap, we host Dr. Jamil Babli who is an expert in speech pathology and neurofeedbak with experience in special education and support in the sports industry; especially in the world renowned Aspire Academy in Qatar. He shares some of his success stories of neurofeedback therapy and details behind these successes. He also gives his advice to those who are dealing with psychological conditions or difficulties. As well as some pointers to a healthier brain. Please have a listen!

How can you treat patients with an achilles or patellar tendinopathy while they're in the middle of a season or training for an event? Successful treatment often includes loading and strengthening the tendon, but how can you quickly identify the best exercises and load for each patient? Find out in this Physio Edge podcast as David Pope and Daniel Silvan (Head Physiotherapist at Aspire Academy, Aspetar) discuss how to choose the most effective exercises for your patients to successfully treat lower limb tendinopathy. Links associated with this episode: iTunes - Download and follow the podcast Overcast - Download the podcast in Overcast Spotify - Listen to the podcast on Spotify Download the infographic handout for this podcast Comprehensive, practical training to improve your skills, clinical reasoning, treatment results & confidence with a free trial Clinical Edge membership Daniel Silvan Let David know what you liked about this podcast on Twitter Follow and review the podcast on iTunes Infographics by Clinical Edge

Spending 25 years at Athletic Club Bilboa, Maria certainly has a lot of stories to tell. She discusses how her time at Athletic Club has been a personal journey, as well as a professional one. She has learned to develop people, not just players and coaches. Maria grew within the club with help from the coaches and people she was involved with. She shares how important it was for her to develop herself in order to develop others. ‘Develop means to learning, to learn means to change, and in change we always lose something'. Maria shares how change can initially be confronting, but if the goals and purposes of the organisation are aligned with all the stakeholders, the change is inevitably for the best and allows for further opportunity. Maria is the Guru for Leadership. She believes that is is important to questioning yourself as a leader. In being comfortable, we become complacent. And we must never assume that we know everything. Always looking to improve, build and learn from others are strong characteristics of a leader. Another important characteristic is showing vulnerability. We discuss how vulnerability is a HUMAN characteristic, and no matter your experience, we are all vulnerable in certain ways. Maria shares how she is vulnerable every day in her role. She also reflects on the feelings she had as a teenager when she got her first role in a sporting organisation. Finally, we touch on the topic of having difficult conversations and how this is important as a practitioner within elite sport. It is essential not to make the topic personal when addressing hard conversations. Speaking in first person is key, avoiding putting blame on others. Maria shares some great ideas on how to deal with hard conversations for us all to take into our own workplaces.

In this podcast Derek gets schooled. It's a deep dive into the science and practice of Long-Term Athlete Development & Preparation. In particular, we discuss the science & practice around Peak Height Velocity (PHV) and overall implementation of the LTAD principles and progressions.  James Baker is a sport performance specialist and one of the world's top experts in Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and Preparation. He is the Head of National Talent Identification, Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach and Performance Support Lead for Aspire Academy in Dona, Qatar. He is also the co-founder (with Mike Young) of the LTAD Network (www.ltadnetwork.com), one of the world's top resources in physical preparation & sport training development for youth. Tom Crick is the Head of Athletics at Aspire Academy & former Director of Coaching & Athlete Development for Athletics Northern Ireland. Before that he was the Professional Development Manager & Qualifications Manager for British Athletics. Topics: ·      Check out http://www.needleeyespikes.com/ (www.needleeyespikes.com) ·      Check out: https://altis.world/product/altis-foundation-course/ (https://altis.world/product/altis-foundation-course/) ·      James' Background ·      What is LTAD? ·      Pathways athletes take in development ·      Importance of proper long term athletic preparation ·      Technical / tactical development vs. physical development ·      Peak Height Velocity (PHV) ·      Parent height vs., predicted height and Pre / Circa / Post PHV ·      Clown shoes and the order that body segments go through PHV  ·      C onsiderations for loading around PHV ·      PHV & Apophysitis ·      Volume of work around growth spurts & PHV ·      Natural Volume Experiments at Aspire ·      Criticism / efficacy around using PHV ·      James' data around pre / circa / post PHV ·      PHV, Bioband and early / late maturers ·      Practicality around tracking PHV ·      Average Post-PHV age and the start of formal training ·      Keeping Late maturers within the net ·      Basic strength diagnostics and patterns for beginners ·      Producing ‘elite athletes' vs. any other athlete ·      Organization for coaching developing athletes ·      Why the pressure to succeed demands more competent coaching practice ·      Why ‘Specialization' is not a dirty word

This week it's an absolute pleasure to welcome Rashid Al Mansoori to In The Game. A graduate of Aspire Academy and Qatar University Business College, Rashid discovered a passion for kite surfing by chance when his life-long dream of a football career ended abruptly in a car accident after his graduation. Rashid's story is one of hope, chance, and sheer determination that has made him into the kite surfer extraordinaire that he is today. Having represented Qatar at international tournaments with the national kitesurfing team, he is now the Founder and proud Owner of Salty Kites, a kite surfing company operating in the lagoon-like, shallow waters of Qatar. Fancy having a go?...listen in to hear his amazing story and all about this up-and-coming, accessible, safe, social, and exhilarating sport! "Sports Spirit is in me, whether teaching or playing" "We were created to help each other, you have to pay it back" Visit: https://www.saltykites.com/ This is a sports podcast in Qatar. Follow IN THE GAME:

James Baker is a coach, educator and researcher that is passionate about helping people achieve their potential as athletes and coaches. He is one of the co-founders of the LTAD Network, previously known as Proformance Strength & Conditioning, and brings a unique blend of skills and experience as a S&C coach, PE teacher, sport scientist and researcher. He is currently a Strength & Conditioning coach and Performance Support Lead at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. Alongside his coaching responsibilities he is leading a research project on the impact of growth and maturation in youth track and field. In 2020, he received the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association's Senior Research Award on behalf of the Aspire Academy research team. Prior to arriving at Aspire, James established a number of school based LTAD programmes in the UK, including St. Peter's R.C. High School in Gloucester. He created and integrated a 7-year LTAD pathway into the state school Physical Education curriculum, redefining what could be offered by state secondary schools in terms of support for “Gifted and Talented” pupils. In 2017, James was awarded the United Kingdom Strength & Conditioning Associations' S&C Coach of the Year Award for Youth Sport for his work at the school. In this episode James discusses: • The aim to make the application of LTAD coaching easy to understand and apply in a simple and practical way. • How the model has been tested in a variety of environments including the private, education and academy sectors. • Why training age/competency trumps chronological or biological age. • Differences between the female and male models. • How the model maps across to schools and sport academies. • How the model can benefit both individual coaches and organisations. • How to access the model for free here: https://education.ltadnetwork.com/course/free-resources To learn more about the LTAD Network check out www.ltadnetwork.com or follow on Instagram: @ltadnetwork or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltadnetwork . You can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our www.athleticevolution.co.uk , Instagram: @athleticevouk and Twitter: @athleticevouk .

Professor Valter Di Salvo, Director of Football Performance and Science at Aspire Academy, spoke to Professor Danyel Reiche about the development of football talent in Qatar. Valter Di Salvo, PhD, is Director of Football Performance & Science with the Qatar Football Association and ASPIRE Academy and, since 2002, a full Professor at University of Rome “Foro Italico”. Since 2016 he has been appointed Head of the Performance and Research for the Italian Football Association.

Marco Cuniberti is a physical therapist working at Aspire Academy in Doha Qatar. Based on his substantial experience working with elite youth athletes, he talks about a range of developmental issues impacting athlete recovery. He highlights the importance of having parents “on-board” with treatment decisions; helping young athletes develop resilience and independent decision making; and education and communication that is honest and age-appropriate. He discusses techniques he uses to facilitate athlete trust and promote rehabilitation engagement, such as athlete input in decision-making processes, use of metaphors for explaining difficult concepts, and incorporation of different games to keep rehabilitation fun and interesting. Marco suggests that the ultimate goal of rehabilitation is to help athletes acquire the skills to self-manage and cope with rehabilitation and future sport-related challenges. He encourages injured athletes to adopt the mindset that they are still “in training”. Doing so, can help maintain one's identity as an athlete and promote a structure and routine that is comparable to non-injured athletes. For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leslie-podlog/support

In Part 6, we look at the main lifting sessions Liv performed prior to the 2019 ADCC European Trials. Her program included three lifting sessions per week from January to March 2019 with the goals for each month changing as she got closer to competition. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. You can follow Ben on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B_kingsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.king_sc/ Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this episode, we focus on how to navigate our Jiu-Jitsu journey by exploring career goals, the interplay of BJJ as a martial art and a sport, and the role of competition in long-term progression. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 4 we turn our attention to S&C for competitive grapplers. Topics include: The importance of planning for the competitive grappler Recommendations for those with and without experience in S&C How to undertake a needs analysis The simple S&C planning process all competitors should know. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 3 we continue to answer questions from Instagram with a focus on S&C for the recreational grappler. Topics include: How specific does my S&C program need to be? How often should I change my program? What are some of the biggest S&C mistakes to avoid? The episode finishes with some S&C training recommendations for the recreational grappler. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 2 we answer questions from Instagram with a focus on S&C for the recreational grappler. Topics include: · Which body parts should I focus on? · When and how often should I do S&C? · Is cardio training useful for BJJ? · Barbells, dumbbells or kettlebells, which are best for BJJ? The panel is made up of: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this chapter, we focus on the role of Strength and Conditioning in Jiu-Jitsu and how it differs for recreational versus competitive grapplers. Part 1 introduces the wider concept of physical preparation, whether S&C is essential for success in BJJ and who can benefit most from training away from the mats. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Part 4 wraps up this chapter with a discussion of Lachy's strategy when rolling. We then go on to comparee his overall training plan to what coaches are typically doing in other sports. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Part 3 focuses on Lachy's broad plan for the skill development macrocycle before diving in to look at his daily training and how it changed as he moved from a focus on skill development to competition preparation. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Part 2 focuses on how Lachy broke down the last 8 weeks before ADCC into 3 mezocycles and also discusses the concept of ‘sports form' and how training could be individualized further. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this chapter, we discuss the basic principles linked to planning for competition, by looking back at how Lachlan Giles prepared for ADCC 2019 and comparing it to how other sports prepare for elite-level competition. Part 1 focuses on what Lachlan learned from competing at ADCC 2015 and 2017 and looks at how to break the year down into periods, macrocycles and mezocycles and why it can be beneficial to do so. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this episode, we focus on how to navigate the Jiu-Jitsu journey by developing a game that is tailored to your individual circumstances. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In this episode, we focus on how to navigate our Jiu-Jitsu journey by discussing progression through the belts and how goal setting can be used to improve more quickly. Lachlan Giles is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is the Head Coach at Absolute MMA in St Kilda, Melbourne and holds a PhD in physiotherapy. As a competitor, Lachlan is a medallist at ADCC (2019) and the IBJJF World No-Gi Championships (2017). Giles is also known for his work as a grappling coach, aiding athletes such as Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) and Craig Jones. Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

In Part 5, we look at the S&C program Liv used to prepare for the 2019 ADCC European Trials. Topics include: Requirements and challenges of building muscle mass for grapplers ACL rehabilitation protocols without surgery The role of warm-up prior to lifting sessions. The panel includes: Livia Giles (née Gluchowska) is an Australian grappler and black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In 2019 she qualified for ADCC and has been an IBJJF World Champion (gi and no-gi) at blue, purple and brown belt. Before Jiu-Jitsu, Livia competed at a high level in both gymnastics and track cycling. She is also a physiotherapist specialising in jiu-jitsu injuries and sits on the Australian Professional Boxing & Combat Sports Board. Ben King is a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Victorian Institute of Sport in Melbourne, Australia. He works with international elite athletes across a range of sports focused on achieving success at Commonwealth Games and Olympic level for Australia. In 2019, he helped Livia prepare for ADCC. As well as a big focus on combat sports such as BJJ, Wrestling, Judo and Karate, Ben also works with athletes in gymnastics, golf, racquet sports, basketball and shooting. You can follow Ben on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/B_kingsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b.king_sc/ Tom Crick is the Head of Track and Field Athletics at Aspire Academy in Qatar and a BJJ brown belt. He was previously the Director of Coaching and Athlete Development in Northern Ireland and worked for British Athletics in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics.

Amanda Johnson has worked as a physiotherapist in several sports at a high level including Great Britain Aquatic teams particularly swimming, synchro swimming and 10 years with the GB diving team. She has also travelled with the England Athletics Team to international camps and competitions. Mandy served for 5 years as the England Women's Football team physio and as a senior lecturer for the Football Association. She spent 10 years as the senior physiotherapist at the Academy of Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson before becoming the lead physiotherapist at Aspire Academy for 8 years. Amanda's PhD and research interests a are related to issues and injuries suffered by developing youth athletes in all sports. She has lectured at many international conferences on youth development, maturity and injury. In this episode Amanda discusses: Being specifically hired by Sir Alex Ferguson to discover why young athletes were getting injured. The forward thinking approach of the Manchester United Academy using biological assessment 20 years ago. The wide span of biological ages she found within each age group team at the Academy. Why some injuries are specific to young athletes. What exactly is happening during Sever's, Osgood-Schlatter's and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease. What sort of ages these injuries present and how they are often treated. You can follow Amanda's work more closely via her Research Gate Profile here. Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

My guest on the show today is James Baker. James is an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with the UK Strength & Conditioning Association and a fully qualified Physical Education Teacher. At present, James works as a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sport Science Lead at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. Prior to this, […]The post EP 56 – James Baker – Strength and Conditioning in Schools appeared first on AUT Millennium News.

Outside The Glass got a special, behind-the-scenes look at Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar. Geoff Hunt, Stewart Boswell and Jonathon Kemp took us on a tour of the world's only squash boarding school. We learned about kabaddi, saw fencing and table tennis practice and spent time at the squash facility from where future world champions will probably emerge.