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My love affair with waves began as a fourteen-year-old boy on the rugged swell sucking beaches of Western Australia. I was so pumped full of adrenaline after my first surf that I could not sleep. In this moment, I realised that ocean life was for me. The only snag in my plan was that I lived on the South Coast of England (nowhere near any world class waves) and was particularly good at another sport; rugby. Good enough to be picked up by Saracens RFC. That's when things got a little dark - I broke my leg and dislocated my ankle in a pre-season warm-up game and that was that - professional rugby career done. I then went into business for twelve years, which I greatly enjoyed and became obsessed by. I lost sight of who I really was and what kind of life I wanted to live. I longed for the ocean life that I'd visualised as a boy. So, I moved to Newquay ten years ago, became a model and started surfing everyday. In 2019, I decided to take it more seriously, with a simple objective to become Britain's best bodyboarder. I am currently ranked 7th in England. Introducing Surfshark VPN - the best way to protect your online privacy and security. With Surfshark VPN, you can browse the internet anonymously and safely, without the fear of being tracked or monitored by third parties. But what is a VPN? Simply put, a VPN is a virtual private network that allows you to securely access the internet by routing your online traffic through a private server. This ensures that your online activities remain private and secure, even when using public Wi-Fi networks. In addition to providing you with online privacy and security, using Surfshark VPN also comes with an added benefit - the ability to secure the best prices for airline tickets and hotels. By masking your IP address and location, Surfshark VPN allows you to access geo-restricted content and websites, including airline and hotel booking sites that may offer different prices based on your location. This means you can save money on your next trip by finding the best deals no matter where you are in the world And now, for a limited time only, Surfshark VPN is offering an incredible deal. Sign up now and receive an 83% discount, plus an initial 3 months free! That's right - you can enjoy all the benefits of Surfshark VPN at an incredibly low price. So, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of this amazing offer today and protect your online privacy and security with Surfshark VPN. Follow the link in my Instagram bio and use promotional code SLAB to access the great service and fantastic discount. https://linktr.ee/SlabBodyboarding
This week's guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is James Moore, leader of the specialist physiotherapy team at the Centre for Health and Human Performance. James has 25 years of experience in physio, graduating with an honours degree in physiotherapy from Kings College London. He was Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to the English Institute of Sport, with a special affiliation to UK Athletics. He spent a period of time working as Head of Medicine for Saracens RFC, before moving on to manage the intensive rehabilitation unit (IRU) at Bisham Abbey and was Head of Performance Services for the British Olympic Association and Deputy Chef de Mission for the Rio 2016 Olympics and beyond. James is here to talk about hip and groin injuries, and why those injuries happen in the first place. In addition to telling us how he juggles running a business with being a clinician, James tells us about his time working with Andy Murray to aid his return to competitive tennis. He then goes into the differences to watch out for between male and female athletes when it comes to injury risk. There's also insight into why some people need surgery to aid recovery from hip and groin injuries, and why some don't. James also provides a deep dive into how to readjust training sessions in order to aid recovery from injury and what to include in a rehabilitation programme. This includes how to adjust running mechanics to reduces the chances of injury, and the key markers and ratios to monitor that show an athlete's progress and performance capability. For all this insight from one of the most experienced physios we've had on the podcast, and much more, hit the play button now. On this week's podcast: Juggling owning a business with being a clinician Working with Andy Murray throughout his return to competitive tennis Why and how hip and groin injuries happen The differences in injury risk between male and female athletes Identifying who will need surgery Why certain people can recovery without surgery Readjusting training sessions to aid recovery from injury What to include in a rehabilitation programme for groin injuries Adjusting running mechanics to reduce the chance of injury Markers to watch out for during an athlete's rehab journey Key ratios that give insight into performance
Would you forgive a criminal? Today's guest is a man who undertook the task of visiting prisoners and getting to know them and their histories. Years have passed since William Fraser started his foundation to help people, especially those who remain in jail for misdemeanors. William believes that with support, coaching, and making a change in the employment crisis that his country is going through, it is possible to prevent these people from falling back into the same paths. In this episode, we bring this fascinating topic to the table. Do you think we can prevent criminals from going back to prison? ABOUT WILLIAM FRASER Will is an ex-professional rugby player for Saracens RFC. Will joined the Saracens Academy in 2005 aged just 14 and was a member of the famed 'Class of 08,' alongside the likes of Owen Farrell & Jamie George. After a ten-year playing career, unfortunately, he was forced to retire from playing in 2017 as a result of a neck injury. In 2020, Will took his first entrepreneurial step in launching 100 & First. This foundation was born from the realization of the power of incredible real-life experiences and how (if told in the right way) the learnings from them apply to any person or environment. The only difference is the context in which they are applied. CONNECT WITH WILLIAM Instagram: @willfraser89 | @100andfirst Twitter: @Will_Fraser89 LinkedIn: @WillFraser | @100andfirst WHAT YOU WILL HEAR [3:26] Meeting today's guest. [7:12] The size and scope of rugby as a sport. [10:03] An accident that changed his path. [16:57] How to manage transitions? [20:13] From the spotlight to the shadows. [28:48] Are we willing to look at the traumas prisoners have? [36:51] The right way to encourage without hurting others. [41:16] What do different countries think about this issue? [48:39] What does William expect from his actions to help these people? If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the UNcivilized community, and connect with me on my website Man UNcivilized.com or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Find Traver on Instagram @traverBoehm Get a copy my book, Man UNcivilized
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Episode 52: Andy McDonald chats to James Moore the Co-Founder of the Health Development & Performance Network (HDPN). James also currently holds the position of Clinical Director of Sports & Exercise Medicine at the Centre for Health & Human Performance (CHHP). One of the highlights of James’ career, to date, was to be awarded the Deputy Chef de Mission Performance Service for Team GB at the Rio2016 Olympic Games. He has previously held titles such as Head for Performance for TeamGB, Manager for the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit for the British Olympic Association (BOA), Head of Medical at Saracens RFC, Consultant Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for UK Athletics for two Olympic cycles(Beijing & London), Consultant Physiotherapist for the RFU to the England Men’s Senior team in preparation for RWC2011 and Medical team leader for Gloucester County Cricket Club. James has worked with multiple sports throughout the UK, USA and Australia at the highest level and has expertise on hip & groin as well as hamstring injuries.   In this episode Andy and James discuss:  James’s background Muscle Injury classificationsCommunicating classifications & diagnosis Communicating with radiology Neuromuscular loading strategies for short & long head of Biceps Femoris Adductor Magnus as a functional hamstring Putting nordics in perspective Torque ratios at the hip  Where you can find James: TwitterLinkedInCHHP HDPN - Website HDPN - InstagramHDPN - Twitter  SponsorInform 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 trainingKeep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
What can we learn about sleep from elite athletes? As official sleep partner to Saracens RFC, we were privileged to invite Saracens and England player Alex Lozowski and performance coach Tom Sherriff into the studio to find out. For sports professionals, sleep is part of the recipe for success. With increased scrutiny on treating it as an essential activity alongside training and nutrition, we chatted about how to put the right level of emphasis on it without piling on the pressure, the best time to take a nap and how to cope on the road when you’re a strapping lad squeezed into a single bed.
Today's guest Richard Cheetham is a Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester where he has have worked since 2005. This followed three years spent teaching and coaching in New Zealand. After New Zealand, Richard was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list in recognition for his work in Community Education and Sport. Richards research focus centres on a more holistic approach to coaching with time spent since 2013 at Saracens RFC within the Academy programme, Fulham Football Club, and more recently with British Triathlon with their skills school initiative. Richard has also have developed a strong reputation for creative thinking and innovation within coach education and development. Alongside publications, he has also presented his applied research at the UK Coaching Summit, Project500 female coaching initiative, Nottinghamshire Talented Coaches Programme and the European Sports Development Network. Today Richard shares his passion for play and the power this can have on children adults and athletes. We could have spoken for hours as this is something I am incredibly passionate about as well. If you click on the show notes on our website at this link below everything we have spoken about Richard has kindly given away for free - https://energetic.education/podcast/ Richards email - Richard.Cheetham@winchester.ac.uk Twitter @twowheelprof
Richard Cheetham MBE (aka @twowheelprof on Twitter) is Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester in the UK. His research focus centres on a more holistic approach to coaching with time spent since 2013 at Saracens RFC within the Academy programme and at Fulham Football Club. In this conversation we cover a LOT of ground including...- Richard's approach to developing creativity in players and also in coaches - How play should have a a bigger place in coaching session (for children and adults!!)- How to create effective warm ups- Is your coaching like 'pick and mix' or like 'cod liver oil' - The 4 parameters of playI certainly got a lot out of this discussion so I know you will too.Enjoy!!Some articles related to the discussion...Cheetham, R.J. (2012). The Importance of Creativity and Innovation In Coaching: Possibilities and Implications for Performance. The Journal of Cycle Coaching 2. 6-9Critchell, M. (2012) Play to learn and learn to play. A fresh approach to coaching young players. (Contributing chapter and consultancy from Richard Cheetham). Reedswain. Spring City US.
Richard Cheetham MBE (aka @twowheelprof on Twitter) is Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester in the UK. His research focus centres on a more holistic approach to coaching with time spent since 2013 at Saracens RFC within the Academy programme and at Fulham Football Club. In this conversation we cover a LOT of ground including...- Richard's approach to developing creativity in players and also in coaches - How play should have a a bigger place in coaching session (for children and adults!!)- How to create effective warm ups- Is your coaching like 'pick and mix' or like 'cod liver oil' - The 4 parameters of playI certainly got a lot out of this discussion so I know you will too.Enjoy!!Some articles related to the discussion...Cheetham, R.J. (2012). The Importance of Creativity and Innovation In Coaching: Possibilities and Implications for Performance. The Journal of Cycle Coaching 2. 6-9Critchell, M. (2012) Play to learn and learn to play. A fresh approach to coaching young players. (Contributing chapter and consultancy from Richard Cheetham). Reedswain. Spring City US.
Richard Cheetham is a Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester where he has worked since 2005. This followed three years spent teaching and coaching in New Zealand. He has developed a strong reputation on creative thinking and innovation within coach education and development and has presented to Rugby Canada, British Cycling, Cycling Ireland, England Handball and the England Cricket Coaches Association. His research focus centres on a more holistic approach to coaching, with time spent since 2013 at Saracens RFC within the Academy programme as well as the challenges of captaincy in the English Premiership.Richard is an experienced Rugby Union Coach Educator for London South region and Hampshire RFU as well as a Tutor for Sports Coach UK on the Talent Foundation Series.Richard.Cheetham@winchester.ac.uk @twowheelprof