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In this episode of the Coach D Podcast, I'm joined by UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning coach Stuart Pearce and qualified Osteopath & Sports Therapist Alexandra Sasebes.We dive into athlete performance, movement quality, injury prevention, recovery, and understanding how the body moves on and off the basketball court.From youth development to elite sport environments, this conversation is packed with practical insight for athletes, coaches, and parents looking to help players perform better, stay healthy, and build long-term success.If you're serious about improving your game while taking care of your body, this episode is for you.
What does it actually take to prepare an athlete for a sport where the environment itself is part of the challenge? In this week's episode, Richard Graves sits down with Ryan Blake, Performance Coach, Consultant, and founder of Extreme Sports Performance, to explore the fascinating and often overlooked world of action sports performance. Ryan brings a unique perspective to this conversation. A former action sports athlete himself whose career was cut short by a life-threatening injury, he has since spent over 20 years working across elite sport, academy systems, private education, and national governing bodies, before circling back to the world he started in. Today, he works as a performance consultant for British Water Ski and Wakeboard, Head of Sport Science at St Paul's School in London, and Lead Tutor for the Youth Strength and Conditioning Association. This isn't a conversation about conventional periodisation or standard gym metrics. Ryan challenges the assumptions baked into most traditional performance models and makes a compelling case for why action sports, think X Games, halfpipe snowboarding, freestyle skiing, demand an entirely different approach. One built not around chasing peaks, but around building repeatable, durable performance that holds up under fatigue, variable terrain, and real-world unpredictability. He talks through his Restore, Apply, Own framework in practical terms, explains why training in a fresh state but competing in a fatigued one is one of the most underappreciated problems in sport, and shares how he uses a blend of velocity-based training, jump testing, readiness monitoring, and athlete-specific education tools to close that gap. He also weighs in on the growing use of AI in competition judging, the rapid rise of the X Games League, and why the preparation systems in action sports simply haven't caught up with where the sport is heading. Whether you're a sports scientist, strength and conditioning coach, or simply someone with an interest in how elite performance is built at the fringes of mainstream sport, this is a conversation worth your time. In This Episode You Will Learn Why traditional performance models fall short in action and adventure sports, and what needs to change The difference between performance capacity and durability — and why durability is the more important target in action sports How Ryan's Restore, Apply, Own framework structures athlete preparation from the ground up Why training athletes in a fatigued state is just as important as having them fresh — and how to do it effectively How to use a simple SWOT analysis to identify athlete needs and prioritise support when resources are limited The role of technology in action sports performance, including VBT, jump testing, readiness monitoring, and AI in competition judging Why strength training alone doesn't transfer to sport performance without progression through capacity, application, and environment How the rapid growth of the X Games League and Olympic inclusion is creating both opportunity and a preparation gap in action sports Practical first steps for coaches and athletes looking to engage with a more structured performance system in action sports About Ryan Blake Ryan Blake is a performance coach and consultant specialising in action and adventure sports. He founded Extreme Sports Performance in 2018 after a career that has taken him through elite academy systems, professional sport, private education, and national governing body consultancy. He holds accreditations from both the UKSCA and NSCA, holds an MSc in Maintenance and Enhancement of Elite Performance from the University of Portsmouth, and has worked with world champion athletes and Olympic medallists across disciplines including British Tennis, England Cricket, British Cycling, and now British Water Ski and Wakeboard. Alongside his consultancy work, Ryan serves as Head of Sport Science at St Paul's School in London and as Lead Tutor for the Youth Strength and Conditioning Association. His own background as an action sports athlete — and the life-threatening injury that ended that chapter — underpins his philosophy around risk, durability, and long-term performance. He is based in Guildford and can be found on Instagram at @extremesportsperformance or at extremesportsperformance.com. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 Learn Quicker & More Effectively 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
Episode 192: In this episode of the Sports Performance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Pete McKnight, we speak with Duncan N. French, PhD, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FUKSCA — Senior Vice President of the UFC Performance Institute and one of the most respected leaders in global high-performance sport. Since joining the UFC in 2017, Duncan has overseen the delivery of high-performance services to over 700 world-class MMA fighters worldwide, managing a multidisciplinary team of 68 professionals across three state-of-the-art UFC Performance Institutes in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Mexico City. With over 25 years of experience in elite professional sport, Duncan's career spans coaching Olympic medalists, World Champions, world-record holders, and NCAA National Champions. His leadership journey has taken him from national lead roles in the British Olympic system and the English Premier League, to directing performance sciences at the University of Notre Dame, and now shaping the global performance strategy of the UFC. Alongside his practical leadership, Duncan is a prolific contributor to the field — with over 60 scientific manuscripts, 9 book chapters, and as lead editor of the NSCA's Essentials of Sport Science textbook. In 2014, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the UKSCA for his outstanding service to the strength and conditioning profession. Topics Discussed: Career Path — From British Olympic teams and Premier League football to NCAA and the UFC Leadership Evolution — Transitioning from technical expert to organisational leader Core Skills — Communication, influence, situational awareness, and emotional intelligence Building High-Performance Systems — Designing infrastructure and protocols from the ground up Leadership Models — Holacracy, situational leadership, and empowering teams Team Culture — Managing egos, fostering psychological safety, and leading with authenticity Personal Development — Staying technically sharp while reflecting on leadership behaviour Wellbeing — Strategies for sustaining energy, including surfing, meditation, and cold exposure Future Trends — The growing role of AI and technology alongside the enduring need for human connection This episode offers rare insight into building world-class performance environments, sustaining leadership impact at scale, and balancing technical expertise with human-first leadership in elite sport. Where you can find Duncan: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram Google Scholar - 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
In this episode of the Sports Performance Leadership Podcast, hosted by Pete McKnight, we speak with Perry Stewart, Head of Academy Performance at Arsenal Football Club, and a highly respected leader in elite sport. With over a decade of experience across high-performance environments, Perry brings a unique blend of practical coaching expertise, strategic leadership, and a deep focus on developing high-trust, high-performing teams. Perry holds an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, is pursuing a PhD at Loughborough University focusing on performance support teams, and is accredited by both the UKSCA and BASES. He was also named UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for Youth Sport, recognizing his outstanding work in athlete development. Topics Discussed: Unconventional path to leadership – From community fitness roles to elite sport Transitioning from practitioner to strategic leader at Arsenal The importance of people over process in high-performance environments How to build high-trust teams through empowerment and collaboration Learning leadership through experience and reflection, not just formal training Influences from organisational psychology and practical leadership frameworks The enduring impact of classic leadership models like The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People This episode provides powerful insights for anyone interested in building culture, leading teams, and elevating athlete development within elite sport. - Where you can find Perry: • 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
Weightlifting in climbing. It's one of the most debated topics in the sport, and we're diving into it with the people who coach the best in the world.In this two-part conversation-style series, host Ollie Torr is joined by an expert panel of performance coaches and elite athletes to explore the evolving role of weightlifting in climbing, looking at strength, injury prevention, mindset, and longevity in the sport.We're talking to:Steve Thompson – Lecturer and Head of Strength and Conditioning at Sheffield Hallam University. UKSCA-accredited coach with research expertise in resistance training, periodisation and performance. Steve also works with GB Diving and professional football teams.Dave Mason – Former GB team athlete and IFSC World Cup competitor, now elite outdoor climber and coach. Dave has worked with climbers from youth squads to elite performers, blending strength training with movement and mindset.Jemma Powell – Lattice coach and former GB climber. Jemma supports recreational and performance climbers, specialising in injury prevention, strength training and postpartum coaching.Jesse Firestone – US-based coach and founder of JFire Climbing. Jesse offers personalised, sustainable coaching for climbers of all levels, including elite competitive and outdoor climbers, focusing on holistic progress and long-term development.You'll also hear real-life experiences from athletes at the top of the sport:Aidan Roberts breaks down how he stays strong on the road with portable training and why specificity beats max effort. Will Bosi shares why he's not lifting right now—but might again soon. Drew Ruana gives insight into his use of lifting for power, endurance, and competition prep.In Part 1, we explore how climbers and coaches are rethinking lifting—moving beyond outdated fears of bulking and into smarter, tailored training for every phase of the season.We'll cover:Why climbers are finally embracing strength work (and who needs it most)How top-level athletes integrate lifting without compromising performanceWhat female climbers should consider with hormones, pregnancy, and strength trainingPortable solutions: what athletes like Aidan use while travelling full-timeThe compound lifts that actually carry over to climbing, and how to use themWhy “doing less” might be the smartest thing for your climbingWhether you're curious about hypertrophy, looking to prevent injuries, or trying to train sustainably, this episode offers insight for climbers of every level.
Episode 178: In this episode of the Athletic Shoulder Podcast, Ben Ashworth sits down with Danny Wilson, a UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with extensive experience in the world of boxing. Danny has worked with hundreds of boxers, ranging from junior amateurs to world champions, and developed the Boxing Science strength and conditioning program. His innovative approach has reached over 10,000 customers worldwide, making a significant impact in the world of combat sports. During this conversation, Danny shares his insights on the critical role of strength and conditioning in boxing, with a particular focus on shoulder health and performance. From the importance of the kinetic chain in delivering powerful punches to addressing the prevalence of shoulder injuries among boxers, Danny dives deep into the essential aspects of conditioning for combat sports. - Topics Discussed The critical role of strength and conditioning in boxing, focusing on shoulder health and performance Danny's journey into the world of boxing and the importance of the kinetic chain in delivering powerful punches The prevalence of shoulder injuries among boxers The need for individualized testing and training to address specific weaknesses and improve overall performance The intricacies of shoulder-specific training for boxers, with an emphasis on stability and strength Innovative testing methods for assessing punch power The critical role of core strength in enhancing boxing performance The importance of individualized training approaches and future exploration in the field - Where you can find Danny: 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. 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
Ryan is currently the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Lead at Aquatics GB. Ryan has also worked at many presitgious organisations including Kitmanlabs: the FA; UK Sports Institute, UKSCA, Scottish Institute of Sport and he has also been a Sports Science Lecturer. As well as his full time role at Aquatics GB, Ryan is also engaged in his PhD specializing in Multidisciplinary Team Problem Solving. And this is why I'm excited to bring you this conversation with Ryan. He is breaking down the true facets of what makes teams of people come together to make a real impact in the areas they focus on - well away from the limitations of relying solely on technical dogma. Talking Points: The problem of being trained as a practitioner to stay within “lane” Achieving and outcomes of success Failure is a catalyst for change - yet we're all scared of it Stepping out of competency beyond it to make transitions Management vs leadership - taking people on a journey to MDT solutions Clinical governance vs personal perspective Changing thinking from depth of knowledge into transfer of knowledge Importance of metacognitive skills The importance of transcending transactions about your own gain and power If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners that need it. Resources Register for OPEN DAY Practitioner Project 20/20 The Coach Toolbox The Creative Act Stealing Fire Recapture the Rapture Connect with Ryan: LinkedIn Blended Intelligence
Steffan Jones is the CEO and Director of Pace Labs, as well as the High Performance Fast Bowling coach for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as well as consulting for individual fast bowlers, javelin throwers and pitchers around the world. Steffan is in a unique position having played the sport, being the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. He is the former Director of Sport Performance at a private school in England. Steffan is also the High-Performance Director for Gosport overseeing the Olympic preparation for various athletes across multiple sports and the brand ambassador and expert for various companies including 1080 Sprint, Lila Movement and Exsurgo Technology He is a qualified sports scientist, a UKSCA qualified strength and conditioning coach and also as a level 3 qualified technical coach. His methods are innovative and heavily based on sports science. Steffan has developed a reputation as an ‘outside the box' thinker in all overhead throwing sports and is the go-to man when an increase in bowling velocity is required. Links: https://pacelabglobal.com/about-2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steffanjones105/?hl=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/steffanjones105
Paul Comfort is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Salford (UK) and an adjunct professor at Edith Cowan University (Australia). Paul is a founder member and accredited member of the UKSCA and was a board member of the NSCA from 2020-2023. He regularly consults with numerous team sports and has authored / co-authored >150 peer reviewed journal articles. His research focuses on training methods to enhance sports performance and the assessment of force production characteristics to monitor acute and chronic changes in neuromuscular function. Paul is also co-editor of the textbooks, ‘Advanced Strength and Conditioning: an evidence-based approach', ‘Performance Assessment for strength and Conditioning', ‘Laboratory Manual for Strength and Conditioning' and recently edited the 2nd edition of the ‘Developing Power' for the NSCA QUOTES “So one of the things we need to know is not just the what's the maximum force generating capacity, but how quickly can you produce that?” “Normally we do some form of maximal isometric test and we'd also do a ballistic test, something like a counter movement jump, and then a reactive or rebound type test, whether that's a 10-5 test, a drop jump, counter movement rebound jump. They've all got some limitations with them, but we'll do some form of plyometric and reactive tests so that we've really tested across that breadth of force production capabilities that people might get within sport” “If you've got velocity at take-off, that determines your jump height so you don't need to report velocity at take-off if you're got jump height” “Power doesn't determine jump height. It only explains around about 50 to 60% of jump height and it can change. You can actually have a decrease in power with an increase in jump height, which sounds really counterintuitive.” “Look at the published data but also then make sure, right, did they use the same force plates? Did they use the same software that you're using? With the software set up have they analysed the data in the same way?” “Biggest thing is make sure that whatever you're doing, you're standardising what you're doing and you're trying to compare to data, which is as close to what you do in terms of your testing protocols, so how you cue the athlete, how you coach the athlete, but also how the data is analysed” SHOWNOTES 1) Paul's background in strength and conditioning and update since last episode 2) The basics of measuring force production in athletes 3) Upper body options for force production assessment including the ASH Test 4) Paul's preference of the more common lower body force plate assessments like the IMTP or IsoSquat 5) The best metrics to use across isometric, ballistic and reactive force production assessments and the importance of understanding net vs absolute force 6) Considerations around contact/contraction time in different jump assessments 7) Paul's thoughts on the use of force production tests for fatigue and readiness to train measures 8) The importance of starting simple and basic with testing and monitoring PEOPLE MENTIONED Greg Haff Tudor Bompa
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
Ian Jeffreys PhD, FNSCA, FUKSCA, RSCC*E, PGCE, CSCS*D, ASCC, NSCA-CPT*D.Ian is an internationally renowned and award winning coach, educator and author and is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed & agility and conditioning for team sports, where his unique Gamespeed system and RAMP warm-up protocols have been adopted by a wide range of coaches and organisations. He is currently the Academic Director of Setanta College a world-renowned sports education provider based in Ireland and the owner of All-Pro Performance based in Brecon Wales. He is an Emeritus Professor in strength and conditoning and consults extensively with several professional sports organisations. Ian has worked with athletes, clubs and sports organisations in over 20 countries around the world.Ian is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has been re-certified with Distinction (*D) in both categories. He is an Emeritus Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*E). He was the NSCA's High School Professional of the Year in 2006, the first time the award had ever been presented to a coach working outside the United States. This was awarded for his pioneering work in developing a Performance Academy for youth athletes which produced numerous international performers and championship teams. In July 2009 Ian was awarded a Fellowship by the NSCA, for his outstanding contributions to the industry. He was on the Board of Directors of the NSCA between 2016 and 2019 and was the organisation's Vice President between 2018 and 2019.Ian is a Founder member of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association and was a member of the Board of Directors from the organisation's inception in 2004 through to 2013 being Vice Chairman for part of that time. He was made a fellow of the UKSCA in recognition of his services to the organisation and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC), an assessor and a tutor for the UKSCA. He is on the advisory board to the Korean Strength and Conditioning Association, the Polish Strength and Conditioning Association and the Shanghai Sports Institute. Ian has authored ten books Total Soccer Fitness, A Coaches Guide to Enhancing Recovery - The Performance Lifestyle, Gamespeed first and second editions, Developing Speed, Soccer Speed, Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance first and second editions, the Warm-Up and Effective Coaching in Strength and Conditioning. He has authored over 25 book chapters and numerous strength and conditioning articles which have featured in the leading international Journals. He is the Editor of the UKSCA Journal, “Professional Strength and Conditioning” and is on the Editorial Board for the NSCA's Strength and Conditioning Journal, and the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. Ian is a much sought-after Conference Presenter and has given keynote presentations and hosted high performance workshops at a host of major conferences around the world.
Dr John Radnor works in Wales at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he is a Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, the Programme Lead for their Masters in Youth Athletic Development, and the Research and Innovation Lead for their Youth Physical Development Centre. In 2023, John was awarded the Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach of the year award from the UKSCA. Over his 15 years as a coach, he has worked with many sports, including football, rugby, and rowing. John is currently using his research in talent identification and development to assist in the structures of academy pathways.In this chat, we dig into John's coaching philosophy, what he believes every youth strength and conditioning coach needs to know to deliver a developmentally appropriate experience, his current focus of research, and much more. If you enjoy the chat, please support the show by sharing it with your mates. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet 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.
Dr John Radnor works in Wales at Cardiff Metropolitan University where he is a Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, the Programme Lead for their Masters in Youth Athletic Development, and the Research and Innovation Lead for their Youth Physical Development Centre. In 2023, John was awarded the Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach of the year award from the UKSCA. Over his 15 years as a coach, he has worked with many sports, including football, rugby, and rowing. John is currently using his research in talent identification and development to assist in the structures of academy pathways.In this chat, we dig into John's coaching philosophy, what he believes every youth strength and conditioning coach needs to know to deliver a developmentally appropriate experience, his current focus of research, and much more. If you enjoy the chat, please support the show by sharing it with your mates. Enjoy!Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at athletedevelopmentproject.com/newsletterGet 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.
In episode 226 Tom Green, Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: How PE and S&C differ for schools Barriers to implementing S&C in schools How to use S&C to complement PE and improve athletic developement About Tom Green "Tom Green is currently the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School in England. Tom has extensive experience in a range of sports at varied levels. He holds a BSc and MSc in Strength and Conditioning, is a qualified teacher, and sits on the UKSCA board for S&C in Schools." Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode226 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
Dan is an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with the UKSCA. His experiences spans Professional, Olympic and Paralympic sports in both the UK and the USA, working in sports such as Rugby Union, Rugby 7s, and Major League Baseball. His work with the Team GB Rugby 7s teams took him to Rio in 2016 where the team placed Silver, and Tokyo in 2021 where the team placed 4th. Between these Olympics, he worked for the Houston Astros where he was part of the staff that went on to win the American League. In recent years, Dan has founded Collaborate Sports, which aims to provide practitioners personal development and mentorship opportunities as well as consultancy services to clubs and organizations. Dan currently works with around 60 coaches across the world to help target their personal development, provide network opportunities with other practitioners and mentor them through their careers. Dan is also a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton. QUOTES “As an industry we seem to be a big S and a little c… and this is probably an indication of where our S&C industry is at right now" “Energy system development is very specific to adaptation but general to task, whereas conditioning is the use of energy systems within a task, very specific to task but general to adaptation" “I would want my athletes to earn their seat at the table in terms of basic aerobic physical qualities, much like strength qualities” "Energy system development doesn't necessarily help us in the task, it also helps us just as much between tasks, especially with aerobic qualities” “There is a double bang for buck with aerobic work especially if you take it off feet, we know it has little to know cost off feet and it can also promote some recovery as well” “Sometimes we can't get an athlete where the need to be in any given season and we need to be comfortable with that" SHOWNOTES 1) Dan's journey and update since our last episode (#72) 2) The differences between fitness, energy system development and conditioning 3) How to establish training residuals for strength and endurance with your athletes 4) Key principles for energy systems development and the importance of developing a general base 5) The periodisation of energy system development and an example from Team GB 7s 6) Modifications in energy system work based on individual abilities, anaerobic speed reserve considerations and return on training investment 7) Direct and indirect benefits of energy system work and comparison between energy system assessments and sports performance 8) Task specificity in around energy system development, limitations in oxygen uptake versus oxygen muscle saturation and future research in near infrared spectrometry 9) The benefits of understanding how to visualize data and pedagogy for S&C coaches PEOPLE MENTIONED Nathan Heaney Gareth Sanford Andrew Usher
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
Des is one of the leading youth coaches and performance managers in sport and a world-renowned practitioner and speaker in the field of youth athletic development. In joining Setanta College, Des contributes to the College's mission to deliver industry defining Education, application and insight to communities at a local and global level. Des joined Setanta as Director of Coaching & Athletic Development, from his position as Head of Sport Medicine & Athletic Development at Arsenal Football Club Academy, which he has held for over 8 years and where he has re-shaped the concept of player development within the world of football. He has previously served as Head of S&C at Connacht Rugby, S&C to Ireland and as Fitness Education Manager within the IRFU, where he spent over 13 years developing the IRFU's coach and player development system. u Over the years Des has presented at the UKSCA, ASCA and the NSCA conferences as well as many other conferences around the world. He also has worked as a consultant to World Rugby and the National Cricket academy in India. Des has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with the UKSCA. He also has achieved the High Performance Sports Accreditation from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Science and is a chartered scientist. QUOTES “What brings it all together is the performance plan and if I step into any environment, it should be apparent” “That language (of your performance pillars) should live and breathe in all the different departments” “We always get caught up in the negatives but we should also focus on what is good?!” “In a meeting, it is important to ask what does the group feel and is this a journey we are going to go on together?” “Apparently the science behind it is flawed, but I saw benefits from personality profiling with our players and staff” SHOWNOTES 1) Des' journey in brief and update since our last episode including his latest work with Setanta College 2) How to approach management structures for performance teams including setting up your Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategy (VMOS) and Performance Pillars 3) Refining the VMOS & making it as effective and efficient as possible 4) Maximising inter-disciplinary staff meetings and interventions with players 5) The power of staff ownership in department projects 6) Making performance development reviews/plans useful for staff and are you as good as Nic Gill? 7) Managing staff members that might disrupt group dynamic or are troublesome 8) The benefits of personality profiling for staff and player interaction, especially around communication preferences 9) The cornerstones of Des' management philosophy PEOPLE MENTIONED Liam Hennessy Nic Gill Dan Baker Philip Morrow Aled Walters Steve Nabo Bob Tisdall
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Sam Boylett-Long has been an accredited S&C coach with the UKSCA since 2012. Since completing his MSc in Human Performance in 2015, Sam has worked with a number of Women's Football internationals during his 4 year spell with Reading Women.In January 2020 Sam began working with the GB Rowing team providing S&C and sport science support, leading various projects including warm up strategies - maximising physical readiness & developing objective diagnostics for Fmax assessment. In this episode Sam discusses: His winding road into full-time S&C Coaching. His time at Reading FC Women's team at the start of the Super League. A baptism of fire in Namibia with British Rowing during Covid. The various components that make up elite rowing performance. You can keep up to date with Sam via his Twitter: Sam Boylett_Long and his Instagram: @Sam_boylettlong . 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 167 Danny Wilson, Co-founder of Boxing Science, joins us. Specifically Danny will be looking at: Importance of punching power Physiology underpinning punching power How to train to improve punching power About Danny: "Danny Wilson is the co-founder of Boxing Science, an organisation dedicated to sport science consultancy, research and education in Amateur and Professional Boxing. Danny is a UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coach with a wealth of world level experience. He has coached 100's of boxers, from World Champion professional to junior amateur boxers. Danny has an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science, and developed the Boxing Science strength and conditioning program." Instagram: @boxingscience @wilson_boxingscience Youtube - BoxingScience Website Link: https://boxingscience.co.uk/ Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode167 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
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
Tom Green is the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School and holds an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) as well as being a qualified teacher. Outside of his role at the school, Tom works with the UKSCA to support the delivery of S&C within schools and for Catapult as the Youth Research Reviewer for Science for Sport. Tom has an extensive background in delivering quality S&C with over ten years of practice at elite, University and school levels. In this episode Tom discusses: His role at St Peters RC High School. Some of the limitations in his role at the School. How he influenced the delivery of PE/Sport at the School. Why he decided to undertake teacher training. How teacher training opened his eyes to some weaknesses in his coaching. What he believes S&C Coaches can learn from teachers. You can follow Tom's work via his Twitter account: @ThomasGreen1 . Join us in Edinburgh, Scotland for the LTAD Workshop on February 25th & 26th, where Rob Anderson and Jared Deacon will be covering all things adolescent training including the development of strength, power, speed and agility. Get your tickets now here:https://bookwhen.com/ltadnetwork/e/ev-sbt0-20230225000000 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 .
Paul Downes is the Head Of Athletic Performance and Pathways at Moana Pasifika Super Rugby Franchise in New Zealand. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and is an accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach with the UKSCA and ASCA. Within his 18 years applied coaching experience he has worked with developmental and elite athletes in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. QUOTES “We used screening to tell us what we could do, not what we couldn't do” “In Day 1 of every week at Moana Pasifika, we invested a lot of time in relationships… to connect and calibrate” “We used maximal velocity work as a prophylactic for injury” “Having a bigger bench or better clean from the floor form probably wasn't going to be a difference maker for us, our difference maker was more likely to be giving our players more movement vocabulary” “A cognitive apprenticeship is a teaching method that really focuses on authentic learning environments and putting the learner in an situation they are likely to experience in the workplace” SHOWNOTES 1) Paul's journey from the UK to NZ (and back!) in rugby union 2) Setting up a Super Rugby athletic performance department from scratch 3) Maximizing player availability in professional rugby union without a reserve grade or academy 4) Different screening options and a “typical” week in Moana Pasifika 5) Individualizing the preparation of rugby union players in-season and player-led different strength and conditioning options 6) Using the difference in times between COD and non-COD conditioning tests to inform training 7) How strong is strong enough in rugby union and downfalls of over-emphasizing strength and size in rugby 8) Paul's research on decision making process in S&C, the differences between different levels of experience in S&C and the “cognitive apprenticeship” approach 9) The value of the session preview, setting the intent and outcomes of a session and aligning S&C language to performance language
Julie has been a UKSCA accredited coach since 2009 and has led successful programmes within schools and universities for over 10 years. Julie frequently consults on the initiation of many schools S+C programmes, and advises on content, infrastructure and viability. Julie is a member of the UKSCA board of directors and is a lecturer at Uni of Chichester. In this episode, Julie discusses: The humble beginnings of the Queenswood with no equipment and basic facilities. How Julie recognised opportunities to add value to the school community. Why it's important to continually demonstrate value to justify investment and expenditure. How the program grew to justify an investment in a 1 million pound facility. Why Universities don't prepare coaches for working with youth athletes. Her new role as a Director on the UKSCA Board as well as influencing the University sector. You can follow Julie's work via her Instagram: @juliegooderick and her Twitter: @juliegooderick . 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 .
Crofton Alexander has been an Accredited S&C coach with UKSCA since 2008 and L2 BWLA coach since 2006. He started his career at London Wasps Rugby Cub in 2006 and was responsible for the physical development of a number of the squad's up and coming talent such as Christian Wade, Sam Jones, Eliot Daley and Joe launchbury as well as leading the recovery protocols of the whole squad. Since then he has worked in tennis, cricket, motorsport and superbikes before turning his hand to academia. He also sat on the board as a director for the UKSCA between 2013 and 2019. He is also a workshop tutor and CPD panel member ensuring that accredited members maintain their ASCC status. He obtained a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning from St Mary's University in Twickenham. In this episode Crofton discusses: What it's like being an early career coach. How to approach continue profession development and reflection. How and why line managers should be protecting young coaches from burnout and over commitment. The key skills and conversations young coaches should be developing in their organisations. You can follow Crofton's work via his Twitter account: @croftonsport and Instagram: @croftonalexander . 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 .
Wyjazd na coroczną konferencję UKSCA sam w sobie stanowi wartość, ale jednym z ważniejszych owoców tego wyjazdu było spotkanie z Łukaszem Kirszensteinem. Trenerem z Polski, który miał znaczący wpływ na świat przygotowania motorycznego w Irlandii. Łukasz to absolwent Poznańskiego AWF, pierwszy Polak, który otrzymał akredytację UKSCA (2010). Obecnie, koordynator przygotowania motorycznego w hrabstwie Galway ( Galway GAA). Do mistrzostwa doprowadził m.in. drużynę Tipperary GAA, Galway GAA. Twórca systemu monitorowania Actimet i zapewne dlatego kojarzony przez wielu z tematyką monitoringu w sporcie. Łukasz to praktyk z krwi i kości, którego każda wypowiedź nacechowana jest doświadczeniem. #56 odicnek podcastu PST stanowi świetne wprowadzenie do tematyki monitoringu w sporcie i pełni funkcję INTRO dla obszernego webinaru autorstwa Łukasza, który możecie zobaczyć na www.praktycznastronatreningu.pl Poniżej kilka pytań, które padną w odcinku: Jesteś specjalistą czy generalistą? Po co ten monitoring w sporcie? Jak budować swój tool box? Na ile istotna jest edukacja zawodnika/drużyny/sztabu w zbieraniu dobrego feedbacku? Jak ewoluowało podejście Łukasza do monitoringu? Co ma większy udział w jego decyzyjności. Subiektywny vs obiektywny monitoring?
Odcinek to częściowe podsumowanie corocznej konferencji UKSCA w luźnej rozmowie 4 specjalistów. Nie ma możliwości, aby 30' komentarz w postaci podcastu zastąpił obecność na tak kompletnym wydarzeniu, ale mam nadzieję zachęci trenerów do uczestnictwa w przyszłych edycjach. Nauka, praktyka, doświadczenie i ludzie. Warto! Podcast Praktyczna Strona Treningu nagrywany jest z gośćmi „face to face”. Jednym z komentujących jest wyjątkowo doświadczony i zasłużony S&C Caoch Łukasz Kirszenstein. Od czasu lockdown miełem z Łukaszem zawieszoną rozmowę 1:1 przed mikrofonami. Nasze spotkanie na konferencji UKSCA wydało ten owoc Rozmowa będzie miała premierę już niebawem. Sukcesów i do usłyszenia! Artur Mohr Wraz z moimi gośćmi czynimy starania, aby popularyzować wiedzę związaną z utrzymaniem zdrowia, sprawności i pełni możliwości psychofizycznych naszego ciała. Jeżeli uważasz, że takie działania mają sens to udostępnij proszę ten materiał i polub nasze profile w mediach społecznościowych.
In episode 129, Steffan Jones, Fast Bowling Coach, joins us. Specifically Steffan will be looking at: The importance of speed How to train for throwing speed How he programs for fast bowlers About Steffan "Steffan Jones is the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. Currently, he is Director of Sport Performance at a private school in England and a global fast bowling consultant. He is the fast bowling development coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as well as consulting for individual fast bowlers, javelin throwers and pitchers around the world. Steffan is in a unique position having played the sport, is a qualified sports scientist, a UKSCA qualified strength and conditioning coach and also as a level 3 qualified technical coach. His methods are innovative and heavily based on sports science. Steffan is also the only cricket coach to be qualified in teaching the Lila movement Exogen suit which he regards as the number 1 specific strength tool in the business. Steffan has developed a reputation as an ‘outside the box' thinker in all overhead throwing sports and is the go-to man when an increase in bowling velocity is required. His focus on specific strength including weighted ball bowling, the application of the Bondarchuk classification and the utilisation of Isometric training as part of his Skill-stability training' method has brought him plaudits from all around the world and continues to change and stabilise technique." Twitter/Instagram: @SteffanJones105 https://pacelabglobal.com/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode129 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
In this episode director of coaching and performance at Setanta College Des Ryan joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss strength and conditioning for young athletes, how we can best support our children and dispels a few myths along the way.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:The strength and conditioning minefield for parents of young athletesThe importance of regular activity (structured and unstructured)Early specialisation and a wider understanding of the debateBeing aware and managing training routines alongside growth spurtsStories of great practise and outcomes at Arsenal AcademyImproving speed and movement is possible for everyoneThe importance of individual values and disciplineHopes for the future for S & C coaches and how they may be able to benefit whole communitiesHere are a number of the links that Des recommended during the podcast.World Rugby Passport - Conditioning for RugbySetanta Academy Courses | Setanta College AcademyGrowth & Maturation | Player Development Insights Series #2 - YouTubeGrowth and maturity | FA Learning webinar - YouTubeDes Ryan works for Setanta College as Director of Coaching & Performance. Des is one of the leading youth coaches and performance managers in sport and a world-renowned practitioner and speaker in the field of youth athletic development. Des joined Setanta from his position as Head of Sport Medicine & Athletic Development at Arsenal Football Club Academy, a position he held for over 8 years where he re-shaped the concept of player development within the world of football. He has also previously worked as Head of S&C at Connacht Rugby, S&C to Ireland and as Fitness Education Manager within the IRFU, where he spent over 13 years developing the IRFU's coach and player development system.Des has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with the UKSCA. He also has achieved the High Performance Sports Accreditation from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Science and is a chartered scientist.
David Jackson is a Master Instructor with Oxygen Advantage as well as a UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach. He played professional rugby for Nottingham until he suffered a season-ending brain injury in 2013. Through his recovery, David had to retrain his breathing mechanics and improve respiration. Now he helps others overcome their limitations improve their performance through breathwork. Follow David on Instagram Checkout David's Website Support the podcast by checking out AthleticGreens.com/Abe for a years supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first subscription. Books that changed my life: Deep by James Nestor Breath by James Nestor Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/abraham484/support
In episode 103, Josh Fletcher (Career Blueprint) and John Noonan (Noonan Performance), join us. Specifically you will learn: How to prepare for career transitions How organisations can help employees How to improve your health, wealth and wellness About Josh "Josh has dedicated his business Career Blueprint to performance practitioner well-being. ‘We look after it athletes well-being but ours is an afterthought. It's about time we started looking after our own happiness, health and wealth dont you think?'" Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practitionerwellbeing IG: @careerblueprint Twitter: @coachblueprint1 Website: www.yourcareer-blueprint.com About John "John is an experienced performance coach with over 15 years' experience coaching in elite sport and the public domain. To date, John has worked with numerous professional youth, senior and international athletes from over 13 different sports, including work in professional soccer, Rugby Union/League, Olympic snowsports, Golf and Formula racing. In 2019, John founded NoonanPerformance.com and now operates as a performance consultant to various athletes, teams and corporate clients, providing a hybrid of physical preparation, physical therapy and coach mentorship services. Academically, John has an undergraduate degree in sport science and a postgraduate degree in applied biomechanics from Liverpool John Moores University, researching performance requirements of Olympic freestyle snowsport athletes. Specifically, John's research examined the kinetic and kinematic demands of snowboard jump landings, the findings which John has presented internationally and nationally at the Australian and UK Strength and Conditioning (ASCA and UKSCA) Conferences. John currently holds professional certifications with the UKSCA, Postural Restoration Institute (PRI). John's professional interests continue to revolve around improving movement and athletic performance, as well as helping coaches succeed in both coaching and business based projects through the NoonanPerformance Coach Mentorship Programme." Website: www.noonanperformance.com Instagram/Twitter: JohnnoonanCoach FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode103 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
Joel Brannigan is an experienced coach and manager, having worked in strength and conditioning since his retirement from professional rugby in 2004, with a career that say him playing for Edinburgh, London Welsh RFC and Newcastle Falcons RFC and representing Scotland at international level. Accredited in 2007, Joel has worked with success across a diverse range of organisations and has a depth of experience in elite and professional sport, NGBs, education settings and the private sector. He has been delivering workshops for the UKSCA since 2012 as a tutor and is also a practising assessor on the current accreditation process. In addition, he has been involved in several UKSCA working groups on the subject of early years practitioner development; he is also part of the team who has taken the new UKSCA Trainer Award from its infancy to product launch. In this episode Joel discusses: The big impact a PE teacher had on him in his youth as a "big" kid. How being "consistently average" helped him become a professional rugby player. The influences key mentors played in his development as a coach. The various changes in the Northumbria program over the years in relation to funding at the university. The challenges encountered when working with student athletes. The trends he has noticed emerging with student athletes arriving at university. You can keep up to date with Joel via Twitter: @joelbrannigan03 . 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 ..
Dr. Duncan French has over 20 years' experience working with elite professional and Olympic athletes. Prior to joining the UFC, French was the Director of Performance Science at the University of Notre Dame. From 2005 – 2015, French was a Technical Lead for Strength and Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport. He has worked three Olympic cycles as the national lead for strength and conditioning to Great Britain Basketball and more recently Great Britain Taekwondo Olympic programs.French earned his PhD from the University of Connecticut in 2004 and has authored or co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed scientific manuscripts. He is a fully accredited strength and conditioning coach with the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA), Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). French is a former Chairman of the UKSCA and received an Honorary Fellowship in 2014 for his services to the strength and conditioning industry.
Des Ryan works for Setanta College as Director of Coaching & Performance. Des is one of the leading youth coaches and performance managers in sport and a world-renowned practitioner and speaker in the field of youth athletic development. At Setanta College, Des will contribute to the Colleges mission to be recognized in Ireland and Abroad as a leading provider of human performance and sport science research, training and education. Des joined Setanta from his position as Head of Sport Medicine & Athletic Development at Arsenal Football Club Academy, which he held for over 8 years and where he has re-shaped the concept of player development within the world of football. He has previously served as Head of S&C at Connacht Rugby, S&C to Ireland and as Fitness Education Manager within the IRFU, where he spent over 13 years developing the IRFU's coach and player development system. Over the years Des has presented at the UKSCA, ASCA and the NSCA conferences as well as many other conferences around the world. He also has worked as a consultant to World Rugby and the National Cricket academy in India. Des has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with the UKSCA. He also has achieved the High Performance Sports Accreditation from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Science and is a chartered scientist. In this episode Des discusses: How organisations can recruit top coaching talent.# What they should offer as a package to hold on to good coaches. Why the performance review meeting is the most important meeting of the year. The importance of a multidisciplinary mission and vision. Some of the opportunities early career coaches overlook to their detriment. You can follow Des's work via his Instagram account: @desryan75 , Twitter: @DeasunO and the Setanta College website: www.setantacollege.com . 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 .
Paudie Roche is the Head Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Arsenal Football Club. Prior to this he was the Lead U9-U.6 coach and was instrumental in the development and implementation of the Physical Development Framework for the Academy. Currently he leads the physical development programme for the U18 and U23 squads and works alongside 3 Strength & Conditioning coaches to implement an industry leading programme. Prior to working at Arsenal Paudie gained considerable experience in a number of sports and in 2008 began work for the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as the Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach for Munster Rugby. During his time at Munster he held the position of Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the National Team and prepared players for the 2011 6 Nations andRugby World Cup. In his last season with the IRFU he was awarded the title of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Irish U.20 Squad whom competed in the 2013 6 Nations and Junior World Cup Competitions. Paudie holds a Master's Degree from Edith Cowan University, as well as accreditations from the National Strength and Conditioning Association of America (NSCA), the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA). He is currently a Director on the Board for the UKSCA. In 2015 for his work in Youth Sport, Paudie was awarded the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year for Youth Sport by the UKSCA. In this episode Paudie discusses: An insight into their the Arsenal Academy staffing structure and locations. An in depth overview of the delivery of physical development within the Arsenal FC Academy from U9 - U23 squads. Why assessing maturation forms an integral part of the Arsenal academy program. How they use their traffic light system to manage different stages of maturation. How they utilise biobanding fixtures and the importance of increasing the number of biobanding opportunities. How involving parents is important in load management of young athletes. You can keep up to date with Paudie via Twitter: @coach_roche_ . 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 .
Welcome to The byrizz Rehab & Performance Podcast episode number 14. In this episode, I speak to Nick Winkelman. Nick is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national (Men and Women XV's and 7's) and provincial teams (Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster). Nick is a graduate of Oregon State University where he completed a Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science. He undertook a Masters in Strength and Conditioning at Edith Cowan University and did a Doctorate (with an emphasis in motor learning and sprinting) at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Throughout Nick's career, he has placed a strong emphasis on personal development, having been certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the USA Weightlifting Association, and the USA Track and Field Association. Nick is an internationally recognized speaker on topics about skill acquisition, coaching science, movement skill development, and athletic profiling, and has publications through the NSCA, UKSCA, and IDEA Health and Fitness. Nick has been running the EXOS NFL Combine development program for the last seven years as a performance coach. In his ten years at EXOS, Nick has supported a diversity of athletes across sport (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) and the armed services. NICKS EARLIER ACHIEVEMENTS Director of Education and Training Systems EXOS, USA. Ph.D. in motor learning and sprinting Certified NSCA, USA Weightlifting, and USA Track & Field Association NICKS PRESENT WORK Head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. Internationally recognized speaker NFL Combine Development Programme IN THIS TALK WITH NICK, YOU'LL LEARN: Who is Nick Winkelman? Past, Present, Future The science of Rugby. What is Rugby and how is the sport compared to American Football? Nicks role at the Irish Rugby Football Union The art of coaching: Descriptive language - What is it? Explaining, Demonstrating, Cueing, Doing it, Debriefing and giving feedback How music has affected Nicks way of coaching The episode is in English and will be available on your favorite audible podcast resource from the 5th of November. This episode is sponsored by The byrizz™ Rehab & Performance application. The application gives you the continuity to reach your goals at any level, whenever, and wherever. The workouts, programs, and boot camps are made and customized to your needs and consist of trained therapists and strength & conditioning coaches with long experience in health and fitness. byrizz clients range from novice athletes to World Cup medalists and Olympians. This episode is also brought to you in cooperation with Sparta Science. Sparta Science is the industry's gold standard for Force Plate Machine Learning that predicts, improves, and validates individual and team availability. With a simple two-minute scan per person, organizations increase fitness levels, prevent injuries, and accurately predict team readiness using the world's largest machine learning force plate database. For more information about Sparta Science, visit Spartascience.com.
Clive Brewer is the Performance Director for the Center for Coaching Excellence / Assistant Professor of Sports Science at ETSU. He consults internationally, supporting Olympic Athletes such as Galen Rupp in his preparation for 2021 Olympics. Clive also leads on coach development education programs internationally - for example, the restructure of the UKSCA coach development pathway and is also an Adjunct Professor for the School of Coaching & Sports Science at West Virginia University. Clive was the Performance Director for Columbus Crew in 2020, and prior to this was the Assistant Director of High Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball Team. Clive has consulted with organizations such as Manchester United FC, USA Football, Wimbledon tennis championships, WTA, Scotland National Rugby League, Liverpool Ladies, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), SportsMed Global, Cirque du Soleil and IMG Academy. In August 2015, he was awarded the fellowship of the UKSCA in recognition of his contribution to the industry. His latest book “Developing athletic movement skills” was published by Human Kinetics in 2017. A regular speaker at International conferences, Clive has published 2 other books, 8 book chapters and more than 15 papers on training methods, coaching & performance in peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, Clive discusses: The rise of opportunities away from the professional clubs and institutes of sport. Why the youth setting is a great place to learn the skills required for coaching. How coaches are starting to recognise the youth setting as an legitimate career. The simplest advice to becoming a better coach. The valuable lessons he took from coaching primary school children. His varied roles and what motivates him in accepting a new opportunity. You can follow Clive on Twitter via: @Clivesportsandc and on LinkedIn. 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 .
Dan Howells is a strength & conditioning coach accredited through the UKSCA and NSCA. He has worked in elite sport for over 15years, with experience in preparing athletes in Olympic and professional settings, having previously worked for the English Institute of Sport, Wasps Rugby, England 7s and the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team. He also most recently helped the GB rugby 7s team prepare for the Tokyo Olympics just as he has done for the Rio 2016 Games. Dan also aims to help developing practitioners with group mentorship via his personal development platform called Collaborate Sports. QUOTES “I was emotionally invested in that sport and probably blinkered by what performance impact meant” “There needed to be recognition that everybody below the Major Leagues is there for player development” “Travel fatigue, to a point, you can get away with it in professional baseball when compared to rugby sevens” “The reality of using numbers puts some perspective on sport and what is physically possible” “Just like sets and reps, conditioning for me is all about duration of time and duration of rest” “People talk about data driven versus data informed, and it is definitely data informed for me” SHOWNOTES 1) Dan's backstory and influence from his time at the US Ski and Snowboard team 2) The nature of strength and conditioning in major and minor League baseball 3) Player development in a very congested schedule like baseball 4) Working back from the sport and focusing on what you can influence 5) Developing power in hitters and how to determine the performance foci for individual players 6) The differences in training paradigms for pitchers and hitters 7) The off season and in season periodization structure at the Astros 8) Travel and sleep in major and minor league baseball 9) The benefits of using a duration-based energy system development scheme 10) Using numbers to inform decisions on physical preparation 11) Coach development, personality profiling and collaboration amongst professionals PEOPLE MENTIONED Ben Rosenblatt Jose Fernandez Luke Storey Bobby Stroupe Beauden Barrett
Realia przygotowania motorycznego Nie mam wątpliwości co do skuteczności przygotowania motorycznego w poprawie wydajności i bezpieczeństwa sportowców. Świat S&C staje się coraz bardziej profesjonalny, a młodzi trenerzy są rządni wiedzy i poświęcają ogrom czasu na rozwój. Patrząc na sztaby szkoleniowe wielokrotnie mógłbym powiedzieć, że są to w nich najlepiej wykształcone sportowo osoby…przy okazji najbardziej deprecjonowane. Co ciekawe taki stan rzeczy nie spotyka się z jawnym oporem, a nawet jest powszechnie akceptowany przez środowisko S&C. Patologię branży oddają sytuacje, w których trenerzy przygotowania motorycznego są pouczani co mają robić przez trenerów głównych lub daje im się 3x 20' tygodniowo przed lub po treningach głównej dyscypliny. A można przyjść i zapytać specjalistę „co uważasz powinniśmy zrobić, aby poprawić wydajność zawodników?” Trenerzy pamiętajcie, że można mówić NIE, a…sektor prywatny pozwala dobrze zarobić i być niezależnym. Czytając powyższe zapewne wyczuwasz moje emocje. Mój punkt widzenia nie musi być dobrym odzwierciedleniem stanu całej branży, dlatego postanowiłem poznać perspektywę kogoś innego…Tomasza Gęborysa. Z uwagi na jakość dźwięku i chęć osobistego spotkania moich gości, nagrania podcastu odbywają się w 4 oczy. To powodów dla którego czekając na tą rozmowę musiałem wykazać się cierpliwością. Tomasz mieszka bowiem w Monako… ale okazja pojawiła się z zaskoczenia. Skorzystałem Tomasz Gęborys – trener przygotowania motorycznego po studiach magisterskich (UK), trener personalny, doświadczenie zdobywał w Wielkiej Brytanii i Stanach Zjednoczonych. Posiadający akredytacje UKSCA, ASCA oraz EXOS. Obecnie mieszka i pracuje w Monako z piłką nożną kobiet oraz jako wellness coach.
In episode 75, Tom Green, Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: What LTAD is, and supporting literature Focus points for young children Focus points for older children How to build your LTAD program About Tom "Tom Green is the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School and youth researcher at Science for Sport. Tom currently works at Gloucester Rugby Club as a PDG coach and has formerly worked at West Bromwich Albion FC, Hartpury College, and GB Equine. Tom sits on the UKSCA special interest group for S&C in Schools." Twitter: @ThomasGreen_1 FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode75 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
Clive Brewer is the Performance Director for the Center for Coaching Excellence / Assistant Professor of Sports Science at ETSU. He consults internationally, supporting Olympic Athletes such as Galen Rupp in his preparation for 2021 Olympics. Clive also leads on coach development education programs internationally - for example, the restructure of the UKSCA coach development pathway and is also an Adjunct Professor for the School of Coaching & Sports Science at West Virginia University. Clive was the Performance Director for Columbus Crew in 2020, and prior to this was the Assistant Director of High Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball Team. Clive has consulted with organizations such as Manchester United FC, USA Football, Wimbledon tennis championships, WTA, Scotland National Rugby League, Liverpool Ladies, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), SportsMed Global, Cirque du Soleil and IMG Academy. In August 2015, he was awarded the fellowship of the UKSCA in recognition of his contribution to the industry. His latest book “Developing athletic movement skills” was published by Human Kinetics in 2017. A regular speaker at International conferences, Clive has published 2 other books, 8 book chapters and more than 15 papers on training methods, coaching & performance in peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, Clive discusses: Why sport is a “people business”. The evolution of the industry along with various job titles. Differences between the industry in the UK and US. Why being new to a sport as a coach can give you a unique position to question the way things are done. Making the most of staff/expertise around you. His road trip analogy for working in an interdisciplinary team. Why technology can't trump trade craft. The importance of reflective practices in progressing your coaching skill. The importance of working with new individuals/sports/environments to progress your coaching. You can follow Clive on Twitter via: @Clivesportsandc and on LinkedIn. 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
GUEST: Pete leads the team of around 40 coaches and practitioners within the Hintsa Sports Business. His background is as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Head of Performance with professional and Olympic athletes for nearly 2 decades. During his career, Pete has worked with Formula 1 drivers, alpine skiers in France, track & field athletes, rowers, swimmers, cricketers and footballers across Europe, as well as athletes in India and other parts of Asia, just to name a few. Pete’s educational background is in Physics and Sports Science, with a research focus in the physiological and psychological characteristics of motorsports drivers. Pete was previously the Chairman of the UKSCA and has sat on different boards of directors and leadership teams. His interests lie in combining his passion for sport with business, performance leadership and public speaking. EPISODE LINKS: ► IG: https://www.instagram.com/petejmcknight/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/petemcknight ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petemcknight/ ► Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/gezSZGauz_A TOPICS: 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Start 1:32 - Background 6:05 - Formula 1 demands 9:27 - Training for Formula 1 19:02 - Performance Coaches in Formula 1 28:32 - Mental Prep for Racing 36:47 - S&C around the world 48:47 - Ski S&C 54:27 - Physics and sports science 1:00:52 - Young S&C coach mistakes PODCAST INFO: ► Podcast website: https://upsidestrength.podbean.com/ ► Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/3mroiB4 ► Spotify: http://spoti.fi/34jJtyX PODCAST PLAYLISTS: ► Full episodes playlist: http://bit.ly/3oSCkxe ► English Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/3gRmAry ► French Clips playlist: http://bit.ly/2K1IoVK CONNECT: ► Subscribe for more videos here: http://bit.ly/1Xgr5y5 ► WhatsApp: https://wa.me/41763949673 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/seanseale ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanseale/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upsidestrength ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upsidestrength ► Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSgNAPQF/ EQUIPMENT & PROMOTIONS: ▶︎ Spirometer: http://ebay.to/2YCcSBj ▶︎ Idiag P-100: https://www.idiag.ch/en/idiag-p100-en/ (email me at info@upsidestrength.com for a 20% discount code) ▶︎ The Breather: https://www.luftforlife.com/?ref=seanseale2 ▶︎ Moxy Monitor (outside CH, AUS, ITA, GER): https://www.moxymonitor.com/shop/ (5% off promo code: “UPSIDE” at checkout) ▶︎ Moxy Monitor (CH, AU, ITA, GER only): (email me at info@upsidestrength.com for 20% off) ▶︎ Spirometer: http://ebay.to/2YCcSBj ▶︎ Idiag P-100: https://www.idiag.ch/en/idiag-p100-en/ (email me at info@upsidestrength.com for a 20% discount code) ▶︎ The Breather: https://www.luftforlife.com/?ref=seanseale2 ▶︎ Strength Coach Network: https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/upside/?orid=15781 (50% off on your first month) DISCLAIMER: ► These descriptions usually contain affiliate links. If you decide to purchase a product through one of them, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. I never endorse products that I have not personally used myself or not found to be beneficial in my life.
Steffan Jones is the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. Currently, he is Director of Sport Performance at a Wellington School in England and a global fast bowling consultant. He is the fast bowling development coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as well as consulting for individual fast bowlers, javelin throwers and pitchers around the world. Steffan is in a unique position having played the sport, is a qualified sports scientist, a UKSCA qualified strength and conditioning coach and also as a level 3 qualified technical coach. In this episode Steffan discusses: His schoolboy rugby career representing Wales. Why he choose Somerset Cricket over Bristol Rugby. Why schools need to separate PE from Sport. Creating a PE curriculum that caters for the 99.5% not the 0.5% The differences between an elite program and being elitist. The attractors of fast bowling performance. His dream of a fast bowling performance centre in the UK. You can learn more about Steffan's work by visiting www.pacelab.co.uk or by following him on Instagram: @steffanjones105 . As always you can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our website, Instagram and Twitter.
This week's guest is Chris Baird Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Loughborough. Chris holds a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning. He is also UKSCA accredited and has over seven years of experience in the field. Providing strength and conditioning help to athletes from many sports, including football, rugby, swimming and weightlifting, Chris has also worked with Castleford Tigers and Peterborough United Academy. Alex and Chris discuss the use of technology in sports and performance and how technique and multi-disciplinary coaching can lead to improvements in performance. Oro is the personalised health and fitness app created by the coaches behind Olympic athletes. They have created a fitness and nutrition programme that adapts to you, week-by-week. https://www.weareoro.com/
Andrew Langford is a leading Strength & Conditioning and Sport Performance Consultant, and Director of the International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA). Over the past 15 years he has worked with several international organisations including Great Britain Basketball, England Basketball, and GB Ski and Snowboard, as well as providing consultancy for a variety of professional teams in many sports. During this time, he has helped teams and athletes to compete at major international competitions and world championships. He also currently leads the S&C support for boxing World Champion, Josh Warrington. Andrew has a degree in Biology and a master's degree in Sport & Exercise Physiology and is accredited through the UKSCA.
QPR FC Sport Scientists Ciaran Deely & Ross Bennett are this week joined by Lecturer and Researcher Rich Clarke- the Agility guru- to talk about Change of Direction, Agility and the UKSCA, of which Rich is currently a Board Member. In the first half, Rich and the lads discuss some challenging topics about the role of the UKSCA, its exam processes, and how Graduates can make themselves stand out from the crowd. In the second half, Rich speaks about factors involved in training COD & agility; challenges in testing change of direction; and his 'Deceleration Deficit' concept. Not one to be missed! www.DeelySportScience.com
Coach and Sport Scientist Ciaran Deely is joined by regular co-host Ross Bennett- QPR FC Academy Head of Performance- and also by QPR S&C Coach and recent Sport Science Graduate Ben Smalley to chat about how to break into the professional sports industry, and lessons they've all learned along the way. They also analyse the positives and negatives of the UKSCA accreditation process. A must watch episode for any graduates or people who are interested in the S&C/Sport Science industry in general. www.DeelySportScience.com
Rhodri is a Reader in Paediatric Strength and Conditioning and Chair of the Youth Physical Development Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He also holds a research associate position with Auckland University of Technology and is a research fellow for Waikato Institute of Technology. His research interests surround the impact of growth and maturation on long-term athletic development and the neuromuscular mechanisms underpinning training adaptations in youth. He is a senior associate editor for the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and as associate editor for the Strength and Conditioning Journal. In 2016, he received the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award for Research and Education from the UKSCA and in 2017 was awarded the Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year award from the NSCA. He is the current Chair of the NSCA Long-term Athletic Development Special Interest Group, and between 2011-2015 served as a Board Director for the UKSCA. In this episode, Rhodri discusses: How his original aim of being a medical doctor specialising in paediatrics has evolved into his research in paediatric exercise science. The inspiration to write "Strength & Conditioning for Young Athletes". The additions to the updated second version of the book. The limitations of the widely used LTAD model and the 10,000 hour rule. Dispelling the myth of resistance training stunting growth. His role in the Youth Physical Development Centre and it's aims and objectives. Balancing Energy, Fun and Inspirations with Control in coaching young athletes. The value of being able to "judge the room" in coaching. You can find out more about Rhodri's work via his Twitter account @DrRSLloyd, as well as the YPD account: @YPC_CardiffMet . You can also find his books "Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes" here, as well as "The Essentials of Youth Fitness" 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.
Richard is the Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University, previously working at St Mary's University for 8 years as Programme Director for the BSc Strength and Conditioning Science, and was Lead S&C Coach for Sport and Health Services. Richard is an Accredited S&C Coach and previous Director of the UKSCA. He has provided coaching to numerous athletes including several Olympic/Paralympic athletes. In 2015 he wrote "Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running". Richards extensive work with endurance runners provided the inspiration for his doctoral research investigating the use of strength training in post-pubertal adolescent middle- and long-distance runners. In this podcast he discusses: His unusual transition from running to rowing and GB Talent Development Squad. His early self-education in Strength & Conditioning. Why you should use an adaptation-led approach to training the KPI's in your chosen sport. The importance of time efficiency and micro-dosing training when needed. Getting comfortable asking other practitioners for help. The inspiration for writing "Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running". The common misconceptions around strength training for running. His research into strength training for young runners. The surprising benefits of micro-dosing plyometrics in a warm up for runners. You can find out more about Richard and his work via Twitter: @rich_blagrove . You can pick up a copy of his book here: "Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running". 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.
This week's Advantage Over podcast feature interview is with the London Society of Rugby Referee's Fitness Adviser, Ross Hanbury. We discuss pre-season training, the best sort of training to do pre-season, diet and the importance of sleep! We discuss the YoYo Test - you can download it here Who's Ross? He's worked in professional UK sport for over 10 years as a sport scientist and as strength and conditioning coach. He has a Masters degree in sport and exercise science and is an accredited strength and conditioning coach with the UKSCA. Previous clients include Harlequins RFC, England Saxons, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace, UEFA and the British Triathlon Association. Ross is currently working with leading sports training firm, Virgin Active, having previously been with the RFUW as strength and conditioning coach, working with the U20's, 7's and senior women squads. But he's also been supporting referees who clearly have different needs. He's been leading the way with the London Society of Rugby Referees in the UK. Connect with him at @RossHanbury or www.hanburytraining.com We also cover off the latest referee news: Joy Neville's appointment to referee the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup The news that Greg Garner is to become head of Elite Referees at the Pro14 New HIA law change and the latest TRC referee appointments for this weekend.
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