Pacey Performance Podcast

Recovery methods, supplemtnation 101 and sleep science with Brandon Marcello (High Performance Strategist)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to high-performance strategist, Brandon Marcello. Brandon has an unbelievable CV from being a co-founder of Athletes Performance (now EXOS), director of sports performance at Stanford University and director of human performance at USA softball. I saw Brandon speak in Seattle in 2015 and his presentation was superb so it was a no-brainer to get him on the podcast.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Brandon Marcello (background, education and current role)
• What pro/collegiate sport can learn from the military (and vice-versa)
• Training the movement fundamentals
  • Linear
  • Lateral
  • Multi-directional
• Recovery methods
  • Supplementation 101
  • Sleep

Brandon can be found on Twitter @bmarcello13

Shoulder health and quantifying strength & rate of force development at the shoulder with Ben Ashworth (First Team Physiotherapist at Arsenal FC)

In the episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to first team physiotherapist at Arsenal Football Club, Ben Ashworth. Although Ben is a physio, he also has an Msc in strength and conditioning from St Mary's University in Twickenham. Ben is an expert when it comes to shoulder health which led to some very interesting discussions in part two of this episode.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Ben Ashworth (background, education and current role)
• Ben's thoughts around RTP protocols
• Hamstring injury prevention
• Monitoring strategies and how these are fed back to coaches to inform practice
• Ben's relationship and opinion on the new ForceDecks force plates
• Shoulder health and quantifying strength & RFD at the shoulder

Links mentioned -

• Arsenal FC SEMS Conference 
• Alan McCall & Greg Dupont paper on the Hamstring Isometrics
• The Athletic Shoulder course
• Athletic Shoulder evening lecture (webinar)

Ben can be found on Twitter @benashworth

Strength training for endurance athletes, tapering for events and enhancing running technique with Ian Pyper (Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon, Ian Pyper. Ian has come through the English Institute of Sport working with a number of different sports from boxing to table tennis. With the huge success of the British triathlon team over the last few Olympics with Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, Non Stanford and Vicky Holland, it was fantastic to get Ian on to discuss the facts behind this success.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Ian Pyper (education, background and current role)
• Prioritising what's needed for triathletes
• Evaluating risk of injury for the athlete & sport
• Tapering for events
• Strength training for endurance events, where & how it is built in
• Enhancing running technique

Ian can be found on Twitter @IanPyper

Programming for swimmers who perform different strokes and different distances with Keenan Robinson (Director of High Performance at USA Swimming)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of High Performance at USA Swimming, Keenan Robinson. Keenan has worked with one of the most famous and decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps, so it was great to chat to Keenan about his training and much talked about mindset.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Keenan Robinson (background, education and current role)?
• Programming differences between strokes and distances
• What coaches should bear in mind when moving from coaching dryland athletes to swimmers
• Mitigating injuries in swimmers
• Who influences Keenan's practice

Keenan can be found on Twitter @kkrirsh

Data visualisation, stats basics that all S&C coaches should know, and being critical with technolgy with Jordan Webb (Head of Sports Science and S&C Coach at University of Notre Dame)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to the newly appointed strength and conditioning coach and head of sports science at Notre Dame University, Jordan Webb. Jordan has a fantastic CV for someone so young with stints at Chicago Fire, Cleveland Browns and Oklahoma Thunder to name just a couple. Jordan is a great example of someone who straddles both sports science and strength and conditioning so to get him on the show was an absolute pleasure.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Jordan Webb (background, education and current role)
• The importance for coaches to have a grasp of basic statistical analysis
• Being critical with technology
• Increased popularity of data visualisation software (Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI etc)
• The EXOS way and what you take from their methodology
• Influences in the field - what have you taken from others

Jordan can be found on Twitter @JordanVWebb

Applied research and how those in pro sport can help guide the research cylce with Ben Jones (Research & Innovation Manager at the Rugby Football League)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and Reseach & Innovation Manager at the RLF, Ben Jones. Over the last 18 months, Ben and I have become good friends and I was so pleased to get on a guy who is so busy with 3 jobs. Along with the 2 jobs listed above, Ben is Head of Academy Sports Science, S&C & Research at Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Club...

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Ben Jones (background, education & current role[s])
• How academia and pro sport can work together
• How Leeds Beckett works closely with Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie
• Who is currently and who should be guiding research
• The research cycle and how the practitioner can be involved

Ben can be found on Twitter @23benjones

Building robust netballers and the importance of working closely with the head coach with Bryn Abad (Strength & Power Coach at the Brisbane Lions)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Strength & Power Coach at the Brisbane Lions, Bryn Abad. Bryn comes with a wealth of experience in rugby union, netball, and more recently AFL. I must thank Stu Mitchell for introducing me to Bryn and spreading the good word on the podcast.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Bryn Abad (background, experience & current role)
• The importance of working closely with the head coach
• Physical capacity building & identifying athlete requirements
• Planning a successful season - How was this done in netball?
• The importance of the first few weeks to set up a successful season
• The psychology of working with female athletes compared to male - different emphasis when it comes to physical characteristics?

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast.

Enjoy

PP

Strength and rehabilitation; is there really any difference with Steve Tashjian (Director of High Performance at Columbus Crew)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Director at Columbus Crew, Steve Tashjian. Steve appeared on the podcast on episode #110 and because our chat went down so well and because Steve is so keen to share, a second episode was an obvious choice. This episode goes even deeper than the first and Steve gives so many fantastic examples of the week being done at Columbus Crew.

In this episode you will learn - 

• Who is Steve Tashjian (background, education and current role)
• 'Function' - understanding what it means
• Strength & rehab - what is the difference?
• Movement screens and how Steve uses video 
• Transfer of training

Steve can be found on Twitter @stevetashjian

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar.

This episode is also sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast.

Enjoy

PP

Saying 'no' to back squats, hip thrusts and static stretching with Mike Boyle (Strength Coach, Author & Business Owner)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to legend of the game, Mike Boyle. Mike's book Advances in Functional Training was the first S&C book that I bought back in 2012 and was also one of the main influences behind why I started the podcast itself. It was great to get such a legend on the show and with everything that Mike has done over the years it was a real privilege to pick his brains and have a chat.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Mike Boyle (background, experience and current role[s])
• Why Mike doesn't back squat is athletes anymore
• Why Mike doesn't use the hip thrust
• Mike's thoughts on Nordics
• Why static stretching is still important

Mike can be found on Twitter @BodyByBoyle

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast.

Enjoy

PP

Coach health and prioritising learning to grow in the industry with Tim Pelot (Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the US Olympic Committee)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the US Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. This is a part 2 with Tim after I enjoyed speaking to him so much in part 1 and it was so well received. The episode was recorded quite a few weeks ago but I have held back releasing it as I thought it would be a really nice reflective episode moving into the new year.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Defining and using the term 'thatching'
• Cleansing to move forward, make room for growth
• Prioritisation
• Coach health
• Why 168 is the magic number

Assessing movement when time is of the essence and training 'freak' athletes with Luke Storey (Director of Performance at P3 Santa Barbara)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at P3 Performance in Santa Barbara, Luke Storey. Luke is a Brit abroad which is always an interesting conversation within itself but Luke has a great story. P3 performance are doing some great stuff with pro baseball, pro basketball and pro football guys so to get a fantastic insight into what they are doing down there was great. Luke gives us some fantastic case studies which are fascinating to hear.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Luke Storey (background, education and current role)
• Working in the private sector
• Assessing movement when time is of the essence
• Training the freak athletes (small, tall, big, small)
• How does assessment protocol differ for different sports and athletes
• how does your assessment directly link to actionable data

Luke can be found on Twitter @lukerstorey

Force plate analysis; best software on the market and go-to metrics with Jason Lake (Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Chichester)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Jason Lake, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Chichester. Jason is an expert when it comes to the mechanics of jumping and his research is heavily focused in this area. I would definitely encourage you to pop over to his researchgate page which can be found HERE. Jason and I had tonnes of fun recording this episode and I know you will get a lot from it.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Jason Lake (background, education and current role)
• What is the best hardware for assessing jumping
• The problems behind jumping research
• The best software to analyse data with
• The go-to metrics when analysing jump data

Jason can be found on Twitter @DrJLake

Current issues facing coaches in strength and conditioning with Mark Watts & Aiden Oakley (5th Grade Teacher & Strength & Conditioning Coach at Aspire Academy)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have another show with 2 guests, this time with Mark Watts & Aiden Oakley. Mark is now a 5th grade teacher having had a great career as a strength and conditioning coach and most known for his work with Elite FTS, whilst Aiden is an S&C coach at Aspire Academy in Qatar. Both these guys have written great articles on the state of the industry and to get both guys on to discuss this topic was fascinating. It has been talked about a lot on the podcast but I think the issues this episode raises cannot be highlighted enough.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who are Mark Watts & Aiden Oakley (background, education and current roles)
• How far have we come - where is the industry currently at?
• What does the State of the Industry survey tell us?
• Current issues facing practitioners
• The responsibilities of the UKSCA, ASCA & NSCA

Mark can be found on Twitter @coach_mjdubs

Aiden can be found on Twitter @ajoakley

Heart rate variability; what is it, why should we measure it and what products are on the market with Paul Laursen & Dan Plews (Institute New Zealand and Kitman Labs)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Paul Laursen and Dan Plews. Dan is currently working with triathletes and also New Zealand rowing while Paul is a sports scientist and researcher at the Sports Performance Institute in New Zealand. It was great to get 2 guys on at the same time who are clearly very good friends but also experts in their field.

In this

• Who are Paul Laursen and Dan Plews (background,
• What is HRV
• The best HRV apps and products around
• Fat oxidation and why
• New thinking around fat oxidation

Paul can be found on Twitter @PaulBLaursen and Dan can be found on Twitter @theplews1

What it takes to win rugby sevens Olympic gold with Craig Twentyman (Head of Athletic Performance at Australian Womens Rugby Sevens)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Athletic Performance at Australian Women's Rugby Sevens, Craig Twentyman. The first thing to mention is that Craig was part of the team that won gold at the Rio Olympics this year which followed a World Series win in the 15/16 season. What an incredible achievement! After such an amazing summer it was great to get Craig on for a chat.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Craig Twentyman (background, education and current role)
• The Olympic experience
• Key learnings from working with females vs males
• Prescription of key performance variables
• Key focus points for a strength/power/speed dominant running sport
• Conditioning for Sevens rugby

Craig can be found on Twitter @craigtwentyman

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Enjoy

PP

Bridging the gap between science and practice with the NSCA and Scott Caulfield (Head of Strength & Conditioning at the NSCA)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Caulfield, head of strength & conditioning at the NSCA. Scott is definitely one of the nicest guys I have had on the podcast and we stuck into some great chat. Many people, including myself, didn't know that the NSCA had a facility being run by a full-time S&C coach.

In this episode, you will learn - 

• Who is Scott Caulfield (background, education and current role)
• How personal training influenced his current practice
• Internships and the NSCA's stance
• How to build a strong network
• How the NSCA aims to bridge the gap between science and practice

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Scott can be found on Twitter @scottcaulfield

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the links below.

Enjoy

PP

From Premier League to the MLS with Steve Tashjian (High Performance Director at Columbus Crew)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High-Performance Director at Columbus Crew in the MLS, Steve Tashjian. Steve and I have been in contact for a while now and thankfully finally managed to get a date in the diary and get to chat. Steve is a super passionate guy and has a really interesting story having worked in the Premier League with Everton and MLS with Columbus Crew.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Steve Tashjian (background, education and current role)
• What you learned from your time in the UK
• Delivering data to coaches/management - what, when and how
• Injury reduction strategies
• Player 'top ups' and 'extras'
• Movement competency and FMS

Manual therapy vs exercise therapy; progressions and staged criteria in RTP with Selwyn Griffith (Head of Rehabilitation at Brisbane Lions FC)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to head of rehabilitation at the Brisbane Lions in the AFL, Selwyn Griffith. As you can see from Selwyn's Twitter name, his background is osteopathy and as you will hear in the episode, his osteo background plays a huge part in his practice at the Lions. It was fantastic to get someone with a non-traditional background to S&C and hear how his thought process is slightly different to those who have entered the industry through more conventional routes.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Selwyn Griffith (background, education and current role)
• Why osteopathy?
• Osteopathy's role in high performance sport
• Manual therapy vs exercise therapy
• Rehabilitation -> the team within a team -> culture
• Progressions and staged criteria/goals
• Return to play protocols

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Selwyn can be found on Twitter @selwynosteo

Enjoy

Measuring our impact as coaches and what is takes to stay in the game with Jorge Carvajal (Performance Coach)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach, Jorge Carvajal. After much back and forth, Jorge and I finally were able to sit down and have a chat and not even the recent hurricane could stop us. It was great to speak with Jorge and have another guy on the podcast who thinks differently about the industry and how he communicates his message.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Jorge Carvajal (background, education and current role)
• What is takes to stay in the game as a coach
• Measuring our impact as coaches
• Remote coaching - making an impact
• Building the 'aerobic base'
• Exercises that transfer - 'does this make me a better player?'

What can traditional sports learn from action/'dude' sports with Grant Jenkins (Performance Coach & Director at Propel Perform)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach and director of propelperform. Grant has been on my radar for a while with his interesting views on the strength and conditioning industry and how we engage with athletes, especially the youth athlete. Grant is heavily involved with the ASCA and is very highly thought of, not only down under but across the world as well. 

In this episode you will learn - 

• Who is Grant Jenkins (background, education and current role)
• Being a self-employed strength and conditioning coach
• State of the industry
• What can traditional sports learn from action/'dude' sports?
• Warm ups - the first task for the new 'S&C coach'

Building better movers on the court and pitch with Mark Kovacs (Performance Physiologist & Consultant)

In episode 106 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure with speaking with Performance Physiologist, Mark Kovacs. Mark has an unbelievable CV having worked most notably in tennis and well as numerous other sports. Working as a sports science consultant with the NCAA alongside writing multiple books and book chapters, Mark was a great guest to get on the podcast. Obviously we spoke about his work in tennis but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to speak to him about his work in other sports.

In the episode you will learn - 

• Who is Mark Kovacs (background, education and current role)
• Demands of tennis
• Coaching lateral movements for tennis
• Recovery during tournaments
• Strength & power training for tennis

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Mark can be found on Twitter @MKovacsPhD and on his website www.mark-kovacs.com

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the links below.

Enjoy

PP

The realities of high performance sport and strategies to maintain coach health with Darren Roberts (High Performance Manager at Harris & Ross Physiotherapy)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Manager at Harris & Ross Physiotherapy and former HP Manager at Red Bull, Darren Roberts. This is Darren's second appearance on the podcast and we have a very specific topic in mind with this episode - coach health. Darren has been running a 'performance forum' in Manchester for the last year which invites practitioners to come and share ideas through short presentations and open discussion. These have been a great way to not only share ideas but build a community and I would encourage anyone to follow Darren's lead and start something like this in their corner of the world.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Darren Roberts (background, education and current role)
• The realities of high performance sport
• Strategies for coaches to look after their own health
• Opportunities outside of coaching for coaches

Strength and conditioning from a professional rugby player's perspective with Rob Harley (Professional Rugby Player at Glasgow Warriors)

In this episode of the podcast I am speaking with Glasgow Warriors and Scotland flanker, Rob Harley. I have wanted for so long to get a professional athlete on the podcast to get their perspective on strength and conditioning and sports science and after speaking with Gordon Rennie who used to work at the Warriors, he recommended I speak with Rob. Rob is an avid Tim Ferriss fan so as soon as I heard that I knew that he maybe thought about things slightly differently and would no doubt give us a great perspective on what we are all talking about.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Rob Harley (background and playing experience)
• Thoughts on strength training and his first exposure to it
• What is the role of an S&C coach
• How to present data to players
• Giving players freedom within a structure in gym sessions and warm ups
• How can S&C coach's increase their impact on players

Managing jumping in jumping sports and moving from the gym to the board room with Jeremy Sheppard (Director of Performance Services at the Canadian Sports Institute)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to newly appointed Director of Performance Services at the Canadian Sports Institute, Jeremy Sheppard. This is Jeremy's second outing on the podcast with his first coming back in episode 28 when he was working for Surfing Australia. Jeremy's enthusiasm is infectious and it was great to hear that he is loving being back home in Canada and how he is making the most of the outdoor lifestyle.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Jeremy Sheppard (background, education and current role)
• Developing the ability to move from board room to the gym
• Leadership styles
• Developing a performance model
• Monitoring and manipulating training load
• Managing jumping in jumping sports

What really matters and what really doesn't matter in a S&C programme with Marco Cardinale (Head of Sports Physiology at Aspire Academy)

In episode 102 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure to speak with Head of Physiology at Aspire, Marco Cardinale. Marco has some amazing experiences from working with the British Olympic Committee in the build up to Beijing in 2008 and London 2012 to his current role at Aspire in Qatar.

• Who is Marco Cardinale (background, education and current role)
• Where is the industry and how does one 'succeed'?
• Team GB - Why they have been so successful and what is to come?
• Technology in sport - a history lesson?
• What matters and what doesn't matter in a S&C programme?
• Working with elite seniors to juniors - lessons learned
• Views on early specialisation

Hamstring injuries in football, the use of big data and links with big business with Dave Tenney (Sports Scientist & Performance Manager at the Seattle Sounders)

In episode 101 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Manager at the Seattle Sounders in the MLS, Dave Tenney. Dave first appeared on the podcast back in 2014 so it was great to get him on again and see how things have progressed at the Sounders. I visited Dave over in Seattle last year at the Sounders conference and I would definitely recommend heading out there next summer to hear the best in the business talk shop and have a beer.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Dave Tenney (background, education and current role)
• What's changed over the last 18 months?
• Hamstring injuries - use of NordBord and recent twitter conversations
• Soccer - the data collection machine & Kitman Labs
• European influence on your practice
• Links with big business

Maximal aerobic speed (MAS), celocity based training and strength training with youth development with Dan Baker (Strength & Conditioning Coach. Lecturer & Speaker)

Never in a million years did I think this podcast would get to episode #100, let alone be able to get the likes of Dan Baker to appear as a guest. I have been pestering Dan for a LONG time now and I was so pleased that we were able to line it up for this episode. Dan is one of the leading figures in the industry and has become a specialist in the area of strength & power and in particular 'velocity based training'.

Thank you so much for all the support you have all given the podcast over the last 2 and a half years. I have some exciting things coming up over the next few months which will hopefully add some great content from some great practitioners to the field.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Dan Baker (background, education and current role)
• Fast tracking young players - how do we know where we need athletes to be? NRL examples
• The use of MAS - pre season, in-season and off-season variations
• Stages of strength & power development - your scoring tables and programming
• VBT (history lesson) - Why PUSH and what are we doing with the data?
• Assessing fatigue/readiness & velocity stops
• Creating and utilising load-velocity profiles

Pacey Performance Podcast #99 - Eamonn Flanagan (Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Irish Institute of Sport)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to lead strength & conditioning coach at the Irish Institute of Sport, Eamonn Flanagan. Eamonn has become a leading figure in velocity based training as well as the use of RSI in the applied world. I was fortunate to meet Eamonn in Ireland earlier this year and have a tour around the new facility at the Institute which is extremely impressive. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Eamonn Flanagan (background, education and current role)
• RSI, protocols & thresholds
• Daily monitoring using jumping protocols
• How can we quantify plyometrics
• VBT - where it fits in
• VBT products - positives and negatives
• Live feedback in VBT

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Eamonn can be found on Twitter @eamonnflanagan and his research can be found and downloaded at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eamonn_Flanagan/publications

Enjoy

PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #98 - Special 'Youth Football' Edition

Almost 18 months after the last roundtable podcast I did, in this episode we have our third, the Special 'Youth Football' Edition featuring Paul Bower (Barnsley FC), Luke Jenkinson (Sheffield United FC) and Kevin Paxton (Leicester City FC). I loved the previous 2 roundtable podcast I did and have tried to line up a few more over the last few months, but it has proved very difficult with how busy peoples schedules are. So, I am delighted to get these guys on for a chat about youth football and I thank them for their patience and cooperation in making this happen.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who are Paul, Luke and Kevin (background, education and current roles)
• The realities of the EPPP and how it has changed your roles
• Introducing a multisports/games curriculum
• Integrating technology into an academy
• Working on a shoe string budget
• On field fitness with academy players

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

If you are based in the UK and would like to take advantage of free shipping when buying a PUSH band, visit proformance.pro and enter the voucher coach 'paceyperform'.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Paul can be found on Twitter @pbower10

Luke can be found on Twitter @LukeGatus

Kevin can be found on Twitter @kevinpaxton10k

Enjoy

PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #97 - Richard Akenhead (Football Physiologist & Fitness Coach at Aspetar)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am chatting to football physiologist at ASPETAR in Qatar, Richard Akenhead. Richard's name often gets brought up when chatting about GPS and load monitoring when I am out and about in my day job. There seems to be a lot of skepticism still around the use of GPS and accelerometers to measure load so I thought it would be pertinent to get an expert on in this area. I would encourage you to check out Richard's research in the link below.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Richard Akenhead (background, education and current role)
• Current research with accelerometers for player management & rehab
• Creating the right environment during rehab with regards to constraints and context
• Coaching, the language barrier and making an impact
• Training load monitoring and the dangers of reductionism

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Richard can be found on Twitter @richakenhead and his research can be found, downloaded and requested at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Richard_Akenhead/publications

Enjoy

PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #96 - Alek Gross (Head of Sports Science at Southampton Football Club)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Southampton Football Club, Alek Gross. Alek has been on my hit list for a while now and with the football off-season I was able to stalk him and get him on for a chat. Alek has an interesting background, coming from rugby league and into football which doesn't happen very often so it was great to get his views on some important issues.

In this episode you will learn -

• How you consistently develop players through the academy
• Maybe a little on biobanding in the academy?
• With the high profile explosive players that have come through the academy and since left, Walcott etc, it would be interesting to hear how you manage them sort of explosive players.
• Maybe how you monitor these guys specifically as well as the other players.
• With your recent forays in Europe it would be cool to discuss how your practice differs with increased fixtures and demand on the players.
• Also, maybe what you have brought over from your rugby days into the football environment.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Alek can be found on Twitter @aleksgross

Enjoy

PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #95 - Phil Coles (Director of Medical Services at the San Antonio Spurs)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the great pleasure of speaking with Director of Medical Services at the San Antonio Spurs, Phil Coles. Phil's CV includes Liverpool Football Club, Newcastle Knights and the Socceroos (Australian national soccer team). After reading Phil's recent article on the role of the High-Performance Unit prior to his talk at the Leaders in Sport conference I thought it would be fantastic to get him on and thankfully he was able to make time in his busy schedule.

In this episode you will learn -

• Setting goals for the HPU
• Involving athletes in their own athletic development goals
• Recruitment and the HPU's role
• Injury management (methods and examples)
• Being process driven and difficulty in aligning with technical and tactical goals (your experiences and examples)

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Phil can be found on Twitter @PhilColesPhysio

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PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #94 - Damian Hughes (Professor of Organisational Psychology & Change at MMU)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with professor of organisational psychology and change at Manchester Metropolitan University, Damian Hughes. Damian is also an acclaimed author and was a recent keynote speaker at the Catapult Summit at Twickenham. I actually read Damian's book Liquid Thinking back in 2012 and it made a very big impact on me at the time so when Damian was announced as keynote speaker I was delighted.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Damian Hughes (education, background & current role)
• What sport can learn from business?
• Creating a 'winning culture'
• Changing behaviours
• England...
• The Alex Ferguson effect
• 5 Steps to a winning mindset

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Damian can be found on Twitter @liquidthinker and at his website liquidthinker.com

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Pacey Performance Podcast #93 - Nick Winkelman (Head of Athletic Performance & Science at the IRFU)

In episode 93 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking with the newly appointed Head of Performance & Science at the IRFU, Nick Winkelman. Nick is a world renowned coach, especially in the area of coaching science so it great to add him to the list of world class guests who have featured on the podcast. I know Nick has been on a number of podcasts but he is such an engaging and knowledgeable guy, it was ESSENTIAL.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Nick Winkelman (background, education and current role)
• What is coaching science
• Building a system
• Internal & external cueing
• Maximising retention

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Nick can be found on Twitter @nickwinkleman

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Pacey Performance Podcast #92 - Jess Spendlove (Athletic Sports Dietitian at GWS Giants & Cronulla Sharks)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Athletic Performance Dietitian at the GWS Giants and Cronulla Sharks, Jess Spendlove. In this episode we get really practical with nutrition and how Jess creates processes for the athletes she works with. It was great to get Jess on as the first to primarily discuss nutrition as I think its often an aspect which gets left to the S&C coach/sports scientist, especially in smaller organisations. Hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode you will learn - 

• Who is Jess Spendlove (education, background and current role)?
• Role as a sports dietitian in professional sport in Australia
• Evolving the nutrition program at the GWS GIANTS - focus on getting the basics right and layering that across the various levels of ‘athlete’
• Provision of food service delivery (working with chef both at the giants and hotels to ensure menus meet standards)
• The current supplements environment and mitigating the risk of any doping.
• High & low fat / carb
• Timing / distribution of protein

CLICK HERE to see the presentation which Jess gives to draftees at the GIANTS each year.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Jess can be found on Twitter @Jess_Spendlove

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Pacey Performance Podcast #91 - Tim Suchomel (Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University, Tim Suchomel. Tim is an expert when it comes to Olympic lifting and their derivatives which were great as we haven't discussed Oly lifting at length on the show before. Tim goes into great detail and I know there will be tonnes of takeaways with this episode.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Tim Suchomel?
• Summary of research area
• Olympic lifting and the f-v curve
• Periodising the Olympic lifts and derivatives
• Olympic lifting and speed development
• Incorporating weight lifting pulling derivatives to complement catching derivatives

his episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Tim can be found on Twitter @DrTSuchomel and on ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy_Suchomel

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Pacey Performance Podcast #90 - Allistair McCaw (Performance Consultant & Owner of the McCaw Method)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking with performance coach, speaker and now AUTHOR, Allistair McCaw. Allistair appeared in episode 68 of the podcast and we chatted about the release of his new book and promised to get him back on when it was done, it's now its out. Without just reviewing the book, I decided to pick a select number of areas that appear in the book and try to dig a little bit deeper so hopefully, I have done Allistair justice. I have read 7 Key to Being a Great Coach and it's an awesome read so go check out the links below.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Standards, personally and professionally
• Creating an identity
• Fundamentals - here we can get into a bit more training talk
• Interpersonal skills
• Energy & motivation
• Coaching today's generation...

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band. CLICK HERE to find out more about Dan Baker's US Tour brought to you by PUSH.

Allistair can be found on Twitter @AllistairMcCaw

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/90.

Enjoy

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Pacey Performance Podcast #89 - Darcy Norman (Director of Performance at AS Roma)

In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast, I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an incredible CV and highly respected. A massive thank you to Brett Bartholomew for making the introduction and Darcy definitely does live up to the stereotypical 'nice' Canadian.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Darcy Norman (background, experience, and current role)
• Developing strength in football - Ideal world?
• Working with players unaccustomed to strength training
• Physical aims of international breaks & during tournaments
• Clarify the mechanism on stability limiting lifting and maybe one or two examples
• Developing movement efficiency

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Darcy can be found on Twitter @DarcyNorman

Enjoy

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Pacey Performance Podcast #88 - Phil Wagner (Founder & CEO at Sparta Science)

In episode #88 of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the owner of Sparta Science, Phil Wagner. Sparta is making a big impact in the U.S and is starting to work with a number of rugby teams in the English Premiership and you may remember them being talked about a lot in the episode with Andrea Hudy of Kansas State. With technology, and in particular technology that aids in the monitoring of athletes, being such a talking point I thought of no better way than to get on the owner of a company that is in this thick of this section of the industry.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Phil Wagner?
• What is Sparta Science?
• Developing a movement signature
• Data reliance
• Data > psychological factors?
• Future of sports technology?

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Phil and Sparta Science can be found on Twitter @spartascience

Enjoy

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Pacey Performance Podcast #87 - Dan Pfaff (Head Coach at ALTIS)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Coach at Altis, Dan Pfaff. I know Dan is a SUPER busy guy and it was great to speak to someone of his experience. I reached out on Twitter to get some questions from listeners for Dan, so thank you to all those below who have contributed, I hope I did it justice!

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is Dan Pfaff (background, education and current role)
• Thoughts on training for the 400m - volumes, speeds etc. The assumption is that you don't want your sprinters to get too 'beat up', but does that apply to more lactic-dominant events too? - Tom Druce
• Your use of Frans Bosch's methods. Maybe a summary of how you interpret his work and how you integrate it or don't? - Ian McKeown
• Ways to optimise athlete buy-in and feedback - John Kiely
• The athlete, coach, therapist triad - Chris Tombs
• Therapy before training and athlete reliance - Greg Lehman
• Applying your philosophy to team sports athletes - Mladen Jovanovic & Bryan Mann

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Dan can be found on Twitter @pfaffsc

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Pacey Performance Podcast #86 - Angus Mugford (Director of High Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays)

In episode 86 of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays, Angus Mugford. Formerly of the IMG Academy in Florida, Angus is a psychologist by trade and is currently President of the Association of Sports Psychology. It was great to chat with Angus who heads up a large performance department in Toronto but also has many other strings to his bow.

In this episode, you will learn about -

• Who is Angus Mugford (background, education and current role)
• Hiring and firing
• Internships
• TRANSITION - athletes and coaches/scientists
• Where psychology fits into the interdisciplinary team
• Culture - mission and values

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting www.paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Angus can be found on Twitter @angusmugford

Enjoy

PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #85 - Pete Atkinson (National Lead for S&C at the English Cricket Board)

In this episode I am speaking with Lead S&C Coach for the English Cricket Board, Pete Atkinson. Pete has vast experience working in rugby at Leicester Tigers through one of their most successful periods in history as well as the English Institute of Sport and now with the ECB.

In this episode you will learn -

• Who is Pete Atkinson (background, experience, and current role)
• The ECB's internal CPD programme
• Transfer of training
• Coordination training

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting http://www.paceyperformance.co.uk/85.

Pete can be found on Twitter @ackfordatkinson

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PP

Pacey Performance Podcast #84 - Kelvin Giles (Coach, Consultant & Educator)

In episode 84 of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to coach, consultant, and educator, Kelvin Giles. I have been stalking Kelvin for a while now and jumped at the chance to get him on the show when I knew he had a break in his diary. Thank you to all the people that got in touch with me regarding questions I should put to Kelvin, I hope you guys got as much out of the chat as I did. 

In this episode, you will learn - 

• Coaching - The 4 pillars / How to progress training / solving movement puzzles
• Holistic issues e.g. earning the right to progress
• Developing a Movement Vocabulary
• Working with old school coaches and implementing best athletic development practice
• Thoughts on PE curriculum, learning objectives, and content
• Making the basics engaging for the younger age groups and how would it differ across age groups

This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and Train with PUSH, makers of the PUSH band.

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting http://www.paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Kelvin can be found on Twitter @kbgiles

Enjoy

PP

 

Pacey Performance Podcast #83 - Chris Tombs (Part 2)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to a great friend of mine, Chris Tombs. Chris and I have become good friends after he appeared on episode 8 of the podcast. It was a pleasure to get Chris on again and chat about his journey from working in the U.S in rugby as a high performance manager to coming back to the U.K and working in cricket. I love Chris' perspective on S&C and there are so many pearls of wisdom in this episode.

Before we get into the chat with Chris, I would like to introduce Coach Me Plus to the podcast who are going to provide a bi-weekly insight into a range of topics which effect coaches and athletes daily. This episodes topic is dehydration. CoachMePlus provides an applied sports science software platform designed to meet the needs of athletic trainers, front office professionals, and strength and conditioning coaches.   With customized solutions for each team, CoachMePlus has become the standard across the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, MLS, CFL, NCAA, NCAA D3, performance gyms and military.

This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting http://www.paceyperformance.co.uk/83.

Chris can be found on Twitter @christombs71

Enjoy

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Pacey Performance Podcast #82 - Shona Halson (Head of Recovery at the Australian Institute of Sport)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Recovery at the Australian Institute of Sport, Shona Halson. Shona has been on my radar for a long time and I finally got round to asking her to come on for a chat. As her title suggests, Shona is an expert when it comes to sleep and recovery and in this episode, we delve into the subject and hopefully, I do her justice!

In this episode, you will learn -

• The truth behind activity/sleep trackers
• Dealing with jet lag
• Optimising sleep
• Cold water immersion 
• Periodising recovery techniques

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Shona can be found on Twitter @shonahalson

Enjoy

PP

 

Pacey Performance Podcast #81 - Stuart Yule (Head of Strength & Conditioning at Glasgow Warriors)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His simple, no nonsense approach really appeals to me and which he outlined expertly in his chapter in High-Performance Training for Sports.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Strategies for gaining weight
• Bridging the gap between those that played and those that didn't
• Sticking to the basics
• Example week, example progressions
• Olympic lifting for rugby

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Stuart can be found on Twitter @stuartmyule 

Enjoy

PP

 

Pacey Performance Podcast #80 - Paul Devlin (Physical Performance Manager at Parramatta Eels)

In this episode of the podcast, I am speaking with ex-professional rugby player and current physical performance manager at the Parramatta Eels in the NRL, Paul Devlin. Paul is originally from Widnes in the sunny north west of the UK and one of only 2 Brits working in a similar role in the NRL. We cover topics in this podcast which are very unique and haven't been discussed much at all with guests so far. There HAS to be a part 2...

In this episode, you will learn -

• Pre season planning
• Pre season - in season transition
• Keeping the boys 'interested'
• Making nutrition work
• Working around injuries
• Dealing with the traveling

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Paul can be found on Twitter @pauldevs

Enjoy

PP

 

Pacey Performance Podcast #79 - Tim Pelot (Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the US Olympic Committee)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the U.S Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. I think this episode is incredibly unique in the way that Tim expressed his views on building relationships with his athletes as well as creating value in the programme he has built. I could have chatted with Tim for hours on this subject but I managed to stop myself and limit it to just under an hour.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Buy-in virus compliance
• Leading leaders
• Focus on fundamentals
• Everything rests on behaviors

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting http://www.paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Tim can be found on Twitter @tpelot7

Enjoy

PP

 

Pacey Performance Podcast #78 - Dan Guzman ( Head of Strength & Conditioning at LA Galaxy)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have my second guest from the MLS in Dan Guzman from the LA Galaxy. Dan has a really interesting story with his work with the Galaxy academy, the Galaxy 2 and the Galaxy first team. With Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole and Robbie Keane there is a real English/Irish influence in LA so it was great to hear about how them guys are settling in to the American culture.

In this episode you will learn -

• Putting the structure of an academy in place
• Coaching at all levels of a club
• Working with players with mixed training ages & different experiences
• Dealing with long distance travel

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting http://www.paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast.

Dan can be found on Twitter @DanielpGuzman

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Pacey Performance Podcast #77 - Lachlan Wilmot (Strength & Power Coach at the GWS Giants)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to GWS Giants' strength and power coach, Lachlan Wilmot. Lachlan and I have been talking over the last couple of weeks and ever since the video of him holding the ankles of one of his players doing a Nordic hamstring curl on the NordBord. I joked that he is the most famous guest on the podcast but joking aside, it got a RIDICULOUS amount of coverage. Hope you enjoy the episode.

In this episode you will learn - 

• Strength programme integration with rehab
• How to use plyometrics in end stage rehab
• Maintaining and building leg strength in season
• The importance of personal training to develop communication skills
• The use of the NordBord

Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the links below.

Lachlan can be found on Twitter @lachlan_wilmot

Enjoy

PP