No Weak Links
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The mission of this podcast is to provide athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals up to date evidence based content & knowledge through real life experiences. Whether you are an athlete or on the sports performance/medicine side, this podcast's knowledge should help you become a strong individual within your setting. I hope to help assist in the space I am so passionate about to assure we are all strong together and that there are no weak links.
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Ep 35: Athlete Screening, Monitoring, & Return to Performance Criteria (Nalesh Murti - Athletic Performance Physio for the GWS Giants AFL Club)
December 28, 2020 16:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBOn this episode I interviewed Nalesh Murti who is an Athletic Performance Physio for the GWS Giants AFL Club. This episode goes over multiple topics and how the GWS giants staff goes about them such as, monitoring, return to performance, and more! Topics discussed… What is your initial screening for new players and returning players? How often do you screen? What is your purpose of screening? The pressure of getting players back in high performance sport. What are the biggest...
Ep 34: ACL Research & Rehab (Adam Walker - Physiotherapist and PhD Candidate)
November 17, 2020 16:56 - 55 minutes - 44.7 MBOn this episode I interviewed Adam Walker who is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in ACL’s and a current PhD candidate within this topic. This episode first talks about Adam’s research into how to implement ACL rehabilitation/reconditioning programs. Instead of looking at the specifics he is looking at the process of compliance and best ways to deliver. It then talks on females and ACL injuries and then into the specifics of how he structures his ACL rehab/reconditioning session...
Ep 33: Reconditioning in the College System (Kaiti Jones - Senior Performance Coach at the University of Louisville)
November 10, 2020 16:18 - 58 minutes - 46.5 MBOn this episode I interviewed Kaiti Jones who is a Senior Performance Coach at the University of Louisville. Kaiti has experience as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Strength and Conditioning/Performance Coach (CSCS). The main focus of this episode was how the sports performance and sports medicine professions can best blend their experience and work together. Specifically this episode focuses on Athletic Trainers and Performance/Strength and Conditioning Coaches within the USA college syst...
Ep 32: S&C for the Throwing Athlete (Joseph Grinstain - Owner/Director of Strength & Performance at Hyperthrive Athletics)
October 26, 2020 20:50 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Joseph Grinstain who is the Owner/Director of Strength and Performance at Hyperthrive Athletics. This episode's main topic is S&C for the Throwing Athlete. We first talk on performance and then get into health/injury risk reduction. Some topics discussed... For performance… The biomechanics of throwing for S&C purposes. Importance of lower limb power. Importance of front leg bracing. Importance of coordination of the trunk. Ways h...
Ep 31: Integrated Fitness (David Dwyer - Physical Performance Manager with the Western Force)
October 19, 2020 21:31 - 52 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode I interviewed David Dwyer who is the Physical Performance Manager with the Western Force. David has had previous roles within rugby in multiple countries as well as cricket. In this episode, we focus on how David likes to incorporate integrated fitness into training as well as his approach to strength training that carries into sport. Some topics discussed… His current role and how he works collaboratively with performance, medical, and the coaching staff. Des...
Ep 30: Shoulder Injuries (Jared Powell - Physiotherapist)
October 12, 2020 23:10 - 56 minutes - 45.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Jared Powell who is a Physiotherapist with an interested in the shoulder. He has a website with some great resources on the shoulder, does plenty of webinars and talks on the shoulder, and is currently completing his PhD. In this episode, we focus on different shoulder injuries that commonly occur in athletes and ways to identify/treat them. Some topics discussed… Start with more non-traumatic type injuries. Commonly thought of as “chronic” or “over...
Ep 29: Scans/Imaging (Dr. Jacob Templar - Physical Therapist & Orthopedic Clinical Specialist)
October 05, 2020 17:41 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode I interviewed Dr. Jacob Templar who is a Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Dr. Templar has a passion and interest in staying up to date with the newest evidence and sharing that with others. He has treated many athletes through the years and is part of The Strength Guys. In this episode, Dr. Templar talks all things scans/imaging, myths, and more. Some topics discussed… The good and the bad of scans. What to take out of scans. “Bad” fi...
Ep 28: Blood Flow Restriction (Joseph Marcus - Product Manager & Inventor of AirBands at Vald Performance)
September 28, 2020 21:47 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Joseph Marcus who is the Product Manager and Inventor of AirBands at Vald Performance. Joseph is a Physiotherapist who has previously worked in professional rugby before moving to Vald to further develop his product. In this episode, Joseph gives us a great overview of the blood flow restriction (BFR) within the sporting setting. Some topics discussed… What does BFR do physiologically and how does it work? Benefits of using BFR. Any cons or d...
Ep 27: Tendinopathy (Jill Cook - Researcher & Physiotherapist)
September 21, 2020 16:47 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this episode I interviewed Prof. Jill Cook who is a famous researcher on tendinopathy as well as a practicing clinician. This episode talks all things tendinopathy as seen in the topics below. Some topics discussed… What is tendinopathy? What it is not. Scans in relation to tendinopathy. Pain and tendinopathy. Jill’s best recommendations to diagnose tendons. Jill’s 4 stage rehab continuum. A breakdown of the specifics of each stage. How isometrics can...
Ep 26: Lifting Pain/Injuries & Technique (Laura Fox - Owner & Physio at Fox Physio)
September 07, 2020 17:35 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBIn this episode I interviewed Laura Fox who is the Owner and Physiotherapist at Fox Physio. Laura has developed a niche population working with strength based athletes. She treats many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and gym goers. This episode focuses on many aspects of resistance training that can be applied to anyone involved in it! Some topics discussed… Common pains that are seen with resistance training and how to address the issues. Specifically anterior shoulder pain and ante...
Ep 25: High Performance Sport (Glenn Corcoran - Manager at Bond University High Performance Training Centre)
August 31, 2020 17:48 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBIn this episode I interviewed Glenn Corcoran who is the Manager at Bond University High Performance Training Centre. Glenn has been involved in the strength & conditioning profession for many years and has experience working across a wide range of sports. In this episode we talked about his experiences and goals as a manager of a high performance training centre and then dove into his main training principles for different categories of athletes. Some topics discussed… What is hi...
Ep 24: Collecting & Applying Relevant Data (Kurt Vogel - Senior Technical Officer at USQ and Physical Performance Coach)
August 24, 2020 23:44 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Kurt Vogel, who is a Senior Technical Officer at USQ and a Physical Performance Coach. Kurt has many years of experience working with a wide range of sports. With his background in sports science, as well as strength & conditioning, he is great with understanding what data matters and how to apply it. Some topics covered in this episode include… How he recommends to sift through all the information out there deciding what is “good” and “bad” info or res...
Ep 23: Rehab & Performance Structure for Athletes (Justin Richardson - Physio & Rehab Coach at Athletes Authority)
August 10, 2020 09:46 - 42 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Justin Richardson who is a Physio and Rehab Coach at Athletes Authority. Justin has experience in both the sports performance and sports medicine fields being a S&C and Physio. He works in an integrated performance and rehab model at Athletes Authority. The main topic of this episode was Justin’s approach and opinion on how to best help athletes in the rehab performance continuum. Justin gives ideas to practitioners to provide better care for athletes and a...
Ep 22: Resistance Training for Swimmers (Nicolai Morris - Strength & Conditioning Specialist at High Performance Sport New Zealand)
August 03, 2020 10:52 - 58 minutes - 47 MBIn this episode I interviewed Nicolai Morris who is a strength and conditioning specialist at High Performance Sport New Zealand. Nicolai has worked with a wide range of athletes. She has a background of swimming herself and has also trained swimmers. Whether you are a swimmer yourself, or someone working with swimming, give this episode a listen! Some topics include.... Some basic principles for S&C for swimming. How does training swimming differ to land based sport training. ...
Ep 21: Australia vs USA Strength & Conditioning (Ben Griffin - S&C Coach)
July 27, 2020 09:49 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode I interviewed Ben Griffin. Ben is a strength and conditioning coach at Real FITT Strength & Conditioning. Ben has the experience of working in strength and conditioning in the US and Australia. In this episode, we talk about the differences and similarities of S&C between the two countries. Some topics include... The general differences in strength and conditioning in Australia vs the US. The pros and cons of each. The college system in the US. The differe...
Ep 20: Youth Athlete Growth & Maturation (Walter Grandez - S&C Coach and Sports Scientist)
July 06, 2020 08:58 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Walter Grandez. Walter is a strength & conditioning coach and sports scientist. Walter has worked with a variety of sports including soccer and rugby. He also has a good amount of experience working with the youth athlete population. The main topic of this episode was growth and maturation. Through his experience with a couple academy clubs in soccer, Walter has established some knowledge in the process and proper training methods of growth and maturation o...
Ep 19: Resistance Training Programming Wisdom (Ashley Jones - Head of Performance for the Houston SaberCats)
June 29, 2020 03:05 - 56 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Ashley Jones who is the Head of Performance with the Houston SaberCats and legend in the strength & conditioning industry. Ashley has over 25 years of experience working with rugby union, rugby league, and basketball across multiple countries. The main topic of this episode was how he designs his resistance training programs. This episode is great for any coach or athlete looking to improve their programming and understand how Ashley thinks when writing his...
Ep 18: Speed & Acceleration Mechanics (Brandon Jones - High Performance Coach)
June 21, 2020 10:18 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Brandon Jones who is a High Performance Coach that specializes in all things running. The mechanics of running, acceleration, top end speed, deceleration, and change of direction. He is a high level athlete himself and High Performance Coach who has traveled the world to learn from the very best in how to coach running mechanics. Some topics discussed… Main biomechanics of running to improve performance. Main biomechanics of running to reduce the ri...
Ep 17: Concussions (Lauren Ziaks - Concussion Specialist Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist)
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Lauren Ziaks who is an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist that specializes in concussion management. Lauren has a passion for treating concussions and really gets involved with athletes that have had ongoing symptoms for an extended period of time. Some topics we discussed… What is a concussion in general? The physiology behind a concussion. How people get concussions. Signs and symptoms of a concussion. Protocols to manage concuss...
Ep 16: Velocity Based Training & More (Chris Tombs - Lead Performance Coach at Seattle Seawolves Rugby)
June 08, 2020 20:38 - 57 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Chris Tombs, who is the Lead Performance Coach at Seattle Seawolves Rugby Club in Major League Rugby. Chris has had a lot of experience through his strength & conditioning career and also has become very knowledgeable in velocity based training. In this episode we talk a little bit about the MLR and how he conditions his athletes, but mainly focus on velocity based training. If you haven’t heard of Velocity Based Training, give this episode a listen! So...
Ep 15: S&C for Basketball Athletes (Eric Potter - Director of Sports Performance at Old Dominion University)
June 01, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this episode, I interviewed Eric Potter. Eric is the Director of Sports Performance at Old Dominion University. He mainly works with the basketball team, but oversees all Olympic sports. In this episode we dive into some specifics with training the basketball athlete as well as some general tips for all athletes from Eric’s experience. Some topics we discussed… Does he use Olympic lifts with his basketball players. His opinion on squat depth. How he uses plyometrics with h...
Ep 14: ACL Injury & Rehab (Jorden Radliff - Physiotherapist)
May 26, 2020 15:30 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this episode I interviewed Jorden Radliff. Jorden is the Physiotherapist at Woodford Sports Science Consulting in Melbourne, Australia. Jorden works with athletes with multiple injuries, but has a special interest in ACL’s, which is our main focus for this podcast. Some topics discussed were… Who he recommends for operative vs nonoperative management. Importance of prehab before surgery, if given the opportunity. His approach to ACL rehab being heavily strength and conditioni...
Ep 13: Ankle Sprains & Hamstring Strains (Adam Quigley - Head Athletic Trainer for LA Galaxy II)
May 18, 2020 21:40 - 58 minutes - 47.2 MBOn this episode I interviewed Adam Quigley. Adam is the Head Athletic Trainer for LA Galaxy II. Adam and I met during my internship with the New Orleans Saints. He had experience working at the collegiate and professional football level, before pursuing his sport of passion of soccer with San Antonio FC and now the LA Galaxy II team. In this episode, we focused on ankle sprains and hamstring strains. Some topics discussed were… Ankle Sprains To immobilize or mobilize post acu...
Ep 12: Training While Injured (Ed Lea - Senior Rehab S&C Coach at Harlequins Rugby)
May 11, 2020 23:11 - 51 minutes - 41.5 MBOn this episode, I interviewed Ed Lea, the Senior Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coach at Harlequins Rugby Club in the UK. Ed’s position is a relatively new/unique one where he splits his time between working with the long term injured players as well as the entire squad within his position group. The main focus of this episode was training while injured and ways to work on the injury while staying in the best shape as possible. Some topics discussed were… Ed’s background and current ...
Ep 11: Speed, Power, & Data (Dave McDowell - Lead Performance Coach at Brock University)
May 06, 2020 04:35 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Dave McDowell. Dave is the Lead Performance Coach at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. Here, he primarily works with the rugby and volleyball teams. Dave has a passion for speed and power development as well as collecting data in different ways to monitor athlete progress, fatigue, and use in the return to sport/play process. Some topics we discuss are... Dave's background, education, current position. The importance of speed and power in sport. How Dave...
Ep 10: Training the Mind for Sport (Rachel Jones - Sports & Exercise Psychologist)
April 27, 2020 22:40 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MBIn this episode, I interviewed Rachel Jones. Rachel Jones is a Sports & Exercise Psychologist that has worked with all different levels of athletes from high school to professional. A few of her experiences have been with Super Rugby, NRL, Wallabies, Australian Institute of Sport, and much more! In this episode we discussed… Dealing with pressure. How the body responds to pressure. Mistakes athletes make when under pressure. Managing self doubt for athletes. How to ac...
Ep 9: Reconditioning the Right Way Post Injury (Dan Godeassi - Physio & S&C Coach)
April 19, 2020 07:39 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode I interview Dan Godeassi, a Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach who runs his own business and works out of Melbourne Strength Culture. Dan has knowledge in both the Physio and S&C side of things which gives him a unique perspective when treating athletes. In this episode we discussed… Passive treatments (massage, dry needling, etc.) vs active treatments (exercise prescription, rehab, reconditioning, etc.) and why he pushes for active treatments ...
Ep 8: The Science of Pain (Sam Allain - Physiotherapist)
April 15, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode I interview Sam Allain, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in pain science. Sam works at two private practices and is also the Sports Physio for a state level Australia rules football team on the Gold Coast Pain is something that is very complex and often misunderstood. Sam does a great job of explaining pain and pain in sport in this episode. This is a great listen for athletes dealing with any type of pain as well as coaches/practitioners to understand what the athl...
Ep 8: Sam Allain - Physiotherapist with a Special Interest in Pain Science
April 15, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.6 MBIn this episode I interview Sam Allain, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in pain science. Sam works at two private practices and is also the Sports Physio for a state level Australia rules football team on the Gold Coast Pain is something that is very complex and often misunderstood. Sam does a great job of explaining pain and pain in sport in this episode. This is a great listen for athletes dealing with any type of pain as well as coaches/practitioners to understand what the athl...
Ep 7: INTERVIEW: Graham Marvin - S&C Coach and current fellow DPT student
April 04, 2020 05:40 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode is with Graham Marvin who is a fellow classmate in my DPT program. He has experience coaching at the high school level, college level at Oregon State, and has worked with professional athletes during his time at Exos. We discus multiple topics including... His approach to how he trains athletes and designs programs along with his influences from the Exos system. The differences at each level (high school, college, pro) what he thinks is important to focus on at each level for...
Ep 7: Athletes at Every Level (Graham Marvin - S&C Coach & Current DPT Student)
April 04, 2020 05:40 - 42 minutes - 34.2 MBThis episode is with Graham Marvin who is a fellow classmate in my DPT program. He has experience coaching at the high school level, college level at Oregon State, and has worked with professional athletes during his time at Exos. We discus multiple topics including... His approach to how he trains athletes and designs programs along with his influences from the Exos system. The differences at each level (high school, college, pro) what he thinks is important to focus on at each level for...
Ep 6: Energy, Leadership, & Motivation (Coach Brown - S&C Coach with Special Ops Marine Corps)
April 04, 2020 05:28 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode I interview one of my former strength & conditioning coaches during my time at Eastern Illinois University, Coach Brown. We focus on the ability to bring energy to the room and be a leader as these are two characteristics she always did so well. This can be beneficial for any athlete wanting to step up to be a leader, captain of a team, or any coach. Some topics we discuss are... How to bring passion/energy every day even when the day isn't a good one. Adjusting to differe...
Ep 6: INTERVIEW: Coach Brown - S&C Coach with Special Ops Marine Corps
April 04, 2020 05:28 - 54 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode I interview one of my former strength & conditioning coaches during my time at Eastern Illinois University, Coach Brown. We focus on the ability to bring energy to the room and be a leader as these are two characteristics she always did so well. This can be beneficial for any athlete wanting to step up to be a leader, captain of a team, or any coach. Some topics we discuss are... How to bring passion/energy every day even when the day isn't a good one. Adjusting to differe...
Ep 5: INTERVIEW: Sam Joseph - S&C Coach at St. Edmund's College
March 21, 2020 07:14 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBThis episode focuses on strength & conditioning at the high school level. (high schools in Australia are often called "colleges"). Some topics covered were... Misconceptions high schoolers have with strength and conditioning such as not having a plan when going into workout, focusing only on gaining muscle, not knowing what each exercise does. Talking about the actual goals of S&C. Sam goes over a general week of what S&C looks like at his high school. Training around injury. And more!...
Ep 5: S&C for High School Athletes (Sam Joseph - S&C Coach at St. Edmund's College)
March 21, 2020 07:14 - 55 minutes - 44.4 MBThis episode focuses on strength & conditioning at the high school level. (high schools in Australia are often called "colleges"). Some topics covered were... Misconceptions high schoolers have with strength and conditioning such as not having a plan when going into workout, focusing only on gaining muscle, not knowing what each exercise does. Talking about the actual goals of S&C. Sam goes over a general week of what S&C looks like at his high school. Training around injury. And more!...
Ep 4: Sports Nutrition (Liana Nici - Sports Dietician for the West Coast Eagles AFLW)
March 21, 2020 06:55 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBThis episode highlights a very important part of sport that I feel is often over looked, sports nutrition. While practices for your sport and strength & conditioning are important, you have to be fueled properly to preform at both. Some topics covered in this podcast consist of.. Liana's simplified way to view sports nutrition. Refueling before a game, during a game, and after the game along with examples. Not needing to track calories and macros, but understanding general guidelines. H...
Ep 4: INTERVIEW: Liana Nici - Sports Dietician for the West Coast Eagles AFLW
March 21, 2020 06:55 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MBThis episode highlights a very important part of sport that I feel is often over looked, sports nutrition. While practices for your sport and strength & conditioning are important, you have to be fueled properly to preform at both. Some topics covered in this podcast consist of.. Liana's simplified way to view sports nutrition. Refueling before a game, during a game, and after the game along with examples. Not needing to track calories and macros, but understanding general guidelines. H...
Ep 3: INTERVIEW: Nathan Manley - USA Paralympic Swim Coach
January 12, 2020 05:44 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode, I have on my former club swim coach Nathan Manley. Nate has been coaching swimming for many years and is currently coaching the paralympic swim team at the USA Olympic Training Center. We talk about multiple different topics that Nate has learned through his coaching career related to training and training principles, the psychological side of athletics, and coaching. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent of an athlete, or an active person, there should be something you c...
Ep 3: More than Sport (Nathan Manley - USA Paralympic Swim Coach)
January 12, 2020 05:44 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBIn this episode, I have on my former club swim coach Nathan Manley. Nate has been coaching swimming for many years and is currently coaching the paralympic swim team at the USA Olympic Training Center. We talk about multiple different topics that Nate has learned through his coaching career related to training and training principles, the psychological side of athletics, and coaching. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent of an athlete, or an active person, there should be something you c...
Ep 2: INTERVIEW: Kevin Dickson - Former NCAA Colligate Swimmer & Coach
October 07, 2019 09:51 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode I had an interview with Kevin Dickson. He was a high level swimmer in Scotland and went to swim/study at Pace University in the US. He was also a/my swim coach for 2 years at Eastern Illinois University. He did some interning with EIU strength & conditioning and has become very interested/knowledgeable in the subject. Some topics we covered were...Kevin's background, the NCAA collegiate setting from an athlete and coaches eyes, what he knows know he wish he did during his at...
Ep 2: A Coach & Athlete Perspective (Kevin Dickson - Former NCAA Colligate Swimmer & Coach)
October 07, 2019 09:51 - 42 minutes - 59.2 MBIn this episode I had an interview with Kevin Dickson. He was a high level swimmer in Scotland and went to swim/study at Pace University in the US. He was also a/my swim coach for 2 years at Eastern Illinois University. He did some interning with EIU strength & conditioning and has become very interested/knowledgeable in the subject. Some topics we covered were...Kevin's background, the NCAA collegiate setting from an athlete and coaches eyes, what he knows know he wish he did during his at...
Ep 1: INTERVIEW: Seb Pearson - Former pro rugby player & current S&C coach
August 28, 2019 19:44 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of talking to former professional rugby player and current Strength & Conditioning coach at Eastern Illinois University, Seb Pearson. We talk about many things such as how S&C helped him, how important it is for all athletes, the differences in training for different sports, and some of his coaching philosophies/styles. Seb's former athletic experience, combined with his coaching experience, has made him a very knowledgable coach in the field. This is an e...
Ep 1: Importance of S&C (Seb Pearson - Former Pro Rugby Player & Current S&C Coach)
August 28, 2019 19:44 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of talking to former professional rugby player and current Strength & Conditioning coach at Eastern Illinois University, Seb Pearson. We talk about many things such as how S&C helped him, how important it is for all athletes, the differences in training for different sports, and some of his coaching philosophies/styles. Seb's former athletic experience, combined with his coaching experience, has made him a very knowledgable coach in the field. This is an e...