Pacey Performance Podcast
880 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsThere are lots of voices in the coaching world. Few are as trusted as the Pacey Performance Podcast. Rob Pacey and his guests share the philosophies, ideas and insights in conversations that are the signal in the noise of the sport performance space.
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Maximising performance, managing fatigue and optimising recovery in American Football with Marc Lewis
August 17, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Marc Lewis, Director of Sports Science at the Houston Texans delves into the intricate realm of athlete fatigue management, load monitoring and recovery optimisation. Marc offers a comprehensive overview of fatigue monitoring techniques. From analyzing performance metrics like jump height to decoding the significance of fatigue patterns, Lewis guides listeners through the nuances of assessing and interpreting athlete fatigue levels. He intro...
How to implement micro-dosing strategies in team sports with Matt Cuthbert
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speak to Women’s Physical Performance Coach at The Football Association, Matt Cuthbert to explore the world of microdosing in resistance training. Microdosing, a concept borrowed from pharmacology, involves prescribing small, individualized doses of resistance training to athletes. Cuthbert, a leading researcher in this area, sheds light on how this approach can optimize performance and manage athlete fatigue effectively, especially in ...
The evolution of American Football training and its impact on all collision sports with Kurt Hester
August 03, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees engaging in a fascinating conversation with Kurt Hester, Head of Sports Performance for Football at Tulane University. This episode delves deep into the ever-evolving world of athletic development, offering valuable takeaways for coaches. Kurt emphasizes the importance of adaptation in training, steering away from rigid approaches and instead focusing on the individual needs of athletes. He challenges the prevalent obsession with strength n...
Using collaboration and smart data collection to enhance the transfer of training with Dan Tobin and Dan Grange
July 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBJoin Rob on this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast as he delves into the world of game speed training with Dan Grange and Daniel Tobin, both of Gloucester Rugby. Discover their revolutionary approach to game speed training and the challenges they face in achieving optimal transfer from training to gameplay. Dan and Dan share their philosophy, focusing on creating key principles that encompass different strategies rather than getting lost in a sea of training options. They emphasize t...
Using a fascia based approach to performance training and rehabilitation with Danny Foley
July 20, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this week's episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Human Performance Coach at Rude Rock Strength, Danny Foley. Danny is on this episode to discuss all things fascia and a fascia based approach to performance training and rehabilitation. In the first half of this episode we get to grips with what fascia actually is and how we can assess an athlete's fascia quality. Despite this being really difficult, Danny explains his subjective assessments and how other coaches ca...
#Bitesize - ”Activation” sessions - Do they do what we think/hope they do with Tony Blazevich
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBTony featured on episode #450 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is the purpose of an "activation" session What do we think/hope they are doing What are they actually doing? Check out the full episode with Tony here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/activation-sessions-and-asymmetries-are-they-really-that-important/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite featu...
How to successfully navigate scientific research and apply the information to your athletes with JB Morin
July 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Professor at the University of Saint-Étienne, JB Morin joins Rob to chat about navigating scientific research and how we can use research intelligently to inform practice. In the first half of this episode we delve into how to read a research paper properly. How can we systematically go through a paper, understand the content and pick the potential red flags which may highlight as to why you may question the conclusions drawn by the author. The p...
#Bitesize - Working with José Mourinho and providing useful training load insights with Robin Thorpe
July 12, 2023 09:13 - 14 minutes - 20 MBRobin featured on episode #334 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What it was like working alongside José How thoughts on training load monitoring Robin's switch towards subjective data to provide useful insights to the manager Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-334-robin-thorpe/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on...
The application of isometric strength training and testing: Views of the experts with Alex Natera, Matt Taberner and Danny Lum
July 06, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to Manager of Sport Sciences at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, Alex Natera, Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Singapore Sport Institute, Danny Lum and now Head of Academy Physical Performance at Manchester City FC, Matt Taberner. These three guys are true experts in this area, not only from a applied perspective but also an academic one. In the first part of this episode we discuss the process of creating isome...
Understanding what maximises training transfer through intelligent data collection with Nick Lumley
June 29, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast features Head of Athletic Performance at the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby, Nick Lumley. This episode is all about maximising training transfer and understanding what best transfers based on an intelligent use of testing and a good understanding of data. In the first half of the episode we chat through Nick's philosophy when it comes to building strong, powerful rugby players capable of performing at the highest level. He talks about h...
#Bitesize - How to choose the most effective footwear for injury prevention with Athol Thomson
June 28, 2023 12:40 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBAthol featured on episode #448 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What footwear features may increase the risk of injury and why? How do we mitigate injury risk on artificial surfaces? How do we safely transition athletes between surfaces? Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/understanding-the-impact-of-athlete-footwear-selection-on-performance-and-injury-risk/ This ...
Being the “manager’s guy” and the realities of losing your job in pro sport with Jordan Milsom
June 22, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Former Head of Performance at Aston Villa and Rangers FC, Jordan Milsom. Jordan comes on and gives one of the most candid interviews we have had on the podcast. As Fitness Coach at Liverpool and two Head of Performance roles in the Premier League and Scottish Premier League, Jordan has a wealth of experience that he brings to this episode. In the first half of the episode we discuss his time at Liverpook at a Strength and Rehab ...
#Bitesize - What is the hype around the knees over toes split squat with Nathan Kiely
June 21, 2023 09:43 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBNathan featured on episode #418 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is it about the split squat that means it gets so much hype in this philosophy? Is it worth the hype? What is better exercise to get the same results? Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/a-critique-of-the-knees-over-toes-phenomenon-and-maximising-cross-training-prescription/ This episode is supp...
An in-depth look at a league winning performance department with Leigh Egger & Stijn Vandenbroucke
June 15, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Leigh Egger and Stijn Vandenbroucke. Stijn is Head of Medical and Performance amd Leigh is Head of Performance, both at Feryenoord Rotterdam. Main talking points - Innovative ways to structure a performance department Managing up the chain Developing strategies to reduce injury rates Utilising consultants effectively Individualising training Developing a culture of "athletes" not "footballers" Feyenoord had an incredible ...
“Activation” sessions and asymmetries: Are they really that important (?) with Tony Blazevich
June 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Professor of Biomechanics, Tony Blazevich. Today it's all about topics that have generated a lot of discussion in recent years and putting them through a scientific and objective lens. The first half of the episode is all about activation sessions. We have all watched Premier League games on the TV and seen the players walking around with elastic bands around their knees or ankles, or them lying on the floor doing single leg bri...
#Bitesize - Operationalising GPS data with Patrick Ward
June 07, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBPatrick featured on episode #305 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What GPS companies can do to help their users Operationalising GPS data What's next for GPS Check out the full episode with Patrick here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-305-patrick-ward/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnair...
Maximising the impact of your data with data visualisation best practice with Eva Murray, Julian Haigh and Adam Sheehan
June 01, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week's Pacey Performance Podcast is all about data visualisation and communication. Eva Murray, Lead Evangelist at Snowflake, Julian Haigh, Director of Sport Science at Inter Miami and Adam Sheehan, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Munster Rugby are our guests today. We are all dealing with more data in aour daily lives whether that be from fitness trackers to smart meters in our homes to track our electricity usage. But those working in pro sport are collecting hundreds of thousands...
#Bitesize - Dealing with intense periods of growth and maturation in youth athletes with Perry Stewart, Jack Ade and Matt Allen
May 31, 2023 10:35 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBJack, Perry and Matt featured on episode #441 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - How we alter training during periods of intense growth Monitoring growth and maturation Using growth and maturation data effectively Check out the full episode with Jack, Perry and Matt here - How the best football academies in the world develop their players This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the mar...
Understanding the impact of athlete footwear selection on performance and injury risk with Athol Thomson
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Podiatrist & Research Scientist at Aspetar, Athol Thomson. Athol is on the podcast to speak about the impact of athlete footwear on performance and injury risk but also about playing surface and how that affects injury risk. But not only that, he is hear to give recommendations for what practitioners can do to reduce these risks. In the first half of the episode Athol discusses what impact footwear can have on injuries fro...
#Bitesize - Making your CV and cover letter stand out from the crowd with Des Ryan, Chris Bishop and Dave Slemen
May 24, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 8.66 MBChris, Dave and Des featured on episode #400 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - What makes a CV stand out from the crowd? How long should a CV and cover letter be? What should and shouldn't be in a CV and cover letter? Check out the full episode with Chris, Des and Dave here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/getting-and-keeping-a-strength-and-conditioning-role/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the ...
Sprint profiling: Why do it, how to do it well and dispelling some myths with Les Spellman, JB Morin and Ryan Grubbs
May 18, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast we have 3 absolute guns within our industry: Director of Speed Development at the Houston Texans, Ryan Grubbs, Professor at the University of Saint-Etienne. JB Morin and Owner of Spellman Performance, Les Spellman. This episode of the podcast is all about sprint profiling and there are no better three people to discuss this than JB, Les and Ryan. We kick off the first half of the conversation with Ryan explaining why we should be profiling our athl...
#Bitesize - Creating sprint drills that doing the cueing for us with Cam Josse
May 17, 2023 13:01 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBCam featured on episode #393 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to create sprint drills that do the cueing for us Why we tend to say too much as coaches Other tips for cueing sprinting Check out the full episode with Cam here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/what-speed-training-methods-should-team-sport-coaches-take-from-track-field-and-what-they-shouldnt/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the on...
Improving change of direction ability, deceleration drills and coaching “transitional movements” with Hailu Theodros
May 11, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Athletic Development Coach at Speedworks, Hailu Theodros. Hailu spoke recently at the Sportsmith speed conference about gamespeed and his talk was incredible so to get him on the podcast was a complete no brainer. In the first half of our chat we discuss deceleration and its part in improving change of direction ability. Hailu spends a lot of time explain "sitting" versus "folding" when it comes to the final few steps of a deceleration and reacc...
Supplements, nutrition myths, CBD and nutrition principles in youth sport with Graeme Close, Hannah Sheridan and James Morehen
May 04, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOn this week's Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking with Graeme Close, James Morehen and Hannah Sheridan. This roundtable was recorded as a Sportsmith Live but it was so good, we had to release it as a podcast. We kick off this sports nutrition roundtable with Graeme diving deep into CBD. He gives us an update on its legality but also its potential benefits for recovery, sleep and improved mental health. But there is obvious caution with this supplement so Graeme caveats all this with...
#Bitesize - The lack of value in testing change of direction with Molly Binetti
April 26, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBMolly featured on episode #370 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where she discussed - Why she took out all change of direction testing with her basketball athletes Do any tests bring any value How she gets measures of improvement instead Check out the full episode with Molly here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/enhancing-change-of-direction-speed-and-agility-in-the-real-world/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the onl...
The “hybrid” S&C coach: Physical preparation, rehabilitation and data management with Jermaine McCubbine
April 20, 2023 05:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBOn this week's Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to First Team Strength and Conditioning Coach at PSV Eindhoven, Jermaine McCubbine. Jermaine has worked at PSV for a number of years, progressing from an academy position into a role within the first team. Jermaine's journey and the work he is doing at PSV as an English practitioner is why we wanted to get him on the podcast. He is actually started out as a sports therapist which led this conversation nicely into something Jermaine h...
#Bitesize - Using the weightroom to explore movement with Vernon Griffith
April 19, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBVernon featured on episode #376 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Why a foundation of movement exploration is worth pursuing How ground-based movements can be used during rehabilitation Mobility vs flexibility Check out the full episode with Vernon here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/gaining-mobility-and-flexibility-for-sports-performance/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the...
Managing hip and groin injuries and developing a robust injury prevention strategy with Nick Kane
April 13, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Head Physio at Essendon Football Club, Nick Kane talks to Rob about how to rehabilitate groin injuries and how to set up an injury prevention system in team sports. Not only is Nick the Head Physio at an AFL club but he runs his own practice and is founder of the Sports Map Network, a resource that educates physios through multiple mediums. With that said, we chat about the gaps in education, not only for physios but for S&C coaches who are expect...
#Bitesize - Developing change of direction and agility through frontal and transverse plane drills with Loren Landow
April 12, 2023 12:51 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBLoren featured on episode #292 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Why coaching frontal and transverse drills is essential to develop agility and COD Which drills can we use The importance of the foot in these drills and what to look out for Check out the full episode with Loren here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-292-loren-landow/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only...
Integrating deceleration training and testing into a high performance programme with Damian Harper, Ted Rath and Mark Jamison
April 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to Damian Harper, Mark Jamison and Ted Rath. This episode was recorded in the summer of 2021 as a Live roundtable. But it was that good that we had to release it as a podcast. Anyone who is interested in deceleration will know the name Damian Harper. And its Damian who kicks off this chat with a detailed dive into what the research says about the importance of deceleration. Mark then gives us his thoughts on how we test it bas...
#Bitesize - Choosing the right GPS metrics for your sport with Stu Cormack
April 05, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBStu featured on episode #293 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - The process of understanding if the metrics you are using are reliable Choosing the right metrics for you Who might be able to help if you want to validate your metrics Check out the full episode with Stu here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-293-stu-cormack/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS...
How the best football academies in the world develop their players with Jack Ade, Matt Allen and Perry Stewart
March 30, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBOn this week's Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Head of Performance at Rangers FC, Jack Ade, Head of Academy Performance at Arsenal FC, Perry Stewart and Head of Academy Physical Development at Tottenham Hotspur FC, Matt Allen. This episode was recorded as a video roundtable in 2021 when Jack was leading the academy at Liverpool FC. Its an all-star line-up when it comes to physical development in football. In the first half of this episode, Jack talks about planning and periodi...
Sprint modelling, strategic periodisation and using decision trees to standardise programming with Ernie Rimer
March 23, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Director of Sport Science at the University of Louisville, Ernie Rimer. Ernie joined Rob and JB Morin a few weeks ago for a roundtable on force velocity profiling but because of sprint profiling being such a huge topic, we got him back to go into more details. In the first half of this episode we talk sprint modelling. Ernie gives us a detailed analysis of how we can measure an athlete sprint and then use that data to unde...
Maximising the use of GPS to understand athlete performance and fatigue with Amber Rowell, Aaron Coutts and Mathieu Lacome
March 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThis week's Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to Aaron Coutts, Amber Rowell and Mathieu Lacome. This episode was recorded as a Sportsmith Live roundtable in 2021 but as GPS monitoring becomes more mainstream, we needed to get this out as a podcast. We kick off this roundtable with Aaron explaining why its so important to have a clear question as to why you are using GPS in the first place. Without that it becomes difficult to get the full value from any technology. We then dive in...
#Bitesize - An athlete and coach’s view of an ACL rehab process with Alan Murdoch and Anthony Watson
March 15, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBAlan and Anthony featured on episode #433 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - The Speedworks philosophy of ACL rehabilitation Focusing on speed development through an ACL rehab A player's view of an ACL rehab process Check out the full episode with Dan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/analysing-england-rugby-player-anthony-watsons-acl-rehab/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS o...
Building a sports science department from the ground up: From “one-man bands” to large organisations with Teofe Ziemnicki
March 09, 2023 05:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Teofe Ziemnicki who is Head of Sports Science at TeamBuildr. Coaches and sports scientists who have transitioned from being employed by one organisation to working with tech companies and visiting organisations as part of their roles have incredible insights into what is going on in the industry. That's why we were so pumped to get Teofe on the podcast. In this first half of this episode we get an insight into where sports scien...
#Bitesize - How to use velocity loss to maximise adaptation with Dan Baker
March 08, 2023 10:44 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBDan featured on episode #280 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is velocity loss How it can be used with various different technologies How to alter velocity loss percentages to focus on different physical qualities Check out the full episode with Dan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-280-dan-baker/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. ...
Jump training and the specificity myth in athlete development with Håkan Andersson
March 02, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Håkan Andersson. Håkan has been on the podcast before (here) discussing resisted sprinting and plyometrics. But in this episode we are focusing on jump training and the specificity myth. Just because a sprinter puts 6x his/her bodyweight into the floor, does that mean we need to provide exercises that match or far exeed that? In the first half of this episode we chat about low amplitude plyometrics and how they fit in the ...
#Bitesize - Training and testing agility versus change of direction with Shawn Myszka, Tom Dos’Santos and Ian Jeffreys
March 01, 2023 12:41 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBIan, Tom and Shawn featured on a Sportsmith Live on agility training and testing. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that video where they discussed - Why change of direction and agility have been lumped together How this perception affects how we train both qualities Why we need to differentiate the two Check out the full video with Ian, Tom and Shawn here - https://www.sportsmith.co/live/agility-training-and-testing/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AM...
How to use the warm up as a movement screen and revolutionising technique analysis with computer vision and artificial intelligence with Jonas Dodoo
February 23, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to speed coach legend and Head Coach at Speedworks, Jonas Dodoo. Jonas has been on the podcast multiple times and each time he appears, its obvious why. Jonas is here to talk about the Speedworks philosophy of projection, reactivity and switching but also the warm up as a movement screen and sprint technology. In the first half of the episode, Jonas goes into detail about projection, reactivity and switching, outline what each ...
#Bitesize - Creating change of direction drills that transfer to the field with Shawn Myszka
February 22, 2023 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBShawn featured on episode #410 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to add complexity to basic change of direction drills Maximising transfer of change of direction drills Mistakes that are often made when creating change of direction drills Check out the full episode with Shawn here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/coaching-agility-using-a-constraints-led-approach/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy...
Resisted speed training: Effects on mechanics, how to programme it and its impact on sprint performance with Jason Hettler, George Petrakos and Hakan Anderrson
February 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBThis episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees us looking back at a roundtable from early 2021 where Rob interview Hakan Andersson, Jason Hettler and George Petrakos on the topic of resisted speed training. In the first half of the roundtable, we chat around why we may programme resisted speed training in the first place. What can we gain from it? This sets us up nicely for further discussion with George and Hakan about how we can optimally programme it. George gives us some incredible ...
#Bitesize - Using resisted speed training with youth athletes with Micheál Cahill
February 15, 2023 12:14 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBMicheál featured on episode #427 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Understanding where to start with resisted sprinting with youth athletes Difference between pushing and pulling Tips on what to look out for regarding technique Check out the full episode with Micheál here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/maximising-resisted-sprint-training-and-speed-training-with-youth-athletes/ This episode is supported...
Understanding what we need to change to improve acceleration, and how we go about coaching it with James Wild
February 09, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn this week's Pacey Performance Podcast Rob is speaking to James Wild. This is James' third time on the podcast and you can check out parts one and two here. James is another speaker at the Sportsmith speed conference in March and we got him on not only to give us a teaser of his presentation, but to take us through, using a hypothetical athlete, his process of understand what is required to improve acceleration. So in the first half of the episode, James explains what he would do when fir...
#Bitesize - How to increase eccentric strength which transfers to improved deceleration with Joey Guarascio
February 08, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBJoey featured on episode #423 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Why eccentric strength is important for deceleration Categories of eccentric exercises to use in the weightroom How to programme eccentric training when the aim is improved deceleration ability Check out the full episode with Joey here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/deceleration-testing-and-training-applying-the-research-in-college-football/...
Analysing England rugby player Anthony Watson’s ACL rehab and how he got faster than ever with Alan Murdoch and Anthony Watson
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is chatting to two guests, England rugby player, Anthony Watson and Head Coach at Speedworks Bath, Alan Murdoch. In October 2021, Anthony reptured his ACL. In the first half of this episode we discuss his reason for taking the main portion of his rehab and putting it into the hands of a private coach, Alan Murdoch. Anthony details how doing this helped him progress much quicker due to time and resource demands on other staff at the rugby...
#Bitesize - The most effective ways to use blood flow restriction training to increase strength with Stephen Patterson
February 01, 2023 13:30 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBStephen featured on episode #426 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Why use blood flow restriction training (BFR) What are the most effective protocols to use when wanting to increase strength Safety considerations when using BFR Check out the full episode with Stephen here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/blood-flow-restriction-training/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the mar...
Getting athletes fast on short timeframes and creating a long term speed system with Les Spellman
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast we have Coach and Founder or Spellman Performance, Les Spellman. This is the second time that Les has been on the podcast but lots has changed since then so we wanted to get him back. Les is a speed coach and is best known for his work with athletes preparing for the NFL combine. Because of this we wanted to talk about how to get athletes fast in short periods of time. What does he prioritise? How does he ensure that he's being efficient with his t...
#Bitesize - Using isometric training to get specific with exercise selection with Danny Lum
January 25, 2023 05:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBDanny featured on episode #332 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Why use isometric training in the first place? How adaptations differ to traditional strength training How to create isometric exercises specific to the positions your athletes find themselves in during competition Check out the full episode with Colin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-332-danny-lum/ This episod...
Testing deceleration, reducing injury risk during cutting and maximising the use of the 1080 sprint with Ola Eriksrud
January 19, 2023 12:08 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBThis week's Pacey Performance Podcast see Rob talking to Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Ola Eriksrud. As well as his day job, Ola is involved in the research and development at 1080 Motion, a company most known for their patented robotic resistance technology within the 1080 Sprint. In this episode, Ola starts off by explaining how we can test deceleration in the field whether we have a technology like the 1080 Sprint, or whether we have no technology at all....