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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#Bitesize - The power of social media in getting (or not getting) a job in elite sport with Dave Slemen
January 11, 2022 15:53 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBDave featured on episode #322 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Using social media to your advantage when looking for a job How social media can put recruiters off Why are wages so low for performance staff and what we can do about it Check out the full episode with Dave here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-322-david-slemen/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE ...
Understanding and evaluating the return on investment from any sports technology with Sam Robertson (Professor at Victoria University)
January 06, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe first Pacey Performance Podcast guest of 2022 sees the return of Sam Robertson, Professor of Sports Analytics at Victoria University. Prior to arriving at the university, Sam worked as a sport scientist in various roles in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Since his last appearance, Sam has started his own One Track Mind podcast, exploring the science, technology, economics and politics of sport. Sam discusses a little about his podcast, including how he chooses guests and the topi...
#Bitesize - Using fixed resistance machines in-season with Cory Schlesinger
January 04, 2022 15:40 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBCory featured on episode #358 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Using fixed resistance machines with elite athletes Managing in-season stress with fixed resistance machines What sports science has done for programmes in the NBA Check out the full episode with Cory here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/weight-machines-the-most-under-utilised-way-to-train-in-season-in-the-nba/ This episode is supported by R...
Agility training, problems with change of direction testing & game speed with Ian Jeffreys (Coach Educator & Academic Director, Setanta College)
December 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThis weeks guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Ian Jeffreys. Ian is a Coach Educator and recently appointed Academic Director at Setanta College. Ian is an internationally renowned coach, educator and author. An ex professional rugby player, where he played at the highest level for 15 years, he is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed & agility and conditioning for team sports. His Gamespeed system of sport specific speed and agility development, along with his RAMP...
#Bitesize - Understanding the menstrual cycle to optimise performance with Georgie Bruinvels
December 28, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBGeorgie featured on episode #294 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where she discussed - Common symptoms of each phase of the menstrual cycle Working around each of the symptoms Supporting athletes in each phase Check out the full episode with Georgie here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-294-dr-georgie-bruinvels/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite featu...
Gaining mobility and flexibility for sports performance with Vernon Griffith (Performance Coach)
December 23, 2021 08:08 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast guest is Peformance Coach, Vernon Griffith. Previously, Vernon has been a consultant at Performance Explored, a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Association Presenter at the NSCA, and a High-Performance Director for basketball and football at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia. Vernon has been a strength and conditioning coach for quite some time at various levels but had his first experience in coaching while enrolled in the military. V...
#Bitesize - Benefits and downsides to eccentric training with John Wagle
December 21, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBJohn featured on episode #361 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Benefits of eccentric training Links to dynamic performance Downsides to ecentric training Where to start with eccentric training Check out the full episode with John here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/how-to-incorporate-eccentric-training-into-a-strength-and-power-programme/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on th...
Warm ups and cool downs; maximising our impact as coaches with Rett Larson (Strength & Conditioning Coach at German Women’s Volleyball Team)
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Rett Larson, strength and conditioning coach for the German women’s national volleyball team. He’s previously coached the Dutch and Chinese women’s volleyball teams, and worked for EXOS Athlete Performance for seven years. Prior to that, he learned his trade coaching younger athletes in strength training between the ages of 8 and 18 in Southern California. Rett’s here to talk about warming up, cooling down, and why it can pay to coach yo...
#Bitesize - Recommendations for training athletes during growth spurts with Sean Cumming
December 14, 2021 15:35 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBSean featured on episode #364 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to measure rate of growth in youth athletes Making changes to a programme during growth spurts When NOT to make changes during a growth spurt Check out the full episode with Sean here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/working-with-youth-athletes-monitoring-maturation-biobanding-and-training-through-rapid-growth/ This episode is supported b...
Deciphering, understanding and optimising athlete movement efficiency with Matt Jordan
December 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast guest is Matt Jordan. Throughout his career, Matt has consulted with more than 30 Olympic and World Championship medallists, and he frequently provides his expertise to high-performance sport organisations. Matt has been a strength and conditioning coach and applied sport scientist working with international athletes for over six Olympic Winter Games. In addition to being the Director of Sport Science at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, Matt is an A...
#Bitesize -The underpinning characteristics of speed with Stu McMillan
December 07, 2021 17:33 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBStu featured on episode #286 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the underpinning characteristics of speed for team sport athletes How the underpinning characteristics differ for sprinters Why S&C coaches are more comfortable in the gym than on the field Check out the full episode with Stu here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-286-stu-mcmillan/ This episode is supported by...
Creating a framework to maximise jumping and landing training with athletes with Dana Agar-Newman and Jeremy Sheppard
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week’s guests on the Pacey Performance Podcast are Dana Agar-Newman and Jeremy Sheppard. Dana is a senior practitioner at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, and a head strength conditioning coordinator at the University of Victoria. He has also worked in rowing and rugby, including with the Canadian women’s rugby sevens team at Rio 2016. Jeremy is a strength conditioning coach with Canada Snowboard, previously having also worked with the Canadian Sport Institute. The duo have recent...
#Bitesize - Choosing the most appropriate recovery methods with Robin Thorpe
November 30, 2021 15:17 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBRobin featured on episode #335 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to determine the most appropriate recovery method What we need to understand to be able to do that What methods give the biggest bang for buck Check out the full episode with Robin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-335-robin-thorpe/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS...
Speed, agility and social media gurus; reflections from 53 years coaching with Vern Gambetta (Coach and Founder of GAIN Network)
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Vern Gambetta. It would be no exaggeration to say it would easier to list the things Vern hasn’t done – he’s currently the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems and has been a conditioning coach for several MLS teams, the Nike Oregon Project, Chicago Bulls, and was conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer team, plus much more. Vern’s experience spans 53 years at all levels of competition after starting out in teach...
#Bitesize - Assessing and managing athletes through an ACL rehabilitation with Enda King
November 23, 2021 15:39 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBEnda featured on episode #287 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Is an ACL injury a brain injury? What assessments should we use through the return to play process? The importance of eccentric qualities to reduce the risk of ACL reinjury Check out the full episode with Enda here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-287-enda-king/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE A...
Creating and developing a high school strength and conditioning programme with Joey Berles (JJ Pearce High School)
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBRob is joined by Joey Bergles on the Pacey Performance Podcast this week. He’s the Director of Strength Conditioning at a high school in Dallas, giving him incredible insight into the developmental progress of younger athletes as they grow into older teens and eventually adults. This follows his time coaching college football at Texas Tech University, and women’s soccer and softball at Utah State as lead strength coach. Overall, this experience means Joey has seen coaching from the perspecti...
#Bitesize - The function of tendons and how to best train them with Keith Baar
November 16, 2021 17:21 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBKeith featured on episode #348 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How tendons function and what is their job Should tendon stiffness always be the goal? How should we best train tendons for performance? Check out the full episode with Keith here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/training-tendons-implications-for-sprinting-jumping-and-rehabilitation/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS ...
Enhancing change of direction speed and agility in the real world with Molly Binetti (University of South Carolina)
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBMolly Binetti is this week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast. She is currently the Director of Women’s Basketball Performance at the University of South Carolina following various roles as a coach at the University of Louisville, Purdue University, and the University of Minnesota. As a result, she’s ideally placed to provide her expertise on change direction performance and testing options, open and closed drills, what to look for in an athlete’s movement, and how to avoid ‘over coach...
#Bitesize - What makes a good S&C coach with Eddie Jones
November 09, 2021 14:55 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBEddie and Jon featured on episode #300 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discuss - What makes a good strength and conditioning coach Why all S&C coaches should see themselves as 'assistant coaches' What personalities excel in rugby Check out the full episode with Eddie and Jon here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-300-eddie-jones-jon-clarke/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only...
Nordic hamstring exercise; can we trust the evidence and should we use it (?) with Rod Whiteley (Physiotherapist at Aspetar)
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Rod Whiteley; he is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist working as the Assistant Director of the Rehabilitation Department at Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar. He previously worked as a Physiotherapist in elite rugby league, rugby union, and baseball. After gaining his PhD from the University of Sydney in 2009, he has since diversified his research interests to football, handball, and volleyball. Rod gives us an overview o...
#Bitesize - Programming plyometrics and jump training with Boo Schexnayder
November 02, 2021 12:23 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBBoo featured on episode #212 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discusses - His philosophy when it comes to plyometric and jump training How to programme jump training with different sports Horizontal vs vertical jump progressions Check out the full episode with Boo here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-212-boo-schexnayder/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the mark...
Anaerobic speed reserve; maximising training prescription (part 2) with Gareth Sandford (Physiologist, Canada Athletics)
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBThis week on the Pacey Performance Podcast sees us continue last week’s conversation with Gareth Sandford. Following on from the topics of VO2 max, anaerobic speed reserve, training models and athlete profiling, Gareth continues by discussing building volume and endurance through anaerobic training. He explains how for team sports, this can differ, and athletes may need to be split into subgroups with some hybrid variations. He also explains why some coaches get this wrong and misunderstand ...
#Bitesize - How to programme isometric training with athletes with Alex Natera
October 26, 2021 08:18 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBAlex featured on episode #267 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where Alex discusses - What are the benefits of isometric training What are the various types of isometric training How can we programme isometrics with athletes Check out the full episode with Alex here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-267-alex-natera/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite fea...
Anaerobic speed reserve; maximising training prescription (part 1) with Gareth Sandford (Physiologist at Athletics Canada)
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Gareth Sandford, a researcher and physiologist for Athletics Canada, working with the Canadian Sports Institute, and the University of British Columbia. He previously earned his master’s in Sport Science and Physiology, where he did a year’s placement at Chelsea Football Club. He has also coached in the UK, US and in a tribal community in India. This led to a world tour which saw him observing and speaking to some of the best coaches in t...
#Bitesize - Training speed with team sport athletes with James Wild
October 19, 2021 10:53 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBJames featured on episode #204 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where James discusses - Why we should coach team sport athletes differently to sprinters How to profile team sport athletes How to develop a programme based on appropriate profiling Check out the full episode with James here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-204-james-wild/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the...
Understanding and maximising the potential of the modern athlete with David Joyce and Dan Lewindon
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast guests are Dan Lewindon and David Joyce. Dan has been the Head of Performance Science and Medicine at the Lawn Tennis Association for the past five years following time as a physiotherapist with England Rugby and several rugby union club sides. David runs Synapsing, his sports strategy and decision-making consultancy following over a decade as a performance director. Dan and David are the authors of the book ‘High-Performance Training for Sports’, with t...
#Bitesize - Testing and training deceleration qualities with Damian Harper
October 11, 2021 07:55 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBDamian Harper featured on episode #359 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where Damian discusses - Why team sport coaches should test and train deceleration The best deceleration tests to use How to improve deceleration with athletes Check out the full episode with Damian here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/deceleration-ability-testing-developing-underpinning-qualities-and-the-braking-strategy-framework/ This episode is s...
The modern football fitness coach and the importance of deep technical and tactical knowledge with Adam Owen (UEFA Pro Licence Coach & High Performance Director)
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Adam Owen, a man who has had more experience than most as a coach, sports scientist, performance director and consultant at numerous football clubs around Europe and the rest of the world. Starting as a player at Wrexham, Adam has coached at Rangers, Celtic, Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Servette, Lechia Gdansk, Benfica, Hebei Fortune and the Wales national team when they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016. With this experienc...
Working with youth athletes; monitoring maturation, biobanding and training through rapid growth with Sean Cumming (Professor of Paediatric Exercise at Bath University)
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcase sees Rob joined by Sean Cumming; Professor of Paediatric Exercise at the University of Bath. He’s also been conducting a lot of work with the Lawn Tennis Association, Premier League, and the Football Association regarding the growth and development of young athletes. This is exactly what he speaks about this week, both in terms of physical and mental development. For example, Sean discusses how a young athlete’s development can be shaped by the selectio...
The psychology of physical enhancement, attitude, effort and energy with Dan Abrahams (Sports Psychologist)
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is sports psychologist Dan Abrahams. Dan became a psychologist following a stint as a professional golfer with an interest in the mental side of the sport. After calling time on his playing career, he became a coach and followed that up by gaining a master’s degree in sports psychology. He’s been working in this capacity for 16 years now, including for England Rugby, England Golf, and numerous Premier League football clubs. Following the re...
Triphasic training, the ‘performance pillars‘ system, and choosing the right athlete assessments with Matt Van (Director of Sports Science, Houston Texans)
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBMatt Van Dyke joins Rob on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast. As the Director of Sports Science for the Houston Texans, Matt is responsible for the management of training loads and other performance aspects implemented to each individual athlete in order to maximise performance and readiness. Prior to this, Matt has worked at the University of Texas and University of Denver, designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for men’s lacrosse, alpin...
Triphasic training, the ‘performance pillars‘ system, and choosing the right athlete assessments with Matt Van Dyke (Director of Sports Science, Houston Texans)
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBMatt Van Dyke joins Rob on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast. As the Director of Sports Science for the Houston Texans, Matt is responsible for the management of training loads and other performance aspects implemented to each individual athlete in order to maximise performance and readiness. Prior to this, Matt has worked at the University of Texas and University of Denver, designing and implementing speed, strength, conditioning, and mobility training programs for men’s lacrosse, alpin...
How to incorporate eccentric training into a strength and power programme with John Wagle (Director of Performance Science and Player Development, Kansas City Royals)
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is John Wagle, Director of Performance Science and Player Development at the Kansas City Royals in Major League Baseball. Previously, he earned his PhD at East Tennessee State University, worked at DePaul University as a strength and conditioning coach, and spent some time prior to that as a baseball coach. John is here to talk about eccentric training – a subject he covered extensively in the PhD.. Eccentric training exists on a continuum,...
The quadrant system; allowing creativity and structure in planning and periodisation with Daniel Bove (Director of Performance, New Orleans Pelicans)
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBThis week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Director of Performance for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA, Daniel Bove. Daniel has previously worked for the Atlanta Hawks as their assistance strength coach, before moving on to the Phoenix Suns and then New Orleans in his current role. In line with his new book, Daniel talks about how to use the quadrant system as a visualisation tool in strength and conditioning training, including how it can be used effectively in regular, day-t...
Deceleration ability; testing, developing underpinning qualities and the braking strategy framework with Damian Harper (Lecturer at the Institute of Coaching & Performance)
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBDamian Harper is our guest on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, bringing with him a wealth of wide-ranging experience in coaching and strength and conditioning. Damian is currently working in the Institute of Coaching and Performance at UCLAN, supervising students on professional masters and doctorates in elite performance. He’s also a member of UCLAN’s newly developed football performance hub, developing the human braking research group following his PhD. Prior to his time with UCLAN...
Weight machines; the most under utilised way to train in-season in the NBA with Cory Schlesinger (Director of Performance at the Phoenix Suns)
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBCory Schlesinger is this week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast. He has over 20 years’ experience in basketball, including 4 years as a player and 15 as a coach at college level before moving on to his current role as Head of Strength and Conditioning with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. With the experience of both playing and coaching at college level, Cory discusses what he’d do differently in terms of attitude if he had that opportunity again. Cory also discusses the techniques he te...
Rethinking rehabilitation, tendon health and the rise in popularity of blood flow restriction training with Luke Vella (Lead S&C Coach at Melbourne Rebels)
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 85 MBLuke Vella is Rob’s guest on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast. Luke has recently returned to Australia following his time with Edinburgh Rugby, the University of Bath, and Olympic track cycling in Malaysia. While in Bath, he coached multiple sports, showing that in addition to his roles in Rugby and Aussie Rules, he certainly has several strings to his strength and conditioning bow. With a background in rehab, Luke lets us know how to manage tendon health by looking out for the tell-ta...
Winning the Super Bowl, getting fired and making an impact in the NFL with James Hanisch (ex Director of Performance Science at Philadelphia Eagles)
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to James Hanisch of Hawkin Dynamics. James is the former Director of Performance Science at the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, and with a Super Bowl win as a coach to his name his wisdom and knowledge will be ideal for any sports scientist or aspiring trainer. James talks to us about what it was like making the transition between Australia and the United States, both professionally and culturally. American football fans will also be inte...
Changing the way we think about training speed and agility, and implementing the methods of Frans Bosch with Leigh Egger (Head of Performance at Feyenoord Rotterdam)
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speak to Leigh Egger, Head of Performance at Feyenoord Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie. Leigh was formerly a semi-professional footballer in Australia, which has given him insight and empathy into both the emotional and physical side of playing. Leigh discusses his time at Feyenoord, including how he has been influenced by Frans Bosch, John Pryor and Stijn Vandenbroucke. He goes in depth into the effective rehab framework the club’s coaches h...
How to develop some of the Premier League's most promising young talent with Matt Allen (Head of Academy Physical Development at Tottenham Hotspur)
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob joined by Matt Allen, the Head of Academy Physical Development at Tottenham Hotspur. After initially working his way up as a student intern, he shares how he managed to bridge the gap between student life and a professional sports environment. Matt shares some excellent knowledge about how to coach young athletes, including the techniques and drills that can turn a promising young footballer into a world beater, and the emotional intelligence t...
How to develop some of the Premier League‘s most promising young talent with Matt Allen (Head of Academy Physical Development at Tottenham Hotspur)
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob joined by Matt Allen, the Head of Academy Physical Development at Tottenham Hotspur. After initially working his way up as a student intern, he shares how he managed to bridge the gap between student life and a professional sports environment. Matt shares some excellent knowledge about how to coach young athletes, including the techniques and drills that can turn a promising young footballer into a world beater, and the emotional intelligence t...
Harnessing ego to increase player and coach performance with Martin Buchheit (Head of Performance Research at Kitman Labs) and George Perry (athletics coach and sports writer)
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to Martin Buchheit and George Perry. Martin is well-known in sports science for his work as Head of Performance Intelligence Research at Kitman Labs and as ex Head of Performance at Paris Saint Germain. George is a sports performance specialist, businessman and writer from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together, they have co-authored EGOals - a comprehensive guide to the impact and importance of the human ego in sport, including self-confidence and po...
Jumping and plyometrics; testing options, the importance of jump strategy and its link to speed with Joseph Coyne (Director of High Performance at Lindisfarne Anglican College)
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to Joseph Coyne; a man with a huge CV and an even bigger bank of strength and conditioning knowledge to draw from. Joseph has been Performance Director with the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai and was previously employed by the Chinese Olympic Committee as a Performance Manager. This is in addition to coaching with the Chinese Track and Field Association, Surfing Australia, and working at a school as director of athletics and athleti...
Why speed should be at the top of the decision making tree in a performance based approach to rehab with Jonas Dodoo (Speedworks) & Alan Murdoch (Speedworks - Bath)
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBThere’s double the expertise on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast as Rob is joined by Jonas Dodoo and Alan Murdoch. Jonas is Director of Speedworks Training and Head Coach at Loughborough University, whilst Alan is Head Coach at Speedworks and until recently was Strength and Conditioning Coach at Bath Rugby. On the podcast, they discuss what first led to them working together and the skills and techniques they’ve learned during the course of their professional partnership. This includes...
Reducing and rehabilitating hip and groin injuries, monitoring readiness in team sports & isometric training with Ed Gannon (Head of S&C at Buffalo Sabres)
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, we speak to Ed Gannon, Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL. Despite having been at the Sabres for 6 years, Ed’s background is in Rugby Union in the UK. We discuss what led to him making that massive move, the challenges he faced, and the differences and similarities between the two very different worlds of coaching Rugby Union and ice hockey. Ed also describes the training protocol he undertakes to mitigate for the nat...
Training tendons; implications for sprinting, jumping and rehabilitation with Keith Baar (Professor of Molecular Exercise Physiology at University of California, Davis)
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBDr. Keith Baar is the Head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBLab) at the University of California Davis. On this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, we discuss how the musculoskeletal system functions including how diet and physical activity affect muscle growth, and how tendons and ligaments respond to the stresses of exercise Dr. Keith’s teachings are absolutely invaluable for both coaches, sports scientists and athletes alike as he tells us why injury rates are still on th...
EPL ＞ NHL ＞ NFL; lessons from working in three of the biggest sports in the world with Jo Clubb (Sports Performance Consultant)
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to performance science consultant Jo Clubb about how she went from starting out in her dream job as an intern at Chelsea FC in the Premier League, to eventually working in the NHL with the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Jo also discusses what she calls her ‘sliding doors’ moment – when she got the opportunity to move to the US and work in ice hockey followed by American football. Through this, we talk about how opportunities can arise v...
EPL > NHL > NFL; lessons from working in three of the biggest sports in the world with Jo Clubb (Sports Performance Consultant)
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to performance science consultant Jo Clubb about how she went from starting out in her dream job as an intern at Chelsea FC in the Premier League, to eventually working in the NHL with the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Jo also discusses what she calls her ‘sliding doors’ moment – when she got the opportunity to move to the US and work in ice hockey followed by American football. Through this, we talk about how opportunities can arise v...
Contextual strength & coordination training, traditional strength training and intelligent science with John Pryor (Senior S&C Coach at Rugby Australia [Wallabies])
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week’s Pacey Performance Podcast sees me speak to Rugby Australia’s Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach, John Pryor, who has worked with the Wallabies, the Japanese national Rugby Union team and holds a master’s degree in health science. With his background in track and field and combat sports, John has an incredibly wide-ranging knowledge about strength and conditioning, contextual strength and coordination training. John explains his background and his influences, which include Warr...
Programming for early and late maturing athletes, athlete case studies, and identifying gaps in development with James Baker (Senior S&C Coach at Aspire Academy)
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of National Talent ID & Senior S&C Coach at Aspire Academy, James Baker. This is the second part to a two-part episode with James so if you haven't checked out part 1, make sure you do so. In this episode James gives us some incredible insight into two case studies. They highlight how essential the monitoring of growth and maturation is in young athletes. We also dive into moving athletes from a developmental programme i...