Strength Coach Curriculums
61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Strength Coach Curriculums Podcast is designed for both coaches breaking into the strength and conditioning profession and those looking to optimising their craft. Masterclass episodes, practitioner journeys and a profession overview.
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Episodes
The Past, Present and Future of S&C and Fitness Education in the UK with Ed Archer
February 11, 2024 13:21 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBEd Archer and I discuss the history of fitness education, the birth and landscape of S&C and a future direction for education.
Careers EP 4: Career Iteration and Unconventional Paths with Ben Cartwright
June 09, 2023 07:51 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBI chat with Ben Cartwright from the Football Fitness Federation about his path from S&C coach in professional football to owning multiple business and running the FFF.
Careers EP 3: Sports Academy to Corporate Health with Owen Satterley
May 06, 2023 15:28 - 1 hour - 98 MB VideoOwen and I chat about his career progession from his 10 years leading one of the UK's biggest sports academies to working with corporate health clients.
Masterclass EP 28: Reconsidering The Reactive Strength Index with Mark Bennett and Dr Chris Bishop
March 30, 2023 10:49 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBI sit and chat with Dr Chris Bishop and Mark Bennett about their perspectives on RSI and how useful it is. Does the fact that its a ratio make it much less useful for us? Are we better with different test variables and areas of focus?
Careers EP 2: From The Pro's To Private Gym Owner with Dave Cripps
March 17, 2023 11:32 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBDave and I talk about his transition from being an S&C in professional Rugby to becoming a Private Gym owner Find Dave on Twitter @CrippsDave
Careers EP 1: An Early Career Development Journey with Gary Pepperell
February 17, 2023 11:17 - 55 minutes - 34.3 MBGary and I chat about his progression from an Undergraduate and Postgraduate student to his new role working with the Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic. Gary reflects on decisions, learning moments, the perceived gulf between university and employment and future career plans. Reach out to Gary on Twitter: @Gary_Peps
Masterclass EP 27: Practical Philosophy for Coaches with Dr John Stoszkowski
January 24, 2023 07:23 - 48 minutes - 30.6 MBJohn was a senior lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Central Lancashire from 2010–2021. Before that, he was a coach development manager at the Professional Golfers’ Association. He received his PhD in 2015, which focuses on social learning and critical reflection. John has published 30+ research papers, is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is forever trying to improve his golf game. John and I discuss philosophy, careers and critical thinking relevant for c...
Masterclass EP 26: Digging Deeper Into Skill And What We Are Actually Affecting with Stuart McMillan
January 18, 2023 18:31 - 54 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode I am joined by Stu McMillan who is the CEO of ALTIS and has trained over 70 Olympic athletes throughout his career. Stu recently spoke about a model he is using with an acronym: PCATS Potential Capacity Ability Technique Skill He and I discuss this model and how it relates to both speed development and to coaching more broadly. Connect with Stu here: Twitter
Masterclass EP 25: Soft Skills, Mentorship and Personal Development with Dan Howells
December 26, 2022 20:50 - 55 minutes - 32.9 MBDan Howells joins me on the podcast to talk about his passion for non-technical skills and what practitioners need to know regarless if you are starting out or running a departement.
Masterclass EP 24: The C is for Conditioning with Tim Kettenring
October 30, 2022 10:35 - 54 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Tim Kettenring about the role of aerobic conditioning in team sports. Tim is a S&C coach from New Orleans, USA and has worked with a broad range of athletes over his career. He and I discuss the role of the aerobic base, training parameters and managing intensity.
Masterclass EP 23: Problem Solving and Working in Multi-Disciplinary Teams with Ryan King
October 06, 2022 17:41 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBRyan has a wealth of experience managing performance departments across team sports and institutes. He currently works with Kitman Labs helping them support clubs with their performance problems all over the world. In this episode we discuss Ryan’s take on problem solving and developing knowledge to navigate the challenges in team sports.
Masterclass EP 22: Decision Making In Team Invasion Sports With Dr Mike Ashford
June 13, 2020 08:05 - 59 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode I am joined by Mike Ashford. Mike is a PhD student at Leed Beckett University investigating Decision Making in Team Sports, is a Rugby Coach for Harrowgate RFC and Leeds University. Mike talks us through some key theories in decision making and helps us simplify the varied terminoogy and differences of opinion found throughout the area. Mike applies these different theories to practice and outlines his unified conceptual framework for player decision-making in invasion team s...
Decision Making In Team Invasion Sports With Mike Ashford
June 13, 2020 08:05 - 59 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this episode I am joined by Mike Ashford. Mike is a PhD student at Leed Beckett University investigating Decision Making in Team Sports, is a Rugby Coach for Harrowgate RFC and Leeds University. Mike talks us through some key theories in decision making and helps us simplify the varied terminoogy and differences of opinion found throughout the area. Mike applies these different theories to practice and outlines his unified conceptual framework for player decision-making in invasion team s...
Initial Sprint Aceleration with James Wild
April 30, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIn this episode I am joined by James Wild. James is the Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park and a Teaching Fellow in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Surry. In addition he works as a Speed and Agility Coach with Harlequins Rugby and is Head of Perforance with England Lacrosse. Throughout this episode James outlines key characteristics of initial sprint acceleration in both sprinters and team sport athletes and some of the research he has completed as part of h...
Masterclass EP 21: Initial Sprint Aceleration with Dr James Wild
April 30, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIn this episode I am joined by James Wild. James is the Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park and a Teaching Fellow in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Surry. In addition he works as a Speed and Agility Coach with Harlequins Rugby and is Head of Perforance with England Lacrosse. Throughout this episode James outlines key characteristics of initial sprint acceleration in both sprinters and team sport athletes and some of the research he has completed as part of h...
Principles of Neuro-Rehab with Ed Baker
April 11, 2020 09:54 - 57 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, Ed and I explore how principles of Neuro-Rehab can be applied to non-rehab performance settings. Ed is currently a lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Gloucestershire after having previously worked with Wheelchair Rugby for the EIS and a Neuro-Rehab clinic.
Masterclass EP 20: Principles of Neuro-Rehab with Ed Baker
April 11, 2020 09:54 - 57 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode, Ed and I explore how principles of Neuro-Rehab can be applied to non-rehab performance settings. Ed is currently a lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Gloucestershire after having previously worked with Wheelchair Rugby for the EIS and a Neuro-Rehab clinic.
Masterclass EP 19: Movement, Dorsiflexion and Regional Interdependence with Dr Louis Howe
March 20, 2020 08:57 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode Louis and I discuss his resarch around the impact of dorsiflexion range of motion and movement solutions in different tasks. We cover its importance, the screening process and intervention types. Louis is a Lecturer in Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University and is currently completing his PhD.
Movement, Dorsiflexion and Regional Interdependence with Louis Howe
March 20, 2020 08:57 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode Louis and I discuss his resarch around the impact of dorsiflexion range of motion and movement solutions in different tasks. We cover its importance, the screening process and intervention types. Louis is a Lecturer in Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University and is currently completing his PhD.
The Performance and Injury Conflict in Change of Direction with Tom Dos'Santos
January 18, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this episode Tom Dos'Santos and I discuss a range of change of direction concepts including the performance and injury conflict. Tom is a Technical Demonstrator at The University of Salford and has just completed his PhD titled 'Biomechanical Determinants of Performance and Injury Risk in Change of Direction'. Tom has a range of useful publications available through his Research Gate page
Masterclass EP 18: The Performance and Injury Conflict in Change of Direction with Dr Tom Dos'Santos
January 18, 2020 12:38 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBIn this episode Tom Dos'Santos and I discuss a range of change of direction concepts including the performance and injury conflict. Tom is a Technical Demonstrator at The University of Salford and has just completed his PhD titled 'Biomechanical Determinants of Performance and Injury Risk in Change of Direction'. Tom has a range of useful publications available through his Research Gate page
Masterclass EP 17: The Role of Language in Optimising Motor Learning with Dr Harjiv Singh
January 04, 2020 14:04 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode Harjiv Singh and I discuss the role of language in optimising the motor learning process. Harjiv is currently a PhD student at the University of Las Vegas under the supervision of Dr Gabriele Wulf and is interested in motor learning for a range of populations. He shares lots of his thoughts via twitter and on rebelmovement.org.
The Role of Language in Optimising Motor Learning with Harjiv Singh
January 04, 2020 14:04 - 59 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode Harjiv Singh and I discuss the role of language in optimising the motor learning process. Harjiv is currently a PhD student at the University of Las Vegas under the supervision of Dr Gabriele Wulf and is interested in motor learning for a range of populations. He shares lots of his thoughts via twitter and on rebelmovement.org.
Weightlifting: Key Performance Indicators and Technical Models
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode Shyam Chavda and I discuss key performance indicators and the technical model associated with weightlifting performance. Shyam is the technical tutor for sport science at Middlesex University, London. He teaches across multiple degree programmes and acts at the universities head weightlifting coach, plus he is currently a performance scientist for British Weightlifting.
Masterclass EP 16: Weightlifting - Key Performance Indicators and Technical Models with Shyam Chavda
August 28, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode Shyam Chavda and I discuss key performance indicators and the technical model associated with weightlifting performance. Shyam is the technical tutor for sport science at Middlesex University, London. He teaches across multiple degree programmes and acts at the universities head weightlifting coach, plus he is currently a performance scientist for British Weightlifting.
The Role of the Quad in ACL Rehabilitation
August 13, 2019 15:07 - 59 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode Erik Meira and I discuss the role of the quad in ACL rehabilitation and injury. Erik is a Physical Therapist from Portland, USA who runs his own clinic while supporting/consulting with a range of teams. Erik also hosts the PT Inquest podcast and runs educational CPD on knee and hip injuries around the world https://thesciencept.com/courses/.
Masterclass EP 15: The Role of the Quad in ACL Rehabilitation with Erik Meira
August 13, 2019 15:07 - 59 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode Erik Meira and I discuss the role of the quad in ACL rehabilitation and injury. Erik is a Physical Therapist from Portland, USA who runs his own clinic while supporting/consulting with a range of teams. Erik also hosts the PT Inquest podcast and runs educational CPD on knee and hip injuries around the world https://thesciencept.com/courses/.
Internal Training Load with Dr Ibrahim Akubat
July 31, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBIn this episode Ibrahim Akubat and I discuss internal training load from a historical perspective and how to optimise the use of TRIMP. Iby is currently the course leader for the BSc sport and exercise science course at Newham University and also plays an active role in BASES as the CPD representative for the Sport & Performance Division. Iby runs a useful website on training impulse with lots of useful resources http://www.trainingimpulse.com/.
Masterclass EP 14: Internal Training Load with Dr Ibrahim Akubat
July 31, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBIn this episode Ibrahim Akubat and I discuss internal training load from a historical perspective and how to optimise the use of TRIMP. Iby is currently the course leader for the BSc sport and exercise science course at Newham University and also plays an active role in BASES as the CPD representative for the Sport & Performance Division. Iby runs a useful website on training impulse with lots of useful resources http://www.trainingimpulse.com/.
Psychosocial Behaviours and Coaching in S&C
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Dr Chris Szedlak and I discuss psychosocial skills for strength and conditioning coaches. Chris is currently lead strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southampton and recently completed his PhD titled: Exploring and Developing Effective Behaviours and Characteristics of Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Psychosocial Behaviours and Coaching in S&C
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Dr Chris Szedlak and I discuss psychosocial skills for strength and conditioning coaches. Chris is currently lead strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southampton and recently completed his PhD titled: Exploring and Developing Effective Behaviours and Characteristics of Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Masterclass EP 13: Psychosocial Behaviours and Coaching in S&C with Dr Chris Szedlak
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Dr Chris Szedlak and I discuss psychosocial skills for strength and conditioning coaches. Chris is currently lead strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southampton and recently completed his PhD titled: Exploring and Developing Effective Behaviours and Characteristics of Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Proficient Deceleration with Damian Harper
June 26, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBIn this episode Damian Harper and I discuss some of his PhD looking at ‘Determinants of Proficient Deceleration’. Damian is currently a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Performance Conditioning at York St John University.
Masterclass EP 12: Proficient Deceleration with Dr Damian Harper
June 26, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBIn this episode Dr Damian Harper and I discuss some of his PhD looking at ‘Determinants of Proficient Deceleration’. Damian is currently a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Performance Conditioning at York St John University.
Mastercalss EP 11: Foot, Ankle and Shoe Surface Interaction with Dr Bruce Williams
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode Dr Bruce Williams and I discuss the foot, the ankle and the shoe-surface interactions effect on injury risk and performance. Bruce is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and currently provides consultation services for different companies and clubs. Fine more about Bruce on his website: breakthroughsportsperformance.com
Foot, Ankle and Shoe Surface Interaction with Dr Bruce Williams
June 12, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode Dr Bruce Williams and I discuss the foot, the ankle and the shoe-surface interactions effect on injury risk and performance. Bruce is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and currently provides consultation services for different companies and clubs. Fine more about Bruce on his website: breakthroughsportsperformance.com
Masterclass EP 10: Concussion and Injury Risk with Dr Jason Avedesian
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn this episode Jason and I discuss concussion and its affect on future injury risk. Jason is currently a PhD Student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas researching Sports-Concussion and ACL Injury risk. Jason is involved with running the blog: https://rebelmovement.org/ where he and colleagues share their thoughts on training and research.
Concussion and Injury Risk with Jason Avedesian
May 29, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBIn this episode Jason and I discuss concussion and its affect on future injury risk. Jason is currently a PhD Student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas researching Sports-Concussion and ACL Injury risk. Jason is involved with running the blog: https://rebelmovement.org/ where he and colleagues share their thoughts on training and research.
Transfer of Training, Specificity and Golf with Simon Brearley
May 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIn this episode Simon Brearley and I discuss transfer of training, training specificity and S&C for golf. Simon is a Consultant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the PGA European Tour Performance Institute and England Golf, as well as Head of Strength & Conditioning at Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK. Our discussion is mainly structured around his recent review article in the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Masterclass EP 9: Transfer of Training, Specificity and Golf with Simon Brearley
May 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBIn this episode Simon Brearley and I discuss transfer of training, training specificity and S&C for golf. Simon is a Consultant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the PGA European Tour Performance Institute and England Golf, as well as Head of Strength & Conditioning at Cranleigh School in Surrey, UK. Our discussion is mainly structured around his recent review article in the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
Masterclass EP 8: Performance and Rehabilitation in Change of Direction with Dr Neil Welch
May 09, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Dr Neil Welch and I discuss performance rehabilitation in change of direction. Dr Welch recently completed his PhD titled ‘The Role of Maximal Strength, Explosive Strength, Reactive Strength and Deceleration in Rehabilitation and Performance’. Neil works as the Head of Rehab at the Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin.
Performance and Rehabilitation in Change of Direction with Dr Neil Welch
May 09, 2019 13:00 - 58 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Dr Neil Welch and I discuss performance rehabilitation in change of direction. Dr Welch recently completed his PhD titled ‘The Role of Maximal Strength, Explosive Strength, Reactive Strength and Deceleration in Rehabilitation and Performance’. Neil works as the Head of Rehab at the Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin.
Mastercalss EP 7: Strength Training For Endurance Running with Dr Richard Blagrove
April 29, 2019 09:15 - 59 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Dr Richard Blagrove and I discuss the role of strength training in endurance running performance. Dr Blagrove recently completed his PhD from Northumbria University. Rich continues to work with athletes with a range of ages and has also published a book with The Crowood Press entitled 'Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners'. Available here: https://amzn.to/2ZG9i8j
Strength Training For Endurance Running with Dr Richard Blagrove
April 29, 2019 09:15 - 59 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Dr Richard Blagrove and I discuss the role of strength training in endurance running performance. Dr Blagrove recently completed his PhD from Northumbria University. Rich continues to work with athletes with a range of ages and has also published a book with The Crowood Press entitled 'Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners'. Available here: https://amzn.to/2ZG9i8j
Understanding Stiffness with Dr Sean Maloney
April 19, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode Dr Sean Maloney and I discuss stiffness and its associations with performance and injury risk. Sean is Strength and Conditioning coach for a range of athletes including Badminton England Juniors and a part time lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire and Middlesex University. Sean received his PhD from the University of Bedfordshire in the field of biomechanics.
Mastercalss EP 6: Understanding Stiffness with Dr Sean Maloney
April 19, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode Dr Sean Maloney and I discuss stiffness and its associations with performance and injury risk. Sean is Strength and Conditioning coach for a range of athletes including Badminton England Juniors and a part time lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire and Middlesex University. Sean received his PhD from the University of Bedfordshire in the field of biomechanics.
Muscle Damage: Performance and Monitoring Implications with Dr Jon Hughes
April 09, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode Dr Jonathan Hughes and I discuss what implications muscle damage has on subsequent performance and monitoring. Jon is currently a senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise at the University of Gloucestershire. He completed his PhD in 2011 from Massey University, NZ with a thesis titled ‘Metabolic Alterations in Skeletal Muscle Following Eccentric Exercise Induced Damage’
Mastercalss EP 5: Muscle Damage: Performance and Monitoring Implications with Dr Jon Hughes
April 09, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode Dr Jonathan Hughes and I discuss what implications muscle damage has on subsequent performance and monitoring. Jon is currently a senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise at the University of Gloucestershire. He completed his PhD in 2011 from Massey University, NZ with a thesis titled ‘Metabolic Alterations in Skeletal Muscle Following Eccentric Exercise Induced Damage’
Mastercalss EP 4: Spine Biomechanics During Lifting with Greg Lehman
March 30, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, Greg Lehman and I discuss spine biomechanics and considerations for lifting kinematics. Greg is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Canada who runs educational courses around the world. You can read more about him, see some more of his thoughts and view his course schedule on his website.
Spine Biomechanics During Lifting with Greg Lehman
March 30, 2019 16:00 - 53 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode, Greg Lehman and I discuss spine biomechanics and considerations for lifting kinematics. Greg is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Canada who runs educational courses around the world. You can read more about him, see some more of his thoughts and view his course schedule on his website.