Synapse Performance Podcast
134 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Synapse Performance Podcast brings you leading expert knowledge in areas of health, nutrition & performance.
It's a must listen for any athlete or coach looking for pragmatic evidence-based information.
Hosted by David Nolan
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Episodes
Shane Malone - The Role of Sports Science: Physical Preparation for Field Sport Athletes - Episode 134
April 23, 2021 06:06 - 37 minutes - 85.2 MBIn this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone. In this, the second of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport. Topics of conversation include: - Using data in physical preparation - Managing fatigue - Energy system development - Increasing player robustness - Understanding the physiological target of training - Integrating con...
The Role of Sports Science: Effective data collection, interpretation & communication - Episode 133 - Shane Malone
April 15, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBIn this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone. In this, the first of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport. Topics of conversation include: - What is the role of the sport scientist? - Deciding what metrics are important to collect - Effective data collection methods - Effective interpretation of data - GPS data collection - External ...
Listener Q&A: Interpreting Research & Dealing with Science Deniers - Episode 131
February 19, 2021 09:47 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn this episode, David & Mark answer questions submitted by listeners. These questions include: - What are common mistakes people make when interpreting research - How can you more effectively apply research with your clients and athletes? - How to deal with science deniers? - How to argue on social media? Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode132
Listener Q&A: Interpreting Research & Dealing with Science Deniers - Episode 132
February 19, 2021 09:47 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBIn this episode, David & Mark answer questions submitted by listeners. These questions include: - What are common mistakes people make when interpreting research - How can you more effectively apply research with your clients and athletes? - How to deal with science deniers? - How to argue on social media? Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode132
Transgender Athletes: An Unfair Advantage? The Science and Evidence - Episode 131
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 59 MBIn this episode, David is joined my Dr. Tommy Lundberg. Dr. Lundberg is a lecturer and researcher in the Karolinska Institute in the area of clinical physiology measures, in particular muscle physiology. In this episode, David & Dr. Lundberg discuss: - The anthropometric and physiological differences between biological male and females. - Sporting performance differences between biological males and females - Testosterone suppression in transgender women and it's influence on phys...
Everything You Need to Understand About Recovery - Episode 130 - David Nolan & Mark Germaine
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode David and Mark have an in-depth discussion on the topic of recovery and provide a wealth of practical advice. The pair discuss: - Training Load Management - Sleep - Psychological Stress - Nutrition and Supplements - Active, Passive and Novel Recovery Methods (Ice baths, heat, compression garments etc.) - The Role of Beliefs, Placebo & the Biopsychosocial Model in Recovery Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode130
Episode 129 - Paul Fisher, Adrian O'Brien & Mark Germaine: Navigating a Lockdown GAA Pre-Season and Do GAA Need to be Big and Strong?
January 14, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Limerick senior football S&C coach Adrian O'Brien, performance nutritionist at Dublin GAA Mark Germaine, and S&C coach with Donegal senior football (2015-2020) Paul Fisher. The group discuss: - Designing and structuring a pre-season - What to focus on during lockdown - Reducing injury risk in GAA - Do GAA players really need to be big and strong? Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode129
Episode 128 - Tim Smithies - The Role of Sports Science in E-Sports
January 07, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 53.7 MBIn this episode of the podcast, David is joined by PhD researcher Tim Smithies. Tim is a researcher based at the University of Limerick in the E-sports research lab and is completing a PhD in conjunction with the Irish Research Council and Logitech. In this episode, the pair discuss: - What is E-Sports? - What roles do S&C and sports science play in E-sports? - What is the future of sports science research in E-Sports? - What influence does E-Sports have on health and sleep...
Episode 127 - Mark Germaine - CBD Supplementation and Listener Questions
January 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Synapse Head of Nutrition, Mark Germaine. David and Mark discuss whether they believe CBD supplementation is worthwhile for athletes and field some listener questions on the future trends in sports science and S&C, and reflect on 2020. Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode127
Episode 126 - Jordan Sullivan - Lessons from UFC Fight Island and Where Athletes Get it Wrong with Sweating When Cutting Weight
December 09, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 71 MBIn this episode, David is joined by founder and owner of The Fight Dietician, Jordan Sullivan. Jordi has an Undergraduate Degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science and a Masters of Dietetic Studies. After completing his studies, Jordi moved to Canada, where he was exposed to an MMA scene that far exceeded that of Australia. He realised that it was only a matter of time until this enthusiasm towards the sport was mirrored back home in Australia and his dream of working in Combat Sports Nutr...
Episode 125 - Dr Aoife Lane: The Future of Sports Science in Gaelic Games
December 02, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dr. Aoife Lane Dr Aoife Lane is Head of Department of Sport and Health Sciences at AIT and Founder of the Women’s Gaelic Players Association. Aoife completed the BSc in Sport and Exercise Science in University of Limerick before undertaking a Masters in Health Promotion in NUI Galway and a PhD in Physical Activity in Irish Women in WIT. Aoife has lectured in Physical Activity and Health, Research Methods, Statistics, Epidemiology, and GAA Coaching. Aoife...
Episode 124 - Dr. Neil Welch - Speed, Acceleration and Deceleration for Field Based Sports
November 26, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 64.6 MBDr. Neil Welch completed his undergraduate degree in Sports Science and Physiology BSc (Hons) at the University of Leeds, specialising in his final year in Biomechanics. He then undertook his MSc in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Bolton alongside Strength and Conditioning roles within Winter sports including national Alpine skiing programmes and then international snowboard cross. Further roles with multiple sports with Locker27 and in gait analysis in London followed before ...
Episode 123 - Brian Fitzpatrick - Performance Analysis and Effective Organisational Structure
November 20, 2020 08:36 - 50 minutes - 74.9 MBIn this episode, David is joined by performance analyst, Brian Fitzpatrick. Brian Fitzpatrick’s expertise derives from over a decade of working many teams across a variety of sports and levels in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Brian has always been passionate about sport and whilst studying a Sports Science Degree in University, he completed his dissertation with the Welsh Rugby Union in 2014. This investigated the intervals between high intensity activities in tier 1 rugby internationa...
Episode 122 - Broderick Chavez - Performance Enhancing Drugs & Avoiding Drug Detection in Sport
November 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn this episode of the Synapse Performance podcast, David is joined by Broderick Chavez. Bio from Broderick's website: "Broderick Chavez is the Evil Genius. He’s a renowned trainer based in the US and has trained champions, Olympians and IFBB Pros as well as hundreds of other athletes. He is a sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, coffee connoisseur and an insomniac. Not only has Broderick worked in Sports Performance field 30 years, he’s competed at a national level in bodyb...
Episode 121 - Rich Clarke - Addressing Criticisms of the UKSCA & the Future Goals of the Organisation
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn this episode, David is joined by the current director of the UKSCA, Rich Clarke. Rich is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach having previously worked with Gloucester Rugby Club and The Bristol Academy of Sport before transitioning into teaching in higher education in 2013. He has led programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level before joining Birmingham City University to lead the Sport and Exercise Science Degree in 2019. He is currently studying for his PhD par...
Episode 120 - Keir Wenham-Flatt: Why S&C Is A Broken Industry, And What We Can Do To Fix It.
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MBIn this episode, David is joined by strength and conditioning coach Keir Wenham-Flatt. Keir has worked with leading professional teams all around the world, predominantly in rugby. Keir is an outspoken individual who highlights the reality of working in professional sport and has recently left professional sports coaching to pursue full-time his businesses, Rugby Strength Coach & Strength Coach Network. In this episode, David & Keir discuss the realities of working in professional sp...
Episode 119 - Dr. Tom Maden-Wilkinson - Rate of Force Development: Deep Understanding and Nuances
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dr. Tom Maden-Wilkinson. Tom is an established researcher in Neuromuscular Physiology. He completed his PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University examining the age related changes in skeletal muscle as part of the EU-funded myoage project. Upon completion in 2013, Tom moved to Loughborough University as a teaching fellow in Exercise Physiology, contributing to teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate sports and exercise science programmes. ...
Episode 118 - Arthur Lynch - Research Review: Monitoring And Regulating Resistance Training & How We Structure A S&C Program
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 136 MBStrength coach and PhD researcher, Arthur Lynch joins David on this weeks episode. This episode follows a slightly different format from the standard interview style show. Arthur and David discuss a recent paper reviewing methods of monitoring and regulating resistance training. Then the pair discuss their respective thought processes they undergo when designing a strength and conditioning program for athletes. Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episod...
Episode 117 - Kate McDaid - Nutrition for the Female GAA Athlete & Lessons Learned from Building a Successful Nutrition Consultancy.
September 25, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 69.2 MBIn this episode, David is joined by performance nutritionist, Kate McDaid. Kate studied Food Science at the University of College Dublin before following her ambition and moving to the UK to complete an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University. She landed a position in a nutrition consultancy over there quickly progressing to Senior Health and Performance Nutritionist where she started to build an extensive portfolio working with professional sports teams, elite spo...
Episode 116 - Building A Successful Off-Season For The GAA Athlete with David Nolan & Mark Germaine
September 18, 2020 09:32 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this episode, David and head of nutrition at Synapse Performance Mark Germaine sit down and discuss all elements of how to set up a successful off-season as a GAA athlete. The pair discuss all aspects of the off-season from nutrition, S&C and recovery.
Episode 115 - James Fitzgerald - Differentiating Training For Elite Performance Versus Health, Autonomy In Fitness, Periodization In Crossfit & Functional Fitness As An Olympic Sport
September 11, 2020 09:29 - 49 minutes - 73.1 MBIn this weeks episode, David is joined by the winner of the first Crossfit Games, and founder of OPEX Fitness, James Fitzgerald. OPEX Founder and industry-leading educator, James FitzGerald, has dedicated his life to bringing honor to the coaching profession. OPEX Coaching Education and Gyms Licensing Programs provide coaches with the tools needed to professionalize their passion. The OPEX Coaching Certificate Program reflects his 25 plus years of coaching expertise and is set apart by pro...
Episode 114 - Dr. Jake Reed - Athlete Monitoring and the Pros & Cons of Technology in Strength and Conditioning
September 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dr. Jake Reed. Jake is an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Northern Iowa and a coach at Renaissance Periodisation. Jake and David discuss current research in the area of athlete monitoring and how practitioners should construct their athlete monitoring systems. The pair also discuss the increasing prevalence of technology in the area of strength and conditioning and the pros & cons of this trend.
Episode 113 - Dave Hembrough - Sport for Development and Using S&C as a Vehicle for Positive Societal Change
August 28, 2020 07:11 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dave Hembrough. Dave is a senior sports science officer at Sheffield Hallam University. Dave is the university's lead strength and conditioning coach. He has significant applied experience at Olympic and international level having supported teams at the 2012 Olympics and the Commonwealth Games as well as coaching numerous world champions in a variety of sports. Dave is a well-recognised and respected S&C coach and also a qualified and experienced sp...
Episode 112 - Hugh Gilmore - Q&A on Sports Psychology: Practical Advice and Recommendations
August 21, 2020 14:53 - 53 minutes - 74.9 MBIn this episode, David is joined by sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore to field questions submitted by the listeners on various topics of sports psychology.
Episode 111 - Mikey Kiely - The Physiological Demands of Horse Racing
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode, David is joined by experienced S&C coach and PhD. researcher, Mikey Kiely. Mikey discusses his PhD. research which examined the physiological demands of jockeys during horse racing. Mikey offer some insights into his findings which may inform the preparation of jockey athletes.
Episode 110 - Insights into the current employment landscape for sports scientists and S&C coaches in Ireland
August 06, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 19.9 MBIn 2020, Synapse Performance surveyed 92 Irish sports scientists and S&C coaches to gauge the current employment landscape. People were surveyed about education, salary and work conditions. In this episode, David discusses the results of this survey.
Episode 109 - Rob Pacey - Insights into Professional Sports, Consulting & Developing Multiple Revenue Streams
July 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode, David is joined by sports science consultant, Rob Pacey. Rob previously worked as a strength and conditioning coach & sports scientist in professional soccer. Rob then set up strength of science, a consultancy and education company. Rob is well known as the host of the Pacey Performance Podcast which features interviews with world leading strength and conditioning practitioners. David & Rob discuss the current state of employment in professional sport and what stude...
Episode 108 - Dr. Reid Reale - Insights into Performance Nutrition in the UFC Performance Institute
July 17, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 75.9 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dr. Reid Reale. Reid Reale is the Performance Nutrition Manager for the UFC Performance Institute Shanghai. The UFC Performance Institute Shanghai provides interdisciplinary services of MMA technical training, sport science, strength & conditioning, sports nutrition and physical therapy for professional and academy UFC athletes. The UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai and Las Vegas also share best practices for performance optimization with athletes a...
Episode 107 - Dr. John Fernandes: Discrimination and Non-Diversity in Academia & Sport
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIn this episode David is joined by researcher and lecturer Dr. John Fernandes. John joined Hartpury University in August 2017 as a lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and has recently course led the BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences degree. Prior to this he lectured at the University of Chester whilst completing his PhD which examined the acute strength and power responses to resistance exercise in trained middle-aged males. John’s recent research has focused on velocity-based training, pa...
Episode 106 - Dr Fionn McSwiney: An Objective Discussion on the Ketogenic Diet for Athletic Performance & Health
June 04, 2020 12:05 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBIn this episode, David is joined by researcher and performance nutritionist Dr. Fionn McSwiney. Dr. Fionn McSwiney is a researcher at Dublin City University and a runs Lucid Nutrition Consultancy. In this episode, David & Fionn discuss the ketogenic diet in an objective and fair way, delving into the role it may play in athletic performance and health.
Episode 105 - Kedric Kwan: Philosophical Thoughts Pertaining to Physical Development
May 29, 2020 12:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, David is joined by PhD. researcher and strength coach, Kedric Kwan. Kedric is currently completing a PhD. under the supervision of Dr. Eric Helms. Kedric's research examines weight cutting practices in strength sport. Kedric is an experienced strength coach and performance nutritionist, particularly in the sport of powerlifting. Kedric is part of the very progressive coaching company, The Strength Guys. David & Kedric discuss their training/coaching philosophies and...
Episode 104 - Dr. Stephan Behan: The Importance of Physical Literacy and Fundamental Movement Skills for Lifelong Health and Physical Activity Participation
April 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIn episode 104, David is joined by DCU researcher Dr. Stephan Behan. Stephen’s research is all about children’s physical activity. At the moment, Ireland is on track to become the most obese nation in Europe by the year 2030. There are lots of reasons why Ireland has come to this and you can see it all around you in everyday life. How many of us can say we don’t spend half our day staring at some form of screen or another? When we dig a little deeper, we can see that Irish children are spe...
Episode 103 - Hugh Gilmore: Athlete Identity, Coping with Anxiety & Uncertainty, Motivation vs. Commitment, Pragmatic Advice for Coaches Dealing with Stressed Athletes
April 06, 2020 17:17 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn episode 103, David joined by applied sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in sports and exercise sciences and a masters in applied sports and exercise psychology. Hugh is also an accredited sports psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport & BASES. David & Hugh discuss athlete identity, coping with anxiety & uncertainty, motivation vs. commitment, pragmatic advice for coaches dealing with stressed athletes.
Episode 102 - Conor O'Neill - GAA Nutrition: Behaviour Change, Body Composition & the Realities of Building a Nutrition Coaching Business
March 20, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBIn this episode, David is joined by GAA performance nutritionist Conor O'Neill. Conor is the founder of Know Yourself Nutrition, an online nutrition coaching business working primarily with GAA players both at club and inter-county level. David & Conor discuss common issues they see with GAA players, tips on behaviour change and reflect on some of the challenges with growing a coaching business. Full show notes: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode102
Episode 101 - Mark Germaine - Insights into GAA Performance Nutrition: Practical Advice for GAA Players
February 14, 2020 16:27 - 56 minutes - 73.6 MBIn episode 101, David is joined by performance nutritionist Mark Germaine. Mark Germaine is a Performance Nutritionist (SENr) currently working with the Dublin Senior Hurling team, Dublin U20's football team, Dublin U20's hurlers and a number of elite professional boxers, in addition to his role as a researcher in the School of Health and Human Performance in Dublin City University. He completed his Masters degree in Sport Nutrition from Liverpool John Moores University, where he als...
Episode 100 - What is Science? What Does it Mean to be Evidence-Based? ft. Alan Flanagan, John Kiely & Ciaran O'Regan
February 05, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn episode of the podcast, David is joined by Alan Flanagan, John Kiely & Ciaran O'Regan. The groups discusses the topic of meta-cognition; thinking about how we think. Topics include; what is science? what is knowledge? what does it mean to be evidence-based? how do we improve our critical thinking ability?
Episode 99 - Does Psychological & Emotional Stress Impact Adaptation to Exercise?
December 20, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 53.8 MBIn episode 99, David answers a listener question on the topic of: Does Psychological & Emotional Stress Impact Adaptation to Exercise? You can contact the show and submit questions by emailing: [email protected] Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode99
Episode 98 - Luke Jenkinson - Early Specialisation & The Utilisation of Isometrics in S&C
November 22, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Luke Jenkinson. Luke is the current Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine at Derby County FC, while also undertaking a professional doctorate at Liverpool John Moore's University. In this episode, David & Luke discuss the pros and cons of early specialisation, and the potential role of isometrics in applied S&C. For full show-notes: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode98
Episode 97 - Sami Dowling & Shane Cahill - The Realities of "Making It" in the S&C Industry
November 08, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn episode 97, David is joined by Sami Dowling & Shane Cahill of APEC courses. Sami Dowling is the Director of Athletic Performance & Sports Science at Athletic Performance Education Company. Sami brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the APEC education team. Working at the elite level of both rugby union and GAA, Sami has become a household name within the areas of speed development and the sport of Weightlifting. Sami was a Strength & Conditioning coach with Leinster Rugby Ac...
Episode 96 - Dr. Harry Dorrell - Using Velocity Based Loading to Optimize Adaptation to Resistance Training
October 25, 2019 07:30 - 56 minutes - 76.3 MBIn episode 96, David is joined by Dr. Harry Dorrell. Harry is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lincoln, where his research focuses on the use of velocity based measures to dictate training loads in an attempt to optimize adaptation to resistance training. David & Harry discuss why velocity-based "loading" may be a more suitable term that velocity-based "training," how to practically apply velocity-based measures in a team setting and the future research direction of velocit...
Episode 95 - Dr. Oliver Barley - The Potential Applications of Heat Acclimation for Combat Sports Weight Cutting Strategies
October 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBIn episode 95, David is joined by Dr. Oliver Barley. Dr. Barley is a lecturer and research at Edith Cowan University. Oliver's research interest are in the domain of exercise physiology, specifically combat sports. The focus of Oliver's PhD studies was in the area of weight cutting strategies in combat athletes. David & Oliver discuss heat acclimation and it's potential benefits for both performance and the weight cutting procedure.
Episode 94 - Broderick Chavez - Understanding the Tenants of Biology & the Importance of Blood Work
October 03, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBIn episode 94, David is joined by Broderick Chavez. Broderick Chavez is the Evil Genius. He’s a renowned trainer based in the US and has trained champions, Olympians and IFBB Pros as well as hundreds of other athletes. He is a sports performance expert, biologist, chemist, coffee connoisseur and an insomniac. Not only has Broderick worked in Sports Performance field 30 years, he’s competed at a national level in bodybuilding, powerlifting and strongman. He’s a critical thinker, lifter...
Episode 93 - Hugh Gilmore - Behaviour Change, Applied Sports Psychology Strategies & Bullshit in Psychology
September 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIn episode 93, David joined by applied sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in sports and exercise sciences and a masters in applied sports and exercise psychology. Hugh is also an accredited sports psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport & BASES. David & Hugh discuss behaviour change, the benefits of motivational interviewing & applied sports psychology strategies. Full show notes available at www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode93
The Functional Movement Screen? Does it have uses or is it pointless - Episode 92 ft. Andrew Patton & Arthur Lynch
September 20, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 57 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Arthur Lynch moderates a debate between Synapse Performance's own David Nolan & Andrew Patton of Stronger By Science. The pair debate whether there is any utility to the functional movement screen or whether it is a pointless exercise. This is a valuable conversation for any applied practitioners in the strength and conditioning field.
How to Ensure You Get High Quality Data from Performance Testing - Episode 91 - Solo Podcast
September 13, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode of the Synapse Performance Podcast, David discusses all the key elements of performing high quality performance testing. As well as the common mistakes he regularly sees in performance testing procedures across multiple sports.
A "how to" guide to becoming a S&C coach and is S&C over-emphasized in sport? - Episode 90
August 30, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this solo episode, David gives advice for those wishing to begin or advance their career in strength and conditioning coaching. David also discusses the importance of S&C in sports performance and what the key purposes of a solid S&C program are, and how to audit your own coaching practices.
Children are Not Just Small Adults: Insights and Advice for Youth Coaching - Episode 89 ft. Shane Smith
August 16, 2019 08:45 - 52 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode, David is joined by teacher and coach, Shane Smith. Shane coaches right across the spectrum from underage to elite senior level. Shane's passion lies in the coaching of children and creating an environment that fosters development and life long sport participation. In this episode, David & Shane discuss how to effectively coach children, some of the pitfalls coaches fall into when working in youth sport and how we can all reflect on our own coaching practices. For...
Coaching UFC Fighters and Other Elite Athletes Online - Episode 88 - Dan Garner
August 01, 2019 06:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dan Garner. Dan is a S&C coach, performance nutritionist, and educator. Dan works with UFC fighters and other elite athletes through his online business. In this episode, David and Dan discuss: Laboratory Based Nutrition Prioritizing Athlete Health & Effective Remote Coaching of Elite Athletes Full show notes can be found at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode88
Steroids in GAA & Rugby, Advice for young S&C coaches, Assumptions & more.. Listener Q&A Episode
July 26, 2019 08:49 - 35 minutes - 60.5 MBIn this episode, David answers questions submitted by Listeners through social media. These questions covered the topics of; Steroids in GAA & Rugby, Advice for Young S&C Coaches, Recovery Methods for Team Sports, The Problem with Assumptions.
Optimizing Performance for Boxing: A Detailed Discussion of S&C for the Sport of Boxing - Episode 86 - Dr. Alan Ruddock
June 28, 2019 07:38 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBIn this episode, David is joined by Dr. Alan Ruddock. Alan is a physiologist at Sheffield Hallam University with a wealth of experience in sport science. He has has worked with a range of individual athletes and teams, including FIFA World Cup referee Howard Webb and Commonwealth games medalists England Table Tennis. Alan has worked extensively within Boxing at the highest level, having a huge influence on Kid Galahad’s British, Commonwealth and European Title wins and most recently Kell ...