The Athletic Evolution Podcast

John Hall or 'Hedge' discovered Parkour in late 2004 after watching a Parkour video in school. After a short career in academia, he founded Access Parkour in 2013. Hedge delivers most of Access Parkour’s conditioning and movement programs taking a special interest in creating spaces that build better people both mentally and physically. He splits his time between managing the company, teaching as much as he can and researching Parkour. In this podcast John discusses: His relationship with competitive sport and his path into Parkour. Why competitive sport might not be for everyone. His focus on creating community. His on non-linear pedagogy and internal vs external cueing. The use of Parkour as a donor sport for other sporting activities. The upcoming Coach Education workshop in Edinburgh. The "Parkour for Sport Coaches" Workshop is is happening on Saturday 18th April, at Room to Move, Edinburgh. You can purchase tickets here. You can find out more about John's via his Instagram account: @accesshedgehog . You can also check out Access Parkour via their website www.accessparkour.com as well as their Instagram: @accessparkour and Facebook: Access Parkour. You can access some of the blog articles John mentions here. Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Dave Hembrough is a Strength & Conditioning Coach and Sports Science Officer at Sheffield Hallam University, as well as the Head Coach of Hallam Barbell and a Coach Educator for British Weightlifting. He has started numerous community based initiatives including Mindfully Strong and Strength For Life. In this Episode, Dave discusses: His personal mission statement. His time in performance sport, including professional Boxing, Volleyball and Diving. Why his focus shifted toward making a social impact. Some of the areas S&C Coaches could make an impact outside of performance sport. The various initiatives he has started at youth, adult and elderly ages. You can find out more about Dave's via his Twitter account: @dwhembro  Instagram: @davehembrough . You can also follow  You can keep up to date with some his projects including Strength for Life: @Strength4_Life   @strengthforlifecampaign  and Hallam Barbell: @HallamBarbell  @hallambarbell . Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Allistair McCaw is a world leader in human performance, team culture and leadership. For over 25 years, he has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, Olympians, Grand Slam Champions, NCAA Colleges and Professional Sports Teams. He is also the author of 7 Keys to Being a Great Coach, Champion Minded and Becoming a Great Team Player. In this episode, Allistair discusses: Key influences in his philosophy. His purpose and vision for his work. The 7 keys to being a great coach. Why it's important to define success for yourself. His personal 10 rules for success. The importance of authenticity. His new book and is upcoming workshops. You can find the review Allistair mentions which contains the 10 traits of Champion Minded leaders here. You can find out more about Allistair's work via his Twitter: @AllistairMcCaw Instagram: @bechampionminded and Facebook: Allistair McCaw Page as well as listen to his own Champion Minded Podcast.  You can also visit his website www.allistairmccaw.com  Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Dr Mike Hislop is a a researcher within the Technical Services Department at World Rugby, the global governing body for Rugby Union. His research was used to create the Activate program, which reduced soft tissue injuries by up to 40% and concussions by up to 60%. In this podcast Mike discusses: His PhD research studies which culminated in the Activate program The surprising outcomes in injury reduction using the Activate program Why the Activate program could be considered more than just an injury prevention program The progressive nature of the programs across levels and age The 8 cue that are vital to delivering the program effectively You can find out more about the World Rugby Activate program here. You can keep up to date with Mike via his twitter account: @Hislop_Mike Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Guy Pitchers is a PhD researchers in Female Athletic populations, as well as a Instructor in Sport Science at Canterbury Christ Church University. He is also a Strength & Conditioning Coach for Charlton FC Ladies. In this podcast Guy discusses: The primary biological differences between male and female athletes A basic overview of menstrual function Individual variability in menstrual cycles and symptoms Why menstrual dysfunction has long term implications for health Relative Energy Deficit Syndrome or "REDS" A framework for monitoring menstrual function in female athletes You can keep up to date with Guy via his twitter account: @GuyPitchers. Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Dr. Joe Eisenmann is a scholar-practitioner with 25 years of experience as a professor, researcher, sport scientist, coach educator, strength & conditioning coach, and youth sports coach. Currently, he is a consultant and serves as the Head of Sport Science for Volt Athletics, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association along with being a visiting professor at Leeds Beckett University Carnegie School of Sport. In this episode Joe discusses: His early coaching and research influences The misconception of Long term athletic development as modern invention Previous examples of LTAD models The state of LTAD in the modern world You can find the ICoachKids resource mentioned here and the Proformance Child to Champion USA event here. You can keep up to date with Joe's work via his twitter account @Joe_Eisenmann Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Tim Stevenson (Head of Exercise Science & Handstands) and David "Jacko" Jackson (Head of Human Flags) are both Strength and Conditioning coaches and Founders of the "School of Calisthenics". In this episode they discuss; Their accidental route into calisthenics in their own training and coaching.  Why Fun and Experimentation are a key element for them in training and coaching. The multiple potential benefits physically and mentally in implementing calisthenics with youth athletes. Why simply adding load might just be "Lazy" coaching. How calisthenics ability might differ with later vs early maturers. How alternative forms of training are often neglected in S&C degree programs. You can follow the work of School of Calisthenics on Instagram: @schoolofcalisthenics Facebook: School of Calisthenics Twitter: @SchoolOfCali and the website: www.schoolofcalisthenics.com  Be sure to check out their FREE beginners course here: https://classroom.schoolofcalisthenics.com/course?courseid=free-beginners-calisthenics-programme as well as their Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIPOflZbfGRM8-IehI775w Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Howard Green is the Director of HGreen Tennis Fit, as well as the Head of Sports Science at Bolton Tennis Arena.  In this episode Howard discusses How his background in the high performance environment of the Royal Marines has shaped him as a coach. His time "in the box" with Ana Ivanovic and Naomi Broady on the World Tour. The importance of establishing ownership and life skills in young athletes. His use of acronyms and mnemonics in coaching. His collaboration with Simon Brundish on the new "Supermovers" program You can follow the work of Howard via his Instagram: @hgreentennisfit  Facebook: HGreen Tennis Fit Twitter: @HGreenTennisFit  and the website: www.hgreentennisfit.com  Remember to keep an eye out for the next RacketEdge conference via the website www.racketedge.com/conference-2020  Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Louise Hastie is one of the Directors at Movement Evolution.  In this episode Louise discusses: Her unique childhood background. Her background in recreational and competition skiing. The balance of winning medals and fostering intrinsic motivation. Inclusive and exclusive methods of long term athletic development. You can follow the work of Louise and Movement Evolution Scotland via their Instagram: @movement_evolution_scotland  Facebook: Movement Evolution Scotland and their website: www.movementevolution.org   Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Matt Goodman is the Group Managing Director at Active Future, as well as a PhD candidate by publication at Northumbria University.  In this podcast Matt discusses:  How longevity is his main score of success.  The unexpected success of "Fortnite" style activity classes in terms of uptake and individual activity.  The decline of ability for free play in youth/children.  His theory on whether the popularity of digital games in our youth is due to adult interference in organised sport.  Some tidbits of his research so far.  You can follow the work of Active Future via their Facebook page and get in contact with Matt via his Facebook page.  Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.