

Hop On The Poddy
Matt McInnes Watson
Pun intended...
As the Founder and CEO of Plus Plyos, the world renowned platform for plyometric and dynamic movement, Matt McInnes Watson MSc has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to coaching successful movers world-over.
Matt chats with your favourite industry experts to discover their coaching and business practices, invaluable lessons learned throughout their journeys, and of course, to delve into dynamic and plyometric training.
Who will be next to Hop On the Poddy?
As the Founder and CEO of Plus Plyos, the world renowned platform for plyometric and dynamic movement, Matt McInnes Watson MSc has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to coaching successful movers world-over.
Matt chats with your favourite industry experts to discover their coaching and business practices, invaluable lessons learned throughout their journeys, and of course, to delve into dynamic and plyometric training.
Who will be next to Hop On the Poddy?
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Mar 5, 2025 • 28min
HOTP #44 - Recapping and reflecting tendons from Tuuras podcast, Deep tier with big men and more
Lots of recaps reflections and more Some great discussion from Jake Tuuras recent rip on his podcast See all episodes for his podcast here - https://jackedathlete.com/author/jtuura/ Legion supplements - Code: PlyoGuy at check out for 20% off Get our latest program for bridging static to dynamic rehab and training - Return to Dynamic Movement Program As always check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric and dynamic movement programs: plusplyos.com Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | YouTube

Feb 7, 2025 • 33min
HOTP #43 - Light and Medium Tier plyometrics and the stiffness discussion
Discover the importance of light and medium tier plyometrics in dynamic training! Explore how these exercises can lead to significant structural and neurological adaptations. Learn about the impact of footwear on athletic performance, especially in growing children. The conversation also touches on effective coaching strategies and personal experiences. Plus, get the scoop on an upcoming seminar and a dynamic movement training program that promises to elevate your fitness game!

Jan 29, 2025 • 33min
HOTP #42 - The barefoot shoe discussion
The conversation pivots to the importance of barefoot shoes in athletic performance. The host highlights how footwear design influences natural foot movement and coaching credibility. Pros and cons of minimalist shoes take center stage, examining their effects on foot health. Insights into how children's foot development is impacted by different environments are shared. Plus, stay tuned for an upcoming seminar on plyometrics and dynamic movement training!

Jan 16, 2025 • 31min
HOTP #41 - Relaunch of Hop on the Poddy
Hop on the poddy is back! This time with a different twist. Matt McInnes Watson takes you through the last year without the podcast, what he's been up to and his recent move to Knoxville Tennessee. The topic for this podcast goes into dynamic movement and plyometric considerations for bigger athletes, those that weigh more and are potentially taller. As always check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric and dynamic movement programs: plusplyos.com Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | YouTube

Jan 24, 2024 • 55min
HOTP #40: Dr Jill Zimmerman - General Health to Performance
Dr. Jill Zimmerman, a rehab and movement specialist, brings her multifaceted expertise as a Physical Therapist and mentor to discuss vital topics for athletes and coaches. She highlights the influence of pelvic floor health on performance, especially for women. The conversation covers tailored training differences between men and women, emphasizing plyometric activities. Jill also shares insights on injury prevention through body awareness, the significance of balance training as we age, and the emotional dimensions of chronic pain, promoting a holistic approach to movement and health.

Jan 14, 2024 • 1h 17min
HOTP #39: David Grey & Jake Tuura - Achilles Masterclass 2.0
I got the boys back together to go over our hottest topic of 2023 - the Achilles tendon. Our original chat all about the Achilles on Jake's Jacked Athlete podcast is one of his top episodes of the year, so what better way to start 2024 than to hop on the poddy together to provide some new takes from our collective experiences. Covered in the episode: Trying to understand achilles ruptures The analgesic effect - Is it all it’s made up to be? How our opinions have changed on Achilles rehab Calf raises - being overdone and not executed properly Links for the this episode: Check out David Grey's work, here Check out Jake Tuura's work, here & as always check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric and dynamic movement programs: plusplyos.com Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Jan 6, 2024 • 1h 21min
HOTP #38: Brandon Accardi - Reflecting on 2023
This episode was recorded at the end of 2023 and marks the last podcast of a big year! I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Accardi to chat over the highlights and look ahead to what 2024 has in store for us. Covered in the episode: What LTAD looks like to us - Is it a sequence of experiences rather than just physical development? Moments that shape maturity for athletes and coaches Recap of my time with the Atlanta Braves and throughout the year in general 2024 projects Links for this episode: Check Brandon out, here Check out Plus Plyos, here Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

Nov 25, 2023 • 1h 6min
HOTP #37: Jonny Stahl - What's your porn star name?
We’re back with a bang this week with Coach and Physical Therapist Jonny Stahl. Jonny specialises in helping runners rehabilitation into performance and is someone with a fantastic lens on how to get the body moving effectively and efficiently. Jonny shares some incredible insights in this podcast around the nervous system response when putting people into positions they struggle with and how to move this into comfort, especially mid-stance! This ones full of thought provoking gems, so don’t miss it. Covered in this episode: Are feet the missing link in runners' rehab, or is it much bigger than this? Nervous system responses to max propulsive stances - How a client started sweating and elevating their HR with just a simple split stance position Fulfilment through the things you love, rather than the things that are being pushed upon us online - as the “optimised” life Links for this episode: Follow Jonny on Insta, here. Check out Jonny’s new ‘Runner’s Pain to Performance Blueprint’, here. Go to plusplyos.com for the best plyometric and dyanmic movement programs out there. Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here. Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

Nov 10, 2023 • 57min
HOTP #36: Jonas Dodoo - Plus Plyos x Speedworks
This week's podcast is with world renowned Speed Coach, Jonas Dodoo. We spoke about our upcoming joint upcoming venture - a plyometrics biomechanics course, using the Speedworks framework and vuemotion technology to track data. Covered in the episode: PSR - projection, switching & reactivity and it’s crossover from sprinting to plyos Agile coaching - why one of your athletes ran fast but another didn’t How hyper focusing on a world class acceleration can often dent your max velocity Links for this episode: Check out Jonas on Instagram, here. Check out Speedworks' instagram, here. Visit the Speedworks website, here. As always, go to plusplyos.com for the best plyometric training out there. Join thousands of athletes and coaches using our systems on our brand new app! Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here. & connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 6min
HOTP #35: Angus Bradley - Smell your own fart
We're going full circle this week with my first ever guest, Angus Bradley, back on the poddy to deliver his awesome insight into the sport and performance world. Covered in this episode: Angus’ next athletic challenge and building a community that can take on any athletic endeavour Angus' lens of plyometrics through compression and expansion models A little rant on French contrast training Links for this episode: Check out Angus' work, here. Visit plusplyos.com to join the +FAM Enroll in my Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | Facebook | YouTube