Hop On The Poddy

Brandon joins me on the poddy again this week, as part of a regular on-going catch up we'll have together. Covered in this epsiode: Foot revelations Does butt wink lead the foot into max propulsion? Gaining reflexes from relaxtion Re-cap on the Plus Plyos Amsterdam seminar Reflections on my mentor Erik's style of coaching 'Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.' - Bob Marley Links for this episode:  Check out Brandon's LinkTree, here.  Check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: plusplyos.com Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn    

A change of pace this week as I chat with one of my full time athletes, Jake Thompson. We dig into Jake's year of training and go through some of the strategies we've used along the way. Covered in this episode: Combining dunking/basketball and track and field  Getting ready for Dunk Camp Stretch goals, PRs and big improvements The complexities of coaching online and across different time zones Links for this episode: Check out Jake's Instagram, here. Go to Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there: plusplyos.com Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  

Jake Tuura needs no introduction if you're from the jumping world. This episode of HOTP is essentially a masterclass in tendon health and one not to miss! Covered in this episode: Is collagen supplementation worth it for tendon health? Why you need to learn what the interfascicular matrix is Why genetic predisposition is the cause behind your tendon pain It's not always the collagen, how high volume submaximal work could be supporting the gel like component to the tendon Links for this episode: Follow Jake on Insta here and check out his LinkTree, here. And as always - visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: plusplyos.com Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here. Connect with us on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

Irish physical prep coach and educator, Cian O Brien, joins us this week. Cian specialises in athletic development, with a special interest in injury and pain and how to keep the train moving when shit hits the fan. Covered in this episode: How understanding changes in load can help you navigate tendon issues Super shoes and why they might be the cause of many achilles ruptures Why and how to use isometrics and how to pair it with other training elements Cian's launch of his new Singles program  Links for this episode: Check out Cian's Linktree, here and Instagram, here.  Sign up to the email list for Cian's Singles program, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there - plusplyos.com & Connect with us on socials: Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn

We’ve hit the big 2-0!!! To celebrate Matt sits down and gets real with us about the podcast and a few other things on his mind! Matt talks: launch date and development of the Plus Plyos app and offerings, How his life and business has changed since 2017, and if there is a place in sport for bare foot training.   Links for this episode: Get your seminar tickets for Southampton, here (SOLD OUT) Get your seminar tickets for Amsterdam, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And check us out on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn

Brandon Accardi, an Australian gym owner and host of The S&C Roundtable Podcast, dives into the innovative use of the tier system in fitness training and its potential applications beyond plyometrics. He examines the effects of sleep monitoring on anxiety and the benefits of microdosing plyometrics. The conversation shifts to the role of AI in the fitness industry, encouraging a balance between traditional coaching and digital tools while criticizing the obsession with vanity metrics. Accompanied by lively anecdotes, it’s a thoughtful exploration of modern fitness dynamics.

This week we have John Evans on the show, who is in many ways responsible for HOTP existing! The conversation goes as follows: The difference between jumping for a dunk and jumping for a high jump, how fatiguing high level plyometrics can be, and the maths/logistics involved in dunking from the three point line! Links for this episode: Check out John's Instagram, here and THP Strength, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And connect with us on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn    

We’ve gone back to back with fellow podcast hosts! And some great content based chat ensues! Of course its only natural that Matt picks Steven’s brains about combat sports as well, and the two talk: programming combat sports training for one to two sessions a week, monitoring the fatigue of combat sports athletes and how to program accordingly, and exposing athletes to more stress in a controlled environment so that they can handle the demands of a sport in a different way. Links for this episode: Check out Steven's Linktree, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And connect with us on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn      

Multidirectional Speed Expert Jason Feairheller has had Matt on his “Speed and Power Podcast” on a few occasions, so now its only fair that we return the favour… and we will most happily oblige! The pair talk: defining plyometrics and what the term actually means, sacrificing intensity of reps in order to take your training where you want it to go, and utilising plyometrics to outsmart opponents in competition. Links for this episode: Check out Jason's Linktree, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And check us out on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn 

As host of Just Fly Performance Podcast, Joel speaks to some of the best coaches in modern athletic performance, so naturally we have a lot to discuss on today's episode.  Covered in this episode: - Plyometrics in different parts of the world  - Going from one-leg to two-leg jumps and back again - Lessons that can be drawn from analysing Derek Drouin’s technique Links for this episode: Check out Joel's Linktree, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And check us out on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn