Hop On The Poddy

Matt expands on a recent instagram post of his, taking a deep dive on hopping and its benefits as a plyometric. Matt talks about why hopping should be considered the gold standard of plyometrics, developing an athlete’s hopping, and programming hopping and hopping variants into every microcycle for every level of athlete. Check out the Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl16qT3MJ3S/ For more info and links to Matt McInnes Watson’s coaching and education work check out: Introduction to coaching plyometrics course -  https://plusplyos.teachable.com/p/intro-course Plus Plyos plyometrics programs -  https://www.plusplyos.com/subscribe

Two time Olympian and Bobsleigh World Cup winner, Ben Simons, joins us this week. Matt has been following Ben’s career for a long time and so has much to quiz him on! Covered in this episode: The influence of mentors on athletes and coaches The importance of thorough and specific drilling The vast difference between short approach and long approach jumps Links for this episode: For more info and links to Ben Simons’ work and social media channels check out his Linktree here or follow him on Instagram, here. You can enroll in Matt's Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. & as always, check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there at plusplyos.com

On the show this week we have David “The Irish Wonder Boy” Grey on the show, and unsurprisingly a very interesting chat ensues! David has been spending a lot of time on the road taking his movement seminars across the world, and has a podcast of his own, so has much wisdom to impart. Covered in this episode: Tiger Woods and how they feel they could help him Their strong feelings towards yielded work and their influences on the subject What makes a good seminar for both the presenter and the audience Links for this episode: For more info and links to David Grey’s work check out his Foot & Achilles Rehab Program, here. Or you can find him on Instrgram, here. You can enroll in Matt's Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. & As always, check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there at plusplyos.com

A solo podcast this week, where I dive deep into something I'm asked about a lot by other coaches. If you ever have a question you'd like me to go into on the poddy, send me an email at info@plusplyos.com or hit me up on social media. Covered in this episode: How to program volume for in-season and off-season Updates on the new Plus Plyos app My favourite lifts as a high jumper A reflection on the first 10 episodes of HOTP Links for this episode: Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. & as always, check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there at plusplyos.com Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn  

After a few failed attempts, my buddy Yoeri Pegel, joins me on the show this week. As Head of Strength at AFC Ajax, Yoeri is always worth a listen to and shares his expertise on strength training, jumping high, plyometrics, and programming for elite athletes.  Covered in this episode: Managing the stress and specificity of an athlete’s training as their career progresses Lessons learnt from CrossFit training that apply to coaching team sports The challenge for athletes in staying fit, focussed and training with the right intent for a full season Links for this episode: Check out Yoeri's LinkTree and Instagram Head over to 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  

When I first contemplated starting a podcast, there was no doubt in my mind that I needed to get this week's guest on the show to share his incredibly vast knowledge. Thomas Cortebeeck is the Danish National High Jump Coach, S&C Coach for pro Handball and Sports Science professional for Aarhus University. Covered in this episode: Honing in on explosive power The difference in training athletes for complex sport and less complex sport Training with intent Battling the Instagram algorithms with quality content Links for this episode: Check out Thomas on Instagram, here.  Head to Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: https://www.plusplyos.com/ Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here.  Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

If you're in the basketball and jumping community, this week's guest needs no introduction - Mr Good Drills himself, Bobby Whyte. Covered in this episode: Why Bobby misses covid The new style of basketball trainers No off-seaosn basketball coaching The importance of programming basic necessities  The advantage of viewing the gym as a playground Links for this episode: Check out Bobby's website, here and Instagram, 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

I sit down with my buddy Jack O'Keeffe this week to talk all things basketball and youth development. Jack is a UK based coach at Itchen College and Solent Kestrels, who worked with Jeremy Sochan from a 15 year old all the way through to being drafted into the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. Covered in this episode: The positives and negatives that came with covid Harnessing extreme talent at an early age The importance of getting out of your comfort zone Links for this episode: Check Jack out on Twitter, here and Instagram, here. & as always, visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there. Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn 

Psychological performance coach and ex international high jumper Matt Roberts is on the poddy this week. Covered in this episode: High jump as an older athlete The influences for performance on competition day The benefits of having other highly skilled and hard working athletes around you Links for this episode: Check out Matt on Instagram, here and further links for his work, here. Go to plusplyos.com for the best plyometric programs out there. Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here.  Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn

A good friend of mine on the poddy this week - Motorsport Performance Coach, Ash Buckman.  Ash and I met at the track as athletes many moons ago and I've loved following his journey through to working with Formula 2. Covered in this episode: Transitioning from one sport to another Transitioning from athlete to coach The importance of training both S&C and technique simultaneously  Coaching motorsport Links for this episode: Check Ash out on Instagram, here.  Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric training out there: plusplyos.com Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here.  Connect with us on socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedIn