Solo episode on developing Player (or Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs) Enjoy, RB

In this discussion, Jason Hettler, the Speed and Agility Coach at IMG Academy, shares insights on training junior tennis athletes, highlighting the balance between physical conditioning and mental preparation. He dives into his agility training techniques and the evolution from traditional methods to dynamic approaches. Jason also reflects on how fatherhood has shaped his perspectives and discusses his experiences on the Grand Slam circuit, emphasizing the joys of coaching and personal growth.

This episode's guest is Nigel O'Hara who is currently the Kildare senior hurling coach and formely the hurling coach to the Na Fianna senior hurlers who won their first ever Dublin senior hurling title last season (2023).    On this episode we discuss: Nigel's background Would Nigel ever considering completling a UFEA soccer course Who have been Nigel's biggest coaching influence  I ask Nigel what is his coaching philosophy and principles Nigel gives his take on games-based training and technical work We discuss the game moments, set plays, and KPIs We discuss defensive puck outs How Nigel got involved with the Kildare senior hurlers We discuss the current state of Dublin senior hurling We discuss in-game management How does Nigel facilitate half-time with teams This was agreat discussion with Nigel and I hope you all enjoy it.   Show Notes: Twitter - @nigelohara06 Videos Mentioned: A Games Centred Approach Developing Decision Makers - Paul Kinnerk GAA Games Development Conference 2017 - Paul Kinnerk   Papers Mentioned: A tactical periodisation model for Gaelic football A Tactical Periodization Approach for Rugby Union   People and Resources Mentioned: Pep Guardiola Vitor Frade  Bill Shankly Bob Paisley Robbie Fowler Roy Evans Jürgen Klopp Paul Kinnerk James J. Claffey Eoin Bennis Johan Cruyff Rinus Michels Niall O'Ceallachain Shane Keegan Eoin Roche Mike Dwyer Marcelo Bielsa Dan Abrahams Kevin Mulcahy Jamesie O'Connor Shane Mangan Paul O'Brien David Herity Brian Dowling Paul Murphy  The Hurling Pod Stick to Football Roy Keane Gary Neville TJ Reid Jimmy Barry Murphy  

This episode's guest is Peter Wright of Petey Performance.  Peter is a Strength & Conditioning/ Performance coach currently in based in Ireland. He has worked with elite athletes in a variety of sports throughout the world, specifically international representatives in rugby, soccer, athletics, boxing, basketball, tennis, golf, cricket and sailing, as well as many intercounty GAA hurlers and footballers. You can see Peter's full biography here. On this episode we discuss: Peter's background Peter's professional and personal influences Peter's training system We discuss linear and mutli-directional speed/ agility development with team sport athletes We discuss return to performance (RTP) This was agreat discussion with Peter and I hope you all enjoy it.   Show Notes: Instagram - peteyperformance Twitter - @peteyperform9 Website - peteyperformance.com   People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS David Grey Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff Daniel Moore - currently Head S&C at Landsdowne Rugby Alan Murdoch Cian O'Brien Rob Pacey  Joel Smith  

Another solo episode.  Just a personal reflection of my first year in college as a PE and biology student teacher. Enjoy, RB

Just a solo episode discussing my experience of coaching a senior club hurling team for the past year.  Enjoy, RB

This episode's guest is Tom Tombleson. Tom is the senior strength and conditioning for the England men's rugby team.  I first met Tom back in 2017 at an Appentice Coach Programme (ACP) hosted by ALTIS, during my internship with ALTIS.  I instantly knew Tom was a person I could connect with on many levels from the interactions and conversations we shared during our time together at ALTIS.  On this episode we discuss: Tom's background Tom's training model How Tom assesses and monitors his players with the England team? I ask Tom about his experieces working under different head coaches I ask Tom how his ideas on speed development have changed over his career? How involved is Tom with the technical and tactical preparation of the team? What happens after a major tourament? How much contact does Tom have with the players when they are back with their clubs? How does Tom look after his health? How does Tom build relationships with his co-workers? What are Tom's top and current book recommendations? This was agreat discussion with Tom and I hope you all enjoy it.   Show Notes: Instagram - tomtombleson Twitter - @TommyTomble   Books Mentioned: Running - Frans Boach and Ronald Klomp Strength Training and Coorindation - Frans Bosch Anatony of Agility - Frans Bosch Supertraining Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach Thinking Fast and Slow - Kahneman The Unsold Mindset: Redefining What It Means to Sell The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness   People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS Frans Bosch Dan Pfaff Stu McMillan Eddie Jones Bill Hartman Danny Foley Dan Baker David Grey The Waratahs John Pryor Nick Winkelman Charlie Francis Andreas Behm Jonas Dodoo Mike Boyle  Martina McCarthy Nicole Rodriguez Emily Cushion Frank Dick Paul Chek James Fitzgerald Nassim Nicholas Taleb Danny Lennon Craig White Men without Masks

This episode see's the return of Rob Jacobs from Outlaw Strength. As an international Lecturer/Coach and Published author, Rob has spent the last 21 years as a strength and conditioning coach.  Coaching professional athletes, physique and bikini competitors, strongman competitors, title holders and World Champions in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judoka's for Team USA. Rob has worked with a diverse range of athletes; coaching Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer, National Champions in Track & Field, and NFL athletes from the Bengals, Giants and Vikings. Proudly, he has coached over 31 athletes in multiple sports to NCAA Division 1 scholarships.   Rob has been coached and mentored privately by the late Charles Poliquin.  He has spent years studying directly under Charles and other acclaimed coaches like Loren Seagrave (Track & Field), Boris Sheiko (powerlifting) Jud Logan (Track & Field), Derek Woodske, Andre Benoit and functional medicine doctors Dr Robert Silverman and Dr. Bob Rakowski.   Throughout his time coaching, Rob has also spent time as a head coach for Track and Field events like the Hurdles, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He is currently an active strongman competitor who has competed at the USS National Championships On this episode Rob and I discuss: Rob's background Rob's training system This was a great discussion with Rob and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - outlawstrength.com Instagram - robertcjacobs   Podcasts Mentioned: Episode 258: The Robbie Bourke Podcast - Robert Jacobs - Charles Poliquin, Jack Kruse, and Coaching   Books Mentioned: Special Strength Development for All Sports Science of Sports Training   People and Resources Mentioned: Charles Poliquin Kill Bill  Biosignature Modulation Mike Boyle  Jack Kruse Eoin Lacey John Connor Andre Benoit Louie Simmons Tom Hardy Christian Bale Tom Barry Alan Sherry Tim Caron Poliquin Iinternational Certification Program (PICP) Braverman Test  Westside for Skinny Bastards Joe DeFranco Ed Coan Charlie Francis ALTIS Vladimir Issurin Thomas Kurz Cal Dietz Mladen Jovanović Werner Günthör Jean-Pierre Egger (Werner Günthör's coach) Dan Pfaff Nick Winkelman  Mel Siff Yuri Verkhoshansky  Frans Bosch Andre De Grasse Derek Hansen Kevin Tyler Barack Obama 

In this episode, David Grey, CEO of David Grey Rehab, discusses his unique approach to pain and movement rehabilitation. He shares his frustrations with traditional rehab models, his travels learning from industry experts, and his work with clients around the world. David and the host also delve into topics like teaching and coaching in the fitness industry, the concept of relative motion, the evolution of their S and C model, the impact of social media, motivation, and desire for knowledge.

This episodes guest is Kevin Mulcahy. Kevin is a passionate and experienced coach who has worked with various sports teams, athletes, professionals, and clubs across three continents for over 30 years. He is the owner-operator coach of the Design the Game Project, a platform that shares coaching insights and research to a progressive and learning-led audience. Kevin also runs TMC Performance, a bespoke S&C/PT business that caters to the overall health and lifestyle of his clients from athletes to Busy Professionals through a “strength & conditioning for life & sport” mindset and programming approach. Kevin has a strong educational background in coaching science, with a BSc in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta College, a certificate in Nutritional Science and Coaching from Precision Nutrition, and a certificate in The Neuroscience of Decision Making from Barcelona FC. He has also obtained multiple certifications from organisations like ISSA and ASCA. Kevin takes an ecological approach to coaching and life in general and has a deep interest in Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach to coaching and motor learning. Kevin delivers coach education and courses in various topics, such as decision making, practice design, and youth training. He works with multiple teams and athletes online and offline, from Gaelic football to basketball to Aussie rules, helping them achieve their performance goals. Kevin as a Sports and S&C Coach (either/or hybrid roles) has in recent times been lucky enough to be part of coaching teams that won All Ireland Senior Camogie Titles with Cork Camogie, National Superleague Basketball Title with Ballincollig Basketball and Cork Senior A Gaelic Football Championship with Newcestown.   On this episode Kevin and I discuss: Kevin's background What were the biggest coaching lessons Kevin learned in 2023 What has Kevin learned from basketball that he has integrated in coaching Gaelic football What is Kevin looking forward to in 2024 professionally This was a great discussion with Kevin and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Instagram - tmc_performance_coaching Twitter - @movementcoachkm   People and Resources Mentioned: Kevin Murray Mark O'Sullivan Seán Óg Ó hAilpín Mickey 'Ned' O'Sullivan Mick O'Dwyer Seamus Moynihan Ed Coughlan Keith Davids Ciaran O Sullivan Niall Cooper Jeremy Frisch Emergence  ALTIS Dan Pfaff Owen Mooney Michael Gerard Doherty GAA Game Sense Coaching