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Nov 30, 2024 • 36min

Episode 287: Opposition analysis for hurling

Solo podcast on opposition anlysis for hurling. Enjoy, RB   Articles mentioned: Redefining Strength: High Force Does Not Equal High Load The Force System in Training Resources mentioned: The Coach Analyst course    
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Oct 30, 2024 • 43min

Episode 286: Solo podcast - Jesus not nutrition!!

Just a solo podcast on some thoughtas round nutrition   Enjoy.   RB
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Sep 29, 2024 • 1h 11min

Episode 285: Solo Episode - Developing Player (Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs)

Solo episode on developing Player (or Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs) Enjoy, RB
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Aug 30, 2024 • 54min

Episode 284: Jason Hettler - Speed and agility coach IMG Academy

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.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 1h 34min

Episode 283: Nigel O'Hara - Kildare senior hurling coach

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  
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Jun 30, 2024 • 1h 15min

Episode 282: Peter Wright - speed development and RTP for team sports

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  
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May 31, 2024 • 53min

Episode 281: Reflections of my first year in college

Another solo episode.  Just a personal reflection of my first year in college as a PE and biology student teacher. Enjoy, RB
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Apr 28, 2024 • 56min

Episode 280: Update on my coaching journey

Just a solo episode discussing my experience of coaching a senior club hurling team for the past year.  Enjoy, RB
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Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 24min

Episode 279: Tom Tombleson - England men's rugby - senior S&C coach

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
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 36min

Episode 278: Rob Jacobs - Shares his training system

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 

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