Seth O'Neill, an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at the University of Leicester, discusses the role of tendons in dynamic movements and tissue adaptation. He explains the importance of tendon structure and how it can be influenced by factors like aging. Seth also explores isometric training and its benefits for rehabilitation. He delves into specific tendons such as patellar tendons and Achilles tendons, as well as calf training and monitoring. Lastly, he highlights the increased occurrence of calf injuries in sports and the correlation between calf strength and sprint speed.

Leigh featured on episode #355 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Which or Frans' methods can be integrated into a team sport environment The importance of hip lock Technical errors in team sport athletes and how Frans' methods can help Check out the full episode with Leigh here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/changing-the-way-we-think-about-training-speed-and-agility-and-implementing-the-methods-of-frans-bosch/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is San Antonio Spurs’ Sports Science Coordinator and Performance Coach Ryan Curtis. He's here to talk to Rob about the link between sports science and coaching, including how he keeps a connection with athletes and what he believes are the minimum data skills required to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. He follows this up with his thoughts on hot topic in S&C – injury predicting technology. Ryan tells us what his day-to-day approach is when testing and assessing athletes, such as data collection, data capture methods, technology, equipment used, and data points introduced and then removed from his setup. He finishes off by telling us how someone joining an organisation can quickly add value and make their mark, drawing upon his own vast experience. For all this great content and much more from a leading NBA sports scientist, hit the play button now. This week’s topics: Keeping connected with athletes as a sports science coordinator Minimum skills to be effective as a strength and conditioning coach Concepts and ideas shared on social media that have worked unexpectedly The concepts that didn’t gain traction, and why Visualising the impact of data Ryan’s views on injury predicting technology Ryan day-to-day testing and assessment of athletes Data capture methods Technology used Equipment Key data points How to add value when joining an organisation

Les featured on episode #314 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the first steps when coaching an athlete who hasn't done speed training before? How to remove bad habits from sprint technique Formal assessments for new athletes Check out the full episode with Jack here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-314-les-spellman/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is National High School Strength Coach of the Year, John Garrish. He’s the Director of Athletic Development & Performance and Head Track and Field Coach at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida. Following the receipt of his prestigious award from the NHSSCA, John is here to talk about coaching younger athletes at high school level, how he first broke into the industry, and some of his own tricks and tips for coaching speed with larger groups. First up, he explains how life works as a high school S&C coach, and how strength and conditioning fits in with the school curriculum in Florida. He moves on to his own strengths and weaknesses as a coach, and discusses how he overcomes any perceived flaws in his technique. On the same subject, John tells us how he coaches training sessions using minimal verbal communication, an area where many coaches may struggle to get instructions and messages across. This involves how to manage larger groups of athletes, as is the case for many high school coaches. John also gives us his expert insight into the drills and exercises he likes to use in larger groups, including the progressions and regressions to look out for when using banding and hopping. For all this and much more from an award-winning coach, hit the play button now. This week’s topics: How John became Head Track and Field coach at North Broward How strength and conditioning coaching fits in with a school curriculum Key differences in coaching adults and youth athletes John’s own strengths and weaknesses as a coach, and how he addresses them How to coach with minimal verbal communication but using constraints Tips and tricks for managing a large group of athletes Exercises and drills to use when coaching large groups Progressions and regressions when using banding and hopping

Jack featured on episode #243 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is the traditional way to rehabilitate hamstring injuries? What problems does this cause? What is an alternative and superior way to go through the rehab process? Check out the full episode with Jack here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-243-jack-hickey/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Max Lankheit, Director of High Performance at the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS. Previously, Max was a strength and conditioning coach at Nurnberg and St Pauli in Bundesliga 2. in Germany, with a previous background as an acting coach. We’re going to learn how Max made that jump through the ranks, starting with his time as the owner of a gym where St Pauli’s players came to train. Following his move to Bundesliga 2., he talks about the times he had to create full training programmes with minimal access to facilities, identifying the gaps in a training programme and plugging them, followed by when it’s time to leave a role once you feel you’ve fulfilled your potential. Subsequently, Max then tells us how he then made the big transition from S&C coach to the Earthquakes’ Director of Performance. In his current role, Max discusses the influence he can exert over training programmes, and the particular processes and systems he prefers to put into place to achieve certain results. From his now more senior position, he also offers insight into how management and leadership differ, and how undertaking an MBA has impacted his day-to-day life. For all this insight and more into the routine of one of the MLS’s top coaches, hit the play button now. This week’s topics: Max’s early coaching days with St Pauli How Max developed a full training programme with minimal facilities When it’s right to leave a coaching role for a new challenge Identifying the gaps in a training programme Max’s transition from S&C coach to Director of Performance The influence Max has on a training programme in his position The processes and systems Max likes to put into place How management and leadership differ The impact of undertaking an MBA on Max’s daily life

Graeme featured on episode #396 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is CBD oil? Is it banned and can we take it safely? What are the potential benefits on recovery, sleep and brain trauma injuries? Check out the full episode with Graeme here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/cbd-for-athletes-is-it-safe-and-what-are-the-potential-benefits-for-recovery-sleep-and-brain-injuries/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Phil Glasgow, Head of Physio and Rehabilitation for Irish Rugby. Phil is here to talk about centralised programmes, how to build them, and what the major challenges are. He also mentions areas that are best not to be centralised, and the key lessons to take away from centralised programmes that coaches can apply themselves. Phil also discusses daily monitoring systems, including exercises and metrics to watch out for. There’s also discussion into how coaches can better understand metrics and various exercises, and how Covid has had an impact on being able to monitor athletes on a daily basis. Finally, Phil lets us know why there has been an increase in calf injuries in rugby and football, and whether coaches have become more risk averse over the past decade. In this same vein, he tells us about how he feels recovery days should work for both pro and younger athletes. For all this and much more, hit the play button now. This week’s topics: Building a centralised system from a performance perspective The biggest challenges with a centralised programme Key lessons from centralised programmes that can be applied How Covid has impacted on daily monitoring systems What daily monitoring systems look like for Phil Glasgow Exercises and metrics to watch during daily monitoring How coaches can better understand what to pay attention to Why there has been an increase in calf injuries in rugby and football Phil’s views on whether coaches are becoming more risk averse Phil’s views on recovery days for athletes

Des featured on episode #306 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Building a coaching philosophy Communicating that philosophy in an interview or with other staff Common interview answers when Des has asked about philosophy Check out the full episode with Des here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-306-des-ryan/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.