Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Medicine at Healthy Baller, Teddy Willsey. I am absolutely delighted to get Teddy on the podcast. He works alongside his good friends, Blair O'Donovan who is Director of Physical Preparation at Washington Wizards and Strength and Conditioning Coach, Matt Boyd. As a strength coach who retrained as a physical therapist, Teddy offers a unique perspective on rehabilitation. He has also developed a thriving Instagram account that shares some fantastic information and is well worth checking out. If you enjoyed this episode with Matt Jordan, you may enjoy these other episodes talking about force plate data - Jason Lake, Daniel Cohen & Phil Graham Smith. In this episode we discussed... Who is Teddy Willsey (background, education and experience) Movement mechanics Restoring running mechanics during rehabilitation Using technology to understand issues Does a perfect model exist? Where does physio end and S&C start? (the grey area between sport and rehab) Real world examples (knee rehab, hammy rehab etc) 3 sets of 10 General understanding of strength training from physios Rehabilitation exercise selection and prescription The simple made difficult? Athlete centred care Designing a rehab programme alongside the multidisciplinary team Importance of clear lines of communication Return to play vs return to performance Refocus thinking? Teddy can be found on Twitter @TeddyWillsey This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Hawkin Dynamics, the team behind the worlds only wireless force plate system. Hawkin Dynamics can be found at hawkindynamics.com and you can follow them on Twitter @hawkindynamics This episode is also sponsored by IMeasureU. IMeasureU are a world leading inertial platform to precisely quantify body movement and workload metrics in the field. IMeasureU can be found at imeasureu.com and you can follow them on Twitter @imeasureu. This episode is sponsored by BLK BOX, leaders in performance training equipment & facility design. BLK BOX manufacture and distribute a full range of strength training equipment across Europe from their Headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland. BLK BOK can be found at blkboxfitness.com and you can follow them on Twitter @blkboxfitness and Instagram @blkboxfitness. This episode is also sponsored by Kitman Labs. Kitman partners with leading sports teams to achieve consistent success, on and off the pitch. Over 150 teams across the globe use Kitman Labs' Athlete Optimization System to simplify daily operations and rely on the company's unique analytics to uncover the factors that influence success. You can find Kitman Labs at kitmanlabs.com and on Twitter @kitmanlabs. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at Fremantle FC, Jason Weber. Over recent years, Jason has gone a little bit under the radar but I am delighted to get him back on the podcast, 5 years after we first spoke. Jason is an incredible guy and someone I love speaking to. His passion for what he does, his ability to evolve as a coach as well as a scientist and his honesty make speaking to him invigorating and inspiring. We cover some really interesting topics in this episode whether you are a seasoned coach or a coach taking the first steps on the ladder. If you enjoyed this episode, check out my first chat with Jason on episode #12. Hope you enjoy this episode with Jason Weber. In this episode we discussed... Who is Jason Weber (background, experience and, current role) Building a coaching philosophy A new approach when dealing with modern players The increase in data since we last spoke Methods of dealing with its increase Assessing running mechanics Monitoring philosophy The consumption and deciphering of information Jason can be found on Twitter @JasonAWeber Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary, Matt Jordan. This is Matt's second time on the podcast after he featured in episode #46. We revisited a number of topics that we discussed back in August 2015 but also covered a few new areas. Matt is doing some incredible work when it comes to jump analysis and is quite rightly becoming very well known worldwide for this work. If you are interesting in monitoring jumps for performance, fatigue or readiness, this episode does not disappoint. If you enjoyed this episode with Matt Jordan, you may enjoy these other episodes talking about force plate data - Jason Lake, Daniel Cohen & Phil Graham Smith. In this episode we discussed... Who is Matt Jordan (background, education and experience) Jump analysis to inform decision making Asymmetries Performance RTP Thresholds? Making decisions based on the data Use of thresholds? Variables Sensitivity of various variables What is meaningful for injury risk, RTP etc (Martin Buchheit & Amit Batra) Concentric peak force, braking variables etc RSI Overlooked for sexier alternatives? Protocols to assess RSI Use during RTP Identifying deceleration qualities from jump testing (Callum Walsh) One gym lift for sprinters? (Matt Cave) Book recommendations for your younger self (Jackson Bertoli) Matt can be found on Twitter @jordanstrength Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Performance Science at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave Hamilton. This is a part 2, 4 and a half years in the making and a lot has changed. Dave has gone from USA Field Hockey to Penn State University to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, holding the title of Director of Performance Science at each one. In this episode, I wanted to chat about some of the areas we covered 4 years ago and get Dave's up to date perspective. But I also wanted to dive a little bit deeper into Dave's thoughts on some new areas which are listed below. If you enjoyed this episode, check out my first chat with Dave on episode #42. Hope you enjoy this episode with Dave Hamilton. In this episode we discussed... Who is Dave Hamilton (background, education and current role) Assessing movement competency/quality Periodic screening vs ongoing monitoring RSI - protocols Monitoring fatigue & enhancing recovery Practical implications of testing across different environment Making changes based on the data Recovery protocols Creating a culture of over measuring and being too cautious with players? Building an environment of hard work & accountability Dave can be found on Twitter @dkhammy Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach & Sports Science Lead at Aspire Academy, James Baker. Not only is James working at Aspire Academy but he is also Director of Proformance Strength & Conditioning who are putting on three conferences this year on long term athlete development. James didn't go through the traditional route to get into his current position which makes this chat so interesting. He was a PE in Gloucester and developed one of the first official strength and conditioning school programmes in the UK. There is so much in this episode if you work with youth athletes or if you are wanting to work in schools as a strength and conditioning coach. If you enjoyed this episode with James Baker, you may enjoy these others focusing on youth development - Jeremy Frisch, Paudie Roche & Craig Harrison. In this episode we discussed... Who is James Baker (background, education and experience) Aspire Transition to Apsire Aspire vs St Peters Integrating S&C in PE (UK) Track development programme Monitoring growth and maturation Challenges to implementation Various options - new ways of thinking LTAD pathways Evolution of the pathway across different stages Slowing down/maintaining development vs accelerating at certain stages LTAD in elite performers vs non-elite performers Integration of gymnastic and parkour Where does it fit? Child to Champion James can be found on Twitter @proformanceteam Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach, Lecturer & Speaker, Dan Baker. Well over three years since we recorded episode #100, I am back with a part two with Dan Baker. Dan is an incredibly engaging speaker and in this episode delivers some incredible value for those interested in velocity based training. We also take a little detour at the start of the chat to discuss the S&C market in Australia, the minimum wage and what the ASCA are doing to safeguard their members from exploitation.  If you enjoyed this episode on velocity based training, these episodes with Chris Chapman, Bryan Mann, and the Velocity Based Training Masterclass. Hope you enjoy this episode with Dan Baker. In this episode we discussed... Who is Dan Baker (background, experience, and current role) The basics Why measure velocity Average vs peak Minimum velocity thresholds Normative scores What is new in VBT? VBT vs traditional percentage-based methods Differences in adaptation Improving programming Feedback Velocity loss Different percentages for different training focus Sub max lifting to measure NMF LV profiling Dan Baker VBT courses Dan can be found on Instagram @danbakerstrength_ Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Callum Walsh, Ally Harris and Chris Haslam for the Championship Football Roundtable. Callum is Senior Physical Performance Coach at Huddersfield Town FC, Ally is Head of Performance at Fulham FC and Chris is Head of Athletic Performance at Brentford FC. I do love these roundtables and especially the ones involving practitioners who work in football. These three guys know each other pretty well so there was plenty to discuss before, during and certainly after recording. We covered lots of areas in this episode and hopefully we covered areas of interest to those wanting to work in football and also those that already do. If you enjoyed this Championship Football Roundtable, these episodes may also be of interest - Youth Football Roundtable & Senior Football Roundtable Hope you enjoy this Championship Football Roundtable with Chris Haslam, Callum Walsh and Ally Harris. In this episode we discussed... Who are Callum Walsh, Ally Harris & Chris Haslam (background, education and experience) Improving movement 'He doesn't move very well'... Philosophy Working with large groups Player understanding Where does it (whatever 'it' is) fit in the schedule? Academy transition The impact new academy structures have had on first-team operations Load management Psychological and emotional impact Strength training Philosophy Adjustments based on managers Educating players & staff Fitting it in Pre and post-game lifting What does it look like? Innovation in football Callum can be found on Twitter @Walshy2123, Ally can be found on Twitter @AlastairHarris and Chris can be found on LinkedIn. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Scott is Director of Sport, Alan is Director of Athletic and Graham is Lead Practitioner & Athletic Development Coach. This episode is another one that is pretty unique, for two reasons. One, that we had three members of staff from the same organisation and two, that the organisation they are from is a private school here in the UK. We went pretty high level in this episode and if you're involved in adolescent sport or school sport, you will love this one. If you enjoyed this episode with Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Hope you enjoy this episode with Pete Kirchmer. In this episode we discussed... Managing expectations Parents Technical coaches Student-athletes Developing athletes in an education setting Managing education and sport Changing sports landscape School to performance connection Influences from the world of sport Holistic development What does that actually mean in practice? What does the science tell us about working with adolescents? The programme What that looks like for different sports, ages and maturities Scott can be found on Twitter @ScottDUK, Alan can be found on Twitter @arichardson1501 and Graham can be found on Twitter @graywilliams_ Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach, Researcher, and Owner of Glute Lab, Bret Contreras. Bret is another person who has been on my list to reach out to and I can't believe its taken me this long. I also can't believe I didn't witness the Glute Lab when I was in San Diego last year too. It was Bret's good friend JB Morin who made the introduction and I am glad he did because we had a great chat about the force vector theory, glute training and training the posterior chain. Bret has proudly transitioned into the personal training market and is absolutely killing it, amassing 900k+ followers on Instagram. Hope you enjoy this episode with Bret Contreras. In this episode we discussed... Who is Bret Contreras (background, education, current role) Force vector theory Vertical vs horizontal exercises Where they both fit? Dynamic correspondence 'Confused mechanical reasoning'? Glute development Training the glutes Hip thrust Carryover to sports performance measures? Other benefits Hip extension exercises Exercise selection Role in speed development Bret can be found on Twitter @bretcontreras and on Instagram @bretcontreras1 Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting the strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Mindfulness Coach and Director of mPEAK, Pete Kirchmer. On the recommendation of Head of Strength & Conditioning at England Rugby, Jon Clarke I am delighted to get Pete Kirchmer on the podcast today. Jon gave a glowing recommendation based on Pete's work with England during the recent rugby World Cup and given the increased interest among players and coaches in mindfulness, the introduction was perfectly timed. Apps like Calm and Headspace have brought meditation to the masses and an increased awareness in mental health has only amplified their popularity. But how can that help performance? If you enjoyed this episode on recovery, you may like these episodes with Shona Halson, Brandon Marcello and Geoff Head. Hope you enjoy this episode with Pete Kirchmer. In this episode we discussed... Who is Pete Kirchmer (background, experience and current role) What is mindfulness practice? Science in pro or collegiate athletes Anecdotal benefits Global popularity and its impact on sporting populations Indirect benefits to performance Stress, anxiety etc Impact of mental health awareness Where mindfulness fits within the programme Examples of how teams have structured it around matches and practice Resources that have fit in elite sport settings Pete can be found on Twitter @Mindful_Coach or via his website. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP