In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Enhancement Specialist, Nick Grantham. Nick is on for a second time after the INCREDIBLE success of part 1 where we spoke about career development, internships and everything in between. I did have so much planned for a part 2 and we were going to chat about training and Nick's various role in pro sport but there seems to be a real thirst from listeners for more chat about the topics discussed in part 1. So here goes, I hope you enjoy this episode with Nick Grantham. Who is Nick Grantham (education, background, current role) Forming a career development plan Why? How? CPD The new age Online courses Return on investment Mentors Does everyone need one? What makes a good one? Looking after yourself when you are employed in case the (inevitable) worst happens Representation Negotiation Relationship building - Taking it to the next level Mastermind groups etc Nick can be found on Twitter @coachnickg 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 Exxentric. Exxentric is a company developing innovative, science-based training equipment and methods for strength and conditioning, including the kBox, and the kPulley. Exxentric can be found at exxentric.com and you can follow them on Twitter @go_exxentric and Instagram @go_exxentric. 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 Head of Sports Science & Research at Gold Coast Suns, Jon Bartlett. Jon is another Brit abroad which is doing great things in Australia at the Gold Coast Suns. As well as his work at the Suns, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University. It was an absolute pleasure speaking to Jon for this episode and its great to see a Brit making such an impact overseas. If you enjoy this podcast, you may enjoy these which also feature coaches who work in AFL; Andrew Russell, Selwyn Griffith and Justin Crow. Enjoy this episode with Jon Bartlett. Who is Jon Bartlett (education, background and current role) Integrating research models into elite sport Developing the right questions Translating new knowledge into practice Developing softer skills in pro sport Reflective practice Communication Relationship building Emotional Intelligence Leadership Big data Athlete management systems Due diligence process Establishing decision support processes Training load predictions Machine learning RPE Setting up a process to facilitate solid data Jon can be found on Twitter @jonbartlett66 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 Fatigue Science. Fatigue Science combine wearable technology with biomathematical science developed by the US Army to offer fantastic insights into sleep and cognitive fatigue. Fatigue Science can be found at fatiguescience.com. 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 of the Pacey Performance Podcast is also sponsored by St Mary's University. St Mary's is widely recognised as an international leader in strength and conditioning education. St Mary's University can be found on Twitter @yourstmarys. 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 Head of Performance at Catalan Dragons, Rich Hunwicks. Rich is someone I have got to know very well over the last 2 years with his involvement at the Rugby Football League while I was working with Catapult. Rich is such a genuine guy and very well respected in the world of rugby league in both the UK and Australia. This episode has been a long time coming but I was so glad to get it done and have a really good chat. If you are interested in rugby league, episodes with Andrew Gray, Lachlan Wilmot and Paul Devlin may also be of interest. Enjoy this episode with Rich Hunwicks. Who is Rich Hunwicks (education, background, current role) RFL World Cup prep (pre travel) Details (sleep, nutrition etc) World Cup (in Oz) Recovery between games Dealing with long travel Fusing the physical and tactical/technical League wide wearables deal Catalan Working and living in France Working closely with head coach Fusing the physical and tactical/technical What does training look like? UKSCA Where are we at? Rich can be found on Twitter @richhunwicks 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 Reader in Exercise Physiology and Performance at St Mary's University, Stephen Patterson. Stephen is a world leader when it comes to blood flow restriction training and with a massive increase in its popularity, I thought it would be great to get some real clarity on how and when it should be used with athletes. We discuss everything from why use blood flow restriction training to placement of the cuff, which cuff provides what information and pressures to use. Enjoy this episode with Stephen Patterson. Who is Stephen Patterson (education, background and current role) Blood flow restriction History lesson Why use blood flow restriction? Strength Size Blood flow RTP What are coaches doing? What does the research recommend? Pressure Position Exercises Where is the research & application heading? Stephen can be found on Twitter @stephen_patt and on Researchgate here. 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 and Owner of Eveltrak, Derek Evely. Enjoy this episode with Derek Evely. This is Derek's second time on the podcast after he featured in episode #51 over three years ago. Derek is most renowned for his coaching of multiple Olympics in the throwing events but also of his use of the Bondarchuk methodology. Derek has recently launched a new website (www.eveltraksport.com) and online course which works through the Bondarchuk methodology on a lot of detail. If you are interested in the coaching of the throwing events, you will love this episode. Enjoy this episode with Derek Evely. Who is Derek Evely (education, background, current role) The bondarchuk methodology General strength training Special strength exercises Exercise categorisation Exercise selection and its connection with the transfer of training Transfer of Bondachuk methodology to other events/sports Velocity based training How the ability to track bar velocities so easily has effected your practice VBT integration with Bondarchuk methodology Derek can be found on Twitter @eveltrak 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 Owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, Mike Boyle. This is another part 2 after Mike appeared in episode #118 and one that was inspired by a recent article in the English media (https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/maurizio-sarri-reveals-banned-lifting-13554816) which seemed to reveal that Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri had banned his players from lifting weights. Who is Mike Boyle (education, background and current role) Chelsea FC manager quote S&C community reaction Dealing with a coach who does not align with your values The rise of the trap bar "Fast feet..." Ladders and do they have a place Injury prevention ACL Hamstring Mike can be found on Instagram @Michael_boyle1959 and on Twitter @mboyle1959 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 Boxing Science Co-Founders, Danny Wilson and Alan Ruddock. These guys have been on my radar for a long due to their amazing work they are doing in the boxing world. It was great to get 2 true Yorkshireman on to chat training. If you're interested in fighting sports, you may be interested in the episodes I did with Ric Moylan, Duncan French and Bo Sandoval. Enjoy this episode with Danny Wilson and Alan Ruddock. Who is Danny Wilson & Alan Ruddock (education, background and current role) What is Boxing Science? Why do fighters come to you guys? Business learnings Ultimate aim Challenges when training boxers Conditioning methods for fighters Changing mindsets of fighters Training outside of camp Strength & power training Conditioning Profiling of boxers fighting in different weights Minimum 'requirements' no matter who you are? Use of velocity based training Danny can be found on Instagram @wilson_boxingscience and Alan can be found on Instragam @dr.ruddock.boxingsci 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 Athletic Performance for Men's Basketball at Wake Forest University, Ryan Horn. This episode with Ryan has been a long time coming. I have listened to him on a number of other podcasts and was dying to have a good chat with him. I took the conversation in a slightly different route than maybe Ryan is used to but I still think that there is so much value in this episode from a management and overall industry perspective. Given the topics in this episode, you may also be interested in my recent episodes with Nick Grantham & Keir Wenham-Flatt. Enjoy this episode with Ryan Horn. Who is Ryan Horn (education, background, current role) Coach health How are you assessed as Director of Athletic Performance? How do you assess your coaches Where to spend your time with basketball players Assessing needs Technology Strength and power training Inertial training Why? Movement competency Readiness to train Technology Nice to have vs need to have 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 Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the St. Louis Blues in the NHL, Eric Renaghan. Eric is the only person I have had on the podcast who is currently working in the NHL which makes this an absolute honour. Previous guests who have discussed ice hockey include Matt Nichol, Doug McKenney & Kevin Carr. Eric is clearly a very smart operator and and he doesn't disappoint in this episode. Enjoy this episode with Eric Renaghan. Who is Eric Renaghan (education, background and current role) Modelling vs. Monitoring/programming How your data effects your decisions Examples of metrics collected and how they are rationalised to coaches Presentation and delivery of data to coaches More progressive areas of sport nutrition Current philosophy and practices on sport nutrition Eating around travel Data Granularity how to get wider, deeper and faster usable data Examples Why are some programs more successful than others and the difference between sports science/winning Medical aspects of RTP and taking the direction of High performance into a leadership role Any examples of protocols in your RTP's would be great Maybe an example of how you would get a guy back from a adductor issue? Initial assessments, benchmarking, strength testing etc Eric can be found on Twitter @EricRenaghan Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP

Strength Coach at Louisiana State University, Boo Schexnayder, discusses plyometrics, progressions, force vectors, structuring programs, maximum velocity, arm coaching, core training, knee lifts, recovery circuits, role of lactate. Emphasizes tailoring training to individual needs and balancing fatigue for optimal results.