Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Director of Reconditioning and Athletic Development at HPSports, Bill Knowles. I have been stalking Bill for well over a year now so it was a pleasure to finally get our diaries aligned and get him on the podcast. Anyone that knows Bill’s work or spoke to Bill will know just how many elite athletes from around the world come to him for his reconditioning expertise. Premier League players, AFL athletes, NBA players etc etc, have all used Bill. With his consultancy business as well as his work with the Philadelphia Union MLS academy, Bill gives us great insights into his current thinking about the topics below. In this episode, you will learn – Who is Bill Knowles (background, experience, and current role)? RTP in ACL Predictors/risk factors for ACL’s (apart from previous ACL) RTP for load compromised athletes post ACL. Continued markers, protocols and things to avoid Knock on factors in movement patterns in joint compromised athletes Movement screens for joint compromised athletes Movement screens in general The importance of gymnastics Measuring impact Landing & deceleration training Warm-ups in football/soccer Bill can be found on Twitter @Billknowles_HPS This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Sports Performance Specialist & Founding Coach at Coach Me Plus, Doug McKenney. Doug has vast experience working in the NHL and was, in fact, the first full-time S&C coach in the NHL working with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Naturally, I was keen to speak to Doug about his work in ice hockey and how things had progressed over his career. And with his long-standing relationship with Coach Me Plus, it was great to get Doug's thoughts on the world of athlete monitoring systems (AMS'). In this episode, you will learn - Who is Doug McKenney (background, experience, and current role)? Athlete Management Systems What people are looking for/think they are looking for Market leaders Athlete tracking in ice hockey Ice hockey staking algorithms Developing injury reduction strategies in ice hockey Strength & conditioning and how things have evolved Athlete testing in and out of the gym Doug can be found on LinkedIn HERE This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Medical Services at St Helens Rugby Football Club, Nathan Mill. Nathan is a physiotherapist who has a post graduate qualification in strength and conditioning and at St Helens, has a big input in the physical preparation of his players. Nathan has a very keen interest in pre-participation screening and discussion around this formed the basis of this chat. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Nathan Mill (background, experience, and current role)?  Screening tools CMJ asymmetry Jumps as part of the pre-participation screen Other pre-participation screens Physio / S&C integration Injury reduction strategies in rugby league RTP protocols Benchmarking Use of technology in the process Physio / S&C crossover Nathan can be found on Twitter @PhysioMill This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is 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. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to President of Cressey Performance, Eric Cressey. Eric is THE man when it comes to physical preparation for baseball in the US so naturally, rotational sports was high on the agenda for this episode. Thank you to all the people that replied on Twitter and came back with some fantastic questions. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Eric Cressey (background, experience, and current role)?  Importance of developing strength/stability outside the sagittal plane Medicine ball work - for the rotational athlete - for the team sport athlete Movement assessments - overhead lunge walk - practical examples of other more focused assessments Unilateral work and the use of fillers Eric can be found on Twitter @EricCressey This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is 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. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Orlando Magic in the NBA, Bill Burgos. As President of the NBSCA (National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Committee) and current member of the NBA Sports Science Committee, Bill has a wealth of experience working in an around the NBA. Bill is actually the first practitioner I have had on the podcast who currently works in the NBA so it was a pleasure to get him on for a chat. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Bill Burgos (background, experience, and current role)? Military influences and their effect on your current practice The role of the S&C coach in the NBA How that has changed over the last 5 years Your training philosophy as an S&C coach Influence of sports science and how that has changed your practice Managing guys in the off season Information that is/isn't given to player Keeping things fresh in the gym and on the court Bill can be found on Instagram @bb_strong74 This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

Nic Gill, Strength and Conditioning Coach for the All Blacks, shares his insights into building elite rugby players. He discusses the evolving demands of rugby training and the delicate balance of technical and physical preparation. Nic emphasizes the importance of player relationships for optimal performance and explores the myths surrounding strength and conditioning—debunking the notion that bigger is always better. He also reflects on the significance of mental resilience and tailored training approaches to ensure players thrive under the pressures of high-level competition.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to 1st Team Sports Scientist at Everton Football Club, Matt Taberner. Matt has been at Everton for quite a few years now and has recently moved into a more late stage rehab role, which as you will hear in this episode, is a real passion of his. Matt also worked under previous podcast guest, Steve Tashjian and comes with a great recommendation! In this episode, you will learn - Who is Matt Taberner (background, experience, and current role)? Monitoring - Why? What? The A:C ratio Return to play Benchmarking Key considerations GPS Objective testing Examples of Hamstring rehabilitation Matt can be found on Twitter @MattTaberner This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is 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. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this discussion, Phil Graham-Smith, Head of Biomechanics at Aspire Academy, shares insights from his rich career, including his time at UK Athletics. He explores how biomechanics has evolved since the 90s and emphasizes the need for excellent applied support in sports. Phil dives into innovations like isokinetic dynamometers for assessing strength and the importance of using multiple metrics for injury prediction. He also highlights the emergence of technologies like Force Decks and the role of IMUs in athlete assessment, showcasing the future of performance tracking in sports.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Mick Byers and Luke Heath who are Athletic Performance Specialist and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist respectively, at the GWS Giants. Their Head of Department, David Joyce has been on the podcast twice already and it was great to get these guys on to discuss the return to play/performance process. In this episode, you will learn - Who are Mick Byers & Luke Heath (background, experience, and current role)? Responsibilities in the RTP process Negotiables and non-negotiables in the RTP process Benchmarks & goal setting Coordination / re-coordination training Psychological & emotional barriers in RTP Mick can be found on Twitter @StrCoach_Mick and Luke can be found on Twitter @LukeHeath85

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Bath, Sean Cumming. Sean is an expert when it comes to the topic of relative age effect, biological maturity and youth development. I know there are lots of listeners out there coaching youth populations so I am hoping that recent podcasts featuring Rhodri Lloyd, Joe Eisenmann and now Sean will give those coaches some fantastic information to take a use in their practice.  In this episode, you will learn - Who is Sean Cumming (background, experience, and current role) Benefits and limitations of early and late maturers  Where bio-banding fits and the decisions whether to bio-band a player or not Psychological benefit of bio-banding What is the optimal banding? When does the late developer catch up mentally and physically? How does a coach/scout know the biological age of a player?