Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to First Team Sports Scientist at PSV Eindhoven, Ruud van Elk. As I say in the podcast, it has been a real mission of mine to get more guests on from Europe as it seems to be very UK, US, and Australia heavy, so I am delighted to get Ruud on the pod. Ruud is a top guy and comes with a glowing reference from a LOT of people that I have spoken to. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Ruud van Elk (background, experience, and current role) Athlete tracking Creating systems and processes Data visualisation Integrating technical and tactical data How to choose the right technology by asking the right questions Injury prediction models Ruud can be found on Twitter @ruudvanelk

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Director of Performance at Melbourne Storm, Lachlan Penfold. Lachlan has an incredible CV with clubs including Golden State Warriors (NBA), Sydney Roosters (NRL) and the Brisbane Lions (AFL). After an incredible year at Golden State when he was there as Head of Physical Performance and Sports Medicine, naturally, his work in the NBA was a topic we delved deep into. I hope you enjoy the episode. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Lachlan Penfold (background, experience, and current role) Lessons learned from the NBA Recovery methods Communicating effectively with coaches Injury risk reduction strategies Developing change of direction speed in rugby league How that differs in basketball Lachlan can be found on Twitter @lachlanpenfold

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Rhodri Lloyd. Rhodri is Senior Lecturer on the Strength & Conditioning course but also has numerous publications in the area of youth and adolescent training and a book titled Strength and Conditioning for Youth Athletes which is co-edited with Jon Oliver. If you are interested in getting full texts of some of Rhodri's research, you can visit his Researchgate page HERE. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Rhodri Lloyd (background, experience, and current role) The impact of growth and maturation on youth performance Talent ID Strength training for youth athletes Dispelling the myths The role of 'play' in youth athletes Parental engagement Rhodri can be found on Twitter @rhodri_s_lloyd

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Director of Setanta College, Dr. Liam Hennessy. Dr. Hennessy has coached a number of world class athletes including three-time major winning golfer, Padraig Harrington. As well as coaching, Dr. Hennessy is Director of Setanta College in Ireland which offers numerous courses in strength and conditioning and regularly invites world leading coaches to speak at its workshops and conference. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Dr. Liam Hennessy (background, education and current roles) The danger in an uninformed reliance on technology What’s happening with the hamstring? Why experience should be more valued in coaching Setanta College and what is missing from the education system when it comes to developing the practitioners and researchers of the future. Working with golfers - what is important?

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Hurricanes Rugby in New Zealand, David Gray. This episode has come around at the perfect time with the British & Irish Lions being on tour in New Zealand and getting a 31-31 draw against David's Hurricanes on Tuesday this week. David is another practitioner in the 'Brit abroad' category having worked in New Zealand for the last few years. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Davie Gray (background, experience, and current role) Working in NZ and differences/similarities with Europe Periodisation of different qualities and how it differs pre, in and off season Conditioning Strength & power Speed Training load monitoring Use of Kitman Labs Creating a competitive environment to increase training intensity How things change with scheduling issues Future direction What could you improve Areas of innovation (power profiling) Staff relationship & CPD Advice for young S&C's David can be found on Twitter @daviegray

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology, Dr. Anthony Shield. Dr. Shield and his colleague Dr. Opar are the brains behind the NordBord, a tool to measure eccentric and isometric hamstring strength which prompted a lot of discussions in this episode. As well as the work he has done himself in this area, Dr. Shield also supervises a number of Ph.D. students who are looking further into the hamstrings and their functions. In this episode, you will learn -  Who is Tony Shields (education, background etc) What we know about hamstring injuries 'Functional' exercises  Confusion around the term How they relate to hamstring injury Nordics Why the debate Why the apparent stigma Alternatives Assessments Where the research is heading Anthony can be found on Twitter @das_shield

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance, Pete McKnight. Hintsa Performance is a company who provide performance coaches for a number of athletes, the most notable being drivers in Formula 1. Pete leads a number of coaches who work one-on-one with the drivers but he also works on the research and innovation side of things at Hintsa. Pete has also been chairman of the UKSCA for a number of years now and has helped the organisation develop a growing reputation in the UK and abroad. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Pete McKnight (background, education and current role) Physiological demands of Formula 1 and what training looks like Training for the neck & trunk to cope with high g-forces What is available from a physiological point of view from the drivers themselves What is the future for drivers in Formula 1? In what areas is there room for improvement? With so much media demand for the drivers, how do you/they prepare psychologically for a race? Pete can be found on Twitter @petemcknight

Daniel Cohen, co-founder of ForceDecks and a lecturer at the University of Santander, dives into the intricacies of force plate testing in sports. He discusses the critical role of eccentric forces and landing mechanics in jump performance, shedding light on injury prevention, particularly for ACL injuries. Cohen emphasizes the significance of measuring force asymmetries and how they can inform rehabilitation strategies. With insights drawn from his expertise, he highlights the evolving landscape of data analysis in sports science, aiming for better athlete outcomes.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Inigo Mujika, Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country. Inigo has an unbelievable list of publications to his name in the areas of strength training for endurance athletes, tapering and peaking. Inigo even has a book with Yann Le Meur which looks amazing. In this episode you will learn - Who is Inigo Mujika (background, education and current role) Strength training for endurance athletes - barriers and benefits Periodisation of strength training for the endurance athlete The resurgence of 'aerobic training' for team sports - benefits of this type of training for this group Key qualities of a sports scientist Key qualities of coaches Training load quantification -  Do the methods answer the key questions...How hard did the athlete find the session? How hard was the session? How did the athlete recover from the session? How is the athlete coping with the cumulative stress of training? Inigo can be found on Twitter @inigomujika_en

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 guys who I have got to know a lot over the last 12 months, Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan, both at Munster Rugby. Aled is Head of Athletic Performance while Adam is Strength & Conditioning Coach but also a genius when it comes to monitoring the guys with GPS. Munster have a HUGE game this weekend against Scarlets in the Pro12 final so it was great to catch these guys before the big day. In this episode you will learn - Who are Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan (background, education and current roles) Last year compared to this year (2 sites and how that impacted training and the culture) Developing a culture in a rugby club What you learned from your time in Australia and New Zealand In-season conditioning for rugby Integrating GPS into practice Aled can be found on Twitter @aledwalters Adam can be found on Twitter @sheehan_adam