Pacey Performance Podcast

Joining the conversation is Luke Storey, Director of Performance at P3 in Santa Barbara. A Brit working in the U.S., he shares his journey in strength and conditioning. Luke dives into the intricacies of assessing movement under pressure and how athletes' unique profiles influence training protocols. He showcases remarkable case studies from pro sports, emphasizing the importance of tailored assessments and actionable data. Discover the art of training 'freak' athletes and the collaboration between coaches and players in enhancing performance.

In this engaging discussion, Jason Lake, a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the University of Chichester, shares his expertise on jumping mechanics. He dives into the best hardware and software for analyzing jump performance and the challenges in jump research. With practical insights on vital metrics like impulse and takeoff velocity, he simplifies complex data interpretation. Jason also humorously reflects on his journey from military service to academia and highlights the importance of clarity in sports science research.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have another show with 2 guests, this time with Mark Watts & Aiden Oakley. Mark is now a 5th grade teacher having had a great career as a strength and conditioning coach and most known for his work with Elite FTS, whilst Aiden is an S&C coach at Aspire Academy in Qatar. Both these guys have written great articles on the state of the industry and to get both guys on to discuss this topic was fascinating. It has been talked about a lot on the podcast but I think the issues this episode raises cannot be highlighted enough. In this episode you will learn - Who are Mark Watts & Aiden Oakley (background, education and current roles) How far have we come - where is the industry currently at? What does the State of the Industry survey tell us? Current issues facing practitioners The responsibilities of the UKSCA, ASCA & NSCA Mark can be found on Twitter @coach_mjdubs Aiden can be found on Twitter @ajoakley

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Paul Laursen and Dan Plews. Dan is currently working with triathletes and also New Zealand rowing while Paul is a sports scientist and researcher at the Sports Performance Institute in New Zealand. It was great to get 2 guys on at the same time who are clearly very good friends but also experts in their field. In this Who are Paul Laursen and Dan Plews (background, What is HRV The best HRV apps and products around Fat oxidation and why New thinking around fat oxidation Paul can be found on Twitter @PaulBLaursen and Dan can be found on Twitter @theplews1

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Athletic Performance at Australian Women's Rugby Sevens, Craig Twentyman. The first thing to mention is that Craig was part of the team that won gold at the Rio Olympics this year which followed a World Series win in the 15/16 season. What an incredible achievement! After such an amazing summer it was great to get Craig on for a chat. In this episode you will learn - Who is Craig Twentyman (background, education and current role) The Olympic experience Key learnings from working with females vs males Prescription of key performance variables Key focus points for a strength/power/speed dominant running sport Conditioning for Sevens rugby Craig can be found on Twitter @craigtwentyman Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Caulfield, head of strength & conditioning at the NSCA. Scott is definitely one of the nicest guys I have had on the podcast and we stuck into some great chat. Many people, including myself, didn't know that the NSCA had a facility being run by a full-time S&C coach. In this episode, you will learn -  Who is Scott Caulfield (background, education and current role) How personal training influenced his current practice Internships and the NSCA's stance How to build a strong network How the NSCA aims to bridge the gap between science and practice This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus. This episode is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord. Scott can be found on Twitter @scottcaulfield Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the links below. Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High-Performance Director at Columbus Crew in the MLS, Steve Tashjian. Steve and I have been in contact for a while now and thankfully finally managed to get a date in the diary and get to chat. Steve is a super passionate guy and has a really interesting story having worked in the Premier League with Everton and MLS with Columbus Crew. In this episode, you will learn - Who is Steve Tashjian (background, education and current role) What you learned from your time in the UK Delivering data to coaches/management - what, when and how Injury reduction strategies Player 'top ups' and 'extras' Movement competency and FMS

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to head of rehabilitation at the Brisbane Lions in the AFL, Selwyn Griffith. As you can see from Selwyn's Twitter name, his background is osteopathy and as you will hear in the episode, his osteo background plays a huge part in his practice at the Lions. It was fantastic to get someone with a non-traditional background to S&C and hear how his thought process is slightly different to those who have entered the industry through more conventional routes. In this episode you will learn - Who is Selwyn Griffith (background, education and current role) Why osteopathy? Osteopathy's role in high performance sport Manual therapy vs exercise therapy Rehabilitation -> the team within a team -> culture Progressions and staged criteria/goals Return to play protocols This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Coach Me Plus. This episode is also sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Selwyn can be found on Twitter @selwynosteo Enjoy

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach, Jorge Carvajal. After much back and forth, Jorge and I finally were able to sit down and have a chat and not even the recent hurricane could stop us. It was great to speak with Jorge and have another guy on the podcast who thinks differently about the industry and how he communicates his message. In this episode you will learn - Who is Jorge Carvajal (background, education and current role) What is takes to stay in the game as a coach Measuring our impact as coaches Remote coaching - making an impact Building the 'aerobic base' Exercises that transfer - 'does this make me a better player?'

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach and director of propelperform. Grant has been on my radar for a while with his interesting views on the strength and conditioning industry and how we engage with athletes, especially the youth athlete. Grant is heavily involved with the ASCA and is very highly thought of, not only down under but across the world as well.  In this episode you will learn -  Who is Grant Jenkins (background, education and current role) Being a self-employed strength and conditioning coach State of the industry What can traditional sports learn from action/'dude' sports? Warm ups - the first task for the new 'S&C coach'