Pacey Performance Podcast

In episode 66 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with Head of Athletic Performance at GWS Giants and co-editor of High Performance Training for Sports, David Joyce. This is David's second appearance on the podcast and was so pleased to get him on again. David is a SUPER nice guy and is so open when discussing the process behind editing his two books along with the programme that he runs at the GWS Giants. In this episode we use the structure of David's own chapters in his latest book to delve into his philosophies and thoughts on a range of topics. In this episode you will learn -  Who is David Joyce (background, education and current role) The injury risk profiling process The athletic foot and ankle Pain and performance 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. David can be found on Twitter @DavidGJoyce Enjoy PP

In episode 65 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I talk to strength and conditioning coach for England 7's, Dan Howells. Dan made an appearance in episode 31 alongside Sam Portland and Tom Farrow discussing all things rugby, so it was great to get Dan on a solo episode. Dan has great experience working at the English Institute of Sport and as you will hear is extremely open with what he is doing with England 7's. Dan is also a very well connected guy and is always happy to share his practice and invite 'experts' in to add to his programme. In this episode you will learn - Who is Dan Howells (background, experience and current role) Managing multiple data streams Velocity based training and use of Gym Aware Recovery in camp/tournaments Practical speed training in rugby 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. Dan can be found on Twitter @howellsdan Enjoy PP

In this episode I am talking to lead S&C coach for Surrey Sports Park, James Wild. Firstly, you will NOT be disappointed with this episode. it is definitely one of the best I have had so far. James has tonnes of experience in a variety of different sports as well as unbelievable knowledge on profiling athletes. Let me know what you think of this episode. In this episode you will learn - Who is James Wild (background, experience and current role) Athlete profiling Difference when coaching sprinters and team sports athletes Training change of direction Strength training for speed and his book (Strength Training for Speed: Scientific Principles and Practical Applications) The new book and new projects 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. James can be found on Twitter @wildy_jj Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking with Joel Jaimeson. Joel has been the 'go-to guy' when it comes to conditioning for a number of years now. As soon as I read his book, Ultimate MMA Conditioning, I knew I had to get him on the podcast. I would recommend the book to anyone, whether they're involved in combat sports or team sports, there are so many transferable principles in the book. In this episode you will learn - Who is Joel Jamieson (experience, background and current role[s]) Ultimate MMA conditioning and 8 weeks out Classifications of 'conditioning' Importance of aerobic work for explosive athletes. What's the benefit? Periodising conditioning for fighters and team sport athletes Peaking and tapering Your thoughts on MAS Recovery and HRV Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Joel can be found on Twitter @JoelJaimeson Enjoy PP

In this episode of the podcast I am talking to Tyler Goodale who is head of sports science for the Canadian women's 7's. Tyler's name had come up a few times when I had been talking to people after podcast episodes and when Chris Tombs and Ian McKeown both say that Tyler is worth speaking to, I am all ears. Tyler is such a nice guy and working at the Canadian Institute of Sport, he is doing really good work. In this episode you will learn - Who is Tyler Goodale (experience, background and current role) Holistic athlete development Integration of multiple training streams Athlete monitoring Integration of sport technology Leadership and managing a performance staff Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Tyler can be found on Twitter @tygoodale Enjoy PP

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees me speaking with a good friend of mine and fellow Yorkshireman, Luke Jenkinson. Luke is doing some great work at one of the most renowned football academies in the UK in Sheffield United. Players such as Kyle Walker, Kyle Naughton, Phil Jagielka and more recently Jordan Slew all going through the gates at Sheffield United. Luke has a great outlook on player development and its always a pleasure to hear his enthusiasm about his role and how he can have an impact on young players, not only in a football capacity, but also as young men. In this episode you will learn - Who is Luke Jenkinson Coaching Philosophy as a club   How is the programming individualized?   Thoughts about early specialization What the FA are learning from you Recommendations for young coaches 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. Luke can be found on Twitter @lukegatus Enjoy PP

So this episode of the podcast goes in a slightly different direction with Bruce Williams. So Bruce is a podiatrist with extensive experience of working with professional athletes, specifically basketball. Bruce is a past president of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine (AAPSM) and also consults with teams and individuals. Bruce was such a great guest to have on and to have a guy on with his expertise and background in a very interesting area was amazing. In this episode you will learn - I would be really interested to hear about pressure mapping -how it works and what it can do to potentially prevent injuries. The importance of the foot and ankle and how issues in these structures can impact things further up the chain The use of orthotics The importance of gait and movement analysis Potential interventions The need for regenerative medical procedures The importance of a full understanding of blood biomarkers Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Twitter @paceyperform or visiting the paceyperformance.co.uk/podcast. Bruce can be found on Twitter @Docorange1 Enjoy PP

In this episode I speak with Head of Performance at Bristol Rugby, Mark Bennett. Mark Bennett is an ex Welsh international player and was previously with the WRU and Ospreys. Mark is possibly the most open guest we have had on the podcast which was amazing! His experience in the sport as both a player and a coach is invaluable and to listen to Mark speak about his athlete to coach transition is well worth the listen alone. Please make sure you check out his Twitter page (below) because he puts data that he has collected from his players out on a regular basis! In this episode you will learn - Who is Mark Bennett (education, background and current role) How your philosophy has developed over the last 15 years Aerobic work for rugby and your use of circuits How Verkhoshansky has influenced your practice Building an explosive athlete Data collection Influence of CrossFit in rugby 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. Mark can be found on Twitter @elitesc7 Enjoy PP

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Ollie Richardson who is Head of Performance at Kubota Spears in Japan. Ollie has a really interesting story, going from England to Australia with the Queensland Reds and onto his current role in Japan. The bulk of our discussion in this episode focuses around his expertise in mixed martial arts and how skills developed by fighters can be transferred to the rugby pitch. With Japan's surprise performances at the world cup, this episode comes at a great time. This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by SimpliFaster and Vald Performance. In this episode you will learn - Who is Ollie Richardson (background, education and experience) Difference in cultures between MMA and rugby The rise of MMA - what's changed? Conditioning for a fighter Translating training techniques from MMA to other sports Strength training for a fighter Fight preparation 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. Ollie can be found on Twitter @Fighterstrength Enjoy PP

In this episode I speak with Andrea Hudy, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Performance at the University of Kansas and Author of Power Positions. It was a pleasure to speak with Andrea after reading her book earlier in the year and after speaking with her extensively about it, I would recommend it even more. Both Chris Tombs and Bryan Mann recommended Andrea to me for the podcast and again, when these guys speak, I listen. I must thank Marco Altini (HRV4Training) for providing great content in the technology segment on heart rate variability. If you are interested in further reading on interpreting HRV trends, check out this post on Marco's blog This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Train with PUSH, SimpliFaster and Vald Performance. Who is Andrea Hudy (background, education and current role) Movement qualities, load, explode and drive Importance of deceleration training and practical examples Developing muscle stiffness in the weight room and on the field Can you explain the 'drive' quality and how that may be developed The 'power position' categories and the importance of making this distinction Are there any constants across all the power positions The process of building your programmes How do you review the success of your programme and at what rate 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. Andrea can be found on Twitter @A_Hudy   Enjoy PP