Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Performance Science at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave Hamilton. This is a part 2, 4 and a half years in the making and a lot has changed. Dave has gone from USA Field Hockey to Penn State University to Tampa Bay Buccaneers, holding the title of Director of Performance Science at each one. In this episode, I wanted to chat about some of the areas we covered 4 years ago and get Dave's up to date perspective. But I also wanted to dive a little bit deeper into Dave's thoughts on some new areas which are listed below. If you enjoyed this episode, check out my first chat with Dave on episode #42. Hope you enjoy this episode with Dave Hamilton. In this episode we discussed... Who is Dave Hamilton (background, education and current role) Assessing movement competency/quality Periodic screening vs ongoing monitoring RSI - protocols Monitoring fatigue & enhancing recovery Practical implications of testing across different envi

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach & Sports Science Lead at Aspire Academy, James Baker. Not only is James working at Aspire Academy but he is also Director of Proformance Strength & Conditioning who are putting on three conferences this year on long term athlete development. James didn't go through the traditional route to get into his current position which makes this chat so interesting. He was a PE in Gloucester and developed one of the first official strength and conditioning school programmes in the UK. There is so much in this episode if you work with youth athletes or if you are wanting to work in schools as a strength and conditioning coach. If you enjoyed this episode with James Baker, you may enjoy these others focusing on youth development - Jeremy Frisch, Paudie Roche & Craig Harrison. In this episode we discussed... Who is James Baker (background, education and experience) Aspire Transition to Apsire Aspire vs St

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach, Lecturer & Speaker, Dan Baker. Well over three years since we recorded episode #100, I am back with a part two with Dan Baker. Dan is an incredibly engaging speaker and in this episode delivers some incredible value for those interested in velocity based training. We also take a little detour at the start of the chat to discuss the S&C market in Australia, the minimum wage and what the ASCA are doing to safeguard their members from exploitation.  If you enjoyed this episode on velocity based training, these episodes with Chris Chapman, Bryan Mann, and the Velocity Based Training Masterclass. Hope you enjoy this episode with Dan Baker. In this episode we discussed... Who is Dan Baker (background, experience, and current role) The basics Why measure velocity Average vs peak Minimum velocity thresholds Normative scores What is new in VBT? VBT vs traditional percentage-based methods Diffe

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Callum Walsh, Ally Harris and Chris Haslam for the Championship Football Roundtable. Callum is Senior Physical Performance Coach at Huddersfield Town FC, Ally is Head of Performance at Fulham FC and Chris is Head of Athletic Performance at Brentford FC. I do love these roundtables and especially the ones involving practitioners who work in football. These three guys know each other pretty well so there was plenty to discuss before, during and certainly after recording. We covered lots of areas in this episode and hopefully we covered areas of interest to those wanting to work in football and also those that already do. If you enjoyed this Championship Football Roundtable, these episodes may also be of interest - Youth Football Roundtable & Senior Football Roundtable Hope you enjoy this Championship Football Roundtable with Chris Haslam, Callum Walsh and Ally Harris. In this episode we discussed... Who are Callum Walsh, Ally Harris &

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Scott is Director of Sport, Alan is Director of Athletic and Graham is Lead Practitioner & Athletic Development Coach. This episode is another one that is pretty unique, for two reasons. One, that we had three members of staff from the same organisation and two, that the organisation they are from is a private school here in the UK. We went pretty high level in this episode and if you're involved in adolescent sport or school sport, you will love this one. If you enjoyed this episode with Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Hope you enjoy this episode with Pete Kirchmer. In this episode we discussed... Managing expectations Parents Technical coaches Student-athletes Developing athletes in an education setting Managing education and sport Changing sports landscape School to performance connection Influences from the worl

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach, Researcher, and Owner of Glute Lab, Bret Contreras. Bret is another person who has been on my list to reach out to and I can't believe its taken me this long. I also can't believe I didn't witness the Glute Lab when I was in San Diego last year too. It was Bret's good friend JB Morin who made the introduction and I am glad he did because we had a great chat about the force vector theory, glute training and training the posterior chain. Bret has proudly transitioned into the personal training market and is absolutely killing it, amassing 900k+ followers on Instagram. Hope you enjoy this episode with Bret Contreras. In this episode we discussed... Who is Bret Contreras (background, education, current role) Force vector theory Vertical vs horizontal exercises Where they both fit? Dynamic correspondence 'Confused mechanical reasoning'? Glute development Training the glutes Hip thrust Carryover to sports performance measures?

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Mindfulness Coach and Director of mPEAK, Pete Kirchmer. On the recommendation of Head of Strength & Conditioning at England Rugby, Jon Clarke I am delighted to get Pete Kirchmer on the podcast today. Jon gave a glowing recommendation based on Pete's work with England during the recent rugby World Cup and given the increased interest among players and coaches in mindfulness, the introduction was perfectly timed. Apps like Calm and Headspace have brought meditation to the masses and an increased awareness in mental health has only amplified their popularity. But how can that help performance? If you enjoyed this episode on recovery, you may like these episodes with Shona Halson, Brandon Marcello and Geoff Head. Hope you enjoy this episode with Pete Kirchmer. In this episode we discussed... Who is Pete Kirchmer (background, experience and current role) What is mindfulness practice? Science in pro or collegiate athletes Anecdotal benefit

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at LA Kings, Matt Price. I am delighted to bring Matt on the podcast today as he's another one that has been on my list for a long time. Matt recently hooked me up with some Kings tickets when I was in LA which was extremely kind of him. We didn't get a chance to chat before or after the game but thankfully we were able to make this episode happen and have a good conversation about what is going on at the LA Kings. 'Load management' as a topic is still red hot so we chatted about this and what that term means to Matt and how he manages workload on and off the ice. If you enjoyed this episode with Matt Price, you may enjoy these episodes with Eric Reneghan, Matt Nichol, Mike Potenza and Devan McConnell who also work in ice hockey. Hope you enjoy this episode with Matt Price. In this episode we discussed... Who is Matt Price (background, education and experience) 'Load management' What that means to yo

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Service Chief & Section Head at the Henry Ford Sleep Disorder Centre, Meeta Singh. I got introduced to Meeta via Fergus Connolly who has featured on the podcast twice over the last 5 years (episode #136 & episode #225) and is someone I respect very much. I was chatting to Fergus about sleep and how I thought there was a lack of real practical information out there on the topic. There is plenty of research but little in the way of case studies on how teams are actually improving sleep. Meeta worked with the Washington Nationals on their way to the 2019 World Series and this episode does not disappoint. If you enjoyed this episode on sleep, you may like these episodes with Shona Halson and Ian Dunican. Hope you enjoy this episode with Meeta Singh. In this episode we discussed... Who is Meeta Singh (background, experience and current role) Circadian rhythms What are they? Why are athletes specifically affected by sleep? Chronotyp

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Preston North End FC & Founder of Colour-Fit, Tom Little. Over the last 5/6 years, Tom has become a really good friend of mine and it was great to finally get him on the podcast. Tom has had a fantastic career in football, working for Birmingham, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and most recently Preston North End. I was lucky enough to have Tom's PhD research back in 2012 to use for my undergraduate research project which we briefly discuss at the start of this episode. Over and above his full time role at PNE, Tom has founded Colour-Fit, a software solution designed to simplify the main goals of sports nutrition, performance, health and body composition which we chat about towards the end of the episode. If you enjoyed this episode with Tom Little, the recent Football Roundtable Podcast may also be of interest. Hope you enjoy this episode with Tom Little. In this episode we discussed... Who is Tom Little

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sprint Coach and Senior Advisor/Lecturer at the High Performance Center in Växjö Sweden, Håkan Andersson. Håkan came to my attention via his work with the Muscle Lab, resisted and assisted sprint solution. He has put some really interesting content on social media using this piece of equipment with very high level athletes in Sweden so it was great to get him on the podcast. Håkan not only talks about Muscle Lab but also his thoughts around periodising plyometrics, effects of resisted and assisted sprinting on technique and introducing non-sprint athletes to a sprint programme. Hope you enjoy this episode with Håkan Andersson. In this episode we discussed... Who is Håkan Andersson (background, education and current role) Jump training and plyometrics Where to start with sprinters Where to start with team sport athletes Progressions and regressions Inclusion of hurdles Force vectors and responses to plyometrics Structure Weekly Mont

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Football Athletic Trainer at Northwestern University, Kevin Kikugawa. I had the pleasure of talking to Kevin for today's podcast about his thoughts and practices around injury prevention. Kevin is slightly different to my usual guests who have a sports science or strength and conditioning background but I think it's so valuable to get insights from others in the performance team on topics that are key to us all. If you enjoyed this episode, these episodes with Jarrod Wade, Ben Ashworth and Jurdan Mendiguchia may be of interest. Hope you enjoy this episode with Kevin Kikugawa. In this episode we discussed... Who is Kevin Kikugawa (background, experience and current role) Injury risk reduction strategies Technology Making the right decisions with purchases Bringing 'best practice' into an applied setting Differentiation between sports Departmental integration S&C staff Across the RTP process Pre-training prep - your

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Owner and Director of Achieve Performance Training, Jeremy Frisch. I have been stalking Jeremy for some time now as I, and many other coaches out there, have been so impressed with the work he does and the information he shares on youth development. Jeremy has become most well known for his obstacle courses and integration of 'play' within his athletic development sessions and that was something I really wanted to dive deep into. Hope you enjoy this episode with Jeremy Frisch. In this episode we discussed... Who is Jeremy Frisch (background, experience and current role) Obstacle courses Gymnastics and parkour Integration into wider programme Athlete Engagement LTAD Overall philosophies What is the focus at different stages/ages? Where do you go from the obstacle courses? How does the programme evolve? Jeremy can be found on Twitter @jeremyfrisch Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by followi

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength and Conditioning Coach at Team Murray, Matt Little. Matt has been working with Andy Murray for the last 15 years after initially working with his brother, Jamie. Matt has had an incredible last two years dealing with Andy's very public hip problem, going from the point of realising that he may be forced to retire to the ecstasy of having Andy return from that injury to win in Antwerp last month. To complement this episode, hop over to Amazon to see the documentary, Resurfacing. Hope you enjoy this episode with Matt Little. In this episode we discussed... Who is Matt Little (background, experience and current role) Working with Andy Murray Andy's journey Matt's journey The ups and downs Dealing with injuries Psychologically Load management The role of technology Adoption in tennis Training in and around competition schedule Matt can be found on Twitter @mattlittlesandc Keep up to date with everything that is goi

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High-Performance Practitioner, Pierre Barrieu. Pierre was most recently the LA Galaxy as their Director of Sports Performance Director having previously worked with the US national team and FIFA as one of their world-class practitioners. Pierre is extremely passionate about a number of areas that we dissected in this episode, tapping into his vast experience in US soccer to give these topics context. If you enjoyed this episode, you may enjoy these episodes with Martin Buchheit and Mathieu Lacome. Hope you enjoy this episode with Pierre Barrieu. In this episode we discussed... Who is Pierre Barrieu (background, education and current role)? HIIT Combining SSG with running Different session focuses Metabolic vs neuromuscular Designing sessions - the process Sleep Practical application of best practice Technology used Dealing with late night travel Changing training schedule to maximise sleep Recovery Practical ap

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Strength & Power at GWS Giants, Alex Natera. Anyone that has read or seen Alex's work knows that he is an incredible practitioner. He first came on the podcast back in episode 44 and 45 chatting about sprinting and also his PhD in repeat power ability. This episode we cover some of the same topics but get a refresher on how Alex thinks about these things but new to this episode is some amazing discussion around isometrics, something Alex has become world-renowned for. This is an incredible chat with Alex and one I know you will absolutely love. If you liked this episode with Alex, you may enjoy these episodes which also focus on sprinting; James Wild, Dan Pfaff, Sprint Masterclass. I hope you enjoy this episode with Alex Natera. Who is Alex Natera? Philosophical changes over the last 5 years - what have you changed your mind on? Developing a sprint programme Working with sprinters vs team sports Learnings from institute life

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Physiotherapist, Researcher & Injury Consultant, Jurdan Mendiguchia. Jurdan is a world expert when it comes to injury prevention and rehabilitation, particularly in hamstrings and ACLs. He has 40+ research papers to his name in this area and consults with a number of elite sports teams worldwide with the aim of reducing injuries. Jurdan not only has incredible research experience but he has years and years of working hands on with elite athletes giving him a unique insight into the area of injury prevention and rehabilitation. Hope you enjoy this episode with Jurdan Mendiguchia. In this episode we discussed... Who is Jurdan Mendiguchia (background, experience and current role) How how do you see the current approach to hamstring injuries rehab and prevention Room for improvement What prevention method would you use in your football team? Sprinting vs Nordics Nordic and its effects on architecture related to a hamstring injury

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at the West Coast Eagles, Glenn Stewart. Glenn is a very hard man to get hold of but when you do he's an absolute gent! This was an incredible chat with one of the most recognisable names in AFL having been with the West Coast Eagles for over 25 years. Thank you to Brent Rogalski, Sports Scientist at the Eagles for making the introduction and encouraging Glenn to come on for a chat. Hope you enjoy this episode with Glenn Stewart. Who is Glenn Stewart (background education etc) Biggest changes to the industry over the last 20 years Ability to adapt Vision Key principles Focusing on the big rocks Focus of time and effort at the Eagles Measuring what matters Focus on the mental aspects of the sport Glenn's presentation mentioned in this episode can be found here. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enj

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences at the University of Miami, Bryan Mann. It's almost 5 years since I last spoke to Bryan on the podcast in episode 24 and lots has changed for Bryan in that time. He has moved from the University of Missouri to the University of Miami but is still one of the go-to-guys when it comes to velocity based training (VBT). I have used the discussion points used back in our 2015 chat to get a bit of an update on some of the same things. Bryan is a fantastic speaker and I really enjoyed this episode, I just can't believe its taken me 5 years to get him back on. I hope you enjoy this episode with Bryan Mann. Who is Bryan Mann (education, background, current role etc) Auto-regulatory training APRE RPE Velocity based training The basics of VBT What has changed over the last 5 years? Technology Validity and reliability? Has using VBT gone too far? Academic stress & collegiate sp

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Cofounders and Directors of School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson and David Jackson. I have so much admiration for both these guys as they have built a business that has helped highlight the importance of bodyweight mastery and they have done it in such a cool, fun way. They have both got a great pedigree, Jacko coming from professional rugby and Tim from a more traditional route into the industry but working mainly with para athletes across a number of Olympic cycles. This was such a great conversation around some of the benefits of calisthenics and where it can fit into the wider strength and conditioning programme. Hope you enjoy this episode with Tim Stevenson & David Jackson from School of Calisthenics. Who are Tim Stevenson and David Jackson (background education etc) What is School of Calisthenics? Vision Resources Calisthenics Building bulletproof shoulders Issues with traditional shoulder training Progressions and regress