BLD Education

Noel is a strength coach and with an undergrad in S&C. He currently resides in Calgary, and has recently written a paper critiquing the Canadian LTAD model. Today we discuss this paper and touch on the following topics: -The flaws with how they distinguish the areas of trainability -The vast difference in the amount research for males vs females -The discrepancy’s in the research for strength/powe...

Declan is a MSc graduate in Sports Medicine from Bath University, with an undergrad in Physiotherapy from the University of Ulster. In this episode we discuss his journey from college to the NHS and finally to his own private practice “Pendulum Physiotherapy”. During our chat we touch on the following topics: -The importance of early classification of injury -The role of a physio within a performa...

In this episode we talk about the importance in strength training in Basketball. We break it down into: -The importance of UpperBody strength -The importance of Lower Body strength -The effect of growth & maturation (PHV) -Core Training -A structured 8 phased approach -James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) -Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotl...

Conor is a MSc graduate in Coaching Science with an Undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He currently runs his own business in Budapest. Today we look into the controversial topic of weight cutting. We discuss the following aspects: -Why athletes perform weight cuts -The different methods utilized -The typical amount of weigh cut in the lead up to an event -Performance decrements that may occur -...

Kiri is an S&C coach at the Canadian institute of sport out here in Ontario. She has an MSc in S&C and an undergrad in Kinesiology. Today we will discuss: -Her S&C journey as an athlete to coaching -Her amazing mentors and coaching experiences -Her role at the CSIO (multiple teams) -Strength training for Archery (the importance of impacting sway & tremor)

Taylor is a personal trainer in Toronto with vast experience in multiple sports such as gymnastics, bodybuilding, powerlifting and Olympic Lifting. In this episode we talk: -The physical and mental effects of transitioning sports -The influence of Social Media -The importance of having a coach and the impact it had on her through injury -Her new company “coffee shop health”

Cormac Walsh is a Certified Strength and Conditioning specialist with a Masters in Coaching Science and an Undergrad in Strength and Conditioning along with being an M.N.U certified Nutritionist. He has worked across a variety of sports from American Football, Basketball, Gaelic Games, Rowing and our main topic for today endurance sports specifically Duathlon. Today we will take a broad view of al...

In this episode we look into the common injuries within Basketball, in particular the Knee, Ankle, Lower Back and Shoulder. We discuss the causes of them, the length of time you may expect to sit out with them and then finally preventative measures that can be put in place! James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) · Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotland U1...

Dave has attained a BSc in Health & Performance Science, a MSc Coaching Science & his CSCS. Dave is currently head of swimming performance in Terenure College and is also the S&C coach for Terenure swimming club. Today we talk about the research he performed on the Ultra Short Race Pace Training during his MSC. The research is about to be published and is the first of its kind on this...

Jordan attained a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. He is currently the general manager at Vive Fitness Lakeshore and has vast and extensive experience within sales and today we talk about all that topic! In particular the importance for S&C coaches/Personal Trainers to demonstrate value, how to deal with objections and the role of expertise!

Neil has his MSc in coaching science &BSc in strength and conditioning, as well as his CSCS. He has vast experience in the field of S&C including high level international and provincial set ups! Today we discuss all things youth rugby!

In this episode we talk all things speed in relation to Youth Basketball. We discuss: -Planning a speed session -Technique, Drills, Coaching Cues -The role of the Stretch Shortening Cycle and how to train it. -A 5 phase approach to straight line speed training. James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) · Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotland U16 Women S&C 2...

Sean Squires is S&C graduate with extensive experience in the field of Canadian Football. We talk about his journey to the position he is in today, and all things performance training for Canadian Football.

Jonathan is a Rehab specialist based in Toronto. He has over 10 years of experience within his field and received his BSc in Sports and Exercise Science. In most recent years he has developed a successful online platform “Prehab-Perfromance”.

Ethan is both the assistant coach of Humber Colleges Powerlifting Team and a Personal trainer specializing in strength and performance. Recently graduating from the Bachelors of Digital Communication program, Ethan combines his passion for exercise and knowledge of digital technologies into instructional and creative content. .34 Ethan Intro 5.00 Coaching for a team 7.44 Programming for beginners...

Jack is a MSc graduate in Coaching Science with an undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He has worked within an international set up with Irish Hockey and has most recently developed a performance programme with Motorsport athletes. Today we talk all things Motorsport training.

In this podcast we talk all things S&C in youth basketball, and introduce the basketball crew that are going to be prevalent in upcoming basketball podcasts. · James Loughnane Msc. (Ireland U16 Men S&C coach 2017/2018) · Michael Stack BSc. (Ireland U17 Women S&C 2018/2019, Scotland U16 Women S&C 2019-Present) · Declan Berry BSc. (Ireland U18 Women S&C 2018/2019, Ireland Women U17 S&C 2019-Present)

Noel Fitzgibbon is a PT and strength and conditioning coach working out of Calgary, Canada. He has a BSc in strength and conditioning and has competed at a national and international level in weightlifting.

Conor is an MSc graduate in coaching science with an Undergrad in Strength & Conditioning. He currently runs his own business in Budapest. Today we delve into strength & conditioning within the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.