Football Fitness Federation Podcast

Episode 27 of the podcast is with 1st team Physiotherapist at Aberdeen FC Tony Tompos. Tony spoke about: -The phases he uses during a ACL rehab program. -How he uses a player led approach. -His exit criteria for return to play. -How he adopts a CEO role during a rehab program. -The importance of player mindset. & much more! The video we refer to in the episode can be found here: https://twitter.co...

Episode 26 of the podcast is with Head of Performance Dave Carolan. Dave spoke about: -His recent UK tour to visit numerous clubs and what his takeaways were. -His 'loan' system for practitioners. -The importance of an open network. -How to develop your network throughout a busy season. -The best performance environment he's worked in and why. & much more! You can see Dave present at the upcoming...

Episode 25 of the podcast is with Director of Performance at Speedworks & Consultant in Multi Sport Jonas Dodoo. Jonas joined us to talk all things SPEED! We spoke about: -His focus with team sport players. -His approach to speed exposure. -The magic in the middle ground of open-chaos -The importance of projection & much much more! You can follow Jonas on twitter @EatSleepTrain_ Check out his late...

Episode 24 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Preston North End Fitness coach Tom Little. Tom talks about: -The importance of the microcycle throughout the season. -His views on conditioning with/without the ball. -How colour fit was created. -How he balances speed, strength and conditioning work. Follow Tom on twitter @drlittletom & follow colour fit @colour_fit. Follow us on: Twi...

Episode 23 is with Head of S&C at Athletic Solutions Inc Derek Salvador. Derek spoke about: -The challenges he faces in Canadian Soccer. -His movement progressions he works through with his players. -His work with Beyond Pulse. -The importance of movement quality. & much more! You can follow Derek on: Twitter - @asi_strength Email - derek@athleticsolutioninc.com You can follow us: Twitter - @Footb...

Episode 22 of the podcast is with Sport Sleep Coach Nick Littlehales. Nick talks about: -His 7 key areas of recovery -How chronotypes effect your sleep -Whether your bed/mattress is right for you -How understanding circadian rhythms are essential for sleep quality -His experience with Premier League players & much more! This episode of the podcast is sponsored by the Soccer Science conference. The...

Episode 21 of the podcast is with DC United Director of Sport Science & Fitness Jonny Northeast. This episode is sponsored by the Soccer Science Conference on 21st June 2019 at Hotel Football Manchester. The conference has a great line up of speakers including Gary Neville. Get your tickets by going to: http://www.soccer-science.co.uk/2019-tickets.html Use code 'FFF10' on checkout for 10% discount...

Episode 20 of the podcast is with Tim & Jacko from The School Of Calisthenics. We spoke about a number of topics including: -What Calisthenics are -How they can be used to increase player motivation & challenge egos -How calisthenics can benefit performance on the pitch -Their views on Sarri's comments that players shouldn't strength train & much more! The guys have also given listeners of the pod...

Episode 19 of the podcast is with legendary Strength coach Mike Boyle. I'm sure many of you have heard of Mike before. Mike has experience working privately with players including Daniel Sturridge. He's also worked with LA Galaxy & US Women's soccer. Mike talks about: -His views on Sport Specific training -His pet peevs in regards to speed training -How to build relationships & much more! You can...

Episode 18 of the podcast is with Physical Performance coach Paul Bower of Huddersfield Town FC Paul talks about: -How to develop relationships with coaches -Why making mistakes are a good thing -Why you should have more than just a plan A -How he uses "corridor coaching" to develop performance & much more! You can follow Paul on twitter @pbower10 Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the podcast Also please t...

Episode 17 of the podcast is with Performance Rehab coach in professional football Johnny Wilson. Johnny talks about: -Whether there is a middle ground between end stage rehab and performance on the pitch. -His approach to ACL rehabilitation -His approach to hamstring rehab and prehab & much more! Johnny is the speaker at our next network meeting on Friday 22nd February 2019 at Notts County FC. Th...

This episode of the podcast is with John Noonan. John is a S&C coach working with a Premier League club. The episode with John is packed with amazing information so you will need a pen and paper! John speaks about: -How he developed the movement matrix he uses with his team. -How he develops speed with his players and improves running efficiency. -How he incorporates the movement efficiency work h...

Episode 15 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Everton Ladies S&C coach Jack Clover. Jack talks about: -How he maintains a personal approach to his priming and programming -His approach to injury prevention with his players -How he has progressed as a coach & much more! You can follow Jack on: Twitter - @jack_clover1 Instagram - @strengthcoach_jack Please Subscribe to the podcast an...

Episode 14 of the podcast is with Sports Director & Co Founder of Rezzil Andy Etches Andy talks to us about: -Which teams/players use the system -How it can help develop speed -How the system is set to progress -How it can aid recovery from injury & much more! Follow Andy & Rezzil on twitter @rezzil.fc and visit their website www.rezzil.com Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the show and leave a written rev...

Episode 13 of the podcast is with Sport Scientist Sam Joyce Sam talks to us about: -Why he called his podcast 'Growing up Strong' -Why many coaches are only level 1 networkers -His approach to bulletproofing players -His approach to developing hamstring strength & much more! Follow Sam on twitter @Coach_Joycey & get his podcast on Itunes by searching 'Growing up Strong' Please Subscribe & Share th...

Episode 12 of the podcast is with coach Tim Lees. Tim has worked at numerous clubs including Watford, Liverpool, Wigan & St Louis. Follow Tim on twitter @timlees10 In this episode Tim talks about: -What he looks for in the stats that are presented to him & WHY -What he looks for when hiring an S&C coach or Sport Scientist -What physical attributes separate the good from the great & much more! Plea...

Episode 11 of the podcast is with Professor of Psychology and Consultant Damian Hughes. Damian has worked across a number of sports but has experience consulting with Premier League clubs. Damian speaks about: -How to build a culture -What he's learnt from studying 'The Barcelona Way' -How we can utilise cultural architects within our coaching -How we can use storytelling to improve our coaching p...

Episode 10 of the podcast is with Sport Scientist and Strength and Conditioning coach at Exeter City FC Andy Wiseman. Andy talks to us about: -How his approach with players has progressed throughout his career. -How he helps his player recover. -His views on speed development and how he implements them with his players. & much more! You can go and read the blog article we refer to in the episode a...

This episode of the podcast is with Notts County FC S&C coach Jordan Tyrer. Jordan talks about: -How to approach an interview to give yourself the best chance. -How we can improve the standard of S&C through our interview process. -What he's learned from all the interviews and jobs he's applied for & much more! Follow Jordan on twitter @jordantyrer92 Keep up to date with everything that is going o...

Episode 8 of the podcast is with Lecturer at Suffolk University and former Arsenal, Huddersfield, Southampton & FA coach Mark Armitage. Mark talks about: -How the players were split into smaller, manageable groups at Arsenal. -How his career and focus has developed and changed. -What his role with the FA involved. -What our upcoming REGIONAL network meetings involve. & much much more! Thanks to Ma...

Episode 7 of the podcast is with Performance coach Wayne Richardson. Wayne talks about: -How he went from a fitness instructor to working with Man City. -What his top tips for building relationships are. -How to work with professional players. & much more! Follow Wayne on twitter and instagram @RichardsonSport Please subscribe & share the show and head over to itunes to leave a review. Follow us:...

This episode of the podcast is with Youth Soccer Strength coach Erica Suter. Erica works in the private sector in Baltimore in the USA. On this episode Erica talks about: -How her recent trip t Brazil influenced her training. -How to deal with push parents. -How to apply effective core training with your players. -How to keep training fun. & much more! Go and follow Erica at the links below: Twitt...

Episode 5 of the podcast is with Strength & Conditioning coach Mark Read of Malmo in Sweden. Mark talks about: -His background and experience -The difference between working in Sweden & the UK -How he implements triphasic training with his players -Why you need to 'make the leap' and create coaching opporunities for yourself Follow Mark on Instagram @coachmark_r Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the show a...

This episode of the podcast is with Strength & Conditioning Consultant Paul Caldbeck. Paul talks to us about: -His background & experience -How his research will inform practice -Whether Son Heung-Min is faster than Usain Bolt?! & much more! Go and follow Paul on twitter @Caldbeck89 The link to the podcast from Pacey Performance and Nick Grantham we reference in the episode is below: https://itune...

Episode 3 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Head of Academy Sport Science at QPR FC Ross Bennett. Ross chats to us about: -His background and experiences including his time at Chelsea -How his playing career helped him in his current role. -How building relationships with players is essential. -His top advice for young coaches Ross also mentions some potential opportunities coming...