Robert Pacey

Pacey Performance Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 625 episodes

There are lots of voices in the coaching world. Few are as trusted as the Pacey Performance Podcast. Rob Pacey and his guests share the philosophies, ideas and insights in conversations that are the signal in the noise of the sport performance space.

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Robert Pacey

Episodes

#Bitesize - Why change of direction and agility testing doesn’t provide valuable information with Ian Jeffreys 09.02.2022 14:37

Ian featured on episode #377 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What testing change of direction DOES give us Why other ways of understanding movement strategy may be better Assessing agility performance Check out the full episode with Ian here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/agility-training-problems-with-change-of...

Developing the ”how” as well as the ”what” of coaching, self reflection and expanding deep knowledge with Jonas Dodoo and Jamie Taylor 03.02.2022 1:01:57

This week’s guests on the Pacey Performance Podcast are Jamie Taylor and Jonas Dodoo. Jamie is the former head of Academy at Leicester Tigers, now working with Grey Matters as a Senior Coach Developer. Jonas is a regular on the podcast, a world-renowned speed coach and the head coach and founder of Speedworks. Jamie and Jonas have been working together on a new education process for optimising coa...

#Bitesize - The beliefs and practices of the Arsenal Academy performance department with Paudie Roche 02.02.2022 11:49

Paudie featured on episode #228 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How they structure S&C sessions in the academy Paudie's thoughts on weightlifting for youth athletes Movement screens and their use in the Arsenal academy Check out the full episode with Paudie here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-p...

Change of direction ability; testing, developing physical qualities and maximising on-field transfer with Tom Dos’Santos and Alistair McBurnie 27.01.2022 53:48

This week’s Pacey Performance Podcast is the second part of Rob’s conversation with Alistair McBurnie and Tom Dos’Santos. Just as a reminder, Alistair is a sports science analyst for Manchester United’s first team, having worked his way up from coaching at academy level. Tom is a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he teaches strength conditioning and sports biomechanics. Previou...

#Bitesize - Why is the Nordic hamstring exercise so controversial with Kristian Thorborg 26.01.2022 12:30

Gareth featured on episode #309 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the risk factors for hamstring injury What are the barriers to Nordics being used Why are Nordics so controversial Check out the full episode with Kristian here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-309-kristian-thorborg/...

The deceleration vaccine, and understanding and improving deceleration ability with Tom Dos’Santos and Alistair McBurnie 20.01.2022 1:12:33

Alistair McBurnie and Tom Dos’Santos join Rob on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast. Alistair is a sports science analyst for Manchester United’s first team, having worked his way up from coaching at academy level. Tom is a lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he teaches strength conditioning and sports biomechanics. Previously, he’s worked at the University of Salford, England...

#Bitesize - What is the anaerobic speed reserve and how can we use it with Gareth Sandford 19.01.2022 15:14

Gareth featured on episode #367 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is the anaerobic speed reserve How is it being used by performance coaches around the world Why is it more beneficial than other testing and prescription options Check out the full episode with Gareth here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/anaerob...

The future of sports science and the sports scientist in professional sport with Jose Fernandez (Mahd Academy) 13.01.2022 57:16

Joining Rob this week on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Jose Fernandez, leader of Sports Science at the Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia. The Academy is part of the Ministry of Sport and has been tasked with developing athletic potential in the country. Previously, Jose was Head of Sports Science at Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros. Jose talks about his five-year journey, and how he’s moved fr...

#Bitesize - The power of social media in getting (or not getting) a job in elite sport with Dave Slemen 11.01.2022 17:21

Dave featured on episode #322 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Using social media to your advantage when looking for a job How social media can put recruiters off Why are wages so low for performance staff and what we can do about it Check out the full episode with Dave here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-p...

Understanding and evaluating the return on investment from any sports technology with Sam Robertson (Professor at Victoria University) 06.01.2022 59:46

The first Pacey Performance Podcast guest of 2022 sees the return of Sam Robertson, Professor of Sports Analytics at Victoria University. Prior to arriving at the university, Sam worked as a sport scientist in various roles in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Since his last appearance, Sam has started his own One Track Mind podcast, exploring the science, technology, economics and politics o...

#Bitesize - Using fixed resistance machines in-season with Cory Schlesinger 04.01.2022 14:39

Cory featured on episode #358 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Using fixed resistance machines with elite athletes Managing in-season stress with fixed resistance machines What sports science has done for programmes in the NBA Check out the full episode with Cory here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/weight-machine...

Agility training, problems with change of direction testing & game speed with Ian Jeffreys (Coach Educator & Academic Director, Setanta College) 30.12.2021 1:02:22

This weeks guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Ian Jeffreys. Ian is a Coach Educator and recently appointed Academic Director at Setanta College. Ian is an internationally renowned coach, educator and author. An ex professional rugby player, where he played at the highest level for 15 years, he is regarded as a world authority in the development of speed & agility and conditioning for team s...

#Bitesize - Understanding the menstrual cycle to optimise performance with Georgie Bruinvels 28.12.2021 24:35

Georgie featured on episode #294 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where she discussed - Common symptoms of each phase of the menstrual cycle Working around each of the symptoms Supporting athletes in each phase Check out the full episode with Georgie here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-294-dr-georgie-bruinve...

Gaining mobility and flexibility for sports performance with Vernon Griffith (Performance Coach) 23.12.2021 58:06

This week’s Pacey Performance Podcast guest is Peformance Coach, Vernon Griffith. Previously, Vernon has been a consultant at Performance Explored, a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Association Presenter at the NSCA, and a High-Performance Director for basketball and football at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School in Virginia. Vernon has been a strength and conditioning coach for quite some ti...

#Bitesize - Benefits and downsides to eccentric training with John Wagle 21.12.2021 15:05

John featured on episode #361 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Benefits of eccentric training Links to dynamic performance Downsides to ecentric training Where to start with eccentric training Check out the full episode with John here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/how-to-incorporate-eccentric-training-into-a-str...

Warm ups and cool downs; maximising our impact as coaches with Rett Larson (Strength & Conditioning Coach at German Women’s Volleyball Team) 16.12.2021 1:00:52

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Rett Larson, strength and conditioning coach for the German women’s national volleyball team. He’s previously coached the Dutch and Chinese women’s volleyball teams, and worked for EXOS Athlete Performance for seven years. Prior to that, he learned his trade coaching younger athletes in strength training between the ages of 8 and 18 in Southern...

#Bitesize - Recommendations for training athletes during growth spurts with Sean Cumming 14.12.2021 14:28

Sean featured on episode #364 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to measure rate of growth in youth athletes Making changes to a programme during growth spurts When NOT to make changes during a growth spurt Check out the full episode with Sean here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/working-with-youth-athletes-moni...

Deciphering, understanding and optimising athlete movement efficiency with Matt Jordan 09.12.2021 1:03:35

This week’s Pacey Performance Podcast guest is Matt Jordan. Throughout his career, Matt has consulted with more than 30 Olympic and World Championship medallists, and he frequently provides his expertise to high-performance sport organisations. Matt has been a strength and conditioning coach and applied sport scientist working with international athletes for over six Olympic Winter Games. In addit...

#Bitesize -The underpinning characteristics of speed with Stu McMillan 07.12.2021 17:02

Stu featured on episode #286 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the underpinning characteristics of speed for team sport athletes How the underpinning characteristics differ for sprinters Why S&C coaches are more comfortable in the gym than on the field Check out the full episode with Stu here - https://www.sp...

Creating a framework to maximise jumping and landing training with athletes with Dana Agar-Newman and Jeremy Sheppard 02.12.2021 1:12:02

This week’s guests on the Pacey Performance Podcast are Dana Agar-Newman and Jeremy Sheppard. Dana is a senior practitioner at the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific, and a head strength conditioning coordinator at the University of Victoria. He has also worked in rowing and rugby, including with the Canadian women’s rugby sevens team at Rio 2016. Jeremy is a strength conditioning coach with Canada...

#Bitesize - Choosing the most appropriate recovery methods with Robin Thorpe 30.11.2021 14:35

Robin featured on episode #335 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How to determine the most appropriate recovery method What we need to understand to be able to do that What methods give the biggest bang for buck Check out the full episode with Robin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-335...

Speed, agility and social media gurus; reflections from 53 years coaching with Vern Gambetta (Coach and Founder of GAIN Network) 25.11.2021 1:10:22

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Vern Gambetta. It would be no exaggeration to say it would easier to list the things Vern hasn’t done – he’s currently the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems and has been a conditioning coach for several MLS teams, the Nike Oregon Project, Chicago Bulls, and was conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer team, plus much...

#Bitesize - Assessing and managing athletes through an ACL rehabilitation with Enda King 23.11.2021 18:49

Enda featured on episode #287 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Is an ACL injury a brain injury? What assessments should we use through the return to play process? The importance of eccentric qualities to reduce the risk of ACL reinjury Check out the full episode with Enda here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey...

Creating and developing a high school strength and conditioning programme with Joey Berles (JJ Pearce High School) 18.11.2021 1:08:12

Rob is joined by Joey Bergles on the Pacey Performance Podcast this week. He’s the Director of Strength Conditioning at a high school in Dallas, giving him incredible insight into the developmental progress of younger athletes as they grow into older teens and eventually adults. This follows his time coaching college football at Texas Tech University, and women’s soccer and softball at Utah State...

#Bitesize - The function of tendons and how to best train them with Keith Baar 16.11.2021 16:51

Keith featured on episode #348 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - How tendons function and what is their job Should tendon stiffness always be the goal? How should we best train tendons for performance? Check out the full episode with Keith here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/training-tendons-implications-for-sprin...