Robert Pacey

Pacey Performance Podcast

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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

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Building relationships, the importance of humility and developnig a winning culture with Fergus Connolly (Sports Performance Consultant) 31.01.2019 58:05

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Performance Consultant, Fergus Connolly. Fergus comes on the podcast for a second time and if you didn't listen to the first one, make sure you check it out HERE . This episode coincides with the release of Fergus' new book, 59 Lessons which we naturally talk a lot about. However, the points below didn't quite reflect the c...

Creating true individual physical development plans for athletes with Geoff Head (Assistant Director of Player Development at San Francisco Giants) 24.01.2019 1:00:09

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Director of Player Development at San Francisco Giants, Geoff Head. Geoff has been at the Giants for over 10 years, working as Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Sports Scientist and now into his current role. It was great to hear of the development of sports science and S&C over the last 10 years as well as chatting ab...

Balancing long term athletic development with short term need to perform with Peter Tierney & Joe McGinley (Sports Scientist at Leinster Rugby and Head of Academy S&C at Leinster Rugby) 17.01.2019 46:30

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Scientist at Leinster Rugby, Peter Tierney and Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning at Leinster Rugby, Joe McGinley. These guys serve up a really interesting chat in this episode, mainly around the push and pull scenario between the long term development of a player and the short term need for them to be ready if called u...

From working with Premier League footballers to the Royal ballet with Matt Springham (Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University and Technical Lead at the Royal Ballet) 10.01.2019 52:50

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University & Technical Lead at The Royal Ballet, Matt Springham. Matt comes on the podcast with a wealth of experience in both professional football (soccer) but also in academia. Matt has worked with 4 clubs in the top 2 divisions of English football and has also worked for the Football Association bef...

Writing a career development plan, the importance of mentorship, and CPD with Nick Grantham (Performance Enhancement Specialist) 03.01.2019 1:09:44

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Enhancement Specialist, Nick Grantham. Nick is on for a second time after the INCREDIBLE success of part 1 where we spoke about career development, internships and everything in between. I did have so much planned for a part 2 and we were going to chat about training and Nick's various role in pro sport but there seems...

Integrating research models into elite sport and developing softer skills for success with Jon Bartlett (Head of Sports Science & Research at Gold Coast Suns) 27.12.2018 1:01:01

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sports Science & Research at Gold Coast Suns, Jon Bartlett. Jon is another Brit abroad which is doing great things in Australia at the Gold Coast Suns. As well as his work at the Suns, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University. It was an absolute pleasure speaking to Jon for this episode and its great to see a...

Preparing for the rugby league World Cup; recovery, travel and getting the details right with Rich Hunwicks (Head of Performance at Catalan Dragons) 20.12.2018 1:12:11

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Catalan Dragons, Rich Hunwicks. Rich is someone I have got to know very well over the last 2 years with his involvement at the Rugby Football League while I was working with Catapult. Rich is such a genuine guy and very well respected in the world of rugby league in both the UK and Australia. This episode has...

Blood flow restriction training; how are coaches using it and why you should be with Stephen Patterson (Reader in Exercise Physiology & Performance at St Mary's University) 13.12.2018 43:57

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Reader in Exercise Physiology and Performance at St Mary's University, Stephen Patterson. Stephen is a world leader when it comes to blood flow restriction training and with a massive increase in its popularity, I thought it would be great to get some real clarity on how and when it should be used with athletes. We discuss everythi...

Bondarchuk methodology; transfer of training and the integration of velocity based training with Derek Evely (Coach & Owner of Eveltrak) 05.12.2018 1:11:22

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach and Owner of Eveltrak, Derek Evely. Enjoy this episode with Derek Evely. This is Derek's second time on the podcast after he featured in episode #51 over three years ago. Derek is most renowned for his coaching of multiple Olympics in the throwing events but also of his use of the Bondarchuk methodology. Derek has recently la...

The rise of the trap bar, do ladders have a place (?), and injury prevention with Mike Boyle (Owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning) 29.11.2018 59:38

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, Mike Boyle. This is another part 2 after Mike appeared in episode #118 and one that was inspired by a recent article in the English media ( https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/maurizio-sarri-reveals-banned-lifting-13554816 ) which seemed to reveal that Chelsea manager Maurizio S...

Training fighters; conditioning methods, challenges and profiling boxers with Danny Wilson & Alan Ruddock (Co-Founders of Boxing Science) 22.11.2018 1:09:05

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Boxing Science Co-Founders, Danny Wilson and Alan Ruddock. These guys have been on my radar for a long due to their amazing work they are doing in the boxing world. It was great to get 2 true Yorkshireman on to chat training. If you're interested in fighting sports, you may be interested in the episodes I did with Ric Moylan , Dunc...

Coach health, methods to develop collegiate basketball players, and sports technology with Ryan Horn (Director of Athletic Performance for Men's Basketball at Wake Forest University) 15.11.2018 56:43

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Athletic Performance for Men's Basketball at Wake Forest University, Ryan Horn. This episode with Ryan has been a long time coming. I have listened to him on a number of other podcasts and was dying to have a good chat with him. I took the conversation in a slightly different route than maybe Ryan is used to but I still...

Choosing the right force plate metrics and using them effectively with Eric Renaghan (Head of Strength & Conditioning at St Louis Blues) 08.11.2018 50:52

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the St. Louis Blues in the NHL, Eric Renaghan. Eric is the only person I have had on the podcast who is currently working in the NHL which makes this an absolute honour. Previous guests who have discussed ice hockey include Matt Nichol , Doug McKenney & Kevin Carr . Eric is clearly a very smart...

Plyometrics and jump training; progressions, regressions and recovery circuits with Boo Schexnayder (Strength Coach at Louisiana State University) 01.11.2018 52:08

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength Coach at Louisiana State University, Boo Schexnayder. Boo is an absolute legend when it comes to track and field having come through a similar pathway to many who have been on the podcast with being a former physical education teacher. Boo speaks incredibly clearly on the topic of plyometrics and sprint training which comp...

Side hustles, getting a job in strength and conditioning and what is networking (?) with Keir Wenham-Flatt (Athletic Development Coach at the College of William & Mary) 25.10.2018 59:14

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Athletic Performance Coach at University of Richmond, Keir Wenham-Flatt. ANOTHER long overdue part 2 on this episode. Keir first came on the podcast in episode #2 and its safe to say that a lot has changed for both of us since then. Keir has since worked in the NRL, Argentina Rugby, Japanese Rugby, Richmond University and more rece...

What makes a good athletic development coach (from a coach's point of view) with Simon Cron (Assistant Coach at the New South Wales Waratahs) 18.10.2018 48:41

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Coach at the New South Wales Waratahs, Simon Cron. The topic of dealing with coaches and catering for what they want comes up a lot in conversations on the podcast but getting the opinion of the coach directly is something I want to do more of on the podcast. It was a privilege to speak to Simon who have such an honest ch...

Invisible monitoring; what is it and why all coaches should be striving towards it with Jace Delaney (Director of Performance and Sports Science at University of Oregon) 11.10.2018 59:22

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance & Sports Science at University of Oregon, Jace Delaney. Jace has done a couple of Audio Abstracts for me in the past, speaking through his research but it was great to get him on to chat about his view on the goings on in the applied world. I was lucky to catch Jace right now as he is brand new into a role at...

Getting and keeping a job in strength and conditioning with Nick Grantham (Performance Enhancement Specialist) 04.10.2018 1:04:35

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Enhancement Specialist and Author, Nick Grantham. I must admit, its taken me far too long to get Nick on the podcast. Nick did feature as a round table guest in a Special Football Edition of the podcast in episode #21 but it was great to get him on a podcast on his own. There are so many things I could have spoken to...

Speed training in team sports; profiling, mechanics and the importance of eccentric training with Mike Young (Owner of Athletic Lab & Director of Performance at North Carolina Courage) 27.09.2018 1:01:02

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Consultant and Owner of Athletic Lab, Mike Young. Mike first came on the podcast in episode 3 so this part 2 has been a long time coming. Mike is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach with a background in track and field. As we discuss, Mike has many strings to his bow with international speaking engagements,...

The current state of sports nutrition in American collegiate and pro sport with Pratik Patel (Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant S&C Coach at New York Giants) 20.09.2018 45:09

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at the New York Giants, Pratik Patel. Pratik blends two roles at the Giants which is something I haven't encountered in the UK before, however it makes complete sense that someone on the nutrition side should have an in depth knowledge of physical prepara...

Working with snow sport athletes, agile periodisation and learnings from working in schools with Rob Walsh (Head of Strength & Conditioning at Netherlands Ski & Snowboard) 13.09.2018 55:24

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Netherlands Ski & Snowboard, Rob Walsh. Rob has got a really interesting background, earning his stripes as a personal trainer before moving into roles at Middlesex University as a Senior Lecturer and then onto Harrow School as their Head of Performance. Rob is an incredibly clever dude and it was...

Team sport athletes & track sprinters; differences, models, and profiling with James Wild (Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park) 06.09.2018 1:05:23

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park, James Wild. James first appeared on the podcast in episode #64 where he absolutely SMASHED it. Believe me, this episode is no different and dare I say it, even better. There is so much information in this episode its untrue and if you are interested in sprinting for team sports...

High intensity interval training and manipulating variables and effects with Martin Buchheit (Sports Scientist and S&C Coach) & Paul Laursen (Sports Scientist and Coach) 30.08.2018 43:38

In this podcast I am speaking to Sports Scientist and S&C Coach, Martin Buchheit and Sports Scientist & Researcher, Paul Laursen. This episode was the second for both these guys. Martin joined me in episode #167 and Paul joined me alongside his colleague, Dan Plews in episode #113 . However, to get two guys on together who are the world leaders when it comes to high intensity interval training (HI...

Developing physical qualities and reducing injury risk in-seaon in the NBA players with Ramsey Nijem (Head Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Sacramento Kings) 23.08.2018 39:48

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Performance & Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Sacramento Kings, Ramsey Nijem. Ramsey has spoken at a number of events over the summer on the topic of training load monitoring in the NBA so I thought it would be great to build on hem insights in a podcast. He has recently completed his doctorate on the same subject and it...

Strength and conditioning in general population vs professional athletes with Kevin Carr (Coach & Manager at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning and Owner of Movement as Medicine) 16.08.2018 48:54

In this podcast I am speaking to Coach & Manager at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning and Owner of Movement as Medicine, Kevin Carr. I really enjoyed this episode with Kevin as it built nicely on the back of the previous episode where I was interviewed by Brett Bartholomew. A lot of what Kevin and I discussed was like music to my ears as I think it's essential to hear of how a strength coach like...