Pacey Performance Podcast

In the latest episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, host Rob Pacey engages in a comprehensive discussion with Jonathan "Jono" Weakley, a leading figure in the realm of Velocity-Based Training (VBT). Jono, with his vast expertise and experience, offers listeners a deep dive into the intricacies and evolution of VBT, elucidating its pivotal role in contemporary athletic training. Contrary to pop...

Matt featured on episode #459 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the benefits of microdosing How we can utilise those benefits effectively Using microdosing during fixture congestion Check out the full episode with Matt here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/how-to-implement-micro-dosing-strategies-in-team-sp...

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Head of Sports Science at Everton FC, Jack Nayler . Jack comes on the podcast having spent the last 10 years at Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Celtic and Everton. An incredible CV that many in the industry would love to have. So we dive into what he has learnt from working at these huge clubs with the huge players that play for them. Jack reflects on h...

Nicol featured on episode #388 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - The value of screening athletes to understand injury risk What screens they perform at Irish Rugby The value these screens have on injury rates Check out the full episode with Nicol here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/what-injury-prevention-strategie...

In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of combat sports, specifically boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), and the critical aspects of training and preparation that underpin these intense disciplines. Our expert panel includes Duncan French, from the UFC Performance Institute, Danny Wilson, Co-founder of Boxing Science , and Rhys Ingram, formerly of GB Taekwondo and currently with GB C...

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast Rob is speaking to three experts in the area of women's football, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Manchester United Women,  Jack Clover , Reader in Sports Performance at Leeds Beckett,  Stacey Emmonds , and Head of Sport Science at The Matildas,  Jack Sharkey . One of the central discussions revolves around menstrual cycle monitoring and its rele...

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob chats to Head of Player Health at Adelaide Football Club, Tim Parham. Drawing from his extensive experience, Tim provides a comprehensive insight into the multifaceted approach to hamstring injury management and prevention. Throughout the conversation, Tim shares practical strategies for injury prevention, including the significance of tailored...

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Dr. Chris Bishop, Associate Professor at Middlesex University delves deep into the intricacies of asymmetries, exploring their relevance and implications across various aspects of sports performance. Chris dissects the misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with asymmetry metrics, emphasizing the need for context-aware analysis and a balan...

Phil featured on episode #417 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Tests used to collect anaerobic speed reserve data Creating thresholds within the data to "bucket" athletes How to individualise with those "buckets" Check out the full episode with Phil here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/anaerobic-speed-reserve-indi...

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Marc Lewis, Director of Sports Science at the Houston Texans delves into the intricate realm of athlete fatigue management, load monitoring and recovery optimisation. Marc offers a comprehensive overview of fatigue monitoring techniques. From analyzing performance metrics like jump height to decoding the significance of fatigue patterns, Lewis guid...

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speak to Women’s Physical Performance Coach at The Football Association, Matt Cuthbert to explore the world of microdosing in resistance training. Microdosing, a concept borrowed from pharmacology, involves prescribing small, individualized doses of resistance training to athletes. Cuthbert, a leading researcher in this area, sheds light on ho...

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees engaging in a fascinating conversation with Kurt Hester, Head of Sports Performance for Football at Tulane University. This episode delves deep into the ever-evolving world of athletic development, offering valuable takeaways for coaches. Kurt emphasizes the importance of adaptation in training, steering away from rigid approaches and instead focu...

Join Rob on this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast as he delves into the world of game speed training with Dan Grange and Daniel Tobin, both of Gloucester Rugby. Discover their revolutionary approach to game speed training and the challenges they face in achieving optimal transfer from training to gameplay. Dan and Dan share their philosophy, focusing on creating key principles that encompa...

On this week's episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Human Performance Coach at Rude Rock Strength, Danny Foley. Danny is on this episode to discuss all things fascia and a fascia based approach to performance training and rehabilitation. In the first half of this episode we get to grips with what fascia actually is and how we can assess an athlete's fascia quality. Despite...

Tony featured on episode #450 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is the purpose of an "activation" session What do we think/hope they are doing What are they actually doing? Check out the full episode with Tony here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/activation-sessions-and-asymmetries-are-they-really-that-importa...

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Professor at the University of Saint-Étienne, JB Morin joins Rob to chat about navigating scientific research and how we can use research intelligently to inform practice.  In the first half of this episode we delve into how to read a research paper properly. How can we systematically go through a paper, understand the content and pick the potential red...

Robin featured on episode #334 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What it was like working alongside José How thoughts on training load monitoring Robin's switch towards subjective data to provide useful insights to the manager Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-perform...

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to Manager of Sport Sciences at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, Alex Natera, Head of Strength and Conditioning at the Singapore Sport Institute, Danny Lum and now Head of Academy Physical Performance at Manchester City FC, Matt Taberner.  These three guys are true experts in this area, not only from a applied perspective but a...

This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast features Head of Athletic Performance at the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby, Nick Lumley. This episode is all about maximising training transfer and understanding what best transfers based on an intelligent use of testing and a good understanding of data. In the first half of the episode we chat through Nick's philosophy when it comes to build...

Athol featured on episode #448 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What footwear features may increase the risk of injury and why? How do we mitigate injury risk on artificial surfaces? How do we safely transition athletes between surfaces? Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/u...

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Former Head of Performance at Aston Villa and Rangers FC, Jordan Milsom . Jordan comes on and gives one of the most candid interviews we have had on the podcast. As Fitness Coach at Liverpool and two Head of Performance roles in the Premier League and Scottish Premier League, Jordan has a wealth of experience that he brings to this epi...

Nathan featured on episode #418 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is it about the split squat that means it gets so much hype in this philosophy? Is it worth the hype? What is better exercise to get the same results? Check out the full episode with Nathan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/a-critique-of-the-...

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Leigh Egger and Stijn Vandenbroucke. Stijn is Head of Medical and Performance amd Leigh is Head of Performance, both at Feryenoord Rotterdam. Main talking points - Innovative ways to structure a performance department Managing up the chain Developing strategies to reduce injury rates Utilising consultants effectively Individualising tr...

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Professor of Biomechanics, Tony Blazevich. Today it's all about topics that have generated a lot of discussion in recent years and putting them through a scientific and objective lens. The first half of the episode is all about activation sessions. We have all watched Premier League games on the TV and seen the players walking around w...

Patrick featured on episode #305 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What GPS companies can do to help their users Operationalising GPS data What's next for GPS Check out the full episode with Patrick here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-305-patrick-ward/ This episode is supported by RockDai...