Pacey Performance Podcast

Leigh featured on episode #355 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Which or Frans' methods can be integrated into a team sport environment The importance of hip lock Technical errors in team sport athletes and how Frans' methods can help Check out the full episode with Leigh here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/chang...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is San Antonio Spurs’ Sports Science Coordinator and Performance Coach Ryan Curtis. He's here to talk to Rob about the link between sports science and coaching, including how he keeps a connection with athletes and what he believes are the minimum data skills required to be an effective strength and conditioning coach. He follows this up with his...

Les featured on episode #314 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the first steps when coaching an athlete who hasn't done speed training before? How to remove bad habits from sprint technique Formal assessments for new athletes Check out the full episode with Jack here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-p...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is National High School Strength Coach of the Year, John Garrish. He’s the Director of Athletic Development & Performance and Head Track and Field Coach at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida. Following the receipt of his prestigious award from the NHSSCA, John is here to talk about coaching younger athletes at high school l...

Jack featured on episode #243 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is the traditional way to rehabilitate hamstring injuries? What problems does this cause? What is an alternative and superior way to go through the rehab process? Check out the full episode with Jack here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-perf...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Max Lankheit, Director of High Performance at the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS. Previously, Max was a strength and conditioning coach at Nurnberg and St Pauli in Bundesliga 2. in Germany, with a previous background as an acting coach. We’re going to learn how Max made that jump through the ranks, starting with his time as the owner of a gym...

Graeme featured on episode #396 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What is CBD oil? Is it banned and can we take it safely? What are the potential benefits on recovery, sleep and brain trauma injuries? Check out the full episode with Graeme here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/cbd-for-athletes-is-it-safe-and-what-ar...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Phil Glasgow, Head of Physio and Rehabilitation for Irish Rugby. Phil is here to talk about centralised programmes, how to build them, and what the major challenges are. He also mentions areas that are best not to be centralised, and the key lessons to take away from centralised programmes that coaches can apply themselves. Phil also discusses...

Des featured on episode #306 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Building a coaching philosophy Communicating that philosophy in an interview or with other staff Common interview answers when Des has asked about philosophy Check out the full episode with Des here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podc...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Dr. Peter Weyand, Professor of applied physiology and biomechanics at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Prior to his role at SMU, Peter directed research efforts at Harvard University's Concord Field Station, a large animal facility specialising in terrestrial locomotion, and the Locomotion Laboratory of Rice University. Peter is here to...

Aled featured on episode #339 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Pre World Cup expectations How to keep the main thing the main thing Winning a World Cup with limited resources Check out the full episode with Aled here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-337-aled-walters/ This episode is suppor...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Eric Leidersdorf, Director of Biomechanics at P3 in Santa Barbara, California. He’s been with P3 for nearly 11 years, and he and his team oversee biomechanical assessment processes from data collection acquisition through to analytics. Eric recently earned a Master of Science in Data Science at Columbia University and is leading P3’s data analy...

Aaron featured on episode #177 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Common mistakes coaches make when collecting RPEs Tips to collect reliable RPE data How to integrate RPE data with other training load measures  Check out the full episode with Aaron here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-177-a...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is horizontal jumps coach Adam Petway. Adam currently coaches track and field at the West Chester University of Pennsylvania after previously serving as the Director of Athletic Performance for the Washington Wizards in the NBA. Prior to this, Adam was the Biomechanist/Strength and Conditioning coach for the Philadelphia 76ers, and Director of Str...

Taylor featured on episode #261 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - What are the demands placed on esport athletes? Are performance coaches able to make an impact? How can we measure and manage cognitive load?  Check out the full episode with Taylor here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-261-t...

We have something slightly different on this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast – not one, not two, but three guests as part of a Careers Roundtable special aimed at anyone in education or job hunting for a strength and conditioning role. First up, we have Des Ryan. He’s Director of Coaching & Performance at Setanta College having previously being Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development at...

Alan featured on episode #351 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Where speed sits in the return to play process Why putting it at the top of the pyramid helps the return to play process What this looks like in action Check out the full episode with Alan here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/why-speed-should-be-at-the...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Jeremy Bettle. In Rob’s words, we don't think we’ve had anyone on the podcast with the breadth and experience in so many different sports as Jeremy, as evidenced by his time at USA Rugby, University of California Santa Barbara, as well as roles in the NBA, NHL and MLS with the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks and NYCFC respecti...

Ken featured on episode #307 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Different ways we can programme resisted sprints Where to start with novice athletes How we can use resisted sprinting with large groups Check out the full episode with Ken here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-307-ken-clark/ Th...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is sprint coach Steve Fudge. Steve is the head coach at his own FudgeLdnProject, having guided several British sprinters to sub 10 and sub-20-second performances and a haul of 18 international medals, including with Jonnie Peacock. Steve started out as an intern at the University of Washington in Seattle, followed by the Sports Institute in Brisba...

Jon featured on episode #230 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - Common mistakes coaches make when coaching speed and agility The problems with over-cueing and over-regressing drills Using a constraints-based approach to speed and agility drills Check out the full episode with Ben and Martin here - https://www.sportsmit...

On this week’s Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob speaks to strength and conditioning expert Joseph Coyne. He’s back for part 2 following his initial chat with Rob on this very podcast back in July 2021. This time around, Joseph is here to talk about jump profiling. He discusses how to understand the best exercise for an athlete based on their sport and role, including what success in training looks l...

Ben and Martin featured on episode #330 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - Starting with the FA and the preconceptions of working with world class players What can and can't be done while working with a national team What they would change if they were to start their roles again Check out the full episode with Ben an...

This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Graeme Close. Graeme is currently the expert nutrition consultant to England Rugby, the Head of Performance Nutrition to The European Tour Golf and European Ryder Cup Team and consults to several Premier League Football clubs and players. Graeme is here to talk about all things sports nutrition, including supplements, CBD, and the use of zinc t...

Alistair and Tom featured on episode #380 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where they discussed - What qualities are needed for good deceleration ability What gym-based exercises develop the qualities necessary for good deceleration How we can integrate gym-based exercises with on-field drills to enhance deceleration ability Check out th...