Performotion Podcast

Steve, Danny and Kelly discuss the use of accessories in a program. The discuss the differences in the reason why accessories are programmed; biomechanics need, supplementing training volume, increase strength and muscle. They also explore periodising accessories and controlling fatigue.

On this episode of Athlete Things Sam Steve and Danny sit down with Tori LaPerriere, 57kg Junior lifter from Canada.  They discuss Tori’s sporting background, her attitude towards training and how she’s managed recent competition preps, as well as one of the most interesting weight cut stories you will ever hear at her first ever World Championship in Sweden in 2021.

In this episode, Kelly, Danny, Steve and David discuss how they think about pain and communicate this to people the work with. They discuss their thinking around pain, the importance of working with pain specialists when working outside of their scope as coaches,  how they have worked around pain in the past

In this episode, Steve, Sam, Leanne and Danny discuss how each have been preparing for their first prep for Worlds. They go over changes in lifestyle to get more out of training, recovery, their expectations as athletes, the considerations from travel. They also go over their mindsets which can be applied at all levels of powerlifting to get to the next level. 

On this installment of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with Anthony Krznar otherwise known as “The Australian Yeti” This episode covers a lot about Anthony’s transition from tested to untested Powerlifting including the reasoning why he made the shift, the differences in training styles as well as what he does to keep his health top priority as one of Australia’s strongest ever powerl...

In this episode, Steve, Danny and Kelly discuss how RPE develops throughout the individualisation process. They go through common issues that athletes may run into when using RPE, how RPE is associated with load jumps throughout a block, and developments in using velocity based training with RPE.

On this instalment of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny had the opportunity to sit down with Evie Corrigan, 52/57kg lifter from New Zealand and the winner of the 2023 Sheffield Powerlifting Championships  The boys and Evie deep dive into what it was like becoming the first Sheffield Champion, including the strategic weight cut down to 52kg and the overall experience.  The episode also covers Evi...

In this episode, Steve, Kelly, Leanne and Danny discuss how the team have worked through the IPF bench rule change. - the proportion of lifters that have been affected compared to the projected 5%. - the difficulty in officiating and having a standard meet to meet - the adjustment period after the rule change - technique changes in order to hit depth - use of accessories and more.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with Brittany Suplicki, 63kg Powerlifter from the United States.  They discuss Brittanys training history, the USAPL/PA split and her competition plans moving forward. They also talk about changing weight classes and how much Brittany has benefited from moving up to U63kg, with the conversation then revealing a surprise announcement f...

In this episode, Sam, Kelly, Danny and Steve discuss how managing arousal influences performance in powerlifting. They discuss how optimal levels of arousal differ between individuals as well as between squat, bench and deadlift.  Levels of arousal Finding what works 'Fueling' your training Pressure vs no pressure Training vs competition arousal

In this episode, Steve, Kelly and Danny discuss the differences between what makes a good coach and the distinction between a good programmer. They discuss the communication skills required to be a good coach and how this impacts the effect it has on a lifter.

On this episode of the Performotion Podcast, Steve Kelly and Sam preview the upcoming Perf Cup - State Qualifier being held on the 25th March They discuss the format for the competition as well as provide an in depth look into all the athletes stepping on the platform in the invitational session  The Perf Cup is going to be very exciting as it revisits battles from the 2022 Open Nationals, as well...

In this episode of Coach’s chat, we had the pleasure to speak with Matt Gary on the podcast.  Matt Gary is the Co-founder and owner of Supreme Sports Performance and Training and author of the highly anticipated book, the Game-Day Coaching Manual. We touch upon his introduction into specifically gameday coaching, some memorable battles he’s been a part of including his time with LS McLain and the...

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Steve Kelly and Danny answer questions from the people on Instagram. Differences in programming for masters lifters. Keeping motivation through injury. Role of genetics in determining what goals are achievable. Adjusting for bench depth on meet day Thought processes behind attempt selection

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, the team go over some factors considered before going into the day of competition and during. They talk about knowing your lifter's strengths and tendencies, having an idea of the winning plan, and time management.

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Leanne, Steve, Danny and Kelly discuss how unconventional training strategies may arise when working with athletes. They discuss what it means for training to be unconventional, how programming prescriptions divert from what is conventional over time and how tapering is the most individualised portion of programming. 

On this installment of Athlete Things, Sam, Steve and Danny sit down with U105kg Powerlifter from the UK, Ben Pape.  They discuss Ben's training history, the big run of competitions he had in 2022 and how he is now preparing mentally and physically for the upcoming battle at British Nationals.  This episode provides some different insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level, i...

In this episode, Shania, Danny, Kelly and Steve the detail the programming decisions when coaching female athletes. The team go over the differences in training age and experience level, recoverability differences between smaller females to heavier weight females, the use of multiple top sets for exposure within the week, the differences in work load between males and females and how deloads are p...

Chris, David and Leanne sit down with Melnard De Leon, Powerlifter and Physiotherapy graduate, to discuss similarities in treatment, programming and how to manage athletes that are experiencing chronic knee pain.

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Danny, Steve, Sam and Kelly discuss the topic of peaking and tapering for athletes.  How size can influence the way we plan a peak How fatigue plays a role during the peaking process The expectations that come after a taper dependent on size The markers for a successful peak/taper  Deep dive into the thought processes after trialling a peak and taper strateg...

Kelly and Steve sit down and chat with Owen Legget, the owner of EST barbell in the UK.  The coaches chat through their coaching style & approach, the importance of giving back to the sport of powerlifting, and the standard of international competition presently. 

In this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny had the pleasure of speaking to 76kg lifter Karlina Tongotea fresh from the announcement of her invite to Sheffield 2023.  Karlina climbed her way to the top putting on an absolute show at the recent Commonwealth Championships, being the first 76kg female to total 600kg, also securing a World record Squat of 223kg.   In this episode, they disc...

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Danny, Kelly, Steve and Sam explore how the differences in size can affect the way training is organised. Differences in recoverability for lighter vs heavier weight male classes, ability to tolerate differing amounts of training, how it feels to be doing too much versus too little from an athlete's perspective.

In this episode, Tom and Chris sit down with Kelly and Steven to discuss Steven's rehab following APU Nationals, with the goal to be in his healthiest state moving into his performance at Malta, June 2023. They also cover how the injury occurred and what a lot of Steve's training looked like leading into nationals, and how they put Steve in a position to compete without being able to eve...

Welcome to The Perf RoundTable, where we bring together our team to discuss and share their unique perspectives and insights on various topics related to performance.  On this episode, Danny, Kelly and Steve explore some characteristics that are considered before planning a microcycle for someone with limited training history.