Darren Burgess
Currently High Performance Manager at Melbourne FC, previously Port Adelaide, Arsenal FC & Liverpool FC
Stu McMillan
CEO at ALTIS, global leader in the provision of education for sport performance
Enda King
World-leading sports physiotherapist and Head of Performance at Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, Ireland
Dawn Scott
Senior Women’s Player Performance Manager at The FA and two time World Cup winner
Jonas Dodoo
Head Coach at SpeedWorks and world-renowned sprints coach
Nic Gill
Head of Strength & Conditioning at one of the most iconic teams in sporting history, the All Blacks
- ALL
- Athlete Monitoring
- Coaching Philosophy
- Employment & Career Development
- Injury Mitigation & Rehab
- Nutrition
- Plyometrics & Jump Training
- Resistance Training & Conditioning
- Sleep & Recovery
- Speed Training
- Testing & Data Analysis
- Velocity Based Training
- Youth Development
What makes a good S&C coach and tactical periodisation
Its episode 300... What an incredible journey it has been over the last 6 and half years. I have had the privilege to speak to so many great practitioners, scientists and coaches, and episode 300 is no different. Today I am speaking to Head Coach at England Rugby,...
Choosing and implementing technology and conditioning principles in the NBA
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Sports Science & Performance at San Antonio Spurs, Xavi Schelling. Xavi has been on my hit list for a long time so I was delighted when he said he would be happy to come on the...
Sprint drills, stride parameters and speed training methodologies
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Throws & Sprint Coach at Athletisme Metz Metropole, PJ Vazel. PJ and I have very similar passions with coaching and history and PJ managed to combine those 2 passions as a chronicler of...
Benefits of max speed in team sports & fitting a sprinters model onto a team sport athlete
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Athletic Performance Coach for Football at Indiana University, Cam Josse. I am absolutely delighted to get Cam on the podcast today. I was lucky enough to see Cam present at the Coaches vs Covid-19...
Return to play processes, hamstring injury prevention, and the ASH test
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at AC Sparta Prague, Ben Ashworth. I first spoke to Ben at the start of 2017 when he was at Arsenal FC. At that time the Ash test was still in its infancy and although Ben could...
Acceleration principles, drive index, and optimising step length & step frequency
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Coach at SpeedWorks, Jonas Dodoo. This is an INCREDIBLE episode with Jonas Dodoo focusing on acceleration with sprinters and team sport athletes. We discuss Jonas' new app, Binary and also dive...
Understanding the menstrual cycle, oral contraception, and injury risk in female athletes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Research Scientist at Orreco, Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. I am absolutely delighted to get Georgie on the podcast. I did a short interview with Georgie for the PlayerMaker webinar a number of weeks ago...
The load and fatigue relationship, choosing the right load metrics, and sports technology
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Associate Professor at Australian Catholic University, Stu Cormack. I first contacted Stu back in 2017 so you could say its taken a while to line up, but it was definitely worth the wait. I watched...
Training deceleration, identifying energy leaks in agility training, and foot function
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Denver Broncos, Loren Landow. I am absolutely honoured to speak to someone I have admired from a far for a long time. I don't normally get nervous when jumping...
Measuring, managing, and maximising sleep
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Physiologist & Lead Sleep Scientist at the EIS, Luke Gupta. Sleep is still a hot topic when it comes to discussions around recovery with elite athletes. But with a growing body of research...
Remote coaching and monitoring with Nike athletes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance Services at Nike, Keith D'Amelio. Keith was recommended to me via Blake Maclean, previously at OKC Thunder and now at UTS and I am glad he did. This chat with Keith was...
The future of player tracking and choosing the right GPS metrics
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Lecturer in Sport Science at La Trobe University, Matthew Varley. Matthew presented on the Performance MDT webinar recently (which you can watch below) and I really enjoyed his presentation, 'Athlete...
Preventing athletic hip and groin injuries
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Sports Surgery Clinic, Enda King. This podcast with Enda was supposed to be just one episode but because there was so much incredible information, we decided to chop it in half...
Preventing and rehabilitating ACL injuries
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance Rehabilitation at Sports Surgery Clinic, Enda King. I spoke to Enda back in December 2017 and in this episode, we crank it up a notch. Enda shares some incredible information on the...
Contextual vs isolated speed training and the ALTIS weight room philosophy
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach and CEO at ALTIS, Stu McMillan. This episode is 5 years in the making after much stalking on my part to get Stu on and I am so grateful that he was able to squeeze me into a packed schedule,...
Athlete centred care; rethinking athlete rehabilitation
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Medicine at Healthy Baller, Teddy Willsey. I am absolutely delighted to get Teddy on the podcast. He works alongside his good friends, Blair O'Donovan who is Director of Physical...
Building a coaching philosophy; reflecting on 20+ years in strength & conditioning
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at Fremantle FC, Jason Weber. Over recent years, Jason has gone a little bit under the radar but I am delighted to get him back on the podcast, 5 years after we first spoke....
Jump analysis, asymmetries thresholds and using the reactive strength index
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary, Matt Jordan. This is Matt's second time on the podcast after he featured in episode #46. We revisited a number of topics that we...
Assessing movement quality, monitoring fatigue and enhancing recovery
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Performance Science at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave Hamilton. This is a part 2, 4 and a half years in the making and a lot has changed. Dave has gone from USA Field Hockey to Penn State...
Monitoring growth and maturation in youth athletes, and long term athletic development
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach & Sports Science Lead at Aspire Academy, James Baker. Not only is James working at Aspire Academy but he is also Director of Proformance Strength &...
Velocity based training and its impact on programming, profiling and athlete feedback
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach, Lecturer & Speaker, Dan Baker. Well over three years since we recorded episode #100, I am back with a part two with Dan Baker. Dan is an incredibly engaging...
Improving movement, strength training, and the academy > first team transition in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Callum Walsh, Ally Harris and Chris Haslam for the Championship Football Roundtable. Callum is Senior Physical Performance Coach at Huddersfield Town FC, Ally is Head of Performance at Fulham FC and...
S&C in schools, managing parents and the school to performance connection
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Scott is Director of Sport, Alan is Director of Athletic and Graham is Lead Practitioner & Athletic Development Coach. This...
Force vector theory, glute development and the role of hip extension in speed development
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach, Researcher, and Owner of Glute Lab, Bret Contreras. Bret is another person who has been on my list to reach out to and I can't believe its taken me this long. I also can't believe I didn't...
Mindfulness practice and its link to increased athlete physical performance
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Mindfulness Coach and Director of mPEAK, Pete Kirchmer. On the recommendation of Head of Strength & Conditioning at England Rugby, Jon Clarke I am delighted to get Pete Kirchmer on the podcast...
Load management, in-season training, and recovery in ice hockey
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at LA Kings, Matt Price. I am delighted to bring Matt on the podcast today as he's another one that has been on my list for a long time. Matt recently hooked me...
Sleep science; sleeping pills, devrivation, insomnia and strategies to improve athlete sleep
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Service Chief & Section Head at the Henry Ford Sleep Disorder Centre, Meeta Singh. I got introduced to Meeta via Fergus Connolly who has featured on the podcast twice over the last 5 years (episode...
Skill based conditioning & periodisation stratgies in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Preston North End FC & Founder of Colour-Fit, Tom Little. Over the last 5/6 years, Tom has become a really good friend of mine and it was great to finally get him on the...
Jump training and plyometrics, resisted sprint progressions and sprint analysis
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sprint Coach and Senior Advisor/Lecturer at the High Performance Center in Växjö Sweden, Håkan Andersson. Håkan came to my attention via his work with the Muscle Lab, resisted and assisted sprint...
Injury risk reduction strategies; best practice, using technology and departmental integration
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Football Athletic Trainer at Northwestern University, Kevin Kikugawa. I had the pleasure of talking to Kevin for today's podcast about his thoughts and practices around injury prevention. Kevin is...
Coaching young athletes; obstacle courses, gymnastics and integrating multisports into a programme
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Owner and Director of Achieve Performance Training, Jeremy Frisch. I have been stalking Jeremy for some time now as I, and many other coaches out there, have been so impressed with the work he does...
Working with Andy Murray, dealing with injuries and load management in tennis
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength and Conditioning Coach at Team Murray, Matt Little. Matt has been working with Andy Murray for the last 15 years after initially working with his brother, Jamie. Matt has had an incredible...
High intensity interval training; designing sessions, small sided games and skill based conditioning in the MLS
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High-Performance Practitioner, Pierre Barrieu. Pierre was most recently the LA Galaxy as their Director of Sports Performance Director having previously worked with the US national team and FIFA as one...
Run-specific isometrics; the when, the what and the how
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Strength & Power at GWS Giants, Alex Natera. Anyone that has read or seen Alex's work knows that he is an incredible practitioner. He first came on the podcast back in episode 44 and 45...
Hamstring injuries; rehabilitation, prevention and eccentric & isometric training
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Physiotherapist, Researcher & Injury Consultant, Jurdan Mendiguchia. Jurdan is a world expert when it comes to injury prevention and rehabilitation, particularly in hamstrings and ACLs. He has 40+...
Lessons and key principles from 20+ years in the AFL
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at the West Coast Eagles, Glenn Stewart. Glenn is a very hard man to get hold of but when you do he's an absolute gent! This was an incredible chat with one of the most...
Velocity based training and its integration with auto-regulatory training (APRE)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences at the University of Miami, Bryan Mann. It's almost 5 years since I last spoke to Bryan on the podcast in episode 24 and lots has changed for...
Calisthenics, bullet proof shoulders and progressions and regressions of core stability training
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Cofounders and Directors of School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson and David Jackson. I have so much admiration for both these guys as they have built a business that has helped highlight the importance...
Building performance teams, platforms, and assessing team culture
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at US Men's National Team, Steve Tashjian. This is the third time I have had Steve on the podcast and there is a reason for that. Firstly he's a great guy but secondly, he has a...
Working in esports; cognitive training, demands placed on esports athletes, and recovery around travel
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Chief Performance Engineer at Statespace Gaming Company, Taylor Johnson. To get a guest on the podcast who works in esports performance is a first for the podcast and one I have been looking forward to...
Balancing scientific ‘best practice’ with real-world constraints in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sports Science and Strength & Conditioning at Crystal Palace FC, Scott Guyett. I am absolutely delighted to get Scott on the podcast today. Scott has incredible experience as a player and a...
Multi mechanical models using GPS; setting targets & predicting session outputs
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Lead Sports Scientist at Aston Villa Football Club, Jack Sharkey. This fantastic episode was inspired after I watched Jack present at a Catapult meet up earlier this year ar Villa Park. The main focus...
Implementing injury prediction models in practice and machine learning methods
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Professor of Sports Analytics at Victoria University, Sam Robertson. This is Sam's second time on the podcast but this episode was sparked by a thread on Twitter which Sam started around injury...
Working under different managers, building influence, and a new wave of performance coaches
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of EMEA at EDGE10, Dave Carolan, Lecturer in Football Science at Solent University, Chris Neville and Independent Sports Scientist. This is the third monthly roundtable podcast after the release...
Mapping the menstrual cycle to increase performance and reduce injury risk
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Coach at US Women's National Team, Dawn Scott. Dawn has just come off the back of winning the Women's World Cup with the US and has also been in the news due to her planning and...
Building a monitoring system; what to collect, the acute:chronic ratio and advanced statistics
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Science Manager at Richmond FC, Brendan Fahrner. I have had a number of guests who are working in AFL and having spent some time with Brendan in Seattle in 2015, he is one of the best. in 2017,...
Are we being over cautious with young players (?)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Medical and Performance Solutions Specialist, Grant Downie. Grant is the first guest on the podcast who has been honored with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and I can't believe that I nearly...
How to get players through the academy pathway and into the first team
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sport Science and Medicine at Derby County, Luke Jenkinson, Head of Sport Science and Medicine at Blackburn Rovers, Russ Wrigley and Head of Science and S&C at Middlesbrough, Frankie...
Injury risk reduction; isometric training, screening for ACL and groin injuries, and the importance of mobility
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Science and Medicine at Adelaide Crows, Steve Saunders. As well as being in his role at the Crows, Steve is the founder of Kanga tech, a tool used for the testing and monitoring of...
How to individualise training and nutrition in team sports
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Strength & Conditioning at San Jose Sharks, Mike Potenza. I have been speaking to Mike for years about getting him on the podcast so it was great to finally line it up. Whether you are...
Load management and GPS. Are we missing a piece of the puzzle (?)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, Tim Doyle. I am delighted to get Tim on the show to discuss his work in the military and his research and PhD supervision which involves the use of inertial...
Team sport nutrition, half-time refueling strategies and pre-season vs in-season fueling
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Nutrition Lead at Men's Canada Basketball, Marc Bubbs. Its been a while since I had a nutritionist on the podcast and Marc and I have been speaking a while about making this happen so it...
Predicting hamstring injuries, reducing hamstring injury risk and hamstring injury rehab
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to three hamstring injury experts, Josh Ruddy, Ryan Timmins and Jack Hickey. I am aiming to get a roundtable podcast every month focusing on key areas affecting practitioners and featuring 3 experts...
Working with paraylympic athletes; creativity, mental health and what training really looks like
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Paralympic Performance Support at the English Institute of Sport, Tom Paulson and S&C Technical Lead at English Institute of Sport, Luke Sweet. It was made aware to me a month or 2 ago that...
What makes a good S&C coach and tactical periodisation
Its episode 300... What an incredible journey it has been over the last 6 and half years. I have had the privilege to speak to so many great practitioners, scientists and coaches, and episode 300 is no different. Today I am speaking to Head Coach at England Rugby,...
Choosing and implementing technology and conditioning principles in the NBA
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Sports Science & Performance at San Antonio Spurs, Xavi Schelling. Xavi has been on my hit list for a long time so I was delighted when he said he would be happy to come on the...
Sprint drills, stride parameters and speed training methodologies
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Throws & Sprint Coach at Athletisme Metz Metropole, PJ Vazel. PJ and I have very similar passions with coaching and history and PJ managed to combine those 2 passions as a chronicler of...
Benefits of max speed in team sports & fitting a sprinters model onto a team sport athlete
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Athletic Performance Coach for Football at Indiana University, Cam Josse. I am absolutely delighted to get Cam on the podcast today. I was lucky enough to see Cam present at the Coaches vs Covid-19...
Return to play processes, hamstring injury prevention, and the ASH test
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at AC Sparta Prague, Ben Ashworth. I first spoke to Ben at the start of 2017 when he was at Arsenal FC. At that time the Ash test was still in its infancy and although Ben could...
Acceleration principles, drive index, and optimising step length & step frequency
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Coach at SpeedWorks, Jonas Dodoo. This is an INCREDIBLE episode with Jonas Dodoo focusing on acceleration with sprinters and team sport athletes. We discuss Jonas' new app, Binary and also dive...
Understanding the menstrual cycle, oral contraception, and injury risk in female athletes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Research Scientist at Orreco, Dr. Georgie Bruinvels. I am absolutely delighted to get Georgie on the podcast. I did a short interview with Georgie for the PlayerMaker webinar a number of weeks ago...
The load and fatigue relationship, choosing the right load metrics, and sports technology
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Associate Professor at Australian Catholic University, Stu Cormack. I first contacted Stu back in 2017 so you could say its taken a while to line up, but it was definitely worth the wait. I watched...
Training deceleration, identifying energy leaks in agility training, and foot function
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Denver Broncos, Loren Landow. I am absolutely honoured to speak to someone I have admired from a far for a long time. I don't normally get nervous when jumping...
Measuring, managing, and maximising sleep
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Physiologist & Lead Sleep Scientist at the EIS, Luke Gupta. Sleep is still a hot topic when it comes to discussions around recovery with elite athletes. But with a growing body of research...
Remote coaching and monitoring with Nike athletes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance Services at Nike, Keith D'Amelio. Keith was recommended to me via Blake Maclean, previously at OKC Thunder and now at UTS and I am glad he did. This chat with Keith was...
The future of player tracking and choosing the right GPS metrics
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Lecturer in Sport Science at La Trobe University, Matthew Varley. Matthew presented on the Performance MDT webinar recently (which you can watch below) and I really enjoyed his presentation, 'Athlete...
Preventing athletic hip and groin injuries
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Sports Surgery Clinic, Enda King. This podcast with Enda was supposed to be just one episode but because there was so much incredible information, we decided to chop it in half...
Preventing and rehabilitating ACL injuries
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance Rehabilitation at Sports Surgery Clinic, Enda King. I spoke to Enda back in December 2017 and in this episode, we crank it up a notch. Enda shares some incredible information on the...
Contextual vs isolated speed training and the ALTIS weight room philosophy
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach and CEO at ALTIS, Stu McMillan. This episode is 5 years in the making after much stalking on my part to get Stu on and I am so grateful that he was able to squeeze me into a packed schedule,...
Athlete centred care; rethinking athlete rehabilitation
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Medicine at Healthy Baller, Teddy Willsey. I am absolutely delighted to get Teddy on the podcast. He works alongside his good friends, Blair O'Donovan who is Director of Physical...
Building a coaching philosophy; reflecting on 20+ years in strength & conditioning
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at Fremantle FC, Jason Weber. Over recent years, Jason has gone a little bit under the radar but I am delighted to get him back on the podcast, 5 years after we first spoke....
Jump analysis, asymmetries thresholds and using the reactive strength index
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary, Matt Jordan. This is Matt's second time on the podcast after he featured in episode #46. We revisited a number of topics that we...
Assessing movement quality, monitoring fatigue and enhancing recovery
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Performance Science at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave Hamilton. This is a part 2, 4 and a half years in the making and a lot has changed. Dave has gone from USA Field Hockey to Penn State...
Monitoring growth and maturation in youth athletes, and long term athletic development
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach & Sports Science Lead at Aspire Academy, James Baker. Not only is James working at Aspire Academy but he is also Director of Proformance Strength &...
Velocity based training and its impact on programming, profiling and athlete feedback
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach, Lecturer & Speaker, Dan Baker. Well over three years since we recorded episode #100, I am back with a part two with Dan Baker. Dan is an incredibly engaging...
Improving movement, strength training, and the academy > first team transition in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Callum Walsh, Ally Harris and Chris Haslam for the Championship Football Roundtable. Callum is Senior Physical Performance Coach at Huddersfield Town FC, Ally is Head of Performance at Fulham FC and...
S&C in schools, managing parents and the school to performance connection
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Scott Drawer, Alan Richardson and Graham Williams from Millfield School. Scott is Director of Sport, Alan is Director of Athletic and Graham is Lead Practitioner & Athletic Development Coach. This...
Force vector theory, glute development and the role of hip extension in speed development
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Coach, Researcher, and Owner of Glute Lab, Bret Contreras. Bret is another person who has been on my list to reach out to and I can't believe its taken me this long. I also can't believe I didn't...
Mindfulness practice and its link to increased athlete physical performance
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Mindfulness Coach and Director of mPEAK, Pete Kirchmer. On the recommendation of Head of Strength & Conditioning at England Rugby, Jon Clarke I am delighted to get Pete Kirchmer on the podcast...
Load management, in-season training, and recovery in ice hockey
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at LA Kings, Matt Price. I am delighted to bring Matt on the podcast today as he's another one that has been on my list for a long time. Matt recently hooked me...
Sleep science; sleeping pills, devrivation, insomnia and strategies to improve athlete sleep
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Service Chief & Section Head at the Henry Ford Sleep Disorder Centre, Meeta Singh. I got introduced to Meeta via Fergus Connolly who has featured on the podcast twice over the last 5 years (episode...
Skill based conditioning & periodisation stratgies in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at Preston North End FC & Founder of Colour-Fit, Tom Little. Over the last 5/6 years, Tom has become a really good friend of mine and it was great to finally get him on the...
Jump training and plyometrics, resisted sprint progressions and sprint analysis
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sprint Coach and Senior Advisor/Lecturer at the High Performance Center in Växjö Sweden, Håkan Andersson. Håkan came to my attention via his work with the Muscle Lab, resisted and assisted sprint...
Injury risk reduction strategies; best practice, using technology and departmental integration
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Football Athletic Trainer at Northwestern University, Kevin Kikugawa. I had the pleasure of talking to Kevin for today's podcast about his thoughts and practices around injury prevention. Kevin is...
Coaching young athletes; obstacle courses, gymnastics and integrating multisports into a programme
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Owner and Director of Achieve Performance Training, Jeremy Frisch. I have been stalking Jeremy for some time now as I, and many other coaches out there, have been so impressed with the work he does...
Working with Andy Murray, dealing with injuries and load management in tennis
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Strength and Conditioning Coach at Team Murray, Matt Little. Matt has been working with Andy Murray for the last 15 years after initially working with his brother, Jamie. Matt has had an incredible...
High intensity interval training; designing sessions, small sided games and skill based conditioning in the MLS
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High-Performance Practitioner, Pierre Barrieu. Pierre was most recently the LA Galaxy as their Director of Sports Performance Director having previously worked with the US national team and FIFA as one...
Run-specific isometrics; the when, the what and the how
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Strength & Power at GWS Giants, Alex Natera. Anyone that has read or seen Alex's work knows that he is an incredible practitioner. He first came on the podcast back in episode 44 and 45...
Hamstring injuries; rehabilitation, prevention and eccentric & isometric training
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Physiotherapist, Researcher & Injury Consultant, Jurdan Mendiguchia. Jurdan is a world expert when it comes to injury prevention and rehabilitation, particularly in hamstrings and ACLs. He has 40+...
Lessons and key principles from 20+ years in the AFL
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Manager at the West Coast Eagles, Glenn Stewart. Glenn is a very hard man to get hold of but when you do he's an absolute gent! This was an incredible chat with one of the most...
Velocity based training and its integration with auto-regulatory training (APRE)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences at the University of Miami, Bryan Mann. It's almost 5 years since I last spoke to Bryan on the podcast in episode 24 and lots has changed for...
Calisthenics, bullet proof shoulders and progressions and regressions of core stability training
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Cofounders and Directors of School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson and David Jackson. I have so much admiration for both these guys as they have built a business that has helped highlight the importance...
Building performance teams, platforms, and assessing team culture
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance at US Men's National Team, Steve Tashjian. This is the third time I have had Steve on the podcast and there is a reason for that. Firstly he's a great guy but secondly, he has a...
Working in esports; cognitive training, demands placed on esports athletes, and recovery around travel
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Chief Performance Engineer at Statespace Gaming Company, Taylor Johnson. To get a guest on the podcast who works in esports performance is a first for the podcast and one I have been looking forward to...
Balancing scientific ‘best practice’ with real-world constraints in football
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sports Science and Strength & Conditioning at Crystal Palace FC, Scott Guyett. I am absolutely delighted to get Scott on the podcast today. Scott has incredible experience as a player and a...
Multi mechanical models using GPS; setting targets & predicting session outputs
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Lead Sports Scientist at Aston Villa Football Club, Jack Sharkey. This fantastic episode was inspired after I watched Jack present at a Catapult meet up earlier this year ar Villa Park. The main focus...
Implementing injury prediction models in practice and machine learning methods
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Professor of Sports Analytics at Victoria University, Sam Robertson. This is Sam's second time on the podcast but this episode was sparked by a thread on Twitter which Sam started around injury...
Working under different managers, building influence, and a new wave of performance coaches
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of EMEA at EDGE10, Dave Carolan, Lecturer in Football Science at Solent University, Chris Neville and Independent Sports Scientist. This is the third monthly roundtable podcast after the release...
Mapping the menstrual cycle to increase performance and reduce injury risk
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to High Performance Coach at US Women's National Team, Dawn Scott. Dawn has just come off the back of winning the Women's World Cup with the US and has also been in the news due to her planning and...
Building a monitoring system; what to collect, the acute:chronic ratio and advanced statistics
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Science Manager at Richmond FC, Brendan Fahrner. I have had a number of guests who are working in AFL and having spent some time with Brendan in Seattle in 2015, he is one of the best. in 2017,...
Are we being over cautious with young players (?)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Medical and Performance Solutions Specialist, Grant Downie. Grant is the first guest on the podcast who has been honored with the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and I can't believe that I nearly...
How to get players through the academy pathway and into the first team
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sport Science and Medicine at Derby County, Luke Jenkinson, Head of Sport Science and Medicine at Blackburn Rovers, Russ Wrigley and Head of Science and S&C at Middlesbrough, Frankie...
Injury risk reduction; isometric training, screening for ACL and groin injuries, and the importance of mobility
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Science and Medicine at Adelaide Crows, Steve Saunders. As well as being in his role at the Crows, Steve is the founder of Kanga tech, a tool used for the testing and monitoring of...
How to individualise training and nutrition in team sports
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Strength & Conditioning at San Jose Sharks, Mike Potenza. I have been speaking to Mike for years about getting him on the podcast so it was great to finally line it up. Whether you are...
Load management and GPS. Are we missing a piece of the puzzle (?)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, Tim Doyle. I am delighted to get Tim on the show to discuss his work in the military and his research and PhD supervision which involves the use of inertial...
Team sport nutrition, half-time refueling strategies and pre-season vs in-season fueling
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Nutrition Lead at Men's Canada Basketball, Marc Bubbs. Its been a while since I had a nutritionist on the podcast and Marc and I have been speaking a while about making this happen so it...
Predicting hamstring injuries, reducing hamstring injury risk and hamstring injury rehab
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to three hamstring injury experts, Josh Ruddy, Ryan Timmins and Jack Hickey. I am aiming to get a roundtable podcast every month focusing on key areas affecting practitioners and featuring 3 experts...
Working with paraylympic athletes; creativity, mental health and what training really looks like
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Paralympic Performance Support at the English Institute of Sport, Tom Paulson and S&C Technical Lead at English Institute of Sport, Luke Sweet. It was made aware to me a month or 2 ago that...
Success leaves clues. Reflections from NRL, NBA & AFL
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at Melbourne Storm, Lachlan Penfold. Lachlan has tasted a lot of success across an incredible career. That can of course can be put down to many different factors but in my...
Nutrition for the S&C Coach
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Nutritionist, James Morehen. It's been a while since I had a nutritionist on the podcast and it was an absolute pleasure to get James on the podcast. This episode is titled, 'nutrition for...
Getting a job and navigating a career in elite sport
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Founding Partner at Elite Performance Partners, David Slemen. This episode could possibly be the most important episode I have ever done. David gives us some incredible insights into what employers...
Performance intelligence research, industry innovation and leaving pro sport
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance Research at Kitman Labs, Martin Buchheit and CEO at Kitman Labs, Stephen Smith. I think I say this every week but this episode is slightly different. Kitman Labs recently embarked...
Designing effective conditioning sessions in football and manipulating small sided games
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Atalanta B.C, Andrea Riboli. I have made it pretty public that I have been wanting to get more practitioners on from Europe as I think its something that has been lacking...
Velocity based training: preventing overtraining AND undertraining
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at LSU, Jeremy Jacobs. I have been on the look out for sometime to get a guest on the podcast who is fully immersed in using velocity based training day in,...
Effectively designing conditioning sessions & challenging sports tech companies in the NBA
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Philadelphia 76ers, Lorena Torres. Lorena is back on the podcast after she appeared alongside Brian Gearity and Sophia Nimphius discussing the barriers for women in...
The illogic of being data driven, self screening and coaching the developing athlete
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Consultant, Coach and Author, Paul Gamble. I first asked Paul to come on the podcast back in 2014 after I had read a number of his books and was a regular reader of his blogs; informedinsport.com and...
Force plate analysis & assessing fatigue in the NFL
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Sports Science Coordinator & Assistant Strength & Conditioning at Miami Dolphins, Adam Lachance. Adam has a fascinating story, coming from a military background and ending up at the Dolphins...
Real-world training load monitoring and winning the World Cup
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Scientist at the Brazilian National Team, Guilherme Passos. It was an absolute pleasure to get the sports scientist on from one of, if not the biggest footballing nations in the world. Guilherme...
Getting athletes fast when time is limited
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Owner of Spellman Performance, Les Spellman. With the NFL back up and running I thought it would be a perfect time to get a guest on the podcast who prepares these athletes for the coming months. Les is...
Delivering holistic performance support with world class tennis players
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Performance Science & Medicine at the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), Dan Lewindon. Dan has been on my hit list since the release of High Performance Training for Sports (HPTFS) but it has...
Speed training in football, advice for young coaches, and overcoming Covid challenges
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science & 1st Team fitness Coach at Southampton FC, Alek Gross. It was an absolutely pleasure to get Alek on again and speak to a fellow Yorkshireman. Alek featured in episode 96 so...
Industry longevity, speed training education, and industry trends
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Program Director at ALTIS, Nick Ward. When Stu McMillan recommends someone to come on the podcast, I jump at the chance to get them on. Nick has had an incredible career as a coach, business owner,...
Programming and planning jump training & the importance of variation
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Coach, Podcaster and Author, Joel Smith. I had so much fun on this podcast with Joel. Not only is Joel a great coach but he is a great character and thinker. I wanted to focus this episode around...
Reducing hamstring injuries, assessments of risk, and optimising function post hamstring injury
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Professor at the University of Copenhagen, Kristian Thorborg. I know I say this every week but Kristian has been on my hit list for a long time and it was great to finally line it up and get him on the...
Training load monitoring and recovery strategies in Major League Baseball
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Major League Sports Science Coordinator at the LA Dodgers, Kate Weiss. When Patrick Ward at the Seattle Seahawks says that I should speak to someone, I listen. After every episode of the podcast I ask...
Resisted sprinting and what team sport athletes can learn from track athletes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Associate Professor at West Chester University, Ken Clark. I am absolutely delighted to get Ken on the podcast and its a long time coming. Ken is putting some incredible research out there but is also...
The Arsenal academy philosophy, the need for an S&C union and advice for young coaches
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Medicine & Athletic Development at Arsenal Academy, Des Ryan. Des was one of the first people I reached out to when I first started the podcast, however, because Des was new in his...
Making decisions with simple statistics, innovation in the NFL, and training load monitoring
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Research & Development at Seattle Seahawks, Patrick Ward. Patrick first appeared on the podcast in episode #33 in 2015 so it was absolutely fantastic to get him on again. He's still at...
Developing agility and change of direction speed
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Athletic Performance Consultant, Lee Taft. Its been a long time coming! I wanted to get someone on the podcast who could chat about change of direction and I ended up asking Loren Landow for a...
Force plate fundamentals and developing sound return to play protocols
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Performance Coordinator and Analyst at University of California, San Diego, Lauren Green. I wanted to interview a practitioner who was using force plates really effectively in a collegiate setting and...
Barriers encountered by women in S&C
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Sophia Nimphius, Brian Gearity and Lorena Torres about the barriers encountered by females in strength & conditioning. Sophia is a Professor at Edith Cowen University and has featured on the podcast...
A Players Perspective on Sports Science and S&C
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to ex Professional Footballer, Paul Robinson and current Professional Footballers, James Coppinger and Romain Vincelot. It's been on my radar for a long time to get some current football players on the...
What makes a good S&C coach and tactical periodisation
Its episode 300... What an incredible journey it has been over the last 6 and half years. I have had the privilege to speak to so many great practitioners, scientists and coaches, and episode 300 is no different. Today I am speaking to Head Coach at England Rugby,...
Choosing and implementing technology and conditioning principles in the NBA
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to the Director of Sports Science & Performance at San Antonio Spurs, Xavi Schelling. Xavi has been on my hit list for a long time so I was delighted when he said he would be happy to come on the...
Sprint drills, stride parameters and speed training methodologies
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Throws & Sprint Coach at Athletisme Metz Metropole, PJ Vazel. PJ and I have very similar passions with coaching and history and PJ managed to combine those 2 passions as a chronicler of...
Benefits of max speed in team sports & fitting a sprinters model onto a team sport athlete
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Athletic Performance Coach for Football at Indiana University, Cam Josse. I am absolutely delighted to get Cam on the podcast today. I was lucky enough to see Cam present at the Coaches vs Covid-19...
Return to play processes, hamstring injury prevention, and the ASH test
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at AC Sparta Prague, Ben Ashworth. I first spoke to Ben at the start of 2017 when he was at Arsenal FC. At that time the Ash test was still in its infancy and although Ben could...
Acceleration principles, drive index, and optimising step length & step frequency
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Coach at SpeedWorks, Jonas Dodoo. This is an INCREDIBLE episode with Jonas Dodoo focusing on acceleration with sprinters and team sport athletes. We discuss Jonas' new app, Binary and also dive...
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Training load monitoring; reporting, statistical use in reports and gaining influence
This is the first in person podcast I have done and it was great to chat to First Team Lead Sports Scientist at Hull City, Steve Barrett. Steve is a GREAT guy and like a few of the other guests I have had on recently, is a 'pracademic', someone who has a foot in both...
Fitness profiling, training load monitoring and predictive modelling
This is part 2 of the chat with Shane Malone and Shane Mangan. You can find part 1 here. In this episode we delve a little deeper into training load monitoring and the intricacies around using GPS and other methods. Shane Mangan also speaks on Elo predictive modelling...
Understanding game demands, worst case scenarios and linking with technical outputs
Gaelic football experts, Shane Malone & Shane Mangan join me on the podcast for an excellent episode delving into loads of interesting areas. It was so interesting and so in depth that I have cut the episode in half with this being the part 1, and part 2 coming...
Developing a solid bullsh*t filter, acute: chronic ratios, and mentoring in sports science
Aaron has been on my radar for a LONG time! I was amazed when I spoke to a former PhD student of his, just how many people who occupy big jobs around the world have come through UTS under Aaron's tutelage. There has been much made of the acute:chronic ratio over the...
Pacey Performance Podcast #169 – Mathieu Lacome
Mathieu Lacome is the Sports Scientist at one of the most biggest football (soccer) clubs in the world, Paris Saint Germain (PSG). Mathieu has been in the industry for nearly 10 years, originally working at university level and progressing to be strength and...
Pacey Performance Podcast #168 – Sam Robertson
With '2 full-time jobs', Sam Robertson is the Head of Research & Innovation at both Victoria University and Western Bulldogs in the AFL. Sam is best known for his views and experience of machine learning and analytics (which are demonstrated in this excellent...
Pacey Performance Podcast #163 – Simon Thomas
Simon comes onto the podcast on the back of a Super Rugby Championship last season and a tour with the Maori All Blacks. Simon is the Head of Physical Performance at Crusaders in New Zealand and brings a wealth of experience & knowledge of working in Rugby Union....
Pacey Performance Podcast #142 – David Gray
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Hurricanes Rugby in New Zealand, David Gray. This episode has come around at the perfect time with the British & Irish Lions being on tour...
Pacey Performance Podcast #139 – Dr Daniel Cohen
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am DELIGHTED to bring you Dr. Daniel Cohen, co-founder and head of sports science at ForceDecks. Daniel is also a lecturer and researcher at the University of Santander in Colombia. Daniel has become the face of...
Pacey Performance Podcast #137 – Aled Walters & Adam Sheehan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure in speaking to 2 guys who I have got to know a lot over the last 12 months, Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan, both at Munster Rugby. Aled is Head of Athletic Performance while Adam is Strength &...
Pacey Performance Podcast #129 – Darren Burgess (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have a part 2 with Darren Burgess, High Performance Manager at Port Adelaide in the AFL. Darren appeared on the podcast on episode 19 so it was great to hear what has changed at Port over the last 2 years. Darren also...
Pacey Performance Podcast #97 – Richard Akenhead
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am chatting to football physiologist at ASPETAR in Qatar, Richard Akenhead. Richard's name often gets brought up when chatting about GPS and load monitoring when I am out and about in my day job. There seems to be a...
Pacey Performance Podcast #67 – Gil Blander
In episode 67 I talk with Gil Blander. Now, Gil is the founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Inside Tracker which is a company which provides science-based blood analytics to athletes and the general population. In the episode Gil takes us through the journey of why...
Pacey Performance Podcast #56 – Andrea Hudy
In this episode I speak with Andrea Hudy, Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Performance at the University of Kansas and Author of Power Positions. It was a pleasure to speak with Andrea after reading her book earlier in the year and after speaking with her...
Pacey Performance Podcast #90 – Allistair McCaw (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with performance coach, speaker and now AUTHOR, Allistair McCaw. Allistair appeared in episode 68 of the podcast and we chatted about the release of his new book and promised to get him back on when it was...
Pacey Performance Podcast #89 – Darcy Norman
In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #86 – Angus Mugford
In episode 86 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays, Angus Mugford. Formerly of the IMG Academy in Florida, Angus is a psychologist by trade and is current President of the Association of Sports Psychology....
Pacey Performance Podcast #81 – Stuart Yule
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His...
Pacey Performance Podcast #79 – Tim Pelot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the U.S Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. I think this episode is incredibly unique in the way that Tim expressed his views on building relationships with his...
Pacey Performance Podcast #72 – Brett Bartholomew
In episode 72 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the privilege of speaking with Brett Bartholomew for a second time. Brett's circumstances have changed over the last few months and it was really interesting to hear the reasons behind his change and the things he...
Pacey Performance Podcast #71 – Carl Woods
In episode 71 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to lecturer in sports science at James Cook University in Queensland, Carl Woods. Carl has published in the areas of talent identification, skill acquisition and motor learning. Carl was recommended to me by...
Pacey Performance Podcast #69 – John Kiely
In episode 69 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the HUGE privilege of speaking to John Kiely. John is S&C coach for Irish Rugby and Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire having previously being the Head of Strength...
Pacey Performance Podcast #68 – Allistair McCaw
In episode 68 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Allistair McCaw who most recently known for his work in Tennis with Kevin Anderson. But looking at his CV (Here) you can see that he has working with some of the top athletes in the world in sports such...
Pacey Performance Podcast #57 – Ollie Richardson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Ollie Richardson who is Head of Performance at Kubota Spears in Japan. Ollie has a really interesting story, going from England to Australia with the Queensland Reds and onto his current role in Japan....
Pacey Performance Podcast #51 – Derek Evely
In this episode of the podcast I speak with Derek Evely who Stuart McMillan described as 'truly one of the best coaches I have ever come across'. This interview came about when I put out a request on Twitter to see who listeners wanted on the podcast over the next few...
Pacey Performance Podcast #50 – Brett Bartholomew
In the 50th episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have a really great guest in Brett Bartholomew. Brett works for EXOS as a performance coach, working with NFL players in Arizona during their off-season. The reason I wanted to get Brett on as the podcasts' 50th...
Pacey Performance Podcast #1 – Ben Mays
The first full edition of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees me talking with Head of Strength & Conditioning at Leeds University, Ben Mays. Ben was one of the first guys I reached out to for the podcast because I know first-hand of the great job he is doing at...
Pacey Performance Podcast #90 – Allistair McCaw (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with performance coach, speaker and now AUTHOR, Allistair McCaw. Allistair appeared in episode 68 of the podcast and we chatted about the release of his new book and promised to get him back on when it was...
Pacey Performance Podcast #89 – Darcy Norman
In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #86 – Angus Mugford
In episode 86 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays, Angus Mugford. Formerly of the IMG Academy in Florida, Angus is a psychologist by trade and is current President of the Association of Sports Psychology....
Pacey Performance Podcast #81 – Stuart Yule
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His...
Pacey Performance Podcast #79 – Tim Pelot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the U.S Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. I think this episode is incredibly unique in the way that Tim expressed his views on building relationships with his...
Pacey Performance Podcast #72 – Brett Bartholomew
In episode 72 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the privilege of speaking with Brett Bartholomew for a second time. Brett's circumstances have changed over the last few months and it was really interesting to hear the reasons behind his change and the things he...
Pacey Performance Podcast #71 – Carl Woods
In episode 71 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to lecturer in sports science at James Cook University in Queensland, Carl Woods. Carl has published in the areas of talent identification, skill acquisition and motor learning. Carl was recommended to me by...
Pacey Performance Podcast #69 – John Kiely
In episode 69 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the HUGE privilege of speaking to John Kiely. John is S&C coach for Irish Rugby and Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire having previously being the Head of Strength...
Pacey Performance Podcast #68 – Allistair McCaw
In episode 68 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Allistair McCaw who most recently known for his work in Tennis with Kevin Anderson. But looking at his CV (Here) you can see that he has working with some of the top athletes in the world in sports such...
Pacey Performance Podcast #57 – Ollie Richardson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Ollie Richardson who is Head of Performance at Kubota Spears in Japan. Ollie has a really interesting story, going from England to Australia with the Queensland Reds and onto his current role in Japan....
Pacey Performance Podcast #51 – Derek Evely
In this episode of the podcast I speak with Derek Evely who Stuart McMillan described as 'truly one of the best coaches I have ever come across'. This interview came about when I put out a request on Twitter to see who listeners wanted on the podcast over the next few...
Pacey Performance Podcast #50 – Brett Bartholomew
In the 50th episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have a really great guest in Brett Bartholomew. Brett works for EXOS as a performance coach, working with NFL players in Arizona during their off-season. The reason I wanted to get Brett on as the podcasts' 50th...
Pacey Performance Podcast #1 – Ben Mays
The first full edition of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees me talking with Head of Strength & Conditioning at Leeds University, Ben Mays. Ben was one of the first guys I reached out to for the podcast because I know first-hand of the great job he is doing at...
Working in sailing and striving to win the Americas Cup along Sir Ben Ainsley
Back to the traditional format for this podcast with Ben Williams. Ben is Head of Human Performance at the British Americas Cup challenging team, Ineos Team UK. Heading up that team is Sir Ben Ainsley who we speak a lot about and how he has influenced Ben's practice...
Entrepreneurship in strength and conditioning, employability and concious coaching
The only person to have a 'part 4' of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Brett Bartholomew (episode #50, #71, #127) joins me in this episode. I love speaking to Brett, I think we have a lot in common with our interest in business and our outlook on the industry. For the...
What does a head coach look for in a fitness coach (?)
We FINALLY have a Head Coach on the podcast! Joining ex Hearts and MK Dons Head Coach, Robbie Neilson is Sports Scientist & S&C Coach, John Hill. These guys worked together both at Hearts and more recently at MK Dons. On the podcast, guests always talk about...
Winning 5 AFL Premierships, throwing science out of the window and dealing with data
With multiple AFL Championship medals over a 20 year career, Director of High Performance at Hawthorn FC, Andrew Russell comes on the podcast after I saw him speak at Leaders in Performance in November in London. Andrew is a 'no nonsense' guy who has built an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #160 – Nick Ruddock
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Performance Gymnastics Coaching Consultant, Nick Ruddock. With so much talk over recent weeks about the use of gymnastics in team sports settings, especially with youth development...
Pacey Performance Podcast #159 – Huw Bevan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Performance & Rugby Operations at Dragons Rugby, Huw Bevan. This episode is the first one where I have been contacted by a head coach saying 'you need to get our guy on,...
Pacey Performance Podcast #153 – Eric Cressey
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to President of Cressey Performance, Eric Cressey. Eric is THE man when it comes to physical preparation for baseball in the US so naturally, rotational sports was high on the agenda for...
Pacey Performance Podcast #151 – Nic Gill
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach for the All Blacks, Nic Gill. Nic has been on my radar for a podcast for a long time and I was delighted when we found time in the diary to get it...
Pacey Performance Podcast #147 – Sean Cumming
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Bath, Sean Cumming. Sean is an expert when it comes to the topic of relative age effect, biological maturity and...
Pacey Performance Podcast #140 – Pete McKnight
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance, Pete McKnight. Hintsa Performance is a company who provide performance coaches for a number of athletes, the most notable being drivers in...
Pacey Performance Podcast #137 – Aled Walters & Adam Sheehan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure in speaking to 2 guys who I have got to know a lot over the last 12 months, Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan, both at Munster Rugby. Aled is Head of Athletic Performance while Adam is Strength &...
Pacey Performance Podcast #136 – Fergus Connolly
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at University of Michigan Football, Fergus Connolly. Fergus has an unbelievable CV with time spent in the English Premier League, the NFL, International rugby, club rugby, NBA...
Pacey Performance Podcast #131 – Dr Craig Duncan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia, Dr Craig Duncan. Craig's name has been mentioned numerous times when speaking with podcast guests and after a recent push from Darren Burgess to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #130 – Alex Wolf
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport, Alex Wolf. Alex has been on my radar a LONG time and finally I have been able to get in touch with him and line up a chat. Alex has...
Pacey Performance Podcast #129 – Darren Burgess (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have a part 2 with Darren Burgess, High Performance Manager at Port Adelaide in the AFL. Darren appeared on the podcast on episode 19 so it was great to hear what has changed at Port over the last 2 years. Darren also...
Pacey Performance Podcast #127 – Brett Bartholomew (Part 3)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to strength & conditioning coach and now author, Brett Bartholomew. Brett has been on twice before and things have changed again for Brett since last time he was on, moving away from Unbreakable...
Pacey Performance Podcast #122 – Jordan Webb
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to the newly appointed strength and conditioning coach and head of sports science at Notre Dame University, Jordan Webb. Jordan has a fantastic CV for someone so young with stints at Chicago Fire,...
Pacey Performance Podcast #119 – Steve Tashjian (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Director at Columbus Crew, Steve Tashjian. Steve appeared on the podcast on episode #110 and because our chat went down so well and because Steve is so keen to share, a second episode...
Pacey Performance Podcast #117 – Tim Pelot (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the US Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. This is a part 2 with Tim after I enjoyed speaking to him so much in part 1 and it was so well received. The episode was...
Pacey Performance Podcast #110 – Steve Tashjian
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Director at Columbus Crew in the MLS, Steve Tashjian. Steve and I have been in contact for a while now and thankfully finally managed to get a date in the diary and get to chat. Steve...
Pacey Performance Podcast #108 – Jorge Carvajal
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach, Jorge Carvajal. After much back and forth, Jorge and I finally were able to sit down and have a chat and not even the recent hurricane could stop us. It was great to speak with Jorge...
Pacey Performance Podcast #107 – Grant Jenkins
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to performance coach and director of PropelPerform. Grant has been on my radar for a while with his interesting views on the strength and conditioning industry and how we engage with athletes, especially...
Pacey Performance Podcast #105 – Darren Roberts (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Manager at Harris & Ross Physiotherapy and former HP Manager at Red Bull, Darren Roberts. This is Darren's second appearance on the podcast and we have a very specific topic in mind...
Pacey Performance Podcast #94 – Damian Hughes
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with professor of organisational psychology and change at Manchester Metropolitan University, Damian Hughes. Damian is also an acclaimed author and was a recent keynote speaker at the Catapult Summit at...
Pacey Performance Podcast #90 – Allistair McCaw (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with performance coach, speaker and now AUTHOR, Allistair McCaw. Allistair appeared in episode 68 of the podcast and we chatted about the release of his new book and promised to get him back on when it was...
Pacey Performance Podcast #89 – Darcy Norman
In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #86 – Angus Mugford
In episode 86 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at the Toronto Blue Jays, Angus Mugford. Formerly of the IMG Academy in Florida, Angus is a psychologist by trade and is current President of the Association of Sports Psychology....
Pacey Performance Podcast #81 – Stuart Yule
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His...
Pacey Performance Podcast #79 – Tim Pelot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at the U.S Olympic Committee, Tim Pelot. I think this episode is incredibly unique in the way that Tim expressed his views on building relationships with his...
Pacey Performance Podcast #72 – Brett Bartholomew
In episode 72 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the privilege of speaking with Brett Bartholomew for a second time. Brett's circumstances have changed over the last few months and it was really interesting to hear the reasons behind his change and the things he...
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Pacey Performance Podcast #109 – Selwyn Griffith
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to head of rehabilitation at the Brisbane Lions in the AFL, Selwyn Griffith. As you can see from Selwyn's Twitter name, his background is osteopathy and as you will hear in the episode, his osteo...
Pacey Performance Podcast #101 – Dave Tenney (Part 2)
In episode 101 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Manager at the Seattle Sounders in the MLS, Dave Tenney. Dave first appeared on the podcast back in 2014 so it was great to get him on again and see how things have progressed at the...
Pacey Performance Podcast #97 – Richard Akenhead
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am chatting to football physiologist at ASPETAR in Qatar, Richard Akenhead. Richard's name often gets brought up when chatting about GPS and load monitoring when I am out and about in my day job. There seems to be a...
Pacey Performance Podcast #95 – Phil Coles
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the great pleasure of speaking with Director of Medical Services at the San Antonio Spurs, Phil Coles. Phil's CV includes Liverpool Football Club, Newcastle Knights and the Socceroos (Australian national soccer...
Pacey Performance Podcast #77 – Lachlan Wilmot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to GWS Giants' strength and power coach, Lachlan Wilmot. Lachlan and I have been talking over the last couple of weeks and ever since the video of him holding the ankles of one of his players doing a...
Pacey Performance Podcast #73 – David Opar
In episode 73 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with hamstring expert, David Opar. With an ever increasing interest in the prevention of hamstring injuries in sport due to their relative frequency, it was great to get the world leading expert to discuss...
Pacey Performance Podcast #66 – David Joyce
In episode 66 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with Head of Athletic Performance at GWS Giants and co-editor of High Performance Training for Sports, David Joyce. This is David's second appearance on the podcast and was so pleased to get him on again. David is...
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Pacey Performance Podcast #132 – Bob Alejo
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Bob Alejo, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of S&C at North Carolina State University. I must thank Bob for coming on the podcast and being so open about what he does. Bob has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #131 – Dr Craig Duncan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia, Dr Craig Duncan. Craig's name has been mentioned numerous times when speaking with podcast guests and after a recent push from Darren Burgess to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #124 – Ian Pyper
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon, Ian Pyper. Ian has come through the English Institute of Sport working with a number of different sports from boxing to table tennis. With the huge...
Pacey Performance Podcast #123 – Keenan Robinson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of High Performance at USA Swimming, Keenan Robinson. Keenan has worked with one of the most famous and decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps, so it was great to chat to Keenan about...
Pacey Performance Podcast #120 – Bryn Abad
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Strength & Power Coach at the Brisbane Lions, Bryn Abad. Bryn comes with a wealth of experience in rugby union, netball, and more recently AFL. I must thank Stu Mitchell for introducing me to Bryn...
Pacey Performance Podcast #118 – Mike Boyle
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to legend of the game, Mike Boyle. Mike's book Advances in Functional Training was the first S&C book that I bought back in 2012 and was also one of the main influences behind why I started the podcast...
Pacey Performance Podcast #113 – Paul Laursen & Dan Plews
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Paul Laursen and Dan Plews. Dan is currently working with triathletes and also New Zealand rowing while Paul is a sports scientist and researcher at the Sports Performance Institute in New Zealand. It...
Pacey Performance Podcast #112 – Craig Twentyman
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Athletic Performance at Australian Women's Rugby Sevens, Craig Twentyman. The first thing to mention is that Craig was part of the team that won gold at the Rio Olympics this year which followed...
Pacey Performance Podcast #110 – Steve Tashjian
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Director at Columbus Crew in the MLS, Steve Tashjian. Steve and I have been in contact for a while now and thankfully finally managed to get a date in the diary and get to chat. Steve...
Pacey Performance Podcast #106 – Mark Kovacs
In episode 106 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure with speaking with Performance Physiologist, Mark Kovacs. Mark has an unbelievable CV having worked most notably in tennis and well as numerous other sports. Working as a sports science consultant...
Pacey Performance Podcast #102 – Marco Cardinale
In episode 102 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure to speak with Head of Physiology at Aspire, Marco Cardinale. Marco has some amazing experiences from working with the British Olympic Committee in the build up to Beijing in 2008 and London 2012 to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #101 – Dave Tenney (Part 2)
In episode 101 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Manager at the Seattle Sounders in the MLS, Dave Tenney. Dave first appeared on the podcast back in 2014 so it was great to get him on again and see how things have progressed at the...
Pacey Performance Podcast #91 – Tim Suchomel
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University, Tim Suchomel. Tim is an expert when it comes to Olympic lifting and their derivatives which was great as we haven't discussed Oly lifting at length on...
Pacey Performance Podcast #89 – Darcy Norman
In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #85 – Pete Atkinson
In episode I am speaking with Lead S&C Coach for the English Cricket Board, Pete Atkinson. Pete has vast experience working in rugby at Leicester Tigers through one of their most successful periods in history as well as the English Institute of Sport and now with...
Pacey Performance Podcast #83 – Chris Tombs (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to a great friend of mine, Chris Tombs. Chris and I have become good friends after he appeared on episode 8 of the podcast. It was a pleasure to get Chris on again and chat about his journey from working...
Pacey Performance Podcast #81 – Stuart Yule
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His...
Pacey Performance Podcast #78 – Dan Guzman
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have my second guest from the MLS in Dan Guzman from the LA Galaxy. Dan has a really interesting story with his work with the Galaxy academy, the Galaxy 2 and the Galaxy first team. With Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole...
Pacey Performance Podcast #77 – Lachlan Wilmot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to GWS Giants' strength and power coach, Lachlan Wilmot. Lachlan and I have been talking over the last couple of weeks and ever since the video of him holding the ankles of one of his players doing a...
Pacey Performance Podcast #70 – Ben Rosenblatt
In episode 70 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with senior strength and conditioning coach at the English Institute of Sport, Ben Rosenblatt. Ben currently works with England hockey and late last year I attended a workshop hosted by Jonas Dodoo (appeared on...
Pacey Performance Podcast #69 – John Kiely
In episode 69 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the HUGE privilege of speaking to John Kiely. John is S&C coach for Irish Rugby and Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire having previously being the Head of Strength...
Pacey Performance Podcast #68 – Allistair McCaw
In episode 68 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Allistair McCaw who most recently known for his work in Tennis with Kevin Anderson. But looking at his CV (Here) you can see that he has working with some of the top athletes in the world in sports such...
Pacey Performance Podcast #66 – David Joyce
In episode 66 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with Head of Athletic Performance at GWS Giants and co-editor of High Performance Training for Sports, David Joyce. This is David's second appearance on the podcast and was so pleased to get him on again. David is...
Pacey Performance Podcast #65 – Dan Howells
In episode 65 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I talk to strength and conditioning coach for England 7's, Dan Howells. Dan made an appearance in episode 31 alongside Sam Portland and Tom Farrow discussing all things rugby, so it was great to get Dan on a solo episode....
Pacey Performance Podcast #63 – Joel Jaimeson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking with Joel Jaimeson. Joel has been the 'go-to guy' when it comes to conditioning for a number of years now. As soon as I read his book, Ultimate MMA Conditioning, I knew I had...
Pacey Performance Podcast #62 – Tyler Goodale
In this episode of the podcast I am talking to Tyler Goodale who is lead sports scientist for the Canadian women's 7's. Tyler's name had come up a few times when I had been talking to people after podcast episodes and when Chris Tombs and Ian McKeown both say that...
Pacey Performance Podcast #54 – Matt Howley
In this episode I speak with Director of Sports Science at Notre Dame University, Matt Howley. I was actually speaking with Bryan Mann (who appeared on podcast #24) and he insisted that I speak with Matt about his work at Notre Dame and when Bryan says that someone is...
Pacey Performance Podcast #132 – Bob Alejo
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Bob Alejo, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of S&C at North Carolina State University. I must thank Bob for coming on the podcast and being so open about what he does. Bob has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #131 – Dr Craig Duncan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia, Dr Craig Duncan. Craig's name has been mentioned numerous times when speaking with podcast guests and after a recent push from Darren Burgess to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #124 – Ian Pyper
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon, Ian Pyper. Ian has come through the English Institute of Sport working with a number of different sports from boxing to table tennis. With the huge...
Pacey Performance Podcast #123 – Keenan Robinson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of High Performance at USA Swimming, Keenan Robinson. Keenan has worked with one of the most famous and decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps, so it was great to chat to Keenan about...
Pacey Performance Podcast #120 – Bryn Abad
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Strength & Power Coach at the Brisbane Lions, Bryn Abad. Bryn comes with a wealth of experience in rugby union, netball, and more recently AFL. I must thank Stu Mitchell for introducing me to Bryn...
Pacey Performance Podcast #118 – Mike Boyle
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to legend of the game, Mike Boyle. Mike's book Advances in Functional Training was the first S&C book that I bought back in 2012 and was also one of the main influences behind why I started the podcast...
Pacey Performance Podcast #113 – Paul Laursen & Dan Plews
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Paul Laursen and Dan Plews. Dan is currently working with triathletes and also New Zealand rowing while Paul is a sports scientist and researcher at the Sports Performance Institute in New Zealand. It...
Pacey Performance Podcast #112 – Craig Twentyman
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Athletic Performance at Australian Women's Rugby Sevens, Craig Twentyman. The first thing to mention is that Craig was part of the team that won gold at the Rio Olympics this year which followed...
Pacey Performance Podcast #110 – Steve Tashjian
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to High Performance Director at Columbus Crew in the MLS, Steve Tashjian. Steve and I have been in contact for a while now and thankfully finally managed to get a date in the diary and get to chat. Steve...
Pacey Performance Podcast #106 – Mark Kovacs
In episode 106 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure with speaking with Performance Physiologist, Mark Kovacs. Mark has an unbelievable CV having worked most notably in tennis and well as numerous other sports. Working as a sports science consultant...
Pacey Performance Podcast #102 – Marco Cardinale
In episode 102 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure to speak with Head of Physiology at Aspire, Marco Cardinale. Marco has some amazing experiences from working with the British Olympic Committee in the build up to Beijing in 2008 and London 2012 to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #101 – Dave Tenney (Part 2)
In episode 101 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Performance Manager at the Seattle Sounders in the MLS, Dave Tenney. Dave first appeared on the podcast back in 2014 so it was great to get him on again and see how things have progressed at the...
Pacey Performance Podcast #91 – Tim Suchomel
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Assistant Professor at East Stroudsburg University, Tim Suchomel. Tim is an expert when it comes to Olympic lifting and their derivatives which was great as we haven't discussed Oly lifting at length on...
Pacey Performance Podcast #89 – Darcy Norman
In episode #89 of the Pacey Performance podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking to Director of Performance at AS Roma, Darcy Norman. As a former employee of Bayern Munich and the German national team, when they won the world cup in 2014, Darcy has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #85 – Pete Atkinson
In episode I am speaking with Lead S&C Coach for the English Cricket Board, Pete Atkinson. Pete has vast experience working in rugby at Leicester Tigers through one of their most successful periods in history as well as the English Institute of Sport and now with...
Pacey Performance Podcast #83 – Chris Tombs (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to a great friend of mine, Chris Tombs. Chris and I have become good friends after he appeared on episode 8 of the podcast. It was a pleasure to get Chris on again and chat about his journey from working...
Pacey Performance Podcast #81 – Stuart Yule
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak to strength and conditioning coach at the Glasgow Warriors, Stuart Yule. Stu appeared on the Iron Game Chalk Talk podcast, hosted by Ron McKeefery a while back and I have wanted to get him on ever since. His...
Pacey Performance Podcast #78 – Dan Guzman
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have my second guest from the MLS in Dan Guzman from the LA Galaxy. Dan has a really interesting story with his work with the Galaxy academy, the Galaxy 2 and the Galaxy first team. With Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole...
Pacey Performance Podcast #77 – Lachlan Wilmot
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to GWS Giants' strength and power coach, Lachlan Wilmot. Lachlan and I have been talking over the last couple of weeks and ever since the video of him holding the ankles of one of his players doing a...
Pacey Performance Podcast #70 – Ben Rosenblatt
In episode 70 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with senior strength and conditioning coach at the English Institute of Sport, Ben Rosenblatt. Ben currently works with England hockey and late last year I attended a workshop hosted by Jonas Dodoo (appeared on...
Pacey Performance Podcast #69 – John Kiely
In episode 69 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the HUGE privilege of speaking to John Kiely. John is S&C coach for Irish Rugby and Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance at the University of Central Lancashire having previously being the Head of Strength...
Pacey Performance Podcast #68 – Allistair McCaw
In episode 68 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Allistair McCaw who most recently known for his work in Tennis with Kevin Anderson. But looking at his CV (Here) you can see that he has working with some of the top athletes in the world in sports such...
Pacey Performance Podcast #66 – David Joyce
In episode 66 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with Head of Athletic Performance at GWS Giants and co-editor of High Performance Training for Sports, David Joyce. This is David's second appearance on the podcast and was so pleased to get him on again. David is...
Pacey Performance Podcast #65 – Dan Howells
In episode 65 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I talk to strength and conditioning coach for England 7's, Dan Howells. Dan made an appearance in episode 31 alongside Sam Portland and Tom Farrow discussing all things rugby, so it was great to get Dan on a solo episode....
Pacey Performance Podcast #63 – Joel Jaimeson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the unbelievable pleasure of speaking with Joel Jaimeson. Joel has been the 'go-to guy' when it comes to conditioning for a number of years now. As soon as I read his book, Ultimate MMA Conditioning, I knew I had...
Pacey Performance Podcast #62 – Tyler Goodale
In this episode of the podcast I am talking to Tyler Goodale who is lead sports scientist for the Canadian women's 7's. Tyler's name had come up a few times when I had been talking to people after podcast episodes and when Chris Tombs and Ian McKeown both say that...
Pacey Performance Podcast #54 – Matt Howley
In this episode I speak with Director of Sports Science at Notre Dame University, Matt Howley. I was actually speaking with Bryan Mann (who appeared on podcast #24) and he insisted that I speak with Matt about his work at Notre Dame and when Bryan says that someone is...
Developing physical qualities and reducing injury risk in-seaon in the NBA players
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...
Programming speed, strength and power in collegiate sport
In this podcast I am speaking to Director of Olympic Sports (Strength & Conditioning) at Clemson University, Rick Franzblau. It was an absolute pleasure to speak with Rick for this episode and we covered some really interesting areas. Rick has written a number of...
Weightlifting derivatives; when to catch, 1RM testing and unilateral alternatives
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure to speak to Assistant Professor in Exercise Science at Carroll University, Tim Suchomel. This is Tim's second appearance on the podcast and one that is a long time overdue. A lot of Tim's research...
What does a head coach look for in a fitness coach (?)
We FINALLY have a Head Coach on the podcast! Joining ex Hearts and MK Dons Head Coach, Robbie Neilson is Sports Scientist & S&C Coach, John Hill. These guys worked together both at Hearts and more recently at MK Dons. On the podcast, guests always talk about...
Is a Masters becoming expected within strength and conditioning (?)
This episode is a little different in the sense we don't discuss the nuances of training but look at the education climate across three continents. How are we preparing students to work in professional sport? How does this differ in the US to Australia? How can we...
Injury risk screening; what a physio needs vs what a strength and conditioning coach needs
With many in the industry trying to bridge the gap between research and practice, in this episode with 2 practitioners at Brighton Football Club, First Team Performance Physio, Adam Johnson and Sports Scientist/S&C Coach, Josh Hook we chat about what the research...
Current practice when assessing athlete readiness, positives and negatives
Head of Hockey Performance at UMASS Lowell, Devan McConnell and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at San Diego Gull, Justin Roethlingshoefer come on the podcast as a double act after the release of their new book, INTENT. I really enjoyed chatting with these guys...
Identifying & deconstructing movement issues, deceleration and drill creation
Mark Kovacs is the go to guy when it comes to strength and conditioning in tennis. Mark is owner of the Kovacs Institute which offers a wide range of services from validating new technologies to offering coaching to elite athletes. This is Mark's second time on the...
Realities of working in the NFL and integrating research into practice
Hugh Fullagar joins me on the podcast after a recent career move from the Oakland Raiders, as their Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, to UTS as a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science. Hugh has a PhD from Saarland University in Germany looking at sleep...
Translating off-ice qualities onto the ice, bilateral vs unilateral exercises, and influences outside S&C
Matt Nichol is one of the most recognisable faces when it comes to strength & conditioning in ice hockey and he was introduced to me by previous podcast guest, Martin Buchheit. When Martin speaks highly of someone, you know its going to be an excellent episode and...
Winning 5 AFL Premierships, throwing science out of the window and dealing with data
With multiple AFL Championship medals over a 20 year career, Director of High Performance at Hawthorn FC, Andrew Russell comes on the podcast after I saw him speak at Leaders in Performance in November in London. Andrew is a 'no nonsense' guy who has built an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #167 – Martin Buchheit
With well over 150 peer-reviewed journals and an unbelievable CV, I am delighted to FINALLY welcome Martin Buchheit on the podcast! Martin has worked in 3 different continents as a sports scientist and strength & conditioning coach. Currently working in Paris as...
Pacey Performance Podcast #164 – Bo Sandoval
Bo comes on the podcast with an incredible CV, initially working in college sport at University of Michigan and recently moving onto working alongside Duncan French (guest #162 on the Pacey Performance Podcast) at the UFC Performance Institute. In this episode we were...
Pacey Performance Podcast #163 – Simon Thomas
Simon comes onto the podcast on the back of a Super Rugby Championship last season and a tour with the Maori All Blacks. Simon is the Head of Physical Performance at Crusaders in New Zealand and brings a wealth of experience & knowledge of working in Rugby Union....
Pacey Performance Podcast #162 – Duncan French
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Vice President of Performance at UFC Performance Institute, Duncan French. Duncan has worked with Olympic athletes in Taekwondo, Premiership footballers at Newcastle United, Division...
Pacey Performance Podcast #160 – Nick Ruddock
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Performance Gymnastics Coaching Consultant, Nick Ruddock. With so much talk over recent weeks about the use of gymnastics in team sports settings, especially with youth development...
Pacey Performance Podcast #158 – Sophia Nimphius (Part 2)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Associate Professor at Edith Cowen University, Sophia Numphius. Sophia is coming on the podcast for a part 2 and an update on the thoughts she presented 2 years ago in her first...
Pacey Performance Podcast #155 – Doug McKenney
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Sports Performance Specialist & Founding Coach at Coach Me Plus, Doug McKenney. Doug has vast experience working in the NHL and was, in fact, the first full-time S&C coach in...
Pacey Performance Podcast #152 – Bill Burgos
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Orlando Magic in the NBA, Bill Burgos. As President of the NBSCA (National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Committee) and current member...
Pacey Performance Podcast #151 – Nic Gill
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Strength & Conditioning Coach for the All Blacks, Nic Gill. Nic has been on my radar for a podcast for a long time and I was delighted when we found time in the diary to get it...
Pacey Performance Podcast #145 – Lachlan Penfold
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Director of Performance at Melbourne Storm, Lachlan Penfold. Lachlan has an incredible CV with clubs including Golden State Warriors (NBA), Sydney Roosters (NRL) and the Brisbane...
Pacey Performance Podcast #143 – Dr Liam Hennessy
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Director of Setanta College, Dr. Liam Hennessy. Dr. Hennessy has coached a number of world class athletes including three-time major winning golfer, Padraig Harrington. As well as...
Pacey Performance Podcast #142 – David Gray
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I have the pleasure in speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at Hurricanes Rugby in New Zealand, David Gray. This episode has come around at the perfect time with the British & Irish Lions being on tour...
Pacey Performance Podcast #138 – Inigo Mujika
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to Inigo Mujika, Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country. Inigo has an unbelievable list of publications to his name in the areas of strength training for endurance...
Pacey Performance Podcast #132 – Bob Alejo
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Bob Alejo, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of S&C at North Carolina State University. I must thank Bob for coming on the podcast and being so open about what he does. Bob has an...
Pacey Performance Podcast #131 – Dr Craig Duncan
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia, Dr Craig Duncan. Craig's name has been mentioned numerous times when speaking with podcast guests and after a recent push from Darren Burgess to...
Pacey Performance Podcast #124 – Ian Pyper
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon, Ian Pyper. Ian has come through the English Institute of Sport working with a number of different sports from boxing to table tennis. With the huge...
Pacey Performance Podcast #123 – Keenan Robinson
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of High Performance at USA Swimming, Keenan Robinson. Keenan has worked with one of the most famous and decorated athletes of all time, Michael Phelps, so it was great to chat to Keenan about...
Pacey Performance Podcast #120 – Bryn Abad
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Strength & Power Coach at the Brisbane Lions, Bryn Abad. Bryn comes with a wealth of experience in rugby union, netball, and more recently AFL. I must thank Stu Mitchell for introducing me to Bryn...
Pacey Performance Podcast #118 – Mike Boyle
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to legend of the game, Mike Boyle. Mike's book Advances in Functional Training was the first S&C book that I bought back in 2012 and was also one of the main influences behind why I started the podcast...
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Pacey Performance Podcast #55 – Jonas Dodoo
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I speak with world renowned sprint coach, Jonas Dodoo. Jonas is currently coaching one of the best young sprint groups in Europe, if not the world. I did an interview with Jonas earlier in the year but after a review of...
Pacey Performance Podcast #52 – JB Morin
After Tweeting all listeners to see who people want to hear on the podcast, we have JB Morin on the phone for this episode. It feels like we have been trying for weeks to get this sorted out due to busy diaries and horrible internet connection, but we finally have it...
Pacey Performance Podcast #3 – Dr Mike Young
This edition of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees me chatting with former Louisiana State University coach and former Vancouver Whitecaps first team fitness coach, Mike Young. Mike has a Phd in Biomechanics from Louisiana State University and his highly successful...
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Pacey Performance Podcast #65 – Dan Howells
In episode 65 of the Pacey Performance Podcast I talk to strength and conditioning coach for England 7's, Dan Howells. Dan made an appearance in episode 31 alongside Sam Portland and Tom Farrow discussing all things rugby, so it was great to get Dan on a solo episode....
Pacey Performance Podcast #59 – Bruce Williams
So this episode of the podcast goes in a slightly different direction with Bruce Williams. So Bruce is a podiatrist with extensive experience of working with professional athletes, specifically basketball. Bruce is a past president of the American Academy of Podiatric...
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