Athletic Skills Podcast

🚨 Golf coaches and players—are you training the wrong way? 🚨

Strength & Conditioning in golf is still misunderstood, with many players avoiding strength training or focusing on "golf-specific" exercises that don’t actually improve performance.

In this episode, Luke Robinson, a lecturer for the PGA and an expert in golf Strength & Conditioning, breaks down:

If you’re a golf coach, S&C practitioner, or player, this episode will completely change the way you approach physical preparation for golf.

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📢 Why Coaches MUST Get Nutrition Right – Or Risk Their Players Failing!Every coach focuses on strength, tactics, and fitness—but nutrition is the missing piece in unlocking peak performance. 🚀 If your players are gassing out in the last 20 minutes or struggling with recovery, their fueling strategy could be the problem.In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, we sit down with Ted Munson, Lead Performance Nutritionist at Brentford FC, to reveal how elite football teams fuel their players for success. Ted has worked across Premier League football, rugby, and other sports, and he shares the biggest nutrition mistakes coaches make—and how to fix them.✅ The #1 fuelling mistake that causes players to fade late in games—and how to prevent it✅ How to customise nutrition for every player (instead of a one-size-fits-all approach)✅ The science of carb-loading and why it matters for high-intensity football✅ How to fuel for different kickoff times (early vs. late games)✅ The key to faster recovery in congested fixture periods✅ Simple nutrition strategies grassroots coaches can apply right nowWhy one-size-fits-all plans don’t work💬 Coaches, What’s Your Biggest Nutrition Challenge?Are your players struggling with energy, recovery, or fueling correctly? Drop a comment below, and let’s discuss solutions!📲 Connect with Ted Munson:* LinkedIn: Ted Munson* Instagram: @tedmunson.nutritionSubscribe for more expert insights into coaching, performance, and elite sports science.#FootballNutrition #SportsScience #MatchDayFuel #PremierLeague #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteRecovery #SportsCoaching

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🚨What if everything you’ve been told about mental toughness is wrong? 🚨

Athletes are constantly told to"control their emotions" to perform at their best. But what if that approach is actuallyholding you back?

In this episode,Lauren Garner, a sports psychologist in training working with Sunderland AFC, breaks down whyacceptance, not control, is the key to unlocking athlete performance.

We dive deep into:

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or practitioner, this episode will change how you think about emotions and performance.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

📌0:00 – Why traditional mental toughness advice is flawed
📌3:30 – The science behind emotions & athletic performance
📌7:15 – How acceptance-based coaching improves resilience
📌12:45 – Using breathwork to stay calm under pressure
📌18:20 – Helping athletes embrace emotions instead of fighting them
📌24:00 – Common mistakes coaches make when addressing emotions
📌30:15 – Real-world examples of acceptance-based coaching in sport
📌37:00 – Practical takeaways for coaches & athletes to implement today

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🚀 Speed and agility can be the difference in winning and losing—but are you training them effectively?In this episode, we sit down withJames Nolan, First-Team Strength & Conditioning Coach at Cardiff Rugby, to break down how to develop speed and agility that actually transfers to game performance.With a background spanning rugby, football, and elite athlete development, James shares insights into:🏃 Why many S&C coaches struggle with speed & agility training.🏉 How to develop speed and agility that transfers to game based improvements to team sports.📊 The key physical qualities behind acceleration, deceleration & change of direction.🔄 The role of gym training vs. on-field drills in developing faster athletes.⚡ How return-to-play protocols can rebuild speed & confidence post-injury.If you're a coach, or practitioner looking to learn more about making your athletes faster, bridge the gap between the gym and on-pitch performance, this episode is packed with practical insights!Key Takeaways & Timestamps📌 0:00 – How James Nolan built his career in elite S&C📌 3:00 – Why coaches struggle with speed & agility training📌 7:30 – How gym-based training impacts sprinting & agility📌 12:00 – Developing acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction📌 18:00 – Open vs. closed agility drills: When and how to use them📌 24:00 – Why warm-ups are a hidden weapon for speed & movement skill📌 30:00 – Return-to-play protocols: How to safely rebuild speed after injury📌 37:00 – How to make agility drills more game-relevant📌 45:00 – James’ advice for grassroots coaches developing young athletesLinks & Resources📩 Connect with James Nolan on LinkedIn🔔 Subscribe for More! Found this episode helpful? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more interviews with elite coaches and sports practitioners.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: athleticskillseducationEmail: [email protected]#SpeedTraining #Agility #StrengthAndConditioning #AthleteDevelopment #Rugby #SportsScience #Coaching

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How to Break into Pro Sport: Lessons Every Young Practitioner Needs to Hear

🎙️ In This Episode:

We’ll cover how to turn small opportunities into big breakthroughs, the power of networking, and the mindset shifts you need to stand out. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or just starting out, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

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💡 What You’ll Learn:

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How sending one email opened a door and set up my career

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Breaking into professional sports as a coach or practitioner can feel like an uphill battle. 🏆

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In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, we speak with Andrew Langford, Director of the iUSCA.

Andrew shares his perspective on the journey from student to strength and conditioning (S&C) coach, discussing how universities can support aspiring coaches through both education and practical experience.

He highlights what defines a high-quality degree program, the importance of hands-on experience, and the key qualities that help students and young coaches stand out in the competitive sports industry.

For any young practitioner aspiring to enter high-performance sport, this episode is a must-listen, packed with valuable advice from someone with insider knowledge who has walked the same path.

Feel free to get in touch with Andrew and see more about the iUSCA for lots more resources

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In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, we speak with Blaine Clancy, Physical Performance Coach.

Blaine Clancy brings extensive experience coaching various sports and working with diverse populations.

He delves into Youth Athletic Development, exploring how his philosophy has evolved over time.

We discuss an intriguing question: when coaching fundamental movements, is there such a thing as being "sport-specific"? It’s a fascinating topic, as coaches often emphasize making their sessions sport-specific. But what about the foundational skills all athletes need?

Additionally, we explore the role of a coach as a salesperson—how to secure buy-in from others—and the ways parents can be leveraged to further support athletes.

Blaine also shares his thoughts on whether young practitioners should volunteer for free at the start of their journey or focus on finding paid roles. What’s your perspective? Should every opportunity have monetary value, or can coaches gain other meaningful benefits from unpaid experiences?

Feel free to get in touch with Blaine and see more about the his work:

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In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, we speak with BAM, Finland Women's Sevens coach and is also owner of the Clubhouse Gym. This is a must listen to learn how to coach fundamental movements in a fun, practical way in any environment, especially acceleration, deceleration and change of direction ability!

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