(listen time - 28mins)
Phil Scott joins me for this episode! Many listeners should know of Phil, but his experiences include 8 years working with the England National Cricket Team as their Strength and Conditioning Coach and is currently the Pathways Lead for Physical Preparation at the ECB.
I first met Phil whilst collaborating with him on using a specific recovery tool. I was taken aback by his thoughtful approach to physical preparation, so I had to ask him to join the podcast to share his insights.
In this episode, Phil discusses program design for cricket players, specifically focusing on batters and hitters. He places a premium on understanding the athlete's perspective and working closely with coaches. He explains that program design in the gym should include a combination of strength, power, and coordination exercises. Phil shares his approach to managing gym sessions, including the need to consider pre-game and post-game workouts.
In full, we delve into these topics:
- Starting Point of Program Design
Understanding the Athlete and Coach PerspectiveFundamentals of Cricket Program DesignImportance of Strength and Power in CricketManaging Gym Sessions with AthletesWhere the opportunities are for Gym Work in a test seriesProgram Structure and Sets/RepsIncorporating Contrast SetsRelevance of Grip Strength WorkThere is a lot packed into this one so do enjoy it - and come back next week as Phil takes it up a level with his stumbles episode!