GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

When Melbourne Storm director of performance Lachlan Penfold came on the show in 2018, we focused solely on his coaching journey that has led him through the NBA, NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Rugby 7s, Olympic softball, javelin, baseball, and much more. On this week's GAINcast we have him back on to dig deeper into his approach to training team sport athletes, including his thoughts on workload, speed, monitoring, testing, injuries, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/gaincast-episode-184-training-teams-with-lachlan-penfold/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more.
• Penfold has won a title with the Melbourne Storm, but years ago he also led the Sydney Roosters to championships. He broke down his approach with Sydney in GAIN Video 4: Lessons from the Sydney Roosters available for HMMR Plus members to stream.
• Penfold was also a guest on GAINcast 131 and HMMR Podcast 62. We've also done a written interview with his predecessor at the Storm, Dean Benton.
• Some of his speed training methods are based on the methods of John Pryor and Frans Bosch. You can find links to resources on their work here.

American football is a bastion of tradition. In some areas, such as strength and conditioning, that can hold the sport back. Many coaches, however, are working to change the traditions and they start out by asking simple questions all over again like how do we make our players better? On this week's GAINcast, Matt Rhea explains how the forward-thinking setup he installed at Indiana University helped turn their program around using a practical data-driven approach.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/gaincast-episode-183-from-data-to-speed-with-matt-rhea/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• You can follow Rhea on Facebook (@MattRheaSportScience) and Twitter (@MattRheaPhD).
• You can read more about the Indiana speed program in an interesting recent article on Stack.
• The 1080 sprint was discussed on this episode. They are also sponsors of GAIN and you can learn more about them on the 1080 website.
• In January I put together an article looking deeper at some of the use and misuse of GPS and similar technologies.

American football is a bastion of tradition. In some areas, such as strength and conditioning, that can hold the sport back. Many coaches, however, are working to change the traditions and they start out by asking simple questions all over again like how do we make our players better? On this week's GAINcast, Matt Rhea explains how the forward-thinking setup he installed at Indiana University helped turn their program around using a practical data-driven approach.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/gaincast-episode-183-from-data-to-speed-with-matt-rhea/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• You can follow Rhea on Facebook (@MattRheaSportScience) and Twitter (@MattRheaPhD).
• You can read more about the Indiana speed program in an interesting recent article on Stack.
• The 1080 sprint was discussed on this episode. They are also sponsors of GAIN and you can learn more about them on the 1080 website.
• In January I put together an article looking deeper at some of the use and misuse of GPS and similar technologies.

Skill acquisition is the science that underpins movement learning and execution. In other words, skill acquisition is what underpins sport. There is not performance without skill acquisition. On this week's GAINcast we explore some simple ideas that can help coaches improve skill acquisition amongst their athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-182-skill-acquisition/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• The February site theme on HMMR Media is skill acquisition. Check the site throughout the month for more on the topic, including last week HMMR Podcast with Gary Winckler.
• We've looked at similar topics on several other episodes including GAINcast 109 on drills, GAINcast 168 on getting better, and GAINcast 161 with David Epstein.
• Vern has also put together blog posts on skill acquisition vs. motor learning and drills.
• One podcast recommended in this episode: Learner lab with Trevor Ragan.

Skill acquisition is the science that underpins movement learning and execution. In other words, skill acquisition is what underpins sport. There is not performance without skill acquisition. On this week's GAINcast we explore some simple ideas that can help coaches improve skill acquisition amongst their athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-182-skill-acquisition/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• The February site theme on HMMR Media is skill acquisition. Check the site throughout the month for more on the topic, including last week HMMR Podcast with Gary Winckler.
• We've looked at similar topics on several other episodes including GAINcast 109 on drills, GAINcast 168 on getting better, and GAINcast 161 with David Epstein.
• Vern has also put together blog posts on skill acquisition vs. motor learning and drills.
• One podcast recommended in this episode: Learner lab with Trevor Ragan.

Coaches often aim to get better at various facets of training. One thing we forget: we can also get better at learning. On this week's GAINcast we share lessons learned on learning, how to improve what you get out of reading, and much more. We also include references to our recent books, articles, and podcasts that can jump start your learning. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-181-reading-learning-and-living/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• Some books recommended in this episode: The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
• Some podcasts recommended on this episode: Dolly Parton's America, Cautionary Tales, The Art of Manliness, Finding Mastery, and Sound Opinions.
• Some articles recommended in this podcast: "Productivity isn't about time management, its about attention management," "The future of America's contest with China," Seth Godin's blog, and our own Sports Science Monthly column.
• For some book recommendations, check out Vern's book picks for 2019.
• Prior episodes mentioned in this podcast: GAINcast 131 with Lachlan Penfold (including more from Penfold in the GAINtalk 4 video), GAINcast 177 with Keith Baar, and HMMR Podcast 214.
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Coaches often aim to get better at various facets of training. One thing we forget: we can also get better at learning. On this week's GAINcast we share lessons learned on learning, how to improve what you get out of reading, and much more. We also include references to our recent books, articles, and podcasts that can jump start your learning. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/gaincast-episode-181-reading-learning-and-living/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more. GAINcast 179 also gives you a sneak peek at GAIN 2020.
• Some books recommended in this episode: The Medici Effect by Frans Johansson and The War of Art by Steven Pressfield.
• Some podcasts recommended on this episode: Dolly Parton's America, Cautionary Tales, The Art of Manliness, Finding Mastery, and Sound Opinions.
• Some articles recommended in this podcast: "Productivity isn't about time management, its about attention management," "The future of America's contest with China," Seth Godin's blog, and our own Sports Science Monthly column.
• For some book recommendations, check out Vern's book picks for 2019.
• Prior episodes mentioned in this podcast: GAINcast 131 with Lachlan Penfold (including more from Penfold in the GAINtalk 4 video), GAINcast 177 with Keith Baar, and HMMR Podcast 214.
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Dr. Michael Joyner has been writing about the limits of human performance for decades and back in 1991 was one of the first to analyze the possibility of a sub 2-hour marathon. On this episode of the GAINcast, Joyner breaks down recent two hour attempts, the role of technology in pushing performance forward, and what trends he sees on the horizon for endurance athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/01/gaincast-episode-180-sub-2-with-dr-michael-joyner/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more.
• This month’s theme on HMMR Media is the future of training. Stay tuned for more on the topic throughout the month and join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media.
• Joyner was a guest on GAINcast 59, where we discussed more about the limits of performance and also how coaches can analyze sport science research.
• You can learn more from Dr. Joyner on Twitter @DrMJoyner and on his personal blog. His research interests are also outlined here.
• For more on the sub 2 topic, you can read his original research paper on the topic, this more recent article, plus a good Runner's World article on the topic.
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Dr. Michael Joyner has been writing about the limits of human performance for decades and back in 1991 was one of the first to analyze the possibility of a sub 2-hour marathon. On this episode of the GAINcast, Joyner breaks down recent two hour attempts, the role of technology in pushing performance forward, and what trends he sees on the horizon for endurance athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/01/gaincast-episode-180-sub-2-with-dr-michael-joyner/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more.
• This month’s theme on HMMR Media is the future of training. Stay tuned for more on the topic throughout the month and join HMMR Plus so that you get full access to our video, article, and podcast archive here on HMMR Media.
• Joyner was a guest on GAINcast 59, where we discussed more about the limits of performance and also how coaches can analyze sport science research.
• You can learn more from Dr. Joyner on Twitter @DrMJoyner and on his personal blog. His research interests are also outlined here.
• For more on the sub 2 topic, you can read his original research paper on the topic, this more recent article, plus a good Runner's World article on the topic.
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GAIN 2020 is coming up in June and today we're announcing all the details about this year's event. Once again GAIN is bringing together some of the top minds from a variety of fields and sports. Listen in to this week's GAINcast for a full preview of the event, including background on all of our presenters and an inside look at what will be new in 2020. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/01/gaincast-episode-179-gain-2020-sneak-peek/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• The GAINcast is brought to you by GAIN and HMMR Media. Applications for GAIN are now open and you can learn more here, including links to all our past interviews with faculty members, registration information, and more.