GAINcast with Vern Gambetta

Over the last decade the field of sports science has grown exponentially. At the same time it has started to lose its way. Rather than telling players what they can do, it often tells players what they can't. Rather than focusing on adaptations, it focuses on measuring loads. And rather than being coach-driven, training has become driven more by the backroom staff. On this episode of the GAINcast, Tony Studwick shares his experience as a sports scientist. In more than a decade with Manchester United he saw first hand how the field has evolved and what the best teams do differently in this area. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/09/gaincast-episode-134-sports-science-has-lost-its-way-with-tony-strudwick/

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Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

Having a process to collect feedback is critical, but even more important is the type of feedback you get. If the process is not producing actionable steps to improve or reinforce what you did, it is not doing its job. On this week's GAINcast we look at how coaches can improve debriefing and other feedback processes to get the information they are looking for to make them better coaches. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/09/gaincast-episode-133-getting-better-feedback/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

Having a process to collect feedback is critical, but even more important is the type of feedback you get. If the process is not producing actionable steps to improve or reinforce what you did, it is not doing its job. On this week's GAINcast we look at how coaches can improve debriefing and other feedback processes to get the information they are looking for to make them better coaches. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/09/gaincast-episode-133-getting-better-feedback/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

John Kiely has done some groundbreaking work on periodization, but that isn't the only topic he is interested in. When it comes to his work with rugby, track and field, and soccer he focuses on making an impact through coordination. On this week's podcast we take a look at the framework he uses to understand coordination, and how that translates into some surprising methods with athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-132-learning-to-control-with-john-kiely/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter. Our August theme is rugby, so check the site for more on the topic.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

John Kiely has done some groundbreaking work on periodization, but that isn't the only topic he is interested in. When it comes to his work with rugby, track and field, and soccer he focuses on making an impact through coordination. On this week's podcast we take a look at the framework he uses to understand coordination, and how that translates into some surprising methods with athletes. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-132-learning-to-control-with-john-kiely/

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter. Our August theme is rugby, so check the site for more on the topic.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

Lachlan Penfold is one of those coaches that has been at the top in multiple sports. In the past few decades he has worked with professional clubs and athletes in the NBA, NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Olympic softball, javelin, baseball, and much more. Currently he is the director of performance for the defending champions Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. With most guests on the GAINcast we talk about their coaching journey and then focus on a key point of interest. Lachlan's journey has been so diverse that on this episode we focus entirely on the journey itself, with a step-by-step look at the things he learned along the way. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-131-the-journey-with-lachlan-penfold/

If you liked this episode, you can learn more from Penfold in the HMMR Classroom. Members can watch his GAIN 2014 presentation reflecting in more detail about his time with the Sydney Roosters and how he approaches athlete monitoring.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

Lachlan Penfold is one of those coaches that has been at the top in multiple sports. In the past few decades he has worked with professional clubs and athletes in the NBA, NRL, AFL, Super Rugby, Olympic softball, javelin, baseball, and much more. Currently he is the director of performance for the defending champions Melbourne Storm of the National Rugby League. With most guests on the GAINcast we talk about their coaching journey and then focus on a key point of interest. Lachlan's journey has been so diverse that on this episode we focus entirely on the journey itself, with a step-by-step look at the things he learned along the way. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-131-the-journey-with-lachlan-penfold/

If you liked this episode, you can learn more from Penfold in the HMMR Classroom. Members can watch his GAIN 2014 presentation reflecting in more detail about his time with the Sydney Roosters and how he approaches athlete monitoring.

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

The definition of a playmaker is a bit elusive: it combines having the right mindset, anticipation, perception, and decision-making skills. In their new book The Playmaker's Advantage: How to Raise Your Mental Game to the Next Level, Len Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson take a look at what the science says and how coaches can help their athletes improve in this area. On this episode of the podcast, the authors join us for a chat on what they learned writing the book, and how it can be applied in practice. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-130-the-playmakers-advantage-with-len-zaichkowsky-and-daniel-peterson/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

The definition of a playmaker is a bit elusive: it combines having the right mindset, anticipation, perception, and decision-making skills. In their new book The Playmaker's Advantage: How to Raise Your Mental Game to the Next Level, Len Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson take a look at what the science says and how coaches can help their athletes improve in this area. On this episode of the podcast, the authors join us for a chat on what they learned writing the book, and how it can be applied in practice. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-130-the-playmakers-advantage-with-len-zaichkowsky-and-daniel-peterson/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.

All young coaches make mistakes. That is part of the learning process and we sure made our fair share of them. But there is no need to make the same mistakes we made. On this episode of the GAINcsat we reflect on lessons we have learned and share some advice for young coaches. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2018/08/gaincast-episode-129-lessons-for-young-coaches/

Check out our new book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches for an in depth discussion with Vern and 11 other coaches on their training philosophy and methods.

This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus and GAIN. Become a HMMR Plus member to get access to all the articles, videos and podcasts on the site, including our monthly sports science newsletter.