WE"RE BACK!

 

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 13!

In this episode i'm delighted to be joined by Football Science research legend (!) Barry Drust.

We talk the state of research, application to a practical setting and the importance of being given a chance, amongst many other things that you won't want to miss.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 12!

In this episode i'm delighted to be joined by Academy Conditioning Coach at Malmo FF, Mark Read.

We talk being a Brit working abroad, the culture towards fitness in Europe, developing speed and agility in youth athletes, and crossover from gym to field.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 11.

 It's an hour-long sleep special!

In this episode i'm delighted to be joined by sleep recovery coach, Nick Littlehales.

Some of the things we discuss are sleep quality, the importance of sleep as an athlete, the value of napping and sleep myths.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 10.

In this episode i'm delighted to be joined by academy strength and conditioning coach at Liverpool Ladies, Jordan Tyrer.

Some of the things we discuss are the differences in coaching females, the lack of strength-confident athletes in the female game and Jordan's own pet peeves about the profession.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 9!

In this episode i'm so happy to say I am joined by all round athletic development legend, Vern Gambetta.

We discuss the what it takes to develop a top-level mover, 'Failing forwards' and key elements to succesful long term athlete development programmes.

Don't miss this one!

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 8!

In this episode i'm delighted to be joined by Head of Sports Physiology at ASPIRE and world-renowned practitioner, Marco Cardinale.

We discuss the physical foundations of being an olympian, athlete recovery and Marco's own pet peeves about the profession.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 7!

In this episode i'm joined by Danny Torpey. Danny is the Lead U9's-16's Sports Scientist at Reading Football Club.

We discuss his journey from volunteer to full time practitioner, the physical programme with Reading's players aged 9 to 16, and an interesting pet peeve!

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 6!

In this episode I talk to Sports and Performance Psychologist, Dave Readle.

Dave talks really honestly about his life experiences and how they've shaped his philosophy as a psychologist and shares some great insight on topics such as, pressure on young athletes, developing grit and his views on mindfulness.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 5!

In this episode i'm joined by Bob Alejo. Bob has just become Director of Sports Science at Powerlift, and has over 35 years experience within a range of sports and roles.

We discuss his time with Billy Beane at the Oakland A's, Training for Power and the use of Strongman style circuits amongst other topics.

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This is Growing Up Strong Episode 4.

In this episode i'm joined by Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Melbourne Storm, Justin Blee.

We discuss a range of topics including Strenghth and Conditioning in an NRL setting, strength programme progression within different age groups, and dealing with a different climate.

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Thank you and enjoy!