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It's easy to think about injury from a medical point of view and focus on what is broken. But you can also view it from a performance point of view: what type of plan will take the athlete is at point A to point B. Donie Fox is both a physiotherapist and athletic development coach. He joins this week's podcast to discuss his thoughts on rehabilitation, including assessment, variation, shapes, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/09/hmmr-podcast-episode-231-rethinking-rehab-with-donie-fox/

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More notes:

• This month's site theme is rehabilitation and return to performance. Stay tuned for more on the topic and join HMMR Plus to gain full access.
• For more from Fox, you can follow him on Instagram (@doniefox) or Twitter (@doniefox). He also contributes to HMMR Media. You can find his articles here, and keep an eye out for a series of articles coming up on rehabilitation this month.
• Fox was also a contributor to our roundtable discussions on Episode 219: Pandemic training roundtable and Episode 212: Year-end extravaganza. Also check out Physio and the Art of Human Performance, the podcast he co-hosts with fellow HMMR contributor Tracy Fober. Their recent interview with John Kiely was referenced in this episode.
• We referenced the work of athletic trainer Grace Golden in the episode. She is a leader in rehabilitation and was a guest on the recent GAINcast 197, as well as our own Episode 172. We also have her recent GAIN Master Class presentation available for HMMR Members to stream. You can find it in the HMMR Classroom: Embracing shapes and manipulation.
• Two books recommended by Fox on this episode to learn more about anatomy: Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers and Running: Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology in Practice by Frans Bosch and Ronald Klomp. Bosch's most recent book Anatomy of Agility is available in our store.
• For some insight into how some elite athletes have manage breakthroughs this year, read this recent New York Times article referenced in the episode.

A teams success during the season is often tied with how effectively they prepare in the preseason. Integrating the tactical, technical, and physical preparation can be an art. Recently James de Lacey shared an 8-week preseason rugby training plan on our site. On this week's podcast, he dives deeper into his principles of preseason training and discusses how they can be adapted to different environments and different sports.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-230-preseason-planning-with-james-de-lacey/

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More notes:

• You can learn more about de Lacey's principles of preseason training in his latest article or in the full 8-week rugby preseason plan he shared.
• The theme this month on HMMR Media is training programs. In addition to the rugby preseason plan, we've also shared an 8-week throwing program, a 14-day microcycle for NFL combine prep, 800-meter training plan, foundational strength programs, leg circuit training programs and even more to come.
• You can learn more from James on Instagram (@jdelacey90) and Twitter (@jdelcaey01). He is also a frequent contributor on HMMR Media and you can find his past articles here.
• De Lacey was also previously a guest on Episode 168 on rethinking rugby training.
• More about the pitfalls of laps, lines, and lectures from Vern Gambetta.

A teams success during the season is often tied with how effectively they prepare in the preseason. Integrating the tactical, technical, and physical preparation can be an art. Recently James de Lacey shared an 8-week preseason rugby training plan on our site. On this week's podcast, he dives deeper into his principles of preseason training and discusses how they can be adapted to different environments and different sports.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-230-preseason-planning-with-james-de-lacey/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes:

• You can learn more about de Lacey's principles of preseason training in his latest article or in the full 8-week rugby preseason plan he shared.
• The theme this month on HMMR Media is training programs. In addition to the rugby preseason plan, we've also shared an 8-week throwing program, a 14-day microcycle for NFL combine prep, 800-meter training plan, foundational strength programs, leg circuit training programs and even more to come.
• You can learn more from James on Instagram (@jdelacey90) and Twitter (@jdelcaey01). He is also a frequent contributor on HMMR Media and you can find his past articles here.
• De Lacey was also previously a guest on Episode 168 on rethinking rugby training.
• More about the pitfalls of laps, lines, and lectures from Vern Gambetta.

We often talk on the podcast about different components of training: lifting, jumping, sprinting, throwing, and more. We spend less time talking about putting it all together. The best way to learn about that is to take a look at an example. Last week Nick posted an 8-week throws program on HMMR Media. We walk thought it to understand the thought process behind it and how coaches can look at fitting all the components of athletic development into a plan.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: 

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More notes: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-229-the-8-week-plan/

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.
• Members can read the whole plan and Nick's notes on it here. This training plan is the first of many plans to be released to HMMR Plus members this month. Also out are American football and leg circuit plans from Vern Gambetta, with more to come from other contributors.
• This program comes after an athlete has a solid foundation. Nick outlined his approach to foundational strength in an article last year. He also has an article outlining his  modular training approach to strength training. Other elements, such as medicine ball routines, jump routines, and more are all covered HMMR Classroom videos.

We often talk on the podcast about different components of training: lifting, jumping, sprinting, throwing, and more. We spend less time talking about putting it all together. The best way to learn about that is to take a look at an example. Last week Nick posted an 8-week throws program on HMMR Media. We walk thought it to understand the thought process behind it and how coaches can look at fitting all the components of athletic development into a plan.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: 

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/08/hmmr-podcast-episode-229-the-8-week-plan/

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives.
• Members can read the whole plan and Nick's notes on it here. This training plan is the first of many plans to be released to HMMR Plus members this month. Also out are American football and leg circuit plans from Vern Gambetta, with more to come from other contributors.
• This program comes after an athlete has a solid foundation. Nick outlined his approach to foundational strength in an article last year. He also has an article outlining his  modular training approach to strength training. Other elements, such as medicine ball routines, jump routines, and more are all covered HMMR Classroom videos.

Summer is in full swing and we've got a lot of different ideas on our mind: why social media turns us into absolutists, how every tool has a place, what we are doing to continue adapting training to COVID-19, and how to make the best brisket. We cover them all on this week's episode, with a few rants mixed in as well.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: 

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More notes: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-228-rants-and-bbq/

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Our site July site theme is physical education, so check back for more on that topic as the month comes to a close.
• Some more rant episodes: Episode 203, Episode 164, Episode 103, Episode 80, and Episode 60.
• Read the full LA times article on coaches turning to BBQ.
• Nick also discussed some more about his passion for BBQ on Episode 13.

Summer is in full swing and we've got a lot of different ideas on our mind: why social media turns us into absolutists, how every tool has a place, what we are doing to continue adapting training to COVID-19, and how to make the best brisket. We cover them all on this week's episode, with a few rants mixed in as well.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: 

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-228-rants-and-bbq/

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. Our site July site theme is physical education, so check back for more on that topic as the month comes to a close.
• Some more rant episodes: Episode 203, Episode 164, Episode 103, Episode 80, and Episode 60.
• Read the full LA times article on coaches turning to BBQ.
• Nick also discussed some more about his passion for BBQ on Episode 13.

When it comes to player development, it can be surprisingly hard for a large federation to make an impact at the individual player level. At the USTA, Johnny Parkes has been trying to identify where they can make most impact with young players. Their conclusion: the warm up. As physical literacy declines in young athletes, a good warm up can help ensure players are prepared for the ever-increasing physical demands of the international game. On this week's episode he joins us to discuss some of the strategies they are using to develop players.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-227-warming-up-better-with-johnny-parkes/

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More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. If you like this topic, check back throughout July as our site theme this month is physical education.
• You can find Parkes on Twitter (@JohnnyParkes1) and Instagram (@Johnny_parkes). He also co-hosts his own podcast with the USTA: Compete Like a Champion Podcast
• For more on Nick's traditional warm up, members can watch Video Lesson 2. Vern Gambetta's warm ups are also available for members in GAIN Video 5.
• Parkes was previously a guest on GAINcast 171 and also a panelist on our progressions roundtable hosted live at GAIN 2020 and replayed on GAINcast 163.
• Parkes put together the USTA Player Development Learning Series during the pandemic, with some amazing free resources that can help athletes in any event.
• Parkes mentioned the influence of Andy Stone, who was our last guest on Episode 226. Stone's Lockdown PE series has inspired Parkes, including this recent video he posted to Twitter. James Marshall also was busy during lockdown and put together some great Lockdown PE resources.

When it comes to player development, it can be surprisingly hard for a large federation to make an impact at the individual player level. At the USTA, Johnny Parkes has been trying to identify where they can make most impact with young players. Their conclusion: the warm up. As physical literacy declines in young athletes, a good warm up can help ensure players are prepared for the ever-increasing physical demands of the international game. On this week's episode he joins us to discuss some of the strategies they are using to develop players.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/07/hmmr-podcast-episode-227-warming-up-better-with-johnny-parkes/

» Support the show: join HMMR PLUS to get full access to our coaching resources.

More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. If you like this topic, check back throughout July as our site theme this month is physical education.
• You can find Parkes on Twitter (@JohnnyParkes1) and Instagram (@Johnny_parkes). He also co-hosts his own podcast with the USTA: Compete Like a Champion Podcast
• For more on Nick's traditional warm up, members can watch Video Lesson 2. Vern Gambetta's warm ups are also available for members in GAIN Video 5.
• Parkes was previously a guest on GAINcast 171 and also a panelist on our progressions roundtable hosted live at GAIN 2020 and replayed on GAINcast 163.
• Parkes put together the USTA Player Development Learning Series during the pandemic, with some amazing free resources that can help athletes in any event.
• Parkes mentioned the influence of Andy Stone, who was our last guest on Episode 226. Stone's Lockdown PE series has inspired Parkes, including this recent video he posted to Twitter. James Marshall also was busy during lockdown and put together some great Lockdown PE resources.

Physical education is a hot topic in the athletic development world recently. Simply put, kids need more quality physical education. But what exactly does a good PE class look like? On this week's episode coach and PE teacher Andy Stone takes us inside how he designs PE class, what coaches can learn from PE, and tips on teaching movement.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/06/hmmr-podcast-episode-226-inside-pe-class-with-andy-stone/

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More notes:

• This episode is brought to you by HMMR Plus. Become a member for full access to our videos, articles, and podcast archives. If you like this topic, check back in July as our site theme will be physical education.
• You can contact and follow Stone on Twitter (@andystonea).
• During the lockdown, Stone put together 9 weeks of home workouts. You can view them all on YouTube. James Marshall also has a series of educational gymnastics videos on YouTube that would carry over to other sports, including this one on rolls.
• The July GAIN Master Class will take place on July 23, with Greg Thompson discussing physical literacy. Stone and others will also join in with an in-depth panel discussion. Sign up here for the event, or for the whole season. 
• For more on PE, check out GAIN Video 7: Foundations of movement and rhythm with Greg Thompson. In the member video, Thompson shares ideas on designing games, teaching rhythm, and student-designed games. You can also learn more on Epiosde 197 with with Greg Thompson and Episode Episode 175 with with James Marshall.
• Another article referenced in this episode: searching for smoothness