HMMR Podcast

For all the talk about velocity-based training, in many cases the programs don't look that different than load-based programs in the end. Maybe a few kilos there or a bit more intent there. Does those differences matter? Simon Overkamp works with the top throwers and handball players in Germany and he joins us this week to take a look at some of the research he is doing on the topic and his best practices for velocity-based training.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-221-velocity-vs-load-with-simon-overkamp/

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More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can find out more about Overkamp and get in touch with him via LinkedIn.
• As mentioned in the episode, HMMR Media is now importing the Vmaxpro German VBT device, offering some state of the art features. You can find it in the HMMR Store.
• Overkamp works closely with René Sack, who has been a guest on Episode 79 and Episode 136. The latter episode touches on his own use of VBT. In addition, he went more in depth on the topic of VBT for special exercises in HMMR Classroom Lesson 16: Specific strength framework for throwing.
• We also covered velocity-based training by sharing our own thoughts on Episode 15 and learning from Dr. Bryan Mann on Episode 17. You can learn more from Mann in his book Developing Explosive Athletes: Use of Velocity Based Training in Training Athletes.
• We also have several articles on the topic on the site: using VBT in a Bondarchuk system, using VBT to monitor athletes, and finding speed targets.

On our last episode we looked at how some youth and amateur coaches are dealing with the current pandemic. This week we get some feedback from the pro level with Mike Potenza. He shares how the San Jose Sharks are managing their athletes through this situation and how that compares to a typical offseason approach. We also discuss training flexibility, his in-season training philosophy, player monitoring, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-220-the-shark-tank-with-mike-potenza/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can reach out to Potenza of Twitter (@mike_potenza) or via email at [email protected].
• We've previously looked at Episode 158 with LA Kings coach Matt Price, Episode 178 with a ice hockey consultation, as well as parts of Episode 137 with Arno Galmarini and Episode 111 with Dan Noble.
• Steve Myrland was also an influence on both our training and Potenza's. He contributes to HMMR Media and was also a guest on Episode 149 as well as GAINcast 108 and GAINcast 25.

On our last episode we looked at how some youth and amateur coaches are dealing with the current pandemic. This week we get some feedback from the pro level with Mike Potenza. He shares how the San Jose Sharks are managing their athletes through this situation and how that compares to a typical offseason approach. We also discuss training flexibility, his in-season training philosophy, player monitoring, and more.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/04/hmmr-podcast-episode-220-the-shark-tank-with-mike-potenza/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training the legs. Stay tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can reach out to Potenza of Twitter (@mike_potenza) or via email at [email protected].
• We've previously looked at Episode 158 with LA Kings coach Matt Price, Episode 178 with a ice hockey consultation, as well as parts of Episode 137 with Arno Galmarini and Episode 111 with Dan Noble.
• Steve Myrland was also an influence on both our training and Potenza's. He contributes to HMMR Media and was also a guest on Episode 149 as well as GAINcast 108 and GAINcast 25.

We are entering uncharted territory for coaches. The current pandemic as turned our life, our cities, our culture, and our teams into chaos. Sport will always play a back seat to the greater society, but coaches can still be more important than ever in these difficult times. For athletes, some sort of activity can help keep their minds off all the stress around them. On this week's podcast we invite some coaches from our team of contributors to share how they are managing their team and specific training methods they are turning to. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-219-pandemic-training-roundtable/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training continuity planning and helping coaches and athletes get through this pandemic while staying sane and fit. Keep tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Some of the recommended resources on this week's episode:
  • James Marshall's home PE lessons available on his YouTube channel.
  • Recent HMMR Media articles exploring today's topics in more detail from Nick Garcia, James de Lacey, and Patrick McHugh, as well as our recent March Member Hangout.
  • Donie Fox and Tracy Fober's podcast Physio & the Art of Human Performance.
  • Variation of leg circuits and our leg circuit webinar.
  • Great tweet about depth jumps from Nick Lumley.
  • Recommended follow: Vernon Griffith @vernongriffith4.
  • Episode 54 on building a home gym.
• James Marshall is the head coach at Excelsior Athletic Development Club in England. You can read his articles here and find him on Twitter (@coachexcelsior) and Instagram (@excelsioradclub). He has been on Episode 175 and GAINcast 160.
• Patrick McHugh is the athletic director and track coach at North Shore Country Day School in Illinois. You can find his recent pandemic training series on HMMR Media, as well as additional resources on his personal blog. You can also follow him on Twitter (@PatMcHughAD) and as guest on GAINcast 69.
• James de Lacey is the head strength and conditioning coach for Romanian Rugby. You can find his contributions to the site here. He was a guest on Episode 168 and you can learn more on Instagram (@jdelacey90) and Twitter (@dimeperformance). Mona de Lacey is an elite weightlifter. She was a guest on Episode 194. You can find her on Instagram (@powerfulpretorius) and Twitter (@MonaPretorius).
• Nick Lumley is the head strength and conditioning coach for Edinburgh Rugby. He has been a guest on Episode 134, Episode 96, and GAINcast 166. You can find him on Twitter (@lumley_nick).
• Donie Fox is a physiotherapist and coach based in Dublin. You can find his contributions to the site here and you can learn more on Instagram (@doniefox) and Twitter (@doniefox), as well as his podcast.

We are entering uncharted territory for coaches. The current pandemic as turned our life, our cities, our culture, and our teams into chaos. Sport will always play a back seat to the greater society, but coaches can still be more important than ever in these difficult times. For athletes, some sort of activity can help keep their minds off all the stress around them. On this week's podcast we invite some coaches from our team of contributors to share how they are managing their team and specific training methods they are turning to. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/03/hmmr-podcast-episode-219-pandemic-training-roundtable/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is training continuity planning and helping coaches and athletes get through this pandemic while staying sane and fit. Keep tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Some of the recommended resources on this week's episode:
  • James Marshall's home PE lessons available on his YouTube channel.
  • Recent HMMR Media articles exploring today's topics in more detail from Nick Garcia, James de Lacey, and Patrick McHugh, as well as our recent March Member Hangout.
  • Donie Fox and Tracy Fober's podcast Physio & the Art of Human Performance.
  • Variation of leg circuits and our leg circuit webinar.
  • Great tweet about depth jumps from Nick Lumley.
  • Recommended follow: Vernon Griffith @vernongriffith4.
  • Episode 54 on building a home gym.
• James Marshall is the head coach at Excelsior Athletic Development Club in England. You can read his articles here and find him on Twitter (@coachexcelsior) and Instagram (@excelsioradclub). He has been on Episode 175 and GAINcast 160.
• Patrick McHugh is the athletic director and track coach at North Shore Country Day School in Illinois. You can find his recent pandemic training series on HMMR Media, as well as additional resources on his personal blog. You can also follow him on Twitter (@PatMcHughAD) and as guest on GAINcast 69.
• James de Lacey is the head strength and conditioning coach for Romanian Rugby. You can find his contributions to the site here. He was a guest on Episode 168 and you can learn more on Instagram (@jdelacey90) and Twitter (@dimeperformance). Mona de Lacey is an elite weightlifter. She was a guest on Episode 194. You can find her on Instagram (@powerfulpretorius) and Twitter (@MonaPretorius).
• Nick Lumley is the head strength and conditioning coach for Edinburgh Rugby. He has been a guest on Episode 134, Episode 96, and GAINcast 166. You can find him on Twitter (@lumley_nick).
• Donie Fox is a physiotherapist and coach based in Dublin. You can find his contributions to the site here and you can learn more on Instagram (@doniefox) and Twitter (@doniefox), as well as his podcast.

Whether you are building or rebuilding an athlete, you have to start from the ground up. Begin with what they can do and build upon it until you get them doing the things fundamental for their sport. Matt Siniscalchi has worked at all levels of the sport, from youth football academy players, to his current role helping world champions back from injury. The challenges are always changing, but the philosophy remains the same. On this week's podcast Siniscalchi joins us to discuss this philosophy, and dive in detail into progressions and strength training for athletes recovering from injury. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-217-transition-game-with-jenn-joyce/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is legs, legs, legs. We talked about ACL injuries and developing leg strength on this episode. Keep tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can follow Siniscalchi on Twitter (@mattsiniscalchi) and Instagram (@mattsiniscalchi). You can also learn more about Knowles Athletic on their website and on their Instagram (@knowlesathletic).
• Siniscalchi's boss and mentor Bill Knowles was a guest on Episode 124, as well as GAINcast 49.

Whether you are building or rebuilding an athlete, you have to start from the ground up. Begin with what they can do and build upon it until you get them doing the things fundamental for their sport. Matt Siniscalchi has worked at all levels of the sport, from youth football academy players, to his current role helping world champions back from injury. The challenges are always changing, but the philosophy remains the same. On this week's podcast Siniscalchi joins us to discuss this philosophy, and dive in detail into progressions and strength training for athletes recovering from injury. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-217-transition-game-with-jenn-joyce/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is legs, legs, legs. We talked about ACL injuries and developing leg strength on this episode. Keep tuned to the site this month as we explore the topic more in depth. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• You can follow Siniscalchi on Twitter (@mattsiniscalchi) and Instagram (@mattsiniscalchi). You can also learn more about Knowles Athletic on their website and on their Instagram (@knowlesathletic).
• Siniscalchi's boss and mentor Bill Knowles was a guest on Episode 124, as well as GAINcast 49.

How you handle transitions is a key to sports, and a key to careers. Over the past few years Jenn Joyce has transitioned from world-class athlete, to youth development coach, to working with world-class athletes. Her newest role is working with the bronze-medal winning Canadian women's sevens rugby team. On this week's podcast we talk about transitioning to a new job, a sport, and a new level as well as insights on training for transitions and speed in team sports. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-217-transition-game-with-jenn-joyce/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is skill acquisition. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Joyce was also a guest on Episode 133 where she discussed foundational strength for developing athletes.
• You can learn more about her background in her bio.
• You can learn more about Joyce on Instagram (@coachjennjoyce), Facebook (@JenniferJoyce.HammerThrow) and Twitter (@jenniferkjoyce).

How you handle transitions is a key to sports, and a key to careers. Over the past few years Jenn Joyce has transitioned from world-class athlete, to youth development coach, to working with world-class athletes. Her newest role is working with the bronze-medal winning Canadian women's sevens rugby team. On this week's podcast we talk about transitioning to a new job, a sport, and a new level as well as insights on training for transitions and speed in team sports. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-217-transition-game-with-jenn-joyce/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is skill acquisition. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Joyce was also a guest on Episode 133 where she discussed foundational strength for developing athletes.
• You can learn more about her background in her bio.
• You can learn more about Joyce on Instagram (@coachjennjoyce), Facebook (@JenniferJoyce.HammerThrow) and Twitter (@jenniferkjoyce).

When it comes to sprinting and hurdling, few coaches can put together the accomplishments that Gary Winckler achieved in his career. But what was more impressive than his results was his process. He continuously sought out new ideas to improve upon what was already one of the nation's top programs. He joins us on this week's podcast to talk about staying ahead of the curve, and how his coaching changed over his last decade of coaching, especially in regards to skill acquisition and exercise selection for sprinters For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2020/02/hmmr-podcast-episode-216-ahead-of-the-curve-with-gary-winckler/

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

More notes:

• This month’s site theme is skill acquisition. Join HMMR Plus so that you don’t miss out on our archives and new resources.
• Winckler has been a guest on GAINcast 9 and also did a four-part training talk with us about his training philosophy, the concept of reactivity, periodization, and more. The latter is included in our book Training Talk: Conversations with a Dozen Master Coaches.
• Frans Bosch was a big influence on Winckler’s approach to training. To learn more about him you can purchase Bosch’s book Strength Training and Coordination: An Integrative Approach or see our many videos and articles on the topic.
• Our friend James Marshall has put together some great notes on presentations by Winckler at GAIN: how to develop speed and training dos and don'ts.
• While Winckler has retired from coaching he is still busy making some of the world’s finest saddles. You can learn more about his business and see some of his work here. He also discussed that work in a segment on Episode 100.