Pacey Performance Podcast

Stephen featured on episode #426 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed -

• Why use blood flow restriction training (BFR)

Check out the full episode with Stephen here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/blood-flow-restriction-training/

This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast we have Coach and Founder or Spellman Performance, Les Spellman. This is the second time that Les has been on the podcast but lots has changed since then so we wanted to get him back.

Les is a speed coach and is best known for his work with athletes preparing for the NFL combine. Because of this we wanted to talk about how to get athletes fast in short periods of time. What does he prioritise? How does he ensure that he's being efficient with his time and working on the right areas? How does he assess progress? All these questions we answer in the first half of this episode.

In the second half of the episode we chat about the complete opposite, how do we create a long term speed programme? As well as working with NFL combine athletes on a short term basis, Les also works with a number of organisations where the goal is medium to long term speed development and athlete health. How does the work he does when time is limited contrast to when there is more opportunity for development? What assessments does he use? How does he ensure his athletes stay healthy? All these questions are answered in the second half of the episode.

If you are wanting a comprehensive look at NFL combine preparation and long term speed development programmes, check out this episode with Les.

Les is alsp speaking at the Sportsmith speed conference in March here in Leeds in the UK. If you're interested in attending, please visit - sportsmith.co/speed-conference

Main talking points -

• A look at your combine programme

Danny featured on episode #332 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed -

• Why use isometric training in the first place?

Check out the full episode with Colin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-332-danny-lum/

This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week's Pacey Performance Podcast see Rob talking to Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Ola Eriksrud. As well as his day job, Ola is involved in the research and development at 1080 Motion, a company most known for their patented robotic resistance technology within the 1080 Sprint.

In this episode, Ola starts off by explaining how we can test deceleration in the field whether we have a technology like the 1080 Sprint, or whether we have no technology at all. Deceleration is getting more and more airtime both in research and in practitioner discussions. We are starting to understand the importance of testing and training this quality.

As a natural progression from deceleration, in the second half of the episode Ola talks about change of direction testing and how we can understand injury risk in athletes when they are cutting.

If you're interested in understanding more about deceleration and reducing injury risk when cutting, this episode is for you.

Main talking points -

• Deceleration and the physical characteristics needed to decelerate effectively

Enda featured on episode #288 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed -

• Assessing risk of athletic hip and groin pain

Check out the full episode with Colin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-288-enda-king/

This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Lead at Hôpital de La Tour, Romain Tourillon for a part 2. 

Part 1 went deep into what part the foot plays in athletic tasks like jumping, sprinting and changing direction, how we can assessment the function of the forefoot and how we can then train it with various focused exercises. In part 2, Romain details the function of the mid-foot and 1st ray and explains how we can assess both of these as well as training them. We finish off the discussion with a really interesting chat about common misconceptions about foot and ankle training. In this section, Romain tackles barefoot training, a one-size fits all approach and how plyometrics can train the foot.

If you're looking for even more information on the foot and ankle and how you can train it with your athletes, this podcast is for you.

Main talking points -

• Midfoot strength and stiffness assessment

Colin featured on episode #416 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed -

• How to assess calf and soleus capacity

Check out the full episode with Colin here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/training-the-lower-limb-to-improve-performance-and-reduce-injury-risk/

This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Foot and ankle rehabilitation lead at the Hôpital de La Tour, Romain Tourillon. Romain is conducting his PhD under the supervision of JB Morin and others and is investigating the role of the foot on sports performance. Recently Romain wrote an incredible article for Sportsmith on Training the foot to improve performance in sprinting, jumping and change of direction and we wanted to get him on the podcast to get into the detail on some of the assessments and exercises presented in this article.

This episode is split into two parts with the first part focusing on the link between foot strength and sports performance. Romain gives us a great overview of what the literature says before explaining current foot strength practices and why they are becoming outdated and largely ineffective. He then moves onto describing the assessments used to quantify forefoot strength and why its important before finally giving us a detailed look at the exercises he uses to develop forefoot strength.

There is a lot of misinformation on foot training but this episode lays out the scientific and experiential evidence so you can better train your athletes.

Main talking points -

• Why do we need to train the foot?

Sophia Nimphius, Brian Gearity and Lorena Torres featured on episode #4302 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great but sad clip from that episode where they discussed -

• Their personal stories of discrimination in our industry

Check out the full episode with Sophia, Brian and Lorena here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-302-barriers-encountered-by-females-in-sc-sophia-nimphius-lorena-torres-brian-gearity/

This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.

This week's Pacey Performance Podcast sees Rob speaking to Head of Performance at Perth Glory in the A-League, Carmen Colomer. Since 2017, Carmen has had quite the journey going from the Australian Institute of Sport to the Brumbies, Brisbane Broncos, Philadelphia 76'ers as Director of Sports Science and then into her current role in Perth.

With all those experiences across multiple sports and countries, we wanted to chat to Carmen about what she has learnt along the way, particularly when it comes to recovery. The NBA has a notoriously gruelling schedule, so how did Carmen implement fresh ideas to the organisation and what has she took from that experience and integrated into the programme at Perth? 

The first half of the conversation is all about recovery, what has worked for Carmen and her athletes and what hasn't. Then the second half is all about load monitoring. This is certainly a passion of hers but she early in the conversation gives us the cold hard facts of what load monitoring is and isn't. 

If you're interested in hearing from Carmen, click play now.

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