Pacey Performance Podcast

By Robert PaceySports Science Health & Fitness

Pacey Performance Podcast episodes

May 25, 2017In-season conditioning for rugby with the help of but not over reliance of GPS with Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan (Head of Athletic Performance and Strength and Conditioning Coach)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking to 2 guys who I have got to know a lot over the last 12 months, Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan, both at Munster Rugby. Aled is Head of Athletic Performance while Adam is Strength & Conditioning Coach but also a genius when it comes to monitoring the guys with GPS. Munster have a HUGE game this weekend against Scarlets in the Pro12 final so it was great to catch these guys before the big day.
In this episode you will learn -
Who are Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan (background, education and current roles)
Last year compared to this year (2 sites and how that impacted training and the culture)
Developing a culture in a rugby club
What you learned from your time in Australia and New Zealand
In-season conditioning for rugby
Integrating GPS into practice
Aled can be found on Twitter @aledwalters
Adam can be found on Twitter @sheehan_adam
48 min
May 18, 2017Sports technology, managing emotional load and improving organisation communication with Fergus Connolly (Director of Performance at University of Michigan Football)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance at University of Michigan Football, Fergus Connolly. Fergus has an unbelievable CV with time spent in the English Premier League, the NFL, International rugby, club rugby, NBA etc etc. With a background in manufacturing technology as well as computer science, Fergus does not come through the traditional sports science or strength & conditioning routes.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Fergus Connelly (background, education and current role)
How do we assess a technology for its use within a given environment
How do we improve communication within an organisation
Identifying and acting on emotional load in athletes and staff
Fergus can be found on Twitter @fergus_connolly
58 min
May 11, 2017Tackling safety concerns in American football, applied research in the US and youth development with Joe Eisenmann (Director of High Performance & Education at USA Football)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Director of Performance & Education at USA Football, Joe Eisenmann. Joe primarily works with the younger age groups and with Joe being an expert in that field, we go into depth chatting about USA Football's LTAD model. It was also extremely interesting as an Englishman, how Joe feels about foreign sports scientists entering the US and taking up new roles.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Joe Eisenmann (background, education and current role)
Foreign coaches working in the US
Safety concerns in football
Applied research in the US
Coping with growth and maturation in young athletes
Joe can be found on Twitter @Joe_Eisenmann
44 min
May 04, 2017Physical preparation in golf; reducing injuries, the role of S&C and demands of the game with Nigel Tilley (Consultant Physiotherapist on the PGA European Tour Golf)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to consultant physiotherapist at the PGA European Tour Golf, Nigel Tilley. Nigel has a very interesting role which takes him all over the globe working with world's best golfers. Given that he worked for the Bahamas FA in a previous role, Nigel certainly has a cracking CV.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Nigel Tilley (background, education and current role)
Demands of golf and training to meet them
The role of the S&C coach in golf
Common injuries and methods to mitigate those risks
In-season S&C for golfers
'Core training' for the professional and amateur golfer
Nigel can be found on Twitter @nigel_tilley
43 min
April 28, 2017Sleep science; tracking sleep, its affect on athletic performance and Benefits & pitfalls of napping with Cheri Mah (Research Fellow at the University of California San Francisco)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Cheri Mah, Research Fellow at the University of California San Francisco Human Performance Centre. Cheri is an expert when it comes to sleep and in this episode talks about how athletes can improve the quality and duration of their sleep. In this episode, we run through some real life scenarios and get Cheri's view on dealing with common headaches coaches have when traveling for away matches.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Cheri Mah (background, education and current role)
How sleep can affect athletic performance
Tracking sleep in the applied world - validity & reliability of methods
How much sleep do we need? How can we find out?
Strategies to maximise sleep
Benefits & pitfalls of napping throughout the day
Cheri can be found on Twitter @cherimah
35 min
April 20, 2017Sport specific training; doesn't exist or exists perfectly (?) with Bob Alejo (Assistant Athletic Director / Director of S&C at North Carolina State University)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking with Bob Alejo, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of S&C at North Carolina State University. I must thank Bob for coming on the podcast and being so open about what he does. Bob has an incredible amount of experience working in the collegiate, professional and private settings so to get him on the podcast was a real honour.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Bob Alejo (background, education and current role)
Strength as the basis for all development
A strength and conditioning coach's perspective of sports science
Training for power or power training especially inexperienced lifters
Testing and data analysis driving program design
Sport specific training - doesn't exist or exists perfectly
Bob can be found on Twitter @coach_alejo
45 min
April 13, 2017Developing a 'high-performance strategy' and what can we learn from business with Dr Craig Duncan (Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia, Dr. Craig Duncan. Craig's name has been mentioned numerous times when speaking with podcast guests and after a recent push from Darren Burgess to get him on, we had to make it happen. Craig is presently Director of Performance Intelligence Agency, a senior lecturer in sports science at The Australian Catholic University (ACU) and also consults to numerous high-performance organisations, including Football Federation Australia.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Craig Duncan (background, education and current role(s))
Productivity in sport and business
Developing a 'high-performance strategy'
The future of wearable technology
Fulfilling the aims of a camp while keeping players 'safe'
Craig can be found on Twitter @drcraigduncan
47 min
April 06, 2017How to make the boat go faster; working with GB rowing with Alex Wolf (Head of Strength and Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Head of Strength & Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport, Alex Wolf. Alex has been on my radar a LONG time and finally, I have been able to get in touch with him and line up a chat. Alex has been through a number of Olympic cycles with one of the most successful Olympic programmes Britain has ever had in rowing, so it was great to get his insight into that programme.
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Alex Wolf (education, background etc)
Working with GB Rowing
Nutrition knowledge for S&C coaches
Performance problem solving
The influence of athletics on mainstream sports
Alex can be found on Twitter @alexpwolf
47 min
March 30, 2017Heart rate recovery testing, daily monitoring and where to give your attention as a coach with Darren Burgess (High Performance Manager at Port Adelaide FC)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I have a part 2 with Darren Burgess, High-Performance Manager at Port Adelaide in the AFL. Darren appeared on the podcast on episode 19 so it was great to hear what has changed at Port over the last 2 years. Darren also has some really interesting views on the industry and what is influencing young coaches.
In the episode you will learn -
Who is Darren Burgess (background, education and current role)
Dealing with the influences of social media
Where to give your attention as a coach
Heart rate recovery protocols
Daily and weekly monitoring
Darren can be found on Twitter @darrenburgess25
44 min
March 23, 2017The future of velocity based training and technology in the weight room with Chris Chapman ( Director of Sports Science at PUSH)
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to director of sports science at PUSH and strength & conditioning consultant, Chris Chapman. Chris goes under the radar when it comes to his personal profile but don't let that fool you, he is very smart dude. They are doing some extremely cool things at PUSH so watch this space!
In this episode you will learn -
Who is Chris Chapman
S&C for trampolining
When & how to use bodybuilding techniques in sports with an aesthetic component
The future of velocity based training
Technology in the weight room
The use of applied biomechanics
Chris can be found on Twitter @chappystrength
42 min

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