By Dan Howells, Collaborate Sports
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
Listen time 29mins
I welcome Alan Murdoch to the podcast to discuss his strategies towards rehab called Fast to Fit, which focuses on the underpinning physical qualities and coordination required for high-intensity actions in team sports.
I have been a huge advocate of Alan's work for some time so it was great to finally get some time to hone in on his core principles!
Some key takeaways from the show are:
Takeaways
Take a listen and do let us know what you think across social media! Alans online course "Fast to Fit" built in conjunction with Sportsmith can be found here: https://www.sportsmith.co/courses/fast-fit-a-speed-based-approach-to-lower-limb-rehab-and-training/
I hope you enjoy the show
Dan
Listen time 54mins
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast.
A huge thanks to Gemini Sports who have sponsored this episode. Please check out www.geminisports.ai to see more about how they can help your organisation.
In this conversation, Paul shares his journey from athlete to academic and coach, discussing the importance of individualisation in training and the lessons learned from his coaching mistakes. He emphasises the significance of understanding the physiological responses to high-intensity training and the concept of lactate spillover. The discussion also covers the evolution of HIIT Science and the introduction of Athletica, a tool designed to help athletes and coaches optimize training through data analysis and feedback.
We cover:
Takeaways
Please check out www.hiitscience.com and www.athletica.ai to see more of what we discuss in the pod.
I hope you enjoy the episode and let me know what you think!
Dan
This week we welcome back Shaun McLaren for his episode reflecting on mistakes and lessons learned in his career!
In this conversation, Shaun shares two pivotal coaching mistakes. The first mistake was testing a player on day one of preseason with a repeated sprint test, which resulted in a severe hamstring injury. The second mistake was using high-speed running and sprinting exposure as risk factors for injury without considering the limitations of the data. Both mistakes taught Shaun the importance of being flexible and reactive in coaching, as well as the need to prioritise skill development and performance problem-solving over data-driven approaches.
I hope you enjoy the episode, please share to your networks if you do!
Dan
This week we welcome back Ivi for her strategy segment of the podcast.
Our conversation discusses the importance of high-performance reflection processes for practitioners. Ivi shares her experience of using journaling and reflection to enhance her coaching effectiveness. She emphasises the need for practitioners to be present and aware of what is happening in their environment. She explains how she uses journal logs and Excel sheets to capture insights, player feedback, and common trends.
Ivi also highlights the value of collaboration and communication among the coaching staff to connect the dots and take action based on reflections. She acknowledges the challenges of implementing reflection processes and the need for leaders to create a supportive environment for practitioners.
We hope you enjoy the listen - and don't forget to check out our mentorships starting in under a month: www.collaboratesports.com/thegroupmentorships
Dan
In this conversation, Ivi shares her experiences and lessons learned in her career as a strength and conditioning coach. She discusses the mistakes she made and the challenges she faced, including perfectionism, lack of confidence, and overanalysing everything. Ivi emphasises the importance of being authentic, listening to players, and finding a balance between meeting their needs and asserting what needs to be done. She also highlights the need for collaboration and communication among different departments in a performance environment. Overall, Ivi's journey showcases the importance of self-reflection, growth, and adaptability in the field of sports performance.
A big thank you to FKpro for sponsoring this episode! FKpro is a versatile suspension training kit and is a training tool I have used for over 10 years. The company have forged great partnerships with several professional clubs and has become renowned for being the most versatile suspension training equipment out there, because of their unique attachments that can be used with the equipment. Please do check out their website here (www.fkpro.co.uk) to see the equipment. You can purchase using the collaborate sports discount 'CS20' to receive 20% off your purchase!
Please don't forget our mentorship programmes are only on sale till the end of this week - check them out here - www.collaboratesports.com/thegroupmentorships
I hope you enjoy the listen!
Dan
Listen Time -31mins
In this episode, Sponsored by Gemini Sports Analytics, Dr Shaun McLaren joins us to talk about data skills. Shaun is an S&C coach and sports scientist at Newcastle Falcons, and mentors on the Collaborate Sports Data Skills Group Mentorships! Knowing how phenomenal he is with this work, I had to get him on the pod!
Shaun emphasises the importance of data in measuring and improving performance, but also highlights the need for coaches to rely on their intuition and experiential knowledge. We discuss the challenges of collecting and analysing data, and the importance of effective communication in conveying insights to coaches and athletes. Shaun also provides an overview of different data analysis tools, from spreadsheets to code-based solutions.
A big thanks to Gemini Sports Analytics for sponsoring today's episode. Gemini is a sports-specific AI Cloud and automated machine learning application that is already being used by professional and collegiate sports teams and organisations across the NFL, European football, the NCAA, and more, Gemini allows you to transform data and insights to optimize squad management, tactics and player performance.
If you'd like to see more, visit geminisports.ai
If you enjoyed our talk on data, you may be interested in our Data Skills Group Mentorships – check out the pathway content here: www.collabortaesports.com/data
We hope you enjoy the listen!
Listen Time: 29mins
In this episode, we welcome back Craig Turner to share two key reflections on mistakes made in his career and how they helped him to develop.
The first lesson is about the importance of authentic communication, honesty, and punctuality. Craig recalls a time when he was late for practice and didn't communicate properly with his coach....listen to the outcome of that event! The second lesson is about the dangers of collecting too much data without a clear purpose. Craig discusses how his team at Nike Academy had access to various sports performance monitoring technologies but struggled to make sense of the data. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of effective communication and purposeful data collection in the field of sports science.
A big thanks to LTAD network for their sponsorship of the episode AND their generous discount code for listeners to use to book tickets to their fantastic conference on June 1st and 2nd. Book here using the discount code 'collabpodcast' for 15% off tickets!
Do also visit www.collaboratesports.com to see our free "Data Decoded" webinar next week and what our other personal development opportunities involve!
Enjoy the listen!
Dan
Listen Time: 30mins - Sponsored by FK Pro (www.fkpro.co.uk)
This week's episode features Dr Craig Turner who is the current Head of Basketball Performance at the University of Pennsylvania.
Before this, he worked with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers as a Sports Science/Strength & Conditioning Associate. Craig has also held additional roles as the Director of Sport Science and Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach at N.C. State University, Sport Science Researcher in conjunction with the Nike Sports Research Laboratory, a Sport Science Consultant with NK Istra 1961 Football Club in Croatia, and an Applied Sports Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach with The Nike Academy.
Craig shares with me, his insights on performance hacks. He discusses enhancing warm-up and session flow using the 1x20 principle, standardising testing processes, and training male and female athletes differently. Craig emphasises the importance of streamlining processes without cutting corners and highlights the use of AMRAP sets for females to optimise training intensity. He also suggests integrating testing into training sessions to get a true performance outcome.
Craig can be found via:
Instagram @ctsportscience
Twitter / X @ctsportsci
LinkedIn @ctsportsci
Website www.ctsportscience.com
Today's episode is sponsored by FK Pro, the most versatile suspension training equipment I have ever used. They enable several exercise set up hacks and the independent strap system means they can be used in unison or isolation, and as a result of their success, they have partnered with World Rugby on several Education Projects.
As a product, they fly under the radar in my opinion and should be looked at as one of the simplest, but most effective additions to your traditional equipment and resistance methods. Visit their website at www.fkpro.co.uk and use the exclusive discount code CS20 for 20% off at checkout! Reach out if you'd like to know more about how I have used FK Pro too.
Enjoy the episode!
Dan
Listen Time: 30mins
Andrew Lockwood rejoins me this week for his stumbles episode and how his mistakes have helped him in his work. Check back to last weeks episode to hear more about Andy's background in the military.
In this episode, one of his major mistakes was believing that leaders needed to maintain a certain distance from their team, which he later realised was not authentic to him.
Another mistake he made was not showing empathy towards a team member who was going through a personal issue, which affected their performance. Andrew emphasises the importance of authenticity and empathy in leadership and suggests that everyone has the potential to be a leader with the right training and development.
He also discusses the significance of shared experiences and the need for leaders to create a space for open communication and understanding within their teams.
We hope you enjoy the episode. Andrew can be reached on via social media (@greywolfteams or @sandcvacancies) or email ([email protected]) if you'd like to ask him some questions.
Please do check out the group mentorships that start in July too with Collaborate Sports via this link: www.collaboratesports.com/thegroupmentorships - the early bird prices go up at the end of today!
Listen Time: 30mins
This week I welcome Andrew Lockwood to the Podcast. With 20 years of experience in the British Army, Andy has Leadership development experience within the military and with civilian organisations (Sacramento Kings, Inter Miami, professional coaches). Andrew also runs a rugby/S&C-related charity delivering to teams around the world from international to grassroots. He is also the man behind S&C Vacancies and Grey Wolf Teams.
In this episode, Andrew discusses the three pillars of effective leadership in elite environments: shared experience, mutual understanding, and empathy. He explains that high levels of these three elements lead to effective leadership and culture. Andrew emphasises the importance of developing these pillars organically and continuously throughout the year.
Takeaways
You can reach Andrew via social media (@greywolfteams or @sandcvacancies) or email ([email protected])
Enjoy the Listen!
Collaborate Sports is also providing a number of unique personal development opportunities currently. Visit www.collaboratesports.com to see more!
The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.