Summary:

In this episode of The Roundtable, Danny, Sam, Shania and David discuss common modes of communication they use throughout the online coaching experience. Common formats such as text, video, voice message, video conferencing are discussed and explored with their advantages and disadvantages. They also discuss differences in learning, what people respond best to and how this changes as someone evolves throughout the coaching experience.

Key Takeaways:

1. Different formats in communication have different strengths and weaknesses. 
2. The type of information being relayed may favour a different type of communication.
3. Some people require differences in what information is being communicated based on experience level, time spent with a coach, overthinking vs not overthinking.

On this episode of Junior Athlete Things Leanne and Danny sit down with Eszter Sallai, representing Hungary as an U69kg female at the 2023 Junior IPF Worlds, coached by Steven Day. 

They discuss Eszter’s performance at nationals despite becoming the three times national Hungarian champion, she was not satisfied with performance and is looking for more come Junior Worlds. She explains how she is feeling going into worlds, with confidence high as her training is kicking off hitting some big numbers

Summary:

In this episode of The Roundtable, the Perf team discusses the traits that make a coaching experience more positive and how athletes can display coachable or uncoachable traits. They emphasize the importance of handling both good and bad training sessions, finding effective modes of communication, and suspending expectations. They also highlight the need for athletes to take responsibility for their own progress and respect the boundaries between coach and friend. The team shares personal experiences and insights to provide valuable information for athletes and coaches alike.

Key Takeaways:

1. Handling bad training sessions and competitions is crucial for a positive coaching experience.
2. Effective communication and finding the right mode of feedback delivery is essential for coachability.
3. Collaborative problem-solving and admitting mistakes can strengthen the coach-athlete relationship.
4. Respecting boundaries and maintaining a professional coaching relationship is important for long-term success.
5. Managing expectations and taking responsibility for progress outside of training is key to a positive coaching experience.

Quotes:

• "Not everything's always going to go in an uphill trend and being able to handle those situations and stay with your coach long term to deal with them and figure out what's going to work moving forward." - Shania
• "Being open to asking questions and finding a mode of communication that works for you is important for coachability." - Sam
• "It's important to balance being friendly with maintaining a professional coaching relationship to avoid blurring boundaries." - David
• "If you're not executing as an athlete, that's where the results are always going to fall short." - Shania
• "Building trust and being able to have difficult conversations is crucial for a positive coaching experience." - Sam

On this episode of Junior Athlete Things Leanne and Danny sit down with Kian Tong Tan (Bobby), U74kg Junior lifter coached by Kelly Mann. 

They discuss Bobby’s experience winning Singapore Junior Nationals, how he approached his prep mentally and reflected on his comp day performance. He also talks about his goals heading into Junior Worlds alongside bigger long term goals beyond 2023 Jr Worlds.

Summary:

In this episode, the Danny,  Sam,  Shania, Leanne and David discuss the importance of meet day coaching and share their experiences and strategies for ensuring a successful competition day for their athletes. They emphasise the need for thorough preparation, clear communication, and autonomy for the athletes. They also discuss the challenges of handling multiple lifters in a competition and the importance of having a team or network to collaborate with. The guests also share stories of mistakes they have made in the past and how they have learned from them.

Key Takeaways:

1. Thoroughly prepare the athlete and handler with a competition plan and clear expectations.
2. Build autonomy in athletes to ensure they can navigate the competition day smoothly.
3. Delegate roles and collaborate with other coaches or lifters to manage multiple athletes.
4. Be cautious with attempt selection and double-check numbers to avoid costly mistakes.
5. Prepare athletes to hit bigger numbers by focusing on their performance in the first and second attempts.

Quotes:

• "Just making sure that the athlete knows their plan well in advance... so they're not getting all those small little questions that are just a distraction." - Sam
• "The more you start competing, the more you realize, okay, all I need to do is follow this warm-up plan... but if you're not as autonomous, you kind of jump the gun a little." - Danny
• "The main goal is to have a good day, go nine for nine, and build the total." - Leanne
• "If you mess up attempt selection, it can seriously derail the meet... double-check every single attempt to make sure the numbers are correct." - Danny
• "Teach athletes to take big jumps on deadlifts in competition to gain an advantage over the competition." - Dave

On this episode of Junior Athlete Things Leanne and Danny sit down with Zayd Ghanawi, 105kg Sub-Junior lifter coached by Steven Day. 

They discuss Zayd’s journey surrounding his pec injury, how he has managed mentally and interesting ways he adapted his training to accommodate this, as well his feelings approaching Junior/Sub-Junior Worlds being his first international competition. 

Check out this podcast and more on our Performotion Podcast channel on both Spotify and Apple Music.

About The Guest(s):

Sam has been involved in powerlifting for the longest, with eight years of experience. Danny has been involved in powerlifting for five years. Dave has been in the sport for two years and is also a coach. Leanne is relatively new to powerlifting and has a passion for coaching others. Shania has a unique perspective as she started powerlifting during the COVID-19 lockdown and has experience as both an athlete and a coach.

Summary:

In this episode of The Roundtable, the Perf team discusses the evolution of powerlifting and how it has impacted their own experiences in the sport. They explore the shift from powerlifting as a hobby to a career, the changes in programming approaches, and the rise of raw powerlifting. They also discuss the accessibility of powerlifting, the influence of social media, and the growth of online coaching. The team shares their own personal journeys in powerlifting and how their perspectives have changed over time.

Key Takeaways:

1. Powerlifting has evolved from a hobby to a career for many athletes, with more money being invested in competitions worldwide.
2. The shift towards individualized programming and autoregulation has allowed for smarter and safer training practices.
3. The rise of raw powerlifting can be attributed to its accessibility and the influence of social media.
4. Online coaching has become more popular, allowing athletes to receive personalized training regardless of their location.
5. The powerlifting community has grown, with younger lifters becoming more educated and taking the sport more seriously.

Quotes:

• "It's gone from something I just enjoyed to now being part of my life and my career." - Sam
• "The amount of thought I've put into powerlifting has increased as I've transitioned from a hobby to a career." - Dave
• "I have a love for the sport and want to coach people and help them along their own journeys." - Leanne
• "The accessibility and popularity of powerlifting have increased due to social media and commercial gyms." - Shania
• "Powerlifting has become more individualized, allowing for smarter programming and better results." - Sam

On this episode of Junior Athlete Things Leanne and Danny sit down with Matthew Foley-Lewis 105kg Junior lifter coached by Steven Day. 

They discuss Matt’s lifting background, his experience coming into the 2022 Junior Nationals as the underdog and coming out on top, as well as how he is approaching his training going into Junior Worlds.

Check out this podcast and more on our Performotion Podcast channel on both Spotify and Apple Music.

Danny, David, Leanne, and Sam discuss the balance between movement variability and specificity in powerlifting training. They explore the implications of being too hyper-specific and the benefits of incorporating more general movements. They also discuss when it might be time to veer away from specific lifts and the potential limitations of a hyper-specific approach. The conversation covers variations for squats, bench press, and deadlifts, including pause squats, tempo bench press, and RDLs. The speakers share their experiences and insights on how these variations can be used to improve technique, build muscle, and manage fatigue.

On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with fellow Performotion Coach and U76kg Junior Powerlifter Leanne Jackson

This episode was filmed prior to the Perf Cup back in March and covers Leanne's preparation for that competition, how training has changed since moving to Brisbane as well as her sporting history.

This podcast also kicks of the Junior Worlds segment of Athlete Things where Leanne will be featuring Performotion's Junior Athletes heading to Romania for the 2023 IPF Junior World Championships, where she will also be competing at her first Worlds.