On this episode of Athlete Things, Sam Steve and Danny sit down with Brittany Suplicki, 63kg Powerlifter from the United States. 

They discuss Brittanys training history, the USAPL/PA split and her competition plans moving forward. They also talk about changing weight classes and how much Brittany has benefited from moving up to U63kg, with the conversation then revealing a surprise announcement from Danny Le. 

In this episode, Sam, Kelly, Danny and Steve discuss how managing arousal influences performance in powerlifting. They discuss how optimal levels of arousal differ between individuals as well as between squat, bench and deadlift. 

Levels of arousal
Finding what works
'Fueling' your training
Pressure vs no pressure
Training vs competition arousal

In this episode, Steve, Kelly and Danny discuss the differences between what makes a good coach and the distinction between a good programmer. They discuss the communication skills required to be a good coach and how this impacts the effect it has on a lifter.

On this episode of the Performotion Podcast, Steve Kelly and Sam preview the upcoming Perf Cup - State Qualifier being held on the 25th March

They discuss the format for the competition as well as provide an in depth look into all the athletes stepping on the platform in the invitational session 

The Perf Cup is going to be very exciting as it revisits battles from the 2022 Open Nationals, as well as all athletes also fighting for the $1000 prize money that is awarded to best male and female lifter based on GL points. 

Hear about all that’s going to go down on the 25th of March on this episode of the Perf Cup preview show. 

In this episode of Coach’s chat, we had the pleasure to speak with Matt Gary on the podcast. 

Matt Gary is the Co-founder and owner of Supreme Sports Performance and Training and author of the highly anticipated book, the Game-Day Coaching Manual.

We touch upon his introduction into specifically gameday coaching, some memorable battles he’s been a part of including his time with LS McLain and the legendary battle between John Haack and Brett Gibbz. We also touch upon Sheffield and his predictions for what's to come. 

We hope you guys enjoy this episode of Coach’s Chat as much as we did with meeting him.

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Steve Kelly and Danny answer questions from the people on Instagram.

Differences in programming for masters lifters.
Keeping motivation through injury.
Role of genetics in determining what goals are achievable.
Adjusting for bench depth on meet day
Thought processes behind attempt selection

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, the team go over some factors considered before going into the day of competition and during. They talk about knowing your lifter's strengths and tendencies, having an idea of the winning plan, and time management.

In this episode of the Perf Roundtable, Leanne, Steve, Danny and Kelly discuss how unconventional training strategies may arise when working with athletes.

They discuss what it means for training to be unconventional, how programming prescriptions divert from what is conventional over time and how tapering is the most individualised portion of programming. 

On this installment of Athlete Things, Sam, Steve and Danny sit down with U105kg Powerlifter from the UK, Ben Pape. 

They discuss Ben's training history, the big run of competitions he had in 2022 and how he is now preparing mentally and physically for the upcoming battle at British Nationals. 

This episode provides some different insights into what it takes to compete at the highest level, including controlling arousal and having a more relaxed attitude in training and on the platform. 

In this episode, Shania, Danny, Kelly and Steve the detail the programming decisions when coaching female athletes.

The team go over the differences in training age and experience level, recoverability differences between smaller females to heavier weight females, the use of multiple top sets for exposure within the week, the differences in work load between males and females and how deloads are planned.