The Performance Path Podcast

Episode #33

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Grace Smith,

Owner of The Forge Personal Training , Co.Antrim .

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In this epsiode i had the absolute pleasure of chatting to the awesome Grace Smith who has a pretty cool story to say the least !

Grace has transformed herself in a number of ways over the past number of years spectaularly and now is an established Coach and Entrpreneur with a love of the game that shines through in every story she tells. 

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In this episode we got to chat about some of the following topics 

-  Her epic transofrmation and her journey to becoming a Coach. 

 - Some of the many challenges she has overcome to become a fantasticlally well rounded Coach. 

 - The reason she chose the Assault Bike as her World Record breaking tool!!!!!

 - Why she believes that Confidence Building is THE Game!!!!!     

- Her current reading and whats next for The Forge PT! 

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To find out more about Grace check out where to find her on the interwebs below!!!! 

Website

The Forge PT Website

Instagram 

The Forge PT

Grace Smith

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It was briliant to chat to Grace and i wish her all the best with The Forge !! 

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Hope you enjoy the show folks and if you are enjoying the podcast don't forget to hit the Subscribe button!

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Until next time folks,

Much Love as always, 

Your Humble Coach

Episode #32

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Kevin Don,

Strength Coach at Strength Bias Training.

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In this epsiode i got the chance to chat to the excellent Coach Kevin Don about all things Strength!

Kevin is a fanstastic coach who has an amazing array of experience having worked with and learned from some of the very best coaches and athletes in the world. 

He currently works with some phenomenal CrossFit athletes in Mia Akerlund and Thuri Helgadottir as well as presenting his Strength Bias Philosophy via seminars around the world.  

 

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In this episode we got to chat about some of the following topics 

- His background in Martial Arts and how he got into coaching. 

 

 - Why he believes that Strength is so vital for improved performance.   

 

 - His thoughts on Remote coaching and who can benefit from it the most .

 

- The value of a Strength Bias approach to ensure that people can make progress but still have a very enjoyable time training.  

 

- His thoughts on how coaches can implement an appropriate Strength Bias in classes and with their clients. 

 

- His current reading and his next step in Coaching! 

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Where to find out more about Kevin. 

 

Kevin's Instagram 

Strength Bias Training

Kevin's Recommended Books

Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training

Exercise Physiology: Human Bioenergetics and Its Applications

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It was a pleasure to chat to Kevin so many thanks for taking the time mate and i wish him all the best with his athletes this season and the seminar's go great. 

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Hope you enjoy the show folks and if you are enjoying the podcast don't forget to hit the Subscribe button!

 

Until next time folks,

Much Love as always, 

Your Humble Coach

Episode #31

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James Jowsey

Sports Coach & Therapist at James Jowsey Training and REDPILL Training 

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On this epsiode i had the pleasure of chatting to the one and only James Jowsey. 

James currently works with some of the best CrossFit athletes in the world as well as a variety of other high level athletes focusing on performance improvement and education based on solid scientific principles  as well as working along side the world renowned Coach Phil Mansfield (http://www.mansfieldsportsinstitut.dk/)  at REDPILL Training.

He currently works with the following atheletes to name a few. 

Emma McQuaid- Sara Sigmundsdottir-Sam Briggs-Eliott Simmonds

as well as Steven Fawcett, Jack Cornthwaite and Jayne Eadie of CrossFit JST

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In this episode we got to chat about some of the following topics 

- His entry into Coaching from a professional sport background 

 

- His thoughts on the current fitness landscape 

 

- His preferred coaching style and why he believes that having a

Principles based coaching approach is vital for helping anyone you work with.

 

- Why he loves working with competitive athletes and his thoughts on the current CrossFit competitive landscape 

 

- His thoughts on areas that CrossFit athletes can improve on 

and lots more!! 

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Where to find out more about James

Websites 

http://www.jamesjowseytraining.co.uk/

 https://redpilltraining.com/ 

Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/jamesjowseytraining/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/redpillcoach/

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Massive thanks to james for joining me on what was one fo the most enjoyable episodes yet.

James is a brilliant coach and i wish him all the best with his athletes this season. 

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Hope you enjoy the show folks and if you are enjoying the podcast don't forget to hit the Subscribe button!

 

Until next time folks,

Much Love as always, 

Your Humble Coach

Episode #30 

With

Paul Clarke , Owner of Match-Fit Ireland

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Performance Manager of VX Sport Europe and Setanta College Tutor

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In this episode we  got to chat about the following topics : 

- The value of an Integrated approach to Performance Readiness 

- Various methods to assist the athletes you work with become confident that they are on the right path to performing at their best

- The importance of a strong free flowing information and data culture among Athlete support staff 

- Why the concept of an " Off Season" should be carefully applied when dealing with Teams or Athletes 

- Why training methods must be enjoyable and varied regularly to keep progress on an upward curve for all age groups but especially to ensure that the Life long involvement o the athete is prioritised.  

- And lots more!!!!! 

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Massive thanks to Paulfor joining me on this episode.

It was a pleasure to get a chance to chat to such a quality coach with a brilliant array of knonwledge and experience. 

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Where to find out more about Paul  :

 

Website : https://matchfitireland.com/        Linkedin :   https://www.linkedin.com/in/matchfitireland

Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/matchfitirl/   Twitter : https://twitter.com/matchfitireland

Facebook :  https://www.facebook.com/matchfitireland/          Email : [email protected] 

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Sincere thanks again to Paul for joining on this episode and I hope you all enjoy the show. 

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Until Next time everyone,

Much Love, 

The Humble Coach

Episode #29 

With

Claire McGlynn, Owner of Unit 1 Gym

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So.. Let's strike while the iron is hot so to speak folks!! 

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In this Episode i was joined by the excellent Claire McGlynn, Owner of Unit 1 Gym, Dublin who has an awesome range of experience both as a Coach and also as a High level International Athlete in Athletics and Olympic Weightlifting in the recent past .

Claire has become a fantastic role model for both men and women all over Ireland in the Health and Fitness Industry and it was a pleasure to get the chance to pick her brain. 

It has not been easy though as she has had to overcome serious injury, challenges to her confidence which came with a change of sporting direction as well as setting up her own business in recent times!

As you will hear during the show however she is as positive as they come these days and has lots of great insights for Coaches and Athletes alike.  

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In ths episode we  got to chat about the following topics : 

- Her athletic background and her transition from High level Athletics to her Coaching role at present. 

- What part of life she is loving at the moment. 

- Her favoured style of Coaching and the value of fun and enjoyent coming acrossin our preferred coaching approaches.

- What motivated her to set up her gym, UNIT 1 ?

- Some of the challenges she has encountered while on her journey to becoming a business owner whilestill progressing as a Coach. 

- She spoke about the struggles she encountered during her recovery from a serious hamstring injury and how the strength of her team was the key to empowering her recovery. 

- Her thoughts on how Coaches can help athetes who may be going through an injury and also some advice for Athletes who may be on the injured list themselves and strategiesto keep their road back strong and positive. 

- Claire spoke about some of her fantastic mentors and coaches throughout her career and how they have shaped her Coaching philosophy . 

- Her next coaching step .

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- A surprise Quick Fire round for the craic !!! 

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Where to find out more about Claire :

 

Website : 

http://cmgfit.com/

https://www.facebook.com/unit1trainingfacility/

 

Instagram : 

https://www.instagram.com/CMG_Fit/

https://www.instagram.com/Unit1_trainingfacility/

 

A day in the life of Coach Claire :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_A3KtDE-YI

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Sincere thanks to Claire for joining on this episode and i hope you all enjoy the show. 

Until Next time everyone,

Much Love, 

The Humble Coach

Welcome back folks!! 

In episode #28 i am joined by an excellent up and coming coach ,

Cliona O'Hanlon of Illumiate Coaching. 

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Cliona has been a very successful businesswoman in the Beauty industry over the past number of years with her excellent company " All Dolled Up". 

She has in recent times however become a very strong Health & Wellness advocate and was recently one of the speakers at the excellent " Cork Lift Fest " Wellness event. .

With the upcoming launch of her new Life Coaching & Wellness company " Illuminate Coaching" very soon , we got to chat about some of the areas that she is most passionate about and some great ideas and tools that we can use to really make progress in our own lives! 

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Topics in this Episode! 

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- Empaths and Empathy.

How to know if you are one and how to harness this personality type to help serve yourself and others.

How to protect and ground yourself and your own energy as an empath. 

 

- Change. 

 Her thoughts on dealing with change in our lives and how we can use various tools to help us adjust to changes we may experience to really empower ourselves during these times.

 

- Self Beilef and the power of our Mind

Cliona speaks about how we can develop very strong self beilef and how we can use daily routines and practical methods to help us manifest a strong growth mindset. 

 

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Thank you so much to Cliona for joining me for this episode and i have no doubt we will be seeing a lot more of her in the Wellness community in the near future. 

 

To find out more about Cliona check out her Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/clionaohanlonwellness/ 

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Hope you guys all enjoy the show and if so hit the subscribe button to  ensure you get notified when we have a new episode up!!

 

Until next time folks, 

Much Love, 

Your Humble Coach P .

And we return with an awesome Episode #27 !

*In this episode i am joined by the excellent Nicole Christensen ,

Owner of CrossFit Roots in Boulder ,Colorado .

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Nicole has been a very strong presence in the CrossFit world over the years and has a phenomenal level of experience and knowledge of what it takes to be a great coach and business owner.

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Here are some of the topics we covered :

1- Nicole's athletic background and how she got into coaching2 - Where her belief that every individual has the potential to thrive from CrossFit comes from. 3 - Lessons from her time as a CrossFit Level 1 Flowmaster. 4 - Key elements of growing a long term business of real sustainable quality. 5 - Project Roots. What , Why and How did it come about . 6 - Her favourite part of Coaching (Art or Science) .7 - Nicole's Favourite coaches and Why!8 -Simple Advice for Coaches and where we are getting it right!!

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Check out Nicole's Awesome gym here :

http://crossfitroots.com/

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Massive thank you to Nicole for joining me for a great episode. I hope you guys all enjoy the show and if so drop me a comment about your favourite part!!

Until next time folksMuch love,The Humble Coach.

So...Here comes Episode#26 folks and it's a doozy!!! 

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In this Episode i had the pleasure of chatting with and getting an insight into the mind of an awesome S&C Coach

Sami Dowling. 

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" Sami has been a professional Strength & Conditioning coach with Leinster Rugby Academy for the past 10 years, one of Europe’s top professional rugby Academy’s.

He also served as National Head S&C coach to the Irish rugby U18 and U19 men’s teams, the Irish Women’s Rugby team as well as having assisted with the Men’s Senior Rugby team in their pre-season training for the 2011 rugby World Cup.

In GAA Sami has worked at the highest level, serving as S&C coach with Down and Dublin football teams, winning an All-Ireland with the Dublin Senior team in 2011 and the Dublin U21 and Minor teams in 2012.

At club level, Sami has previously been involved with St.Vincent’s GAA and since 2013 Sami has been involved with Cuala GAA.

As well as having a strong background in S&C for field sports, Sami has coached athletes to a high level in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting including the European and World Championships, serving as the High-Performance coach for Weightlifting Ireland from 2014-2016.

Currently Sami works with Cuala GAA, St. Mary’s College Rugby Football Club and St. Gerard’s School rugby and hockey teams as their athletic and performance coach."

- Credit to Braywanderersfc.ie for the extract of Sami's experience

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Sami has a fantastic amount of experience from so many areas of S&C . 

During his career he has worked with some of the highest level teams in in Ireland in GAA, Rugby, Weightlifting and Hockey to name a few and his success with those sports continues unabated in recent times! 

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During this episode we got to chat about some of the following :

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- Sami's Background and How/Why he got into coaching 

- Does he have a particular team that he has enjoyed working with the most?

- His favourite area of Coaching Strength & Conditioning and some examples of why he enjoys working in those the  most. 

- Sami spoke about some common themes he has seen for creating high performing environments from his work with various teams and levels of Competition over the years. 

- Some of his favourite coaches and the best coaches he has worked alongside and currently works with . 

- Some areas where he feels we S&C Coaches can improve their service to their teams or individuals. 

- His next educational step in both Coaching and Life! 

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Where to find out more about Sami Dowling

Linkedin : https://ie.linkedin.com/in/sami-dowling-9a5034b7

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sami_dowling/?hl=en

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sami.dowling?ref=br_rs

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It was an absolute pleasure chatting to Sami and i think we may have some really enjoyable cutting room floor content coming out very soon  from our chat so keep an eye out! 

Hope you all enjoy the show and if so please click the subscribe button and you can get an update whenever a new episode is posted! 

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Until next time folks, 

Much Love, 

The Humble Coach

EP.25 - Jordan Wallace 

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Happy New Year everyone.

i hope you and yours had a nice peaceful Christmas break. 

So we are back with our first episode of 2018 folks which is #25 and it's a great one to get the year started.

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In this episode i am joined by the excellent

Jordan Wallace of Reebok CrossFit Tyneside & Warrior Programming

who has a unique perspective on Coaching, Business and Competing at the highest level!

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During this episode we spoke about some of the following : 

- Jordan's sporting background and how he got into coaching. 

- Some of the challenges that he faced being a high level CrossFit athete and a business owner also. 

- His personal strengths as a Coach.

- Lessons learned from a multiple years experience at CrossFit regionals for both Athletes and Coaches. 

- Some of his current favourite Coaches & Podcasts.

- What the near future holds for him in both Business and Competition. 

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Where to find out more about Jordan , RCFT and Warrior Programming. 

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/jordan_wallace92/?hl=en

 

 Reebok CrossFit Tyneside ( Jordan's Gym)

http://www.crossfitreeboktyneside.com/

 

Warrior Programming

https://www.instagram.com/WarriorProgramming/?hl=en

http://www.warriorprogramming.com/

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Massive thanks to Jordan for joining me and

best of luck with the gym and for this years Open mate!

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Looking forward to lots more great episodes over the course of 2018 .

As always thank you all for listening and supporting and hopefully you guys are enjoyng them!

If so feel free to leave a little review so i can keep my eye on the ball!! 

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Until next time folks, 

Much love , 

Your Humble Coach P

Ep.24

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Coaching Wisdom from 21 Brilliant Coaches

A Humble Review of 2017 

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Hey everybody, 

So another year comes to an end and ever since i started this podcast i have felt a great gratitude in being able to speak with some of the best Coaches i know to gain some insight into how they are successful. 

In this final episode of 2017 I have tried to give you all a little review of some of the main ideas that we spoke of during the past 20+ episodes.

Over 800 minutes in conversation with 21 of the best coaches i know has definately yeilded some brilliant ideas on how to improve not only our coaching practices but also our lives!

 I hope you all enjoy the final episode of 2017 and i would highly encourage that you revisit whichever episode's ideas that you like as that is where the really good stuff is!!! 

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Godspeed folks, 

Until next year, 

Much Love , 

Yur Humble Coach P