Listen Time - 27mins

In this episode, I welcome Liam Connor to the podcast. Liam has a background in S&C and professional football, as well as his most recent roles at the UK Sports Institute. Liam shares his experience of letting his ego get in the way and clashing with others, leading to conflicts and disputes.

We also discuss the importance of respect, listening, and learning in resolving conflicts. Liam explores the relationship between strength and conditioning coaches and technical coaches, highlighting the need for mutual understanding and collaboration. We reflect on the importance of seeking external feedback and support in your personal development too!

As mentioned in the outro, if you'd like to learn more about the Collaborate Sports Group Mentorship programmes, now open for enrollment please visit https://collaboratesports.com/thegroupmentorships to find out more

I hope you enjoy the show!

Dan

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

• Fast to Fit is a rehab approach that focuses on the physical qualities and coordination required for high-intensity actions in team sports.
• The development and tolerance of speed are prioritized in the rehab process. The 10-30 protocol is used to gradually build speed through upright running drills.
• Non-negotiables, such as no pain, no response, technical threshold of exectution, and physical outputs all guide decision-making in the rehab process.
• Game simulation is used to create conditioning sessions tailored to the athlete's strengths and weaknesses.

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

• Individualization is crucial in coaching to avoid injuries.
• Understanding the athlete's background is essential for effective training.
• High-intensity training can lead to significant performance improvements if applied correctly.
• Mistakes in coaching can lead to valuable lessons and growth.
• Lactate spillover is linked to central nervous system stress and recovery needs.
• Technology can enhance coaching but should not replace the human element.
• Effective coaching requires a balance of prescription and communication.

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