Performance Strategies & Stumbles
Dan Howells, Collaborate Sports 68 episodes Nov 8, 2026
Performance Strategies & Stumbles is a podcast about the methods and decisions used by practitioners in performance sports. The first half explores how and why coaches and practitioners apply specific strategies, offering actionable insights for athletic settings. The second half focuses on the mistakes, setbacks, and lessons practitioners encounter in their careers, emphasizing the idea of failing forward. Host Dan Howells, founder of Collaborate Sports, interviews guests about both effective strategies and the realities of professional struggle.
Episodes
Ep 67 - Matt Willmott Stumbles - "Chasing numbers can blind us to context."
In this episode of Strategies and Stumbles, Matt Willmott joins Dan to talk about the mistakes that shaped his career as a strength and conditioning coach, and what each one taught him.
We start with data, Matt describes a stage of his career when he chased numbers without enough context, and explains why the figures only become useful once you understand the player and the situation behind them.
Ep 66 - Matt Willmott Strategy - “Game style influences physical demands significantly."
In this episode, Matt Willmott joins Dan to talk about contextualised conditioning: training that is built on purpose, around the real demands of a player’s role and the team’s style of play.
We start with the data. Matt explains why player outputs only mean something once you put them in context. Two players can post the same numbers and have very different experiences, depending o
Ep 65 - Real Coaches, Real Problems: Decisions That Protect You – “Every yes is a no to something else”
In this episode of Real Coaches, Real Problems, there are no sets, no reps and no force plates. This one is about you as the practitioner. With athletes, we set the criteria before the moment, return-to-play markers, running progressions and traffic-light systems all exist so that the decision protects the athlete when the pressure is on. Yet so many coaches I mentor run themselves the opposite wa
Ep 64 - Real Coaches, Real Problems: Gamespeed – "Are they looking to exploit or create space?"
In this episode of Real Coaches, Real Problems, it's just me again, unpacking a phrase I see written on session plans all the time: game speed. A coach I've mentored sent through a session labelled "game speed". It included cone drills, some reactive agility work and a small-sided game. When I asked which part was the game speed, he said, "all of it." The drills weren't bad, but none of them had a
Ep 63 - Real Coaches, Real Problems: Speed – Stop Trying to Fix Everything.
In the first episode of Real Coaches, Real Problems, a new series from Performance Strategies and Stumbles, it's just me, Dan Howells. I spend much of my week mentoring S&C coaches, sports scientists and practitioners in academies, pro clubs and private practice, and the same problems keep coming up across different sports and countries. In this series I share those real stories, kept anonymou
Ep 62 - Tom Clark Stumbles - "I tried to own everything."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, Tom Clark is back to talk about the stumbles from his career. Last week we covered jet lag and travel fatigue. This week Tom looks at his move into self-employment, the mistakes he made along the way and what they taught him.
We start with why talking about mistakes is uncomfortable, and why it matters anyway. Tom is open about the pressure t
Ep 61 - Tom Clark Strategies - "Sleep and light are the two key variables in performance."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Tom Clark. Tom spent 13 years as a performance coach in motorsport and Formula One, looking after the sleep, training, nutrition and recovery systems that keep a driver's output steady across a season that seems designed to wear them down. He holds a professional doctorate from Liverpool John Moores University focused on jet lag
Ep 60 - Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo Stumbles - "Just one more has happened before so many injuries."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Jonas Dodoo for a conversation that has less to do with method than with the thing underneath it: how a coach actually learns, and how much of that learning arrives as a mistake you didn't see coming.
We start where most coaching education doesn't, with the early stumbles. Not the tidy version told in hindsight, but
Ep 59 - Jonas Tawiah-Dodoo Strategies - "Forces in the right direction are everything."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Jonas Dodoo, a speed specialist whose work sits at the point where multi-directional speed, deceleration and change of direction stop being a collection of drills and start being a set of principles you can actually coach from.
Jonas works from four core principles, and the first does most of the heavy lifting: forces in the rig
Ep 58 - Tim Roberts Stumbles - "Find the rhythm and dance to it in a new culture"
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Tim Roberts Sports Medicine Manager at UFC Performance Institute, Mexico City for a conversation about the road that got him there: the countries, the systems, the athletes, and the mistakes he still thinks about years later.
This one leans into the stumbles. Tim is unusually willing to name his own a diagnosis he got wrong, a
Ep 57 - Tim Roberts Strategy - "If your diagnosis is wrong, everything falls apart."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Tim Roberts — Sports Medicine Manager at UFC Performance Institute, Mexico City — for a conversation about rehabilitation in combat sport and what it actually takes to get a fighter back to competing.
At the heart of this conversation is a deliberate shift in language: return to fight, not return to play. It sounds like semantic
Ep 56 - Tom Clough Stumbles - "Mistakes should shape us, not define us."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by Tom Clough for a conversation about the mistakes that have shaped our careers and in particular, the ones that happen in the interview room.
At the heart of this one is a reframe that runs through everything Tom says: mistakes should shape us, not define us. Interviews get treated as a test you pass by being composed and m
Ep 55 - Tom Clough Strategy - "It's not about the solution. It's about naming the problem."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Tom Clough — Head of Performance at Newcastle Red Bulls — for a conversation about systems thinking and what it actually looks like in a performance sport environment.
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful reframe: systems thinking isn't a problem-solving technique, it's a way of seeing. Most
Ep54 - Peter Hughes Stumbles - "Extreme ownership is a big area of learning."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by Peter Hughes — a rehabilitation specialist at the Gallagher Chiefs in New Zealand — this time for a conversation about the mistakes that shaped him.
At the heart of it is a reframe that runs against how most practitioners are trained to operate: mistakes aren't something to be minimised or hidden, they're the primary mecha
Ep 53 - Peter Hughes Strategy - "Working back from the game is fundamental."
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Peter Hughes — a rehabilitation specialist at the Gallagher Chiefs in New Zealand, whose role uniquely combines physiotherapy with strength & conditioning to deliver a truly performance-driven approach to rehab.
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful reframe: rehabilitation isn't just about restoring what
Ep 52 - Les Spellman Stumbles - "I was too obsessed with targets."
What happens when a coach is willing to admit what they got wrong? In this episode, Les Spellman, founder of Spellman Performance, opens up about the mistakes that shaped his coaching — and why vulnerability, not certainty, has been the real driver of his development. Having worked with athletes across the NFL, NCAA, MLB and Olympic sport, Les has earned the right to be confident in his methods, w
Ep51 - Les Spellman Strategy - "Speed is an expression of physical resilience."
In this speed episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Les Spellman — a speed coach who has built a systematic approach to speed training and physical preparation for football athletes, with a particular focus on preparing players for the realities of training camp and the season ahead.
At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful reframe: training tolerance matt
Ep50 - Tim Kettenring Stumbles - "I grossly overestimated my impact!"
Tim Kettenring doesn't hold back in this episode. We go all the way back to the early days of his coaching career - the arrogance he carried in, the relationships he damaged, and a job he lost because of it. It's the kind of honest reflection that's rare in this industry, and it sets the tone for everything that follows.
What makes Tim's story particularly valuable is how he traces the turning poi
Ep49 - Tim Kettenring Strategy - Back to Basics in Multidirectional Speed
Multi-directional speed is one of the most talked-about qualities in performance sport - but is it one of the most misunderstood? In this episode, Tim Kettenring, President of Maverick Human Performance (https://www.instagram.com/tim_kettenring/) makes the case for why so much speed development work misses the mark, and what a more principled approach actually looks like. With over a decade of exp
Ep48 - Jesse Green Stumbles - "I forgot to deload..."
In this stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by Jesse Green — a sports scientist whose career has taken him from Australian rules football academies to the NBA and NHL — to explore the mistakes and learning experiences that have shaped how he operates as a practitioner.
This isn't a conversation about failure for its own sake. It's about what happens when you'r
Ep47 - Jesse Green Strategy - Profiling, Injury Prevention and the Closed Loop Processes
In this strategy episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Jesse Green — a sports scientist who has developed a rigorous, systematic approach to athlete profiling, with a particular focus on ice hockey and the injury challenges that come with it.
At the heart of this conversation is Jesse's closed-loop process — assess, profile, prescribe, and monitor — and how applying that fr
Ep46 - Tom Dos Santos Stumbles - "I hate admitting mistakes, but I know its where I grow!"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by Thomas Dos'Santos to explore the mistakes and learning experiences that have shaped his approach as a practitioner and researcher in sports performance.
Tom reflects on what it felt like to walk into situations badly underprepared early in his career, and the lasting impact that had on how he approaches his work n
Ep45 - Thomas Dos'Santos Strategy - Mastering change of direction
Mastering Change of Direction: Technical Principles, Assessment and Training Frameworks — with Tom Dos Santos
In this strategy episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Tom Dos Santos — a researcher and practitioner who has dedicated a significant amount of his work to understanding one of the most technically demanding qualities in sport: change of direction.
This is a detail
Ep44 - James Nolan Stumbles - "My energy caught the better of me"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by James Nolan to explore the mistakes and learning experiences that have shaped his approach as a coach in high performance sport.
Following on from our previous conversation around in-season strength and power development, this episode shifts the focus to the realities of professional growth — the moments where thi
Ep43 - James Nolan Strategy - Moving Beyond Strength Maintenance in Training
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I sit down with James Nolan to explore how we should rethink in-season strength and power development, particularly in rugby.
Too often, in-season training is framed as “maintenance.” In this conversation, James challenges that concept — arguing that if we’re not continuing to develop athletes, we may actually be doing them a disservice.
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Ep42 - Peter Tierney Stumbles - "get mistakes out in the open"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I’m joined again by Dr Peter Tierney to explore the mistakes and learning experiences that have shaped his approach as a practitioner in sports science and coaching.
Following on from our previous conversation around wearable technology, this episode shifts the focus to the realities of professional growth — the mistakes that happen
Ep41 - Peter Tierney Strategy - Knowing your wearable data inside out!
In this strategy episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I sit down with Dr Peter Tierney to explore how wearable technology should be understood and integrated within modern performance environments.
Peter is a sports scientist whose career spans elite sport, applied research, and performance technology innovation. He has previously worked within high-performance environments, including L
Ep40 - Stephanie Grubbs Stumbles - "I got so caught up looking at my career goal."
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I sit down with Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Houston Astros, to explore the early mistakes and leadership lessons that shaped her career.
Steph reflects on getting overly focused on outcome goals, the challenges of transitioning into leadership roles, and the importance of emotio
Ep39 - Stephanie Grubbs - Microdosing Frameworks for Strength Development
In this strategy episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I’m joined by Stephanie Grubbs, Major League Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Houston Astros, to explore how microdosing strength training can be used effectively in elite team sport environments.
Steph shares practical frameworks for dividing volume into shorter, more frequent exposures, adapting training around
Ep38 - Michael Gerhardy Stumbles - "I tried to find an answer in every number!"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I’m joined again by Michael Gerhardy to explore the mistakes that have shaped his practice as a sports scientist working in applied performance environments.
Michael reflects on early errors made in coaching, research, and sports science, including relying too heavily on statistical significance, misinterpreting data, and trying to a
Ep37 - Michael Gerhardy Strategy - Task Specific Neuromuscular Fatigue Monitoring Using GPS
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I’m joined by Michael Gerhardy, a sports scientist specialising in neuromuscular fatigue and applied workload monitoring.
Michael holds a PhD in Applied Sport Science, where his research focused on neuromuscular fatigue and concurrent training. It was during this PhD work that a key idea emerged — the value of running-specific testing to bett
Ep36 - Warren Bradley Stumbles - "I was driving 24 hours a week!"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I’m joined by Warren Bradley, founder of Hytro, to explore the mistakes and lessons that shaped his journey from working in professional sport to becoming an entrepreneur.
Warren reflects on his early career as a performance nutritionist, where not fully understanding hierarchy and environment led to avoidable challenges. He shares h
Ep35 - Warren Bradley Strategy - Performance BFR
In this strategy-focused episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I am joined by Dr Warren Bradley, founder of Hytro and a leading specialist in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR).
Warren has worked across professional sport, including roles with England teams, Munster Rugby, and football clubs such as Hull City and Derby County, and now combines applied practice with research and innovation thro
Ep34 - Pete Mcknight Stumbles - "I had a coach absolutely lose it with me"
In this Stumbles episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, Dan sits down once again with Pete McKnight, one of the most respected performance consultants and strategists in elite sport.
This time, the conversation shifts from strategy to the mistakes that have shaped Pete’s leadership journey — the moments that taught him the most about people, communication, and team culture.
Dan and Pete e
Ep33 - Pete Mcknight Strategy - Building Sport Science & Medical Systems.
In this strategy-focused episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, Dan sits down with Pete McKnight - one of the most respected performance consultants and strategists in elite sport. With nearly 25 years of experience across Olympic programmes, football, rugby, and motorsport, Pete is known for transforming how organisations structure their performance systems.
Together, Dan and Pete explor
Ep32 - Liam Connor Strategy - Asking Deliberate Performance Questions
In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, we are again joined by Liam Connor, Head of Performance at Newcastle United Women’s Football Team. Together, we explore the importance of answering performance questions deliberately and accurately int his performance strategy episode.
When we recorded this episode, Liam. was working with England Badminton. From his time there, he breaks down
Ep31 - Paul Talty Stumbles - "I got my demonstrations all wrong..!"
Welcome back to the podcast!
In this episode, Paul Talty joins us again and shares his experiences and reflections on the mistakes he has made throughout his coaching career. He emphasises the importance of balancing strength and conditioning training, the necessity of reflective practice, and the value of communication in program design. Paul discusses recent stumbles in his coaching, particularl
Ep30 - Alan Murdoch Stumbles - Not all speed is equal...
Listen time - 29mins
In this episode, Alan shares his stumbles and mistakes as a strength and conditioning coach. He discusses a hamstring strain injury and the lessons he learned from it. He reflects on the importance of preparing the nervous system and understanding that not all speed is equal. He also talks about programming mistakes, including a focus on linear periodization and force generat
Ep29 - Andrew Usher Strategy - Rethinking Conditioning.
Listen Time: 33mins
In this conversation, I welcome Andrew Usher to discuss the importance of understanding oxygen utilization in sports performance. We challenge the traditional focus on VO2 max as a measure of aerobic capacity and highlight the significance of muscle extraction and utilisation of oxygen. We dig into the benefits of extracting oxygen quickly and efficiently and it being more impo
Ep28 - Richard Husseiny Stumbles - Trying to make impact too soon!
Listen Time 28mins
Richard Husseiny shares his journey from the UK Sports Institute to working with Chinese diving teams in this Performance Strategies and Stumbles podcast episode. He reflects on the cultural differences, initial mistakes, and the importance of building relationships over making immediate impacts. Richard discusses the pressures of performance, the challenges of communication in
Ep27 - Paul Talty Strategy - Strength and Power Development in Swimming
Listen Time - 30mins
In this episode, I interview Paul Talty about strength and power development for swimming. Paul was Head of Performance for Swim Ireland leading into Paris 2024 where they delivered medal-winning performances.
We discuss Strength & Power development in swimmers and Paul emphasises that swimming is different from other sports due to the unique environment it takes place in.
Ep26 - Liam Connor Stumbles - Check and Challenge
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
Ep25 - Alan Murdoch Strategy - Fast to Fit Rehab
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
Ep24 - Paul Laursen Strategy and Stumbles - "Too much too soon"
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 coa
Ep23 - Dr Shaun McLaren Stumbles - "Ping! Hamstring off the bone"
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 fact
Ep22 - Ivi Casagrande Strategy- High Performance Reflections
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 s
Ep21 - Ivi Casagrande Stumbles - "Perfectionism took me to the hospital..."
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 wh
Ep20 - Dr Shaun McLaren Strategy - Data Decoded!
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 imp
Ep19 - Craig Turner Stumbles - "I slept in..."
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 s
Ep18 - Dr Craig Turner Strategy - Performance Hacks
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 &
Ep17 - Andrew Lockwood Stumbles - "He Broke Down With Enemy Fire Over Us"
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.
Anothe
Ep16 - Andrew Lockwood Strategy - 3 Pillars of Effective Leadership
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 als
Ep15 - Ben Rosenblatt Stumbles - "I'm not afraid to make mistakes.."
Listen Time: 29mins
Ben joins us this week for part 2 of his Strategies and Stumbles appearance on the podcast!
In this conversation, Ben shares some of the stumbles, mistakes, and lessons he has learned in his career. He discusses his willingness to make mistakes and take risks, as well as the importance of taking ownership and learning from negative impacts on others. Ben reflects on his experie
Ep14 - Ben Rosenblatt Strategy - Performance Planning Insights
Listen Time 30mins - Sponsored by Remaker (www.remaker.co.uk)
This week we welcome Dr Ben Rosenblatt to the podcast. Bens career spans time spent in the English Institute of Sport, Birmingham City FC, the Intensive Rehab Unit, a Gold Medal with GB Womens Hockey and multiple European and World Cups with the England Football Team!!
Ben now focuses his time on elite support services to professional
Ep14 - Rob Fowkes Stumbles - "Stage Fright"
Listen time 27mins
In this episode, we welcome back Rob for part 2 of his series, where he delves into his various mistakes in his career path and how they have brought the best out of him.
Rob shares his interesting career path which has exposed him to a wide array of different populations, from personal training to youth coaching, to gen pop and teaching in schools, before specialising in elite
Ep13 - Rob Fowkes Strategy - Performance Impact Quadrants
Listen Time 29mins - Sponsored by Remaker (www.remaker.co.uk)
In this conversation, Rob Fowkes, the lead strength and conditioning coach at the Western Force Super Rugby team, discusses his strategy for developing physical performance in rugby players. He shares a unique approach of linking 2 key metrics in a quadrant manner, to make athletes understand their strengths and weaknesses in a simple a
Ep12- Simon Harries Stumbles - "I wasnt strong enough in my recommendations"
In this episode, Simon reflects on his early career mistakes, rehab mistakes, program design and testing mistakes, and soft skills and communication mistakes.
He emphasises the importance of clear principles, understanding the end goal, and being rigorous in assessments.
Simon also highlights the need for effective communication owning up to mistakes and how considering the specific ways you commu
Ep11 - Simon Harries Strategy - Revolutionise your Rehab with Running Frameworks
In this episode I am joined by Simon Harries, Head of Strength & Conditioning at NSWIS, and Founding Director of Performance Compass, a business focused on mentorship and consultancy for rehab-related matters.
We discuss the concept of a rehab running framework and its importance in safely and effectively returning athletes to play. Simon explains the evolution of rehab approaches and the need
Ep10 - Jack Oaten Stumbles - "Overcoming Word Vomit!"
Listen Time: 27mins
In part 2 we discuss stumbles in his career, where Jack reflects on his take on planning sessions down to a T to try and cover all potential bases, hindering long-term development. Jack also talks about the lack of clarity in program design and how he now anchors principles to guide his session design.
He emphasises the importance of utilising the interdisciplinary team and c
Ep9 -Jack Oaten Strategy - NFL Academy Combine Prep
Listen Time: 30mins.
In this episode, Jack Oaten discusses his role as a strength and conditioning coach working with the NFL Academy Programme. He explains the importance of preparing athletes for the combine, which is a series of tests used to assess their physical abilities. Jack shares his programming approach, including the use of accumulation, intensification, and realisation phases. He also
Ep8 - Dr Steven Thompson Stumbles - "I was too rigid in program design..."
Listen time - 28mins (and a chance to win £600 worth of mentorship)
In part two of the series with Steve, we dig into his reflections on his mistakes and what he learned from them.
He discusses the importance of considering the athlete in the overall programming and training solutions decision, rather than relying solely on research and needs analysis.
Steve also shares his experience of being
Ep7 - Dr Steven Thompson Strategy - A VBT Masterclass in under 30minutes!
Listen Time: 29minutes
This week Dr Steven Thompson joins me where we discuss velocity-based training (VBT) and its applications in strength and conditioning. VBT is a flexible programming strategy that allows coaches to auto-regulate and adapt their training based on the individual needs of athletes. Three key strategies within VBT are highlighted: monitoring and adjusting based on velocity, usin
Ep6 - Phil Scott Stumbles - "You have to own it"
Listen Time 26mins
In this part 2 episode, Phil Scott returns to share his performance stumbles and the lessons he has learned throughout his career as a coach. He emphasises the importance of variety and stimulation in warm-ups, acknowledging that it doesn't always go to plan!
Phil shares his experiences of dealing with these situations, highlighting the need to be open, honest, and willing to
Ep5 - Phil Scott Strategy- Programme Design for Batters in Cricket
(listen time - 28mins)
Phil Scott joins me for this episode! Many listeners should know of Phil, but his experiences include 8 years working with the England National Cricket Team as their Strength and Conditioning Coach and is currently the Pathways Lead for Physical Preparation at the ECB.
I first met Phil whilst collaborating with him on using a specific recovery tool. I was taken aback by
Ep4 - John Noonan Stumbles - "I was too focused on knowledge..."
John Noonan joins me for this part 2 of his episode where he shares some stumbles across his career.
He reflects on how he focused too much on the overemphasis on program details as he thought this would be a defining factor of success and career progression, which led to a lack of adaptability in his programming.
John also shares his struggles with leadership, particularly in trying to lead by ex
Ep3 - John Noonan Strategy- Raceday Prep in Motorsports
In this episode, I interview John Noonan, a performance coach, about his role in supporting motorsport athletes and performance strategies for race day. Johns's background is extensive, with him working in pro rugby, football, winter sports and now motorsport to highlight just a few career steps!
In this episode, we discuss the importance of a holistic approach to performance, including physical
Ep2 - Spencer Goggin Stumbles - ”...it’s not me versus you!”
In the first "stumbles" version of this podcast, we hear Spencer open up about honest mistakes, and what it has taught him in his career.
In another episode focused on being direct and to the point, we delve into Spencer's perspective on:
Why its important to know what professionalism is
His bad hair cut choices at work
Programming things we have never tried ourselves!
His battles with "me versus
Ep1 - Spencer Goggin Strategy - Programme Design for Divers
Spencer Goggin joins me in his first episode to talk about how he programme designs for divers.
Spencer has a wealth of experience and has worked as a strength and conditioning Coach for over 10 years. Currently, he is employed by the New South Wales Institute of Sport, in Australia, whilst also working with Cronulla Sharks. Before his current roles, Spencer also worked as Head of S&C at Weste
Performance Strategies & Stumbles Podcast - Introduction Episode
In this inaugural episode, I introduce my what, why and how behind the Performance Strategies and Stumbles Podcast.
I share my "why" for bringing this new podcast to you as a listener, the format it will be delivered in, and the types of areas that will be discussed with guests!
In this introduction episode, I'll share short snippets from both Strategy Episodes, and the Stumble Episodes to give yo
