Strength Connection Performance

In this episode, we welcome back Tom Bryan, Academy strength and conditioning coach at Hartpury College back to the show. 

The guys start by recapping of the previous episode and what they are currently doing right now to stay healthy. 

Tom speaks about coaching strategies should we in place to reduce the risk of injury in the short term and what he thinks most environments are doing to limit this happening currently. 

What should the technical and tactical protocols look like and also the effects of building great relationships between coaches and support start to limit injury. 

How do we manage the expectations for players? Tom gives us  3 key points he will be using to provide the best support. Plus many other important topics. 

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In this episode, we bring back Joel Carter and Josh Adebayo along with Co-host Nick Garcia to a group coaching catch up.

We talk about all things Covid-19 where we discuss many pressing topics surrounding the world of professional football and also questions that have been posted to the panel.

With so much happening right now with the return to their sport being put into question. We get the thoughts from 2 of the games leading sports science and sports med professionals.

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In this exciting episode, Tom is joined by Stephanie Vazquez Performance Coach at EFT in Chicago USA, they delve into some interesting topics most importantly the Rise of Women in S&C and how her journey has evolved.

Steph starts by guiding us through her journey from the start and how her pathway opened up in front of her.

Studying and coaching alongside each other can be hard at times Steph explains how the education system has helped her significantly and where it has taken her.

Steph opens up about the areas that have helped her become so rounded in her space she explains the strategies she follows to achieve success.

Steph explains the importance of training across different disciplines and how it’s helped her to transfer so seamlessly.

Steph explains the importance of experiences and how role models help you grow as a coach plus many other topics.

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In this exciting episode, Tom is joined by Dan Goodman Co- Founder of Varsity Gym based in New Jersey USA. , they delve into some interesting topics most importantly how they have built their foundation on community and education. They start off by peeling back the curtain on Dan’s journey and how everything came together brick by brick.

Dan uncovers some Coll strategies they use as the facility and the importance of challenges and what they are doing right now to maintain such good communication with their community and the importance of it.

Dan explains the importance of experience and how it should feel about their coaching.

Adapting during these testing times is soo important Dan speaks of the strategies they have implemented plus some other interesting topics.

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In this exciting episode, Tom is joined by Nick, they delve into some interesting Q&A’s regarding running principles for beginners.

They start off by uncovering some strategies that cover preparation, running length, recovery and nutrition along with some quick and easy tips for Runners and how they can get out on the road and get a head start.

Tom and Nick touch on some important considerations so you can get moving the right way.

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Tom has an exciting coaching history and he delves in his journey elaborating on key parts along the way. 

Tom gives us an overview of the strategies put in place to maintain a high level of performance of his players at both senior and academy level and a detailed overview of how it is currently working at Ealing. 

We are likely to see a drop off in performance levels, Tom speaks of the necessary steps he has taken to reduce this and the areas he is working to continually improve. 

There are a wide variety of testing metrics for rugby, Tom gives us a breakdown of the tools he currently uses at Ealing. 

Tom shares 3 measures he would suggest coaches use to implement to enhance their athletes' performance during this tough time. 

What could happen in the next 3-6 months who knows, Tom explains what he sees happening in Rugby. 

On a final note, we see what’s on the horizon for Tom and Ealing Trailfinders. 

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In this episode, we speak to Chris Dodd the head coach of the U20’s England counties team.

Chris has a wealth of experience of over 10 years, across both Rugby Union and Rugby League in the UK.

Having such a broad skillset, Chris is highly skilled in a number of areas and he starts by peeling back the curtain on what’s happening in the RFU during these testing times.

Chris goes into explaining the coaching strategies that are being heavily focused on currently.

Educational needs required for rugby and the physical demands placed on scrummaging particularly is tough, Chris explains why CPD in this area is key.

Creating strategies for coaches to develop youths and how to communicate with them can be tough, Chris goes into explaining the importance of continual feedback to help plan and progress youths.

Setting Expectations and trying to engage with athletes is tough, Chris goes into the importance of knowing how to deliver new training concepts and what to expect as an outcome plus many other topics to help with CPD.

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In this episode, we speak to Tristan Baker, head of performance and GoPerform in Reading. Tristan is a specialist in athlete performance and rehabilitation with some interesting stories to tell on his journey through the world of s&c.

Tristan goes into speaking about his experiences in various environments and how they differ.

The everyday athlete and high performance athletes is an area for growth, Tristan uncovers of the beginning of GoPerform.

Tristan explains his outlook on coaching and his philosophy on it, he explains the importance of adaptability.

Tristan moves onto how GoPerform operates and the importance of COMMUNITY.

Tristan explains how he manages athletes and also the technology works and the effects on performance.

Data driven analytics is key for increasing athlete performance, Tristan talks about how the coaching eye can only do so much before using technology to take it one step further to promote even further results.

Tristan finishes by what he sees on the horizon for coaches and how GoPerform is continually growing.

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In this episode, we speak to Lauren Sandford, Owner of the Body Firm, also friend and client of Tom.

Lauren is an outstanding trainer and starts by giving us an overview of her career to date and explains what she is currently doing during this period of uncertainty.

Lauren is a big advocate of morning routines and breaks down her process to help her maintain her focus.

She goes into explaining the importance of why coaches should be more like friends and how it is currently impacting her life.

Transitioning right now is hard for some, Lauren explains her process she is implementing to support her clients.

Lauren explains the importance of free content and gives her Pros and Cons of what is currently out there.

She goes into explaining why using Applications with SCP has helped her growth and accountability that has come from it.

Lauren finishes on a positive note with how she’s focusing on moving forward with 1 thing she misses, but drawn a positive from.

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In this episode, we speak to Craig Miszweski, owner of Aim Strong in CA USA, an outstanding college level S&C coach in the USA with a complex background that stems across various teamsports sports that include baseball and lacrosse.

• Craig starts by giving us an overview of his career to date and peels back the curtain on what coaching he is currently doing now.
• Craig delves into the software and what it has done for him and gives his examples, in what he does and how the software can benefit for him and also how he developed a system that worked well for him.
• Craig goes into the simplicity of the software and how he is able to manage the teams.
• The next phases of technology can change, Craig and Tom explains the benefit of AI in predicting the set metrics to enhancing athlete performance.
• On a final note they go into explaining what the software has done for him from transitioning from a manual method to a dynamic software system that can work for them so they can spend more time on coaching.

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In this episode, we speak to Craig Earl Co-Founder of ONYX about building a business, training concepts, correcting imbalances and profiling systems.

• Craig talks us through his S&C experience, family life and his life in a nutshell.

• Craig explains the process that went into purchasing the space and the overview of his training modalities that he provides.

• Craig covers the 3 training concepts they use at ONYX.

• Craig goes onto explaining mobility, screen and analysis, progressions, movement patterns and profiling systems he uses.

• Craig talks about the correcting imbalances for shoulders more so the rotator cuff. He talks about the correct measures that he undertakes to reduce the risk of injury reoccurrence.

• Craig Explains how he’s currently adapting with the current rise of Virtual Coaching and what ONYX is currently doing during these tough times.

• Craig finishes on how they still deliver the same service to his client base with no risks associated with social media streams and the importance of this.

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In this episode, Tom speaks to Grace Mcguire a Personal Trainer from Revolution PT Studio in Brighton. We uncover some interesting facts about her life and how she does so well at what she does and what life is like these days. 

• Grace talks about how she juggles her life between being a mum, PT, and her own training. 

• Grace goes on to explain the importance of her support network and the importance of training and her mental state. 

• Grace speaks about the transition from face to face to virtual coaching due to Covid-19 and what impacts it's having on her daily and weekly routine, also advice staying positive and stimulated at all times. 

• Grace chats speak about her preparation for her big fight last year, what it’s like to overcome so many challenges along the way, injuries and the psychological side of overcoming them. 

• Grace speaks about #TANKSTALKS and how it came about and what she is looking to achieve by doing them. 

• Grace goes on to talk about real-life topics and how important Mental Health is and opens up about some personal topics. 

• Grace finishes by giving 3 tips on how to maintain health and well-being. 

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In today’s episode, Tom speaks with Joel Carter the Lead Sports Scientist at Millwall Football Club.

• Joel explains some interesting facts about his coaching journey and what life is like these days in professional football coming from Australia via India for 2 years and to currently residing in the UK.

• Joel also talks about transitioning the players and them becoming more accountable for their training needs with the current situation of Covid-19, also what impact its having at the elite level when going from face to face to virtual training.

• Joel goes into the sensitivity of Strava technology and the training modalities used for maintaining performance levels.

• The discussion unfolds into other more detailed areas that include nutrition and the review process of this.

• Joel highlights 3 key points to think about during these testing times and what he expects will happen in the next 3-6 months.

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In this episode, we speak to Ryan Phillips MATCS - Muscle Activation Technique Certified Specialist based in Brighton.

• Ryan talks about his journey through fitness coming from the north of England to now residing in Brighton and specialises in M.A.T,

• Ryan explains the injuries he sustained over time that moved him into Personal training and has equipped him with the correct tools over the years of experience.

• Ryan goes into a detailed overview of M.A.T the history, how it works and the benefits of the therapy.

• Ryan talks of being on the end of the treatment in the USA and how it helped his journey and the practical application of it now over here in the UK.

• Ryan finishes by giving a great example of the uses of M.A.T in professional football and the results and ends on the theory of the application and how it can benefit you.

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In this episode, our director Tom Hooper speaks with Nick Garcia a sports performance coach from Australia that is currently based out of London.

• Nick talks about his journey and thoughts during this period of transition from Australia to the UK and now currently at BODYISM.

• Nick talks about his coaching philosophy and what he’s learned during his career of coaching, he explains the biggest parts of the journey and the importance of education.

• Nick stresses the importance of coaches talking to other coaches to learn and educate from especially during the Covid-19 lockdown.

• Nick explains the effects of mindset during this time and what measures to put in place to overcome negativity.

• Nick talks about the steps he’s currently taking to maintain his current relationships with his clients and transitioning to virtual coaching, plus the client-coach relationship.

• Nick finished by recommending 3 tips for people during this time of uncertainty and also his focuses for the coming weeks and months ahead.

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