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Platform to Perform Podcast

Platform to Perform Podcast

By Todd

Welcome to the Platform to Perform Podcast, the podcast for coaches, athletes and anyone looking to perform at their highest level. If performance is your goal, we aim to provide you, with the platform to perform

If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, or would simply like access to my exclusive strength and conditioning content, subscribe to my Patreon page via the link below

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Episode 31-The Youth Female Footballer with Erica Suter

Platform to Perform PodcastOct 30, 2020

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Episode 51-Career Periodisation for the S&C Coach with Josh Fletcher

Episode 51-Career Periodisation for the S&C Coach with Josh Fletcher

On episode 51 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I welcomed returning guest, Josh Fletcher, who you may remember from episode 49 on physical preparation for the SAS.

In today’s podcast we took a slightly different angle to discuss Josh’s latest venture, The Coach’s Journal, and how he is helping other practitioners simplify the daunting and unknown task of mapping out their career path, with Career Blueprint

In episode 51 of the Platform to Perform Podcast Josh and I discussed:

· How Josh came up with his breaker/thriver/survivor/redefine model and what this means for career development

· The impact that developing ‘The Coach’s Journal’ has had on Josh’s career to date

· Why fulfillment is at the heart of Josh's journey into the world of helping S&C coaches be happy, healthy and wealthy

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

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Reflective Practitioner’s Journal – coming soon (the link will be posted here as soon as it is available)

To join Josh's facebook on Practitioner Wellness - https://www.facebook.com/groups/practitionerwellbeing

To read Josh's article on career periodisation - https://www.scienceforsport.com/are-you-periodising-your-career/

To contact Josh directly

Instagram: @careerblueprint

Twitter: @coachblueprint1

Oct 29, 202101:11:59
Episode 50-The ALTIS Approach to Gamespeed with Nick Ward
Jun 20, 202101:27:20
Episode 49-Physical Preparation for the Special Forces with Josh Fletcher

Episode 49-Physical Preparation for the Special Forces with Josh Fletcher

In episode 49 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Josh Fletcher on physical preparation for the special forces. During his time working as Human Performance Manager for EXOS Josh was tasked with two primary objectives for the Romanian Special Forces:

1. Setting up a high performance program from scratch

2. Creating a coach development pathway capable of continuing the results of goal number 1

In today’s podcast Josh and I discussed:

· A needs analysis of special force operators and military personnel

· The top indicators of success and failure in the special forces

· How Josh battled the logistics of -15°c temperatures and training up to 189 non-English speaking recruits to modernise the physical preparation of the Romanian Special Forces

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

S&C for SAS (FREE Example program included) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ryNGIr1s8&t=485s

https://www.mindjournals.com/

https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/

To get in touch with Josh

· Instagram: @careerblueprint

· Twitter: @coachblueprint1

· Email: contact@yourcareer-blueprint.com

Jun 13, 202101:14:07
Episode 48-Developing Youth Coaches with Gareth Shelbourne

Episode 48-Developing Youth Coaches with Gareth Shelbourne

On episode 48 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the owner of Move 4 Sport, Gareth Shelbourne. Gareth’s experience has seen him coach national and international athletes from multiple sports and develop an internship program which has now spanned an entire decade. On today’s Platform to Perform Podcast we discussed:

· Gareth’s approach to developing his interns into outstanding youth athlete coaches

· Gareth’s decision making process for addressing compensations in both elite and youth athletes

· How Gareth manages the multiple stakeholders to ensure his coaching is athlete centred

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

· Start with Why by Simon Sinek

· Infinite Game by Simon Sinek

· Atomic Habits by James Clear

· The One Thing by Gary Keller

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Apr 08, 202101:51:01
Episode 47-Strength Lab Superheros vs Sport Science with Simon Brundish

Episode 47-Strength Lab Superheros vs Sport Science with Simon Brundish

On episode 47 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the brains behind StrengthLab Superheros, Simon Brundish. StrengthLab Super heros was born out of Simon’s desire to create a movement program to engage children in developing physical literacy, using the theme of superheros. In today’s podcast Simon and I discussed

· How StrengthLab Superheros came to fruition and how Simon would recommend using it in a coaching setting

· Where sport science is hindering rather than helping youth and elite athletes

· Why physically testing youth athletes doesn’t improve athleticism and physical literacy (and what Simon would recommend instead)

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

https://www.tennissupermovers.com/SuperMovers-at-Home

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Apr 05, 202101:24:27
Episode 46-Training Big Hitters with Will Wayland
Mar 28, 202101:54:25
Episode 45-Creating Robust Athletes with Vern Gambetta
Mar 21, 202101:17:42
Episode 44-Provoking Movement Curiosity in Children with Ben Pullen

Episode 44-Provoking Movement Curiosity in Children with Ben Pullen

On episode 44 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Youth S&C Researcher, Ben Pullen. A self-confessed coach at heart, Ben’s PhD has looked at how to optimise youth athletic development. As part of his project, he has delivered interventions to improve the athletic motor skill competency of secondary school children. On today’s episode Ben and I discussed:

· The difference between ‘traditional’ strength and conditioning v strength and conditioning in the P.E curriculum

· Ben’s thoughts on physical testing in traditional S&C environments vs school settings

· Ben’s research into how physical competency with fundamental movement skills affects psychological factors such as self esteem, confidence and motivation

· The relationship between strength and movement competency

· Ben’s research and critique of movement screens

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Developing Motor Competencies in Youth

The Youth Exercise Centre in Portshead, Bristol 

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Mar 12, 202101:28:51
Episode 43-Will it Make the Fast Bowler Bowl Faster with Steffan Jones

Episode 43-Will it Make the Fast Bowler Bowl Faster with Steffan Jones

On episode 43 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the fast bowling performance specialist, and the creator of Pace Lab, Steffan Jones, as we discussed:

· The intriguing and at times conflicting role of strength in fast bowling performance

· Steffan’s system for classifying fast bowlers and how this impacts their S&C program

· How to identify limiting factors in fast bowling performance and how to understand what doses and types of training are appropriate at a given time in a fast bowler’s development

Resources Mentioned on the Podcast

James Smith Governing Dynamics of Coaching

https://simplifaster.com/

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Mar 07, 202101:09:52
Episode 42-Divorce Sport from P.E with Steffan Jones

Episode 42-Divorce Sport from P.E with Steffan Jones

On episode 42 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the Director of Sport at Wellington School, Steffan Jones. Despite being the U.K's last professional duo sport athlete, Steffan's belief and passion about a movement and well being based P.E curriculum is one that intrigued mean as I was keen to get his thoughts on:

· Why sport and P.E need to be separate when it comes to improving the well-being of school children

· The differences and relationships between athletic development, physical education and sport

· His well-being syllabus at Wellington School

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Mar 05, 202148:43
Episode 41-The Modern Day Goalkeeper with Mark Robinson

Episode 41-The Modern Day Goalkeeper with Mark Robinson

On episode 41 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to co-founder of the Modern Day GK, Mark Robinson. Today’s episode dives (pun intended) into all things to do with the movement and physical skills of goalkeeping in football as myself and Mark discussed:

· How he views and develops the physical, technical and perceptual qualities of elite level goalkeepers

· How to overload training sessions for a goalkeeper, with specific references to the athletic, perceptual and visual

· Challenging the thought processes behind ‘traditional’ goalkeeping movement technique

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

The Modern Day GK Non-grip gloves

A Basic Guide to Goalkeeping Psychology

Modern Day GK

· If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Feb 25, 202102:15:01
Episode 40-What S&C Coaches Can Learn from Teaching Kindergarten
Feb 18, 202153:57
Episode 39-Using the Right Tool for the Job with England's Strongest Man

Episode 39-Using the Right Tool for the Job with England's Strongest Man

On episode 39 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I am delighted to be joined by Paul Smith. Paul is England’s strongest man, was a world’s strongest man competitor in 2018, and won U23 world’s strongest man in the same year.

In today’s episode we discuss:

· The unique adaptations to be gained from Strongman exercises (and why textbook prescriptions of adaptations to training are sometimes limited)

· The psychological demands and unpredictability of strongman competition (and how this can be applied to the psychological preparation for other sports)

· Why trying to recreate the competition environment can sometimes be a poisoned chalice


You can reach out to Paul via his Instagram paul_smith_94 or email him directly through paulsmithstrong@gmail.com

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all my programs, including BodyweightSIZE, my 7 week Corona Conditioning block, all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library and all of my educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Feb 02, 202101:20:48
Episode 38-Are Sets & Reps Overrated with Ryan Hurst
Jan 30, 202101:10:22
Episode 37-Strength Training for Running Athletes with Dr Richard Blagrove

Episode 37-Strength Training for Running Athletes with Dr Richard Blagrove

On episode 37 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to author of Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners, Dr Richard Blagrove. Richard’s work has heavily influenced my thought processes when working with athletes whose sports involve tolerating repeated impacts of the foot and ankle, as we discussed:

· Richard’s thoughts on screening running based athletes from the ground up

· How Richard would apply his capacity-strength-rate of activation model to an endurance runner v a court or field-based athlete

· The underpinning factors of running performance and how strength and conditioning can be used to improve these

To reach out to Richard, you can find him on Twitter @Rich_blagrove or contact him via r.c.blagrove@lboro.ac.uk

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon. Richard’s book has heavily influenced my thoughts on foot and ankle training for jumping athletes. You can find my presentation on this topic, along with other educational S&C content I’ve released exclusively via this platform, via the link below

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Jan 30, 202101:00:40
Episode 36-Complexity vs Load with Tom Smith

Episode 36-Complexity vs Load with Tom Smith

In episode 36 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the owner of Strength Health Performance (or superhero performance, as he likes to tell his youth athletes), Tom Smith. I’ve followed Tom’s work for a while now and his use of obstacle courses to develop athleticism in children is something that particularly caught my eye as we spoke about:

· The concept of being a good mover, how this might look different in strength and conditioning settings v sport settings and how to find the sweet spot in between

· Whether strength and conditioning coaches inadvertently feed the beast that is early specialisation

· Progression through complexity vs load and how to strike the balance between the two

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If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Dec 07, 202001:12:17
Episode 35-Efficiency, Consistency & Resilience with Kelvin Giles

Episode 35-Efficiency, Consistency & Resilience with Kelvin Giles

In episode 35 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the privilege of speaking to one of the world’s most renowned proponents of long term physical development, Kelvin Giles. Kelvin has over 55 years experience in coaching and teaching, in a career that spans working with school children all the way up to national and international champions across multiple sports. Any coach who has the ability to distil their concepts and thought processes from the elite of the elite down to a school level will always be worth listening to in my opinion, and today’s podcast was no exception as I got Kelvin’s thoughts on:

· The logistical issues with assessing physical literacy (and how Kelvin would deal with these)

· Why the journey towards personal well-being and the Olympic podium involve the same 4 pillars

· Kelvin’s long-term development model for children, how this moves from general, to sports related to sport specific, and why behavioural outcomes are an overlooked but ever-present aspect of the education process

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

https://www.movementdynamics.com/

Physical Competence and the ‘5 in 5’

Greg Thompson’s YouTube Channel 

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If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will recieve exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Dec 05, 202001:16:35
Episode 34-Multidirectional Speed for the Youth Athlete with Lee Taft

Episode 34-Multidirectional Speed for the Youth Athlete with Lee Taft

On episode 34 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with a coach widely regarded as the multidirectional speed guy, Lee Taft, as we spoke out:

· Lee’s top down approach to analysing, improving and programming multidirectional speed

· The reasons Lee looks to ‘get out of the way’ when it comes to coaching multidirectional speed

· Logistics of coaching multidirectional speed within the P.E curriculum vs in an academy setting

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Lee Taft’s YouTube Channel

https://trainugly.com/

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want to take advantage of my Black Friday offer, where you can view and download ALL of my exclusive S&C content, including programs, movement analysis and my extensive exercise library, by becoming an All Access Patron of p2p Coaching using the link below

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Nov 29, 202001:15:12
Episode 33-Conditioning Considerations for the Youth Athlete with Rob Milner
Nov 14, 202001:30:30
Episode 32-Addressing S&C Mistakes in Combat Sports with Yas Parr
Nov 07, 202001:18:56
Episode 31-The Youth Female Footballer with Erica Suter
Oct 30, 202001:19:04
Episode 30-Creating Supermovers with Howard Green

Episode 30-Creating Supermovers with Howard Green

Oct 29, 202001:12:16
Episode 29-Strength, Play & the Growth Mindset of Calisthenics with Tim Stevenson

Episode 29-Strength, Play & the Growth Mindset of Calisthenics with Tim Stevenson

In episode 29 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with co-founder of the School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson. As someone who has used the Virtual Classroom and other School of Calisthenics resources to transfer my Powerlifting strength into a human flag, a ring muscle up and handstand push ups, I've wanted to get Tim (and Jacko) onto the podcast for a good while and the wait was certainly worth it as we discussed:

· Tim’s thoughts on whether calisthenics is the answer to improving strength to bodyweight issues that kids struggle with these days, and if it is…how it should best be delivered within a school setting

· What the movement science literature tells us about skill acquisition and how this applies to learning new moves in calisthenics as adults and children

· The unique advantages that calisthenics might provide to rehab settings

· The yin yang relationship between strength and play, and how best to nurture the two

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

The Language of Coaching by Nick Winkelman

Playby Dr. Stuart Brown

https://classroom.schoolofcalisthenics.com/

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive content, including all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, S&C programs, Locked and Loaded Mobility program, educational content and more check out the link below

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Oct 29, 202001:17:45
Episode 28-Bridging the Gap Between S&C and Combat Sports with Geoffrey Chiu

Episode 28-Bridging the Gap Between S&C and Combat Sports with Geoffrey Chiu

Oct 18, 202001:27:54
Episode 27-Progression through Play with Brett Kilka
Oct 17, 202001:33:26
Episode 26-The Disciplined Pursuit of Less but Better with Greg McKeown
Oct 10, 202001:09:16
Episode 25-Why the Sport Model of P.E is Broken with Ross Williams
Oct 04, 202054:13
Episode 24-Peaking, choking & checklists with Dan John

Episode 24-Peaking, choking & checklists with Dan John

In episode 24 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to one of my strength and conditioning idols, Dan John. His books are the only ones I have re-read, yet each time I learn something that impacts my coaching practice the next day. Dan personifies the art of keeping things simple (just don’t confuse simple for easy) for athletic populations, real-world people, and everyone in between. Dan’s 40+ years of experience in coaching, competing and writing has developed an ability to story tell which is second to none, with today's podcast being no exception. Amongst other topics, in today’s podcast, we delved into Dan’s thoughts on:

· How to know when you are dealing with an authority figure

· How to program sessions to minimise choking

· What the textbooks don’t tell you about ‘peaking’

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

· Battle of the Tiger Hymn Teacher by Katharine Birbalsingh

· Purposeful Primitive by Marty Gallagher

· A Contrarian Approach to the Discus Throw by Dan John

· Attempts by Dan John

· Never Let Go by Dan John

· Matthias Steiner wins an emotional gold at Beijing 2008

· How Dan John Teaches Tumbling

If you’ve enjoyed the podcast I would love it if you could leave me a review and if you are in a position to support the podcast head over to https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching where you will receive exclusive access to my educational strength and conditioning content, programs, and 30 of my Calisthenics Kidz movement sessions designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill in children using bodyweight training.

To get in touch with me or find out more about my work, you can contact me via my website or email below:

platformtoperform@gmail.com

www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

Sep 19, 202001:09:52
Episode 23-Succeeding as a Generalist with Hamzat Ahmed
Aug 30, 202001:34:52
A step-by-step guide to nailing your first S&C interview with Jordan Webster
Aug 26, 202001:28:31
Episode 19-Making P.E Fit for Purpose-Andy Bruce

Episode 19-Making P.E Fit for Purpose-Andy Bruce

In episode 19 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Andy Bruce Andy is the athletic development and physical well-being coach at Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood. He has a background in Sport and Exercise Psychology and also works privately with eating disorders and obesity. He sits on the UKSCA SIG for S&C in Schools and is the co-founder of Statera, a web-application for youth athlete stakeholders to measure training load, maturation, readiness and injury in youth athletes.

Amongst other topics, in episode 19 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, myself and Andy discussed:

  • Whether the sports-based model of P.E is outdated in relation to the Association for P.E's latest outcomes
  • Navigating issues of nutritional best practice and body imagery within a school environment
  • Andy's co-founded web application, Statera, which brings all of youth athlete stakeholders together to measure training load, maturation, readiness and injury in youth athletes.

To learn more about Statera visit https://www.statera.uk/

To reach out to Andy, you can in touch with him via the following methods:

Twitter: @acbcoaching

Instagram: @acbcoaching

To get in touch with feedback on the podcast or to ask me a question, you can use your preferred method:

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching

YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, or would simply like access to my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and programs I have written to improve strength and conditioning without equipment in lockdown, head over to my Patreon page to gain access to all of my educational content

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Aug 06, 202058:03
Episode 18-Lockdown Fitness with Charlie Keen

Episode 18-Lockdown Fitness with Charlie Keen

In episode 18 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I welcome back my Powerlifting coach from episode 13, Charlie Keen.

In episode 13 we spoke about Powerlifting for the non-powerlifter, as we discussed the differences between identifying with a sport, compared to using strength training to enhance sports performance.

The topic of loss of identity within sport seems topical given the current situation and the absence of sport. In today's episode, amongst other topics we discussed:

-How to build habits consistently in lockdown
-Avoiding the mistakes everyone will make when gyms and sport resumes
-How to train for strength and hypertrophy without gym equipment

If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, head over to my Patreon page. In exchange for subscribing you will receive exclusive to all content I have created, including Calisthenics Kidz, lessons designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill of children using bodyweight training; BodyweightSIZE, a 9 week program designed to increase muscle mass and strength using bodyweight only training and all my conditioning programs I have designed to keep you sane through lock down

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true
Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

If you want to get in touch with me you can do so via the following methods:

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching
Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching
YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching
Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Aug 06, 202001:17:54
Episode 17-Building Boxers in Lockdown with Tommy Munday

Episode 17-Building Boxers in Lockdown with Tommy Munday

In episode 17 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I interviewed Tommy Munday of Game Sharp Performance and Boxing Science. Amongst other things we discussed:

  • How boxers can maximise performance during lockdown
  • How strength and conditioning coaches can strike the balance between visibility and credibility in an increasingly social media driven world
  • The best way to build boxers who can punch as hard as they want, as fast as they want and as often as they want

If you feel you are in a position to support the podcast, head over to my Patreon page. In exchange for subscribing you will receive exclusive to all content I have created, including Calisthenics Kidz, lessons designed to improve strength, confidence and movement skill of children using bodyweight training; BodyweightSIZE, a 9 week program designed to increase muscle mass and strength using bodyweight only training and all my conditioning programs I have designed to keep you sane through lock down

Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true
Website:
www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

If you want to get in touch with me you can do so via the following methods:

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching
Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching
YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching
Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

If you want to get in touch with Tommy you can reach out to him via:

Instagram: Tommy_Munday

If you would like a free 6 week program to improve your speed as a footballer, Tommy has provided this via gamesharp_performance

https://mailchi.mp/3574bacdf6f3/speedprogramme

To access Tommy's excellent presentation on improving reactive strength index in boxers you can check this out below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxDY5T1p1CM&t=1951s

Aug 06, 202001:14:25
Episode 16-Measure Validate Perform with Mike Urquhart
Aug 06, 202001:01:05
Episode 15-Avoiding the Sucker Mindset with The Mindful Mover

Episode 15-Avoiding the Sucker Mindset with The Mindful Mover

In episode 15 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the brains behind The Mindful Mover, Phillip and Martina Chubb.

I first came across their work on Instagram, where their training footage was flying in the face of conventional wisdom, as they were achieving incredible feats such as planche push ups and one arm chin ups…and then posting about training once a week.

As if this wasn’t impressive enough, other feats such as back squatting just shy of double bodyweight, dropping into the middle splits (both of which without any warm up) and my personal favourite, a handstand push up…on gymnastics rings…meant I was desperate to get these two on.

With a passion for training so wide, the conversation flowed effortlessly as I got The Mindful Mover’s thoughts on:

  • How to work towards ‘The Big 5’ – exercises which provide the largest amount of ‘free gains’ to other movements without specifically training for them
  • Training for mobility, how to develop it once and avoid wasting time on ‘dedicated’ mobility sessions
  • What the sucker mindset is, and how to avoid it (and other biases)
  • How Phillip and Martina have dispelled myths with their training, such as making improvements in skill and strength when training once a week, achieving static skills, such as a straddle planche, despite never training isometrically (i.e. using static movements)

You can follow Phillip and Martina’s work via the below links:

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

  • Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching
  • Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching
  • Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Taleb

Antifragile by Nassim Taleb

Black Swan by Nassim Taleb

Skin the Game by Nassim Taleb

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform podcast, any contributions would be truly appreciated

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Aug 06, 202001:09:41
Episode 14-The State of Australia's Youth S&C with Harry Weatherstone

Episode 14-The State of Australia's Youth S&C with Harry Weatherstone

In episode 14 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by my first international guest, founder of the Youth Athletic Development Academy, in the Sunshine Coast, Australia, Harry Weatherstone.

I first came across Harry’s work on Instagram, with his Mini Movers (5-8 year olds), KidFit (9-12 year olds) and his weekly YAD Academy challenges catching my eye.

On today’s episode I wanted to get Harry’s thoughts on:

  • What has caused Australia’s 70% increase in injuries requiring knee reconstruction in the past 15 years
  • Coaching considerations when dealing with kids as young as 5 years old
  • How he helps develop a growth mindset in the youth athletes he works with
  • How he develops rhythm, balance, and coordination in children

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

Brett Kilka - https://bkbestlife.lpages.co/60-ways-to-play-sales/?fbclid=IwAR2zNk32f_K7PcZANrbM7FCU6Q_nS37cT5H_HfmkMRXFhQUGgPzv1VGAd3A

Gary Schofield -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SEO7WXER8 Don’t Just Be Different… Be a Difference Maker!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSrWOj-p5jM   Gary Schofield | Conference Presentation Nov 2015

Mike Robertson’s Physical Preparation Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physical-preparation-podcast-robertson-training-systems/id1011924486

You can get in touch with Harry Weatherstone personally via:

Email: harry.yad.academy@gmail.com

Instagram: @coach_HarryW

You can check out the Youth Athletic Development Academy via the following links:

www.YADacademy.com

Instagram @YADacademy

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching

Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching

Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Aug 06, 202042:04
Episode 13-Powerlifting for the Non-Powerlifter with Charlie Keen

Episode 13-Powerlifting for the Non-Powerlifter with Charlie Keen

In episode 13 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with my Powerlifting coach, Charlie Keen, on 'Powerlifting for the Non-Powerlifter.'

Both of us were eager to discuss topics that would be relevant to both strength and conditioning coaches and sports coaches, rather than simply discussing the intricacies of training for a Powerlifting competition.

With that in mind, Charlie and I discussed the following topics:

  • Coach-athlete relationships (and how these impact the training written by a coach)
  • The biopsychosocial model for pain
  • How to create mindfulness in your athlete's training
  • The overuse and misapplication of technology in training
  • The controversy and limitations of online training

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast

https://keencontemplations.blogspot.com/2019/06/questions-from-todd-programming.html

Charlie's elaborated thoughts on training implications for 'slow twitch' athletes

http://www.greglehman.ca/pain-science-workbooks/

Greg Lehman's Pain Handbook

http://www.andygalpin.com/the-body-of-knowledge-podcast

Andy Galpin's podcast

https://www.reactivetrainingsystems.com/Home/Main

Mike Tuchscherer's website

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yPnikFKQy4 Bottom Up Programming RTS Podcast with Derek Evely

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Minimalism-Living-Better-Technology/dp/0241341132 Digital Minimalism: On Living Better With Less Technology-Cal Newport

https://purplespengler.blogspot.com/2019/06/pubmed-was-mistake.html Pub Med was a mistake article

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching

Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching

Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform podcast, any contributions would be truly appreciated

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Aug 05, 202001:28:42
Episode 12-S&C for the Youth Tennis Athlete with Daz Drake

Episode 12-S&C for the Youth Tennis Athlete with Daz Drake

In episode 12 of the Platform to Podcast I spoke with my first guest from the sport of tennis, Daz Drake.

Daz Drake has been a professional coach since 2000 and specialises in Youth fitness and Tennis. He is the owner of Athletic Performance Academy (APA) which amongst other things has been providing Strength & Conditioning coaching to Gosling Tennis Academy since 2005. In that time he has had the pleasure to work with some of the best junior tennis players in the world including four players who have been ranked inside the Top 100 WTA or ATP tour.

In today's podcast we discussed:

-How Daz helps develop up and coming S&C coaches
-Daz's 6 stage pathway for developing athletes from young children into professional tennis players
-The framework of each of these 6 stages and what Daz feels are the most appropriate methods to develop specific physical qualities

We also discuss Daz's thoughts on how he defines early specialisation, sport specificity, his blogs for the Pacey Performance podcast and much more.

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Special Strength Training for Coaches by Yuri Verkhoshansky
Strength training and Coordination: an Integrative Approach by Frans Bosch

You can follow Daz on instagram: @apacoachdaz

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching
Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching
Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

If you feel you are in a position to financially support the podcast, or you simply want access to exclusive S&C educational content, including my programs, Calisthenics Kidz lessons and being part of my private Platform to Perform Facebook group, check out my Patreon below

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true



Aug 05, 202001:17:13
Episode 11-Considerations for Scholastic Athlete Tom Green

Episode 11-Considerations for Scholastic Athlete Tom Green

In episode 11 of the Platform to Perform podcast I spoke with Tom Green.

I first met Tom at James Baker and Mike Young's LTAD conference in Gloucester, and was keen to learn more about the S&C program he runs as part of his current role as the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School.

As well as the school environment, Tom is also as an academy S&C coach at West Bromwich Albion and Premier League Rugby club, Worcester Warriors, which is why I wanted to talk about the differences in cultures of a school environment compared to professional academy set ups in football and rugby.

Besides his coaching roles, Tom is also the youth researcher for Science for Sport, so is well versed when it comes to understanding both research and how to translate the science into coaching practice

During the podcast, I picked Tom's brains on:

-Incorporating gymnastics and parkour into S&C as a means of combating the limited movement skills that may result from early specialisation
-Managing cognitive stress within a school S&C program around exam periods
-Why he has found gameplay to be more effective at developing speed in school athletes compared to more 'traditional' speed program

You can follow Tom via Twitter @ThomasGreen_1

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching
Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching
Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching
Facebook: Todd Davidson P2P Coaching
Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/uill recieve exclusive educational S&C content I've created, including several programs and every one of my 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true


Aug 05, 202001:15:59
Episode 10-Perceptual Motor Skills with Shane Fitzgibbon

Episode 10-Perceptual Motor Skills with Shane Fitzgibbon

In episode 10 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, the 2015 International Youth Coach of the year, 6-time World Champion in Taekwondo & Kickboxing and a specialist in youth athletic development, Shane Fitzgibbon. I first came across Shane in 2017, where he presented his thoughts on core training for the youth athlete, at James Baker's Child to Champion Conference.

I totally forgot I was hosting a podcast for large portions of today's episode as myself and Shane discussed:

-How to extend your influence beyond how your youth athletes behave in the S&C sessions

-The importance of the often overlooked perceptual motor skills in building a youth athlete's foundation

-How to modify game play to stretch and develop the movement toolbox of youth athletes

You can get in touch with Shane by visiting his website: https://shanefitzgibbon.ie/

You can follow myself, Todd Davidson, via the following links;

Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching

Facebook: Todd Davidson

Platform to Perform Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Recommended Resources Mentioned in The Podcast:

If you feel you are in a position to financially support the podcast, you can become a Patreon of the Platform to Perform Podcast below. Signing up will see you receive exclusive access to educational S&C content, including programs and access to my private Platform to Perform FB group 

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Aug 05, 202001:11:49
Episode 9-Developing Position Specific Speed with Paddy Moore
Aug 05, 202001:10:40
Episode 8-How to Actually Get a Job in S&C with Rob Anderson
Aug 05, 202045:40
Episode 7-Teaching vs Coaching with Ben Lucas
Aug 05, 202052:29
Episode 6-Mistakes of Swimming Specific S&C with Jack Lynch
Aug 05, 202056:04
Episode 5-Children First, Athlete Second with Jack Lynch
Aug 05, 202039:25
Episode 4-Controlling the Controllables with Don Demetrius
Jul 23, 202048:27
Episode 21-Unorthodox Thinking with George Green

Episode 21-Unorthodox Thinking with George Green

In episode 21 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by UEFA B Football coach, qualified P.E Teacher and sports psychology enthusiast, George Green. I’ve been lucky enough to share many a debate with George over the last year and this podcast was no different.

In part 2 of this 2-part series we discussed:

· Where the tactics from football actually originate from

· What Strength & Conditioning Coaches and professional boxers can learn from the likes of KSI and Joe Wicks

· How to be a critical thinker in fields outside of your expertise

You can reach out to George via @WorldOfSPCS

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

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YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching

Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/

Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk

To support my podcast, and gain access to the exclusive strength and conditioning content, including my programs, educational content and Calisthenics Kidz lessons, check out my Patreon  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true


Jul 18, 202001:34:52
Episode 3-Every Hurdle is an Opportunity with Will Bayley
Jul 18, 202040:54
Episode 20-Optimising Session Design with George Green

Episode 20-Optimising Session Design with George Green

In episode 20 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I was joined by UEFA B Football coach, qualified P.E Teacher and sports psychology enthusiast, George Green.

I’ve been lucky enough to share many a debate with George over the last year and this podcast was no different.

In part 1 of this 2-part series we discussed:

· How to optimise session design to enhance skill acquisition in coaching and teaching

· What other sports can learn from Futsal

· The biggest misconceptions George sees within the realm of Sport Psychology

You can reach out to George via @WorldOfSPCS

If you want to reach out to myself, you can do so via your preferred method:

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching 

Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching 

YouTube: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching 

Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ 

Website: www.p2pcoaching.co.uk  

To support my podcast, and gain access to the exclusive strength and conditioning content, including my programs, educational content and Calisthenics Kidz lessons, check out my Patreon  Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Jul 18, 202001:48:12
Episode 1-Practical Applications for the Conditioning of Boxers

Episode 1-Practical Applications for the Conditioning of Boxers

When I competed as an amateur boxer I made so many conditioning mistakes I am keen to help you avoid, including:

  • Not understanding how to sequence my conditioning training to compliment my boxing
  • Not understanding why training methods to use (or why!)
  • Overtraining and under recovering

Having gained experience as part of the GB Boxing S&C team in the build up to the Rio 2016 Olympics, this podcast is my way of presenting what I learned in order to stop you making the same mistakes I did

If you would are in a position to support the podcast, or would like a copy of an 8 week Conditioning Program that encapsulates the concepts I have explained in today's episode then head over to my Patreon page

https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true

Any questions, get in touch  

Facebook: Todd Davidson p2p Coaching 

Instagram: @ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching 

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Podcast: https://platformtoperform.podbean.com/ 

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Jul 11, 202022:49