This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast sees engaging in a fascinating conversation with Kurt Hester, Head of Sports Performance for Football at Tulane University. This episode delves deep into the ever-evolving world of athletic development, offering valuable takeaways for coaches.
Kurt emphasizes the importance of adaptation in training, steering away from rigid approaches and instead focusing on the individual needs of athletes. He challenges the prevalent obsession with strength numbers and highlights the significance of a more comprehensive athlete-centered approach to preparation.
Drawing from his expertise, Kurt shares his innovative incorporation of sports science, particularly the transformative impact of breathing techniques on performance. By embracing this aspect of training, he explains how it optimizes recovery, enhances focus, and prepares athletes for the rigors of their sport.
Throughout the episode, the discussion revolves around striking a balance between data-driven methodologies and intuitive coaching. Kurt advocates for coaches to spend time observing athletes in action, creating a meaningful correlation between data and on-field performance.
If you are a coach seeking new insights to elevate your athletes' performance or a sports enthusiast curious about the future of American football training, this episode is a must-listen.
Main talking points:
Lessons learnt from working as a sports scientist in the NFL and MLB with Dave Regan (Former Sports Science Coordinator at the Miami Dolphins and Performance Consultant)
Developing the most influential apps in sports science and what's next with Carlos Balsalobre (Lecturer at UAM Madrid and App Developer)
Training load monitoring in rugby union and managing player workloads in-season with Tom Batchelor (Lead Sports Scientist and Conditioning Coach at Harlequins Rugby)
Working with the countries most promising young football players at Arsenal academy with Paudie Roche (Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal Football Club)
Force vector myth, coaching weightlifting with athletes and spotting movement errors with Dan Cleather (Programme Leader for the MSc in S&C at St Mary's University)
The control-choas continuum; the process, weekly structures, and injury specificity with Matt Taberner (Head of Rehabilitation at Everton Football Club)
The acute chronic workload ratio; magic cut offs and questionable metrics with Franco Impellizzeri (Professor of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine at UTS)
Physical demands, injuries and schedules when working with Cirque du Solil with Bryan Burnstein (Head of Performance Science at Cirque du Soleil)
Transfer of training, constraints led approach & coaching speed with academy football players with Jon Goodwin (Academy Head of Sports Science at Fulham FC)
Injury reduction strategies in high performance structures; the good, the bad and the ugly Darcy Norman (Director of Performance Science at Kitman Labs)
Working in a Premier League academy, bio-banding, and being a 'career academy coach' with Paudie Roche (Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach at Arsenal FC)
Resisted sprinting, force velocity profiling, & the importance of isolated foot & ankle training with JB Morin (Professor and Sports Performance Consultant)
Communicating with athletes; cueing, analogies, and self reflection with Nick Winkelman (Head of Athletic Performance & Science at Irish Rugby)
Building relationships, the importance of humility and developnig a winning culture with Fergus Connolly (Sports Performance Consultant)
Creating true individual physical development plans for athletes with Geoff Head (Assistant Director of Player Development at San Francisco Giants)
Balancing long term athletic development with short term need to perform with Peter Tierney & Joe McGinley (Sports Scientist at Leinster Rugby and Head of Academy S&C at Leinster Rugby)
From working with Premier League footballers to the Royal ballet with Matt Springham (Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University and Technical Lead at the Royal Ballet)
Writing a career development plan, the importance of mentorship, and CPD with Nick Grantham (Performance Enhancement Specialist)
Integrating research models into elite sport and developing softer skills for success with Jon Bartlett (Head of Sports Science & Research at Gold Coast Suns)
Preparing for the rugby league World Cup; recovery, travel and getting the details right with Rich Hunwicks (Head of Performance at Catalan Dragons)
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