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:
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)
Blood flow restriction training; how are coaches using it and why you should be with Stephen Patterson (Reader in Exercise Physiology & Performance at St Mary's University)
Bondarchuk methodology; transfer of training and the integration of velocity based training with Derek Evely (Coach & Owner of Eveltrak)
The rise of the trap bar, do ladders have a place (?), and injury prevention with Mike Boyle (Owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning)
Training fighters; conditioning methods, challenges and profiling boxers with Danny Wilson & Alan Ruddock (Co-Founders of Boxing Science)
Coach health, methods to develop collegiate basketball players, and sports technology with Ryan Horn (Director of Athletic Performance for Men's Basketball at Wake Forest University)
Choosing the right force plate metrics and using them effectively with Eric Renaghan (Head of Strength & Conditioning at St Louis Blues)
Plyometrics and jump training; progressions, regressions and recovery circuits with Boo Schexnayder (Strength Coach at Louisiana State University)
Side hustles, getting a job in strength and conditioning and what is networking (?) with Keir Wenham-Flatt (Athletic Development Coach at the College of William & Mary)
What makes a good athletic development coach (from a coach's point of view) with Simon Cron (Assistant Coach at the New South Wales Waratahs)
Invisible monitoring; what is it and why all coaches should be striving towards it with Jace Delaney (Director of Performance and Sports Science at University of Oregon)
Getting and keeping a job in strength and conditioning with Nick Grantham (Performance Enhancement Specialist)
Speed training in team sports; profiling, mechanics and the importance of eccentric training with Mike Young (Owner of Athletic Lab & Director of Performance at North Carolina Courage)
The current state of sports nutrition in American collegiate and pro sport with Pratik Patel (Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant S&C Coach at New York Giants)
Working with snow sport athletes, agile periodisation and learnings from working in schools with Rob Walsh (Head of Strength & Conditioning at Netherlands Ski & Snowboard)
Team sport athletes & track sprinters; differences, models, and profiling with James Wild (Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park)
High intensity interval training and manipulating variables and effects with Martin Buchheit (Sports Scientist and S&C Coach) & Paul Laursen (Sports Scientist and Coach)
Developing physical qualities and reducing injury risk in-seaon in the NBA players with Ramsey Nijem (Head Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Sacramento Kings)
Strength and conditioning in general population vs professional athletes with Kevin Carr (Coach & Manager at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning and Owner of Movement as Medicine)
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