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:
Velocity based training masterclass with Bryan Mann, Eamonn Flanagan, Dan Baker, Dan Howells and Chris Chapman
Sprint training masterclass with Derek Hansen, Dan Pfaff, Jason Hettler, James Wild and Jonas Dodoo
Player tracking; where is it going, delivering data to coaches and the importance of data quality with Andrew Gray (High Performance Manager at Cronulla Sharks)
Entrepreneurship in strength and conditioning, employability and concious coaching with Brett Bartholomew (Author, Speaker & Coach)
What does a head coach look for in a fitness coach (?) with John Hill (Sports Scientist/S&C Coach) & Robbie Neilson (Head Coach)
Is a Masters becoming expected within strength and conditioning (?) with Scott Talpey (Southern Connecticut University) & Warren Young (Federation University)
Injury risk screening; what a physio needs vs what a strength and conditioning coach needs with Adam Johnson (Brighton & Hove Albion) & Josh Hook (S&C Coach at Brighton & Hove Albion)
Training load monitoring; reporting, statistical use in reports and gaining influence with Steve Barrett (First Team Lead Sports Scientist)
Mitigating hamstring injury risk; programming, speed training & the proximal and distal approach with Lachlan Wilmot (High Performance Manager at Parramatta Eels)
Maximising transfer from the gym to the field or court with Mike MicGuigan (Professor of Strength & Conditioning at Auckland University of Technology)
Microdosing; what it is, integration with strength training, and tempo running with Derek Hansen (Sports Performance Consultant)
Sports science research dissemination and infographics with Yann Le Meur (Sports Scientist)
Fitness profiling, training load monitoring and predictive modelling with Shane Malone (Sports Scientist & PhD student) & Shane Mangan (Sports Scientist & member of Gaelic Sports Research Centre)
Understanding game demands, worst case scenarios and linking with technical outputs with Shane Malone (Sports Scientist & PhD student) & Shane Mangan (Gaelic Sports Research Centre)
Current practice when assessing athlete readiness, positives and negatives with Devan McConnell (UMAS Lowell) & Justin Roethlingshoefer (San Diego Gulls)
Identifying & deconstructing movement issues, deceleration and drill creation with Mark Kovacs (Owner of the Kovacs Institute)
Developing a solid bullsh*t filter, acute: chronic ratios, and mentoring in sports science with Aaron Coutts (Professor of Sport & Exercise Science at the University of Technology Sydney)
Realities of working in the NFL and integrating research into practice with Hugh Fullagar (Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science at University of Technology Sydney)
Acceleration; principles, programming and transferring gym work to track with Jason Hettler (Strength & Power Coach at ALTIS)
Sleep science; sleep banking, the use of caffeine, and sleep disorders with Ian Dunican (Sleep expert & Director of Sleep4Performance)
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