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:
Training rotational power and the importance of strength outside the sagittal plane with Eric Cressey (President of Cressey Performance)
Strength and conditioning in the NBA and the influence of sports science with Bill Burgos (Head of Strength and Conditioning at Orlando Magic)
'No d*ckheads'. Building the best rugby players in the world with Nic Gill (Strength and Conditioning Coach at the All Blacks)
Hamstring rehabilitation, the acute: chronic ratio and return to play principles with Matt Taberner (1st Team Sports Scientist at Everton Football Club)
'Contrived metrics', applied biomechanics and all things force plates with Phil Graham-Smith (Head of Biomechanics at Aspire Academy)
The negotiables and non-negotiables of the return to performance process with Mick Byers and Luke Heath (Athletic Performance Specialist and Rehabilitation Physiotherapist)
Bio-banding, monitoring growth and maturation, and youth development with Sean Cumming (Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Bath)
Asking the right questions and data visualisation with athlete tracking with Ruud van Elk (First Team Sports Scientist at PSV Eindhoven)
From Australian rugby league to the NBA. Lessons learned with Lachlan Penfold (Director of Performance at Melbourne Storm)
The impact of growth and maturation on youth performance with Rhodri Lloyd (Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Working with world class golfers and the danger in an uninformed reliance on technology with Dr Liam Hennessy (Coach and Director of Setanta College)
Periodising a season when working with some of the best rugby players in the world with David Gray (Head of Strength and Conditioning at Hurricanes Rugby)
Hamstring injuries; what do we know about them, how do we avoid them and how do we rehab them with Dr. Anthony Shield (Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology)
Preparing Formula 1 drivers physically and mentally for the demands of competition with Pete McKnight (Director of Coaching and Sports Science at Hintsa Performance)
The why, what and how of force plate testing in sport with Daniel Cohen (Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Santander)
Strength and power training for endurance athletes. the barriers and benefits with Inigo Mujika (Associate Professor at the University of the Basque Country)
In-season conditioning for rugby with the help of but not over reliance of GPS with Aled Walters and Adam Sheehan (Head of Athletic Performance and Strength and Conditioning Coach)
Sports technology, managing emotional load and improving organisation communication with Fergus Connolly (Director of Performance at University of Michigan Football)
Tackling safety concerns in American football, applied research in the US and youth development with Joe Eisenmann (Director of High Performance & Education at USA Football)
Physical preparation in golf; reducing injuries, the role of S&C and demands of the game with Nigel Tilley (Consultant Physiotherapist on the PGA European Tour Golf)
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