Matt Nichol is one of the most recognisable faces when it comes to strength & conditioning in ice hockey and he was introduced to me by previous podcast guest, Martin Buchheit. When Martin speaks highly of someone, you know its going to be an excellent episode and Matt definitely didn't let us down. Matt has been working in and around the NHL for the last 15 years and is not only a highly respected strength coach but the owner of a second business called BioSteel, a supplement company. Clearly Matt is more than just a strength coach and in this episode we get under the skin of the coach, businessman and person.
In this episode, you will learn -
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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)
Sleep science; tracking sleep, its affect on athletic performance and Benefits & pitfalls of napping with Cheri Mah (Research Fellow at the University of California San Francisco)
Sport specific training; doesn't exist or exists perfectly (?) with Bob Alejo (Assistant Athletic Director / Director of S&C at North Carolina State University)
Developing a 'high-performance strategy' and what can we learn from business with Dr Craig Duncan (Head of Sports Science at Football Federation Australia)
How to make the boat go faster; working with GB rowing with Alex Wolf (Head of Strength and Conditioning at the English Institute of Sport)
Heart rate recovery testing, daily monitoring and where to give your attention as a coach with Darren Burgess (High Performance Manager at Port Adelaide FC)
The future of velocity based training and technology in the weight room with Chris Chapman ( Director of Sports Science at PUSH)
Conscious coaching, building athlete buy-in and being a self employed S&C coach with Brett Bartholomew (Strength and Conditioning Coach & Author)
Recovery methods, supplemtnation 101 and sleep science with Brandon Marcello (High Performance Strategist)
Shoulder health and quantifying strength & rate of force development at the shoulder with Ben Ashworth (First Team Physiotherapist at Arsenal FC)
Strength training for endurance athletes, tapering for events and enhancing running technique with Ian Pyper (Head of Physical Preparation at British Triathlon)
Programming for swimmers who perform different strokes and different distances with Keenan Robinson (Director of High Performance at USA Swimming)
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