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The Track and Field Performance PodcastCraig Pickering: Developing Elite Sprint Relay Teams and High Performance SystemsCraig Pickering – former Olympic sprinter, Winter Olympian in bobsleigh, sport scientist, and now Director of Performance Sustainability at Athletics Australia – joins the show to unpack what it takes to build a world-class sprint and relay system. He shares insights on athlete transitions, skill acquisition, and the systems driving Australia’s sprint resurgence.We explore his journey from elite athlete to high-performance leader, how Australia has built depth and buy-in across its relay program, and why “training in chaos” has become central to his coaching philosophy. Craig also speaks on data-driven decision making, performance support, and the innovation shaping th...
2025-12-0656 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastMarco Airale | Sprint Mechanics, Intensive Tempo Training, and Warm UpsMarco Airale has been one of the fastest-rising elite sprint coaches of the past five years — and one of the youngest — guiding athletes like Reece Prescod, Andre De Grasse, Daryll Neita, Amy Hunt and others to fast times and global medals. With a background in physiotherapy and osteopathy, Marco blends therapy and coaching to maximise performance and keep athletes healthy. In this conversation, we discuss:Balancing step length and step frequency for each athleteUsing intensive tempo to build fitness and resilienceManaging training load and recovery across the seasonThe role of warm-ups in preparing sprinters for peak perfo...
2025-08-061h 12
The Track and Field Performance PodcastPaul Burgess: Vaulting from Elite Athlete to World-Class CoachFrom being a 6 meter pole vaulter back in 2005 to coaching the 2024 Olympic gold medallist Nina Kennedy and 2023 World Championships bronze medallist Kurtis Marschall, Paul Burgess has transitioned from elite athlete to coach with huge success, particularly over the past 5 years.That journey, however, hasn’t been totally straightforward. In this episode, you’ll hear real humility from someone who has clearly stayed curious and driven to help his athletes perform at their best. We spoke the technical and physical training behind pole vault, specifically as it relates to Kurtis and Nina --- including the key chang...
2025-07-071h 29
The Track and Field Performance PodcastEamonn Flanagan: Key Principles Behind Effective Plyometric and Jump TrainingEamonn Flanagan is the Head of S&C at the Sport Ireland Institute. In this episode, Eamonn shares deep insights from a career that spans elite Olympic (including track & field), Paralympic, and professional rugby environments. He is very well known for his work on jump or plyometric training with peer-reviewed research, online courses and much more on this form of training. We unpack a range of topics including:-Eamonn's career journey and some key perspective shifts along the way-Varying physical preparation based on sporting demands-Coaching and progressing plyometric training-Technique and a...
2025-05-1956 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJoseph Coyne: Giving the Athlete What They Need When They Need ItJoseph Coyne, PhD is the Director of High Performance & Sports Development, Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Elite Sport Program & Swimming, Bond UniversityJoseph's experience in Track & Field extends far and wide; we dug into his time working with the Chinese athletics federation including his work supporting Olympic-level sprinters and jumpers alongside world-renowned coach Randy Huntington. Joseph shares practical insights on plyometric training, athlete profiling, special strength training, contrast methods, as well as how he adapts his approach across youth, developing, and elite athletes.Joseph conducted his PhD research on training load at Edith...
2025-03-221h 13
The Track and Field Performance PodcastChris Shambrook: How Psychological Preparation Fuels Performance, Confidence, and ResilienceDr. Chris Shambrook, is a renowned expert in performance psychology with over five Olympic cycles of experience. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from earning a PhD in sports psychology to working extensively with British Rowing, Olympic athletes, and high-performance teams across various sports and business settings.We explore the evolving role of sports psychology in elite environments, discussing how athletes and coaches can integrate psychological skills into daily training rather than treating them as separate sessions. Chris explains the challenge vs. threat mindset, the importance of psychological adaptability, and how mental preparation can influence an...
2025-03-011h 14
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJames Sandilands: The Art and Science of High JumpingAthletics New Zealand track and field coach, James Sandilands is mainly known as the coach to the current World Indoor and Olympic champion in the jump, Hamish Kerr, but James's current crop of high level athletes spans far and wide from multi-eventers, sprinters, and horizontal jumpers.He is a former high jumper and hurdler himself with several years of experience as both a performance technique analyst and a strength and conditioning coach for High Performance Sport New Zealand.In this episode:-James' transition from athlete to coach and the pivotal mentors who shaped his...
2025-02-031h 23
The Track and Field Performance PodcastWerner Prinsloo: Akani Simbine's Journey to 9.82 and 4th Place at the Paris OlympicsIn this episode, I chatted with Werner Prinsloo, the coach behind South African sprinting sensation Akani Simbine who in his third consecutive Olympic 100m final, at the age of 30, ran a national record of 9.82 seconds to finish fourth place. Werner shares his unique journey into coaching, from a corporate career to becoming a full-time coach for one of the world’s most consistent sub-10-second sprinters and his group of aspiring elite sprinters in Johannesburg. Key topics include:-How Werner transitioned from coaching recreational athletes to working with elite sprinters.-Akani Simbine’s journe...
2025-01-041h 18
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJosef Karas: Nailing General Prep, Coaching Workhorses, and Battling Physiology (Part 1)Josef Karas is a former Czech International Decathlete and a graduate of Kansas State where he worked under legendary coach Cliff Rovelto. Since transitioning into coaching, Josef has coached long jumper Radek Juska to 8.31m (NR), gold at the World University Games, Silver at the European Indoor championships and most recently, the Olympic final in Paris. Josef is a well known multi's coach working with 8,000+ point decathletes like Adam Helcelet and current world u-20 champion Tomas Järvinen.In this episode, he his general preparation phase (GPP), prescribing training for 'workhorses', and adapting technique to t...
2024-12-091h 16
The Track and Field Performance PodcastGlenn Smith: Breakthrough Performances, Technical Qualities, and Coaching Philosophy Glenn Smith is a former Canadian national champion and world championship semi-finalist in the 200m sprint. He holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin and has nearly 20 years of coaching experience. His expertise spans developing All-American collegiate athletes and international-level competitors in the jumps, throws, multi-events, and sprints. A central theme of this episode was Glenn Smith's coaching philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with athletes, mastering key technical principles, engaging in personal reflection, and structuring training effectively. Additionally, he shared insights into how his jumpers achi...
2024-11-271h 25
The Track and Field Performance PodcastGordon Bosworth: Wisdom from 40 years of Physiotherapy with Elite AthletesBeing the Chief Physiotherapist to UK Athletics/British Athletics at the London Olympic Games (2012) is just one of many major roles that Gordon Bosworth has undertook during his professional career. He has played a key role in several national physiotherapy teams in winter and summer Olympic enabling Bobsledders like Kaillie Humphries to win Olympic gold.Gordon who owns his own practice 'The Bosworth Clinic' in Oxfordshire, England extrapolated many key theoretical insights, assessment techniques, and treatment strategies.Follow Gordon:-https://www.thebosworthclinic.co.uk/-https://www.instagram.com/thebosworthclinicSupport the...
2024-10-131h 38
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDan Pfaff: Horizontal Jumps, Performance Testing, and DebriefingDan Pfaff is widely regarded as one of the most influential track and field coaches of all-time with over 50 years of experience. His thought provoking insights on sports performance concepts always come with a lot of dept and in this episode, He spoke about the rationale for having a holistic knowledge base and how coaches can develop that. From there, we dove into debriefing throughout the season so that coaches can make the athlete aware of the overall objectives to facilitate 'smoother' sailing throughout the year.The horizontal jumps is an area where Dan has h...
2024-08-011h 15
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDublin Sprint: A Breeding Ground for Irish Olympic-Level SprintersCoaches Jeremy Lyons, Gerard O'Donnell, and Aideen Synott have created a high performing environment for sprinters in Ireland to thrive both collegiately and post-collegiately. Through years of hard work and collaboration, they've enabled the likes of Sophie Becker, Cillian Greene, and Jack Raftery to become Olympians, European medalists, and household names in Irish Athletics.In this episode, Jeremy and Gerard began by discussing how the club came to be and the characteristics they look for in prospective athletes before diving deep into the details of their annual training plan and how they manage volume, intensity, and density...
2024-06-271h 12
The Track and Field Performance PodcastStuart McMillan: Influencing Sprint PerformanceCEO of Altis and world class sprints coach Stu McMillan came back on the podcast to talk about the importance of pursuing what is interesting to you as an individual, the core features of high level sprinting, trialing new methods with your athletes in an informed way, and much more.I hope you enjoy. Give Stu and Altis a follow if you haven't already. -Instagram: FingerMash and Altis-Altis Website: https://altis.world/Support the show
2024-05-241h 52
Books for Breakfast (Ireland)62: Strokestown International Poetry FestivalSend us a textToday’s show marks 25 years since the foundation of the Strokestown International Poetry Festival in Co. Roscommon. This year’s festival takes place over the May Bank weekend, May 3 - 5. We spoke to the Director, Joseph Woods about the festival and his new book, Veld Fires. We also feature poems by Eva Bourke whose Tattoos was published this year, and Patrick Deeley, who reads from his new collection, Keepsake.We also interview the Welsh poet Tony Curtis , whose new collection is Leaving the Hills. Intro/outro music: Colm Mac Con Io...
2024-05-0240 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastRolf Ohman: Elasticity, Transfer of Training, and Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD)Rolf Ohman is a coach and innovator with over 35 years of experience in global sports such as Track and Field; he was a high level decathlete before beginning his coaching career. Between 2016 and 2017, he served as Head Coach for the Dalian Olympic Sports Center before becoming the Assistant Head Coach under Randy Huntington for the Chinese National Team in Sprints and Jumps, he then moved to a Head Coach role at the Hong Kong Sports Institute until the summer 2023. Now, Rolf is coaching athletes like Jacob Despard - one of Australia's hottest prospect in 100m. He...
2024-04-092h 23
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJim VanHootegem: Complimentary Training, Stabilising Technique, and Dynamic CoachingJim VanHootegem has over 20+ years of experience as a collegiate coach working at schools like Texas A&M, The University of Oklahoma, and Arkansas. He has achieved great success with athletes like Fabrice Lapierre and Julian Reid -- both who have achieved medals at World and European championships. In his career so far, he has guided his programs to 12 NCAA team championships and 27 conference team titles as well as 72 All-Americans as an event coach, and another 55 honorees as a head coach. He currently serves as the sprints and jumps coach at South Plains Community College in Texas.
2024-03-251h 47
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJustin Rinaldi: How to Run a Fast 800mVery few coaches can say they've had five athletes run 1.44 or faster in the 800m. Joseph Deng and Peter Bol (among several others) have risen to the top of the event -- thanks to the guidance of Justin Rinaldi.His group named 'Fast8TrackClub' not only highlights their aim, but it matches how they get there -- they run fast, all year round, but the devil is in the details, so in this episode, Justin unpacked his coaching philosophy which was born out of his own experience as an athlete, and the mistakes he made along the...
2024-02-0951 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastSam Leslie: Physiotherapy for Rehabilitation, Health, and PerformanceSports and Exercise physiotherapist, to many of Australia's top track and field athletes, Sam Leslie, discusses his multi-layered approach to rehabilitating and reducing injuries as well as improving event specific performance. Sam, who works out of MyPhysio Evolution, in Melbourne Australia, takes an evidence based approach to help establish timelines for the returning to full health and selecting methods that match the athletes characteristics and the current stage of the injury among other variables. He explains the contents and application of direction-based programming which is a focal point of his practice throughout this episode.Lifestyle...
2024-01-011h 16
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDaniel Davey: The Ingredients of a High-Performance LifestyleDaniel Davey is the Founder of DaveyNutrition and has over 15 years experience as a Performance Nutritionist, 9 of which were spent in elite sport environments with Dublin GAA and Leinster Rugby. We sat down to discuss topics like fueling and recovery based on individual demands like event groups in Athletics as well as creating processes to make nutrition feel like a fun and sustainable experience. Daniel has been around several players who have been in the conversation of 'best in the world' at what they do. In this episode, we spent a lot of time talking ab...
2023-11-201h 08
The Track and Field Performance PodcastSteve Fudge: Slow is Smooth, Smooth is FastCoach to Olympic, Paralympic, World, European and Commonwealth Medalists, Steve Fudge has not just harnessed the talent of elite level prospects, but over the years he has developed a system that is building world class sprinters from a very earl stage in their career.In this episode, Steve spoke about how the initial movements at the start can impact the acceleration, the transition and max velocity 'phases'. When executed well there is fluid continuity from one step to another instead of erratic or disjointed movement.Steve carefully explains his methods for developing the technical and p...
2023-11-061h 09
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJohn Shepherd: Examining the Winter Training PlanJohn is a well-known coach, content creator, and writer on all things athletics, but perhaps most pertinently, he has a massive aptitude for horizontal jumps training. In his first few years of coaching he guided two men under the age 20 jump over 7.70m in the long jump -- one became European Junior Champion. Since that time, he has guided several more athletes to jump 7.70+, 6.30+ (for women) and16.20m in the mens triple jump. John believes that specificity can be achieved early in the winter and over training is often a major hinderance to long term...
2023-10-081h 28
The Track and Field Performance PodcastBoo Schexnayder: Accessing ElasticityBoo is one of the worlds leading track and field coaches, educators, and rehab consultants. He's coached world champions, he's delivered coaching education workshops around the world, and now he primarily helps world class athletes return to their best. Boo coached 17 NCAA champions in his initial 11 year stint at Louisiana State University. During that time he led Walter Davis to becoming a world indoor and outdoor champion in the triple jump. In 2018, he returned to assist the program as a Strength and Conditioning coach; shortly after both Rayvon Grey and Juvaughn Harrison won individual NCAA titles in t...
2023-09-111h 19
The Track and Field Performance PodcastKeith Herston: Individualizing Training for Horizontal JumpersTexas Techs Jumps and Multi's Coach, Keith Herston, is quickly becoming one of the worlds top jumps coaches having had success with various national and international athletes across different event disciplines. Keith has coached , 3 Olympians, 4 World Championship Finalists, 1 NCAA Champion, 63 NCAA All Americans , and 6 Top-10 NCAA All-Time Performers (WTJ, WLJ, MLJ).Affiliated w/Output Sport - get 10% off by using the promocode, 'COLMBOURKE10'Support the show
2023-07-261h 39
The Track and Field Performance PodcastRyan Banta: The Application of Sprint Training and Positive Psychology in the High School SettingHead Coach, History Teacher, and Author of the Sprinters Compendium (among many other things), Coach Ryan Banta has been at Parkway High School for 20 years. During that time, he has successfully coached everything from cross country to the short sprints. In 2022, Coach Banta was named the Missouri TFCCCA girls coach of the year. In this episode, we talked about how he uses his background in Positive Psychology with his athletes, the Critical Mass Training Philosophy, the Development of his coaching and the Sprinters Compendium. This one is loaded. Thank you to Coach Banta for sharing so...
2023-07-121h 34
The Track and Field Performance PodcastCarrie Lane: Integrating Speed and Strength Training with Endurance AthletesCoach Carrie Lane works with Under Armours Elite group of distance runners based in Baltimore Maryland. Prior to that, she spent several years as the Throws coach at the University of Wyoming and regularly lectures at the USTFCCCA coaches convention and other seminars on this particular topic. This episode provides insights into her current role as well as some of the key principles she uses to guide her training philosophy. Affiliated with Output Sports - Promo code: COLMBOURKE10Support the show
2023-06-091h 07
The Track and Field Performance PodcastAaron Gadson: Balancing Trade-Offs in the Triple JumpFrom former collegiate triple jumper at Cornell University turned Olympic-level coach; Aaron Gadson shows his passion and knowledge for the event across a multitude of subjects. His breakdowns of training and coaching are detailed and thoughtful making for a rich episode that both athletes and coaches can enjoy. Be sure to follow Aarons's Instagram page for much more content: @youngjumpsAffiliated with Output Sports - use Promo code: COLMBOURKE10 for 10% off. Support the show
2023-05-201h 26
The Track and Field Performance PodcastMike Barber: The Coaching Process Behind 2x World Champion Kelsey-Lee BarberCoach of 2x World Champion Kelsey-Lee Barber, Mike Barber (her husband), has a diverse coaching and sports performance background. Before becoming a Javelin coach he was a Decathlete turned Biomechanist working for the Australian Institute of Sport.Exploration captures many points of this discussion because Mike's coaching journey and the one with Kelsey-Lee comprised many moments of exploration, from technical sessions to liaising with experts in sports performance; this process continues year after year to create the synthesis they need to throw far and be successful at the major competitions - both of which they are very...
2023-04-211h 11
The Track and Field Performance PodcastPJ Vazel: Navigating Failure and UnpredictabilitySprints and Throws Coach, Statistician, Researcher, and so much more; PJ Vazel has made some major contributions to the sport of Track and Field and in this episode, PJ provided a little glimpse into the internal workings of his great mind. Topics:-Journey to becoming a Hammer Coach-Coaching Philosophy & Influences-Learning from Failure-The Unpredictability of Sports Performance -Coaching the Hammer ThrowAffiliated w/Output Sports - Promo code: COLMBOURKE10Support the show
2023-03-201h 31
The Track and Field Performance PodcastAndreas Behm: The Training and Development of Elite Sprint HurdlersIn this episode, Sprint Hurdles coach at Altis, Andreas Behm provides an overview of the physical and technical characteristics he looks for in elite sprint hurdling. Andreas talks about the nuances of in-practice coaching; cueing, session modifications, technical refinements and, complete revamps. Moreover, Andreas highlighted how he's remained inspired through the years -- even after guiding Aries Merritt to a world record in 2012. Thanks for your time and wisdom Andreas.Affiliated with Output Sports - promocode: COLMBOURKE10 Support the show
2023-02-241h 13
The Track and Field Performance PodcastLaurent Meuwly: Contextualized Strategies for Developing World-Class AthletesWhilst severing as the National Coach of the Dutch Federation, Laurent Meuwly has taken several sprint athletes and relay teams to international stardom. Prior to arriving at Papendal, Coach Meuwly worked with the Swiss Athletics federation, there he coached European champions like Lena Sprunger and Ajla Del Pointe (who he still works with today). In this episode, Coach Meuwly shared some of his non-negotiables when it comes to training and recovery - particularly for the longer sprint events. Follow Laurent: -https://www.instagram.com/laurentmeuwly -https://twitter.com/LaurentMeuwlyThis podcast is s...
2023-01-301h 07
The Track and Field Performance PodcastKris Mack: Customizing Training for Multi-EventersThe Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Centre is home to some of the best athletes in the world. Coach Kris Mack leads a group of world-class multi-event athletes at the center as well as several Paralympians. In this episode, Kris talks about his progression as a coach and how he applies a high degree of event-specific knowledge with other variables like the anthropometric of the athlete, training age, time of the season, body language, asymmetries, etc. This podcast is supported by Output Sports, use the promo code COLMBOURKE10 for 10% off: https://buy.stripe.com...
2023-01-101h 16
The Track and Field Performance PodcastLuís Mesquita: The Art of SpecificityLuis is the owner of 'The Peak' a sports performance facility in Porto, Portugal where mainly works as a Strength & Conditioning coach and Physiotherapist. He boasts an extremely well-rounded resume working with elite jumpers and throwers in Track & Field as well as Soccer and Volleyball teams. Our discussion comprised of multiple topics surrounding the principles of training specificity -- on and off the track. Follow Luis: -LUÍS MESQUITA (@luismmesquita) Affiliated w/Output Sports:-https://buy.stripe.com/6oE3ck2Ex7BB1UcdR7-Promo Code 'COLMBOURKE10' for 10% off
2022-12-151h 28
The Track and Field Performance PodcastHarvey Maguire: Performance Therapy - A Perspective ShiftHarvey Maguire is a Performance Physiotherapist who operates out of the UK's leading university for Track & Field in Loughborough. He works with the track and field team to provide comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation strategies to facilitate the advancement of their health and performance. Harvey recently interned at Altis to advance his expertise and adopt a more integrative approach involving all stakeholders.Support the show
2022-11-181h 05
The Track and Field Performance PodcastKarl Goodman: Guiding a New Era of Sprinting TalentSince joining Coastal Carolina in 2019, coach Karl Goodman has accumulated 12 All-American honors -- 11 of which were this season -- leading him to being promoted to Associate Head Coach this summer. That's not all, Melissa Jefferson, (one of the many All-Americans) won the US National Title in the 100m running 10.68 in the process. There is ton a value in this one, I hope you enjoy and thank you Coach Goodman.Topics:-Journey to becoming a coach-Training philosophy, influences, and structure-Coaching this generation: personality types, interests, social norms-Managing Melissa's transition t...
2022-10-231h 13
The Athlete's AdvantagePersonal Identity & US Collegiate Athletics with Colm Bourke - Petey Performance Podcast #85This episode of the podcast is with Irish international athlete, and now horizontal-jumps coach at a collegiate-level, Colm Bourke.
Colm also hosts his own podcast, the Track and Field Performance Podcast. This led us to the conversation about the experience of podcasting and the benefits of it, as well as the aspects of self development and self-discovery that comes from that process.
Colm spent a portion of his collegiate career working in the US with the University of Louisiana Monroe. We discussed the lack of the club system in the US and the differences in t...
2022-10-191h 16
The Track and Field Performance PodcastMat Clark 'Track Strength': The Purpose and Application of Strength and ConditioningStrength and Conditioning is a popular topic of discussion across all event disciplines within Track and Field. Decathlete and Strength coach for the University of Arkansas, Mat Clark shows his versatility by outlining the benefits of strength training, methods for building sound lifting technique to access those benefits, and prescribing training for athletes with varying characteristics. Important Links:-Mat's Instagram: Mat Clark (@trackstrength) • Instagram photos and videos-Twitter: Mat Clark (@MatClarkansas) / Twitter-Blog: The Art of Training | Mat Clark | SubstackTrackBarn: Custom Track & Field Uniform-TrackBarn-Promocode: TNF10 S...
2022-09-291h 16
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDanny Mackey: Taming the Beast(s)Head Coach of Brooks Beasts Track Club, Danny Mackey has over 10 years of experience coach elite level athletes ranging from the 800m to 10k. Coach Mackey outlines the primary energy systems utilized in each of these specializations and how that looks in a weekly cycle. In addition, he describes his background in Bio-mechanics, enabling his athletes to move more efficiently and stay healthy.Affiliate: https://trackbarn.com/ - promo code: TNF10Important Links: -Brain of the Beasts Series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowR3rYVPKM-Danny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2022-08-251h 20
The Track and Field Performance PodcastNic Petersen: Building a Horizontal Jumps SystemFor the past 10 years, Coach Nic Petersen has led the University of Florida jumps program to so much success that it is widely regarded as 'Jumps University.' Coaching an array of high level athletes with varied experience and skills has given him a level of wisdom that is on full display in this episode. Coach Petersen discusses how he builds a foundation with his athletes; physically, mentally, and technically. In addition, he describes the three pillars of the approach run as well as working on other components like the flight and landing in...
2022-08-051h 12
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDr. Brian Zuleger: Mental Performance Training for Track and Field AthletesSport is chaotic. During an athletic career, athletes are tasked with making a lot of decisions that compound over time and will dictate their trajectory.Dr. Brian Zuleger, is a Mental Performance Consultant who has worked with Track and Field athletes, both as a Coach and Sports Psychologist. In this episode, Dr. Zuleger explains how Mental Performance Training can equip athletes to navigate the chaos and remove the often self-imposed barriers that separate them from their better selves. Affiliated with TrackBarn | Promo code: TNF10 Support the show
2022-06-171h 17
The Track and Field Performance PodcastStuart McMillan: Efficiency > EffectivenessAs expected, Stuart McMillan provided a deep-dive like others can only dream of. His contribution towards the lives of athlete and coaches across the world is growing by the day -- and it's no surprise why.Stuart provides a comprehensive overview of how the constraints of training in a variety conditions can improve learning, and thus creating a more adaptable athlete on all fronts. If you want to re-think what you're chasing on a day to day basis when you're out on the field (or in a coffee shop), then this is a must listen.
2022-05-191h 17
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJason Wakenight: Fluid Training Methods for Long SprintersUniversity of Iowa's coach, Jason Wakenight has guided an impressive number of All American in the Long Sprint events. Before we got on air, he described his approach as 'Fluid' and believes that he is not married to one entire system. Coach Wakenight discussed his training methods; like how he moves from a foundation that of more aerobic tempo and acceleration work to specific speed and endurance workouts where metrics, recovery, and athlete characteristics influence the prescription of training. If you are a Track and Field enthusiast, you are going to love this one.
2022-04-291h 16
Books for Breakfast (Ireland)47: Leland Bardwell at 100Send us a textToday's show is a bit special. We're very happy to feature My Name Suspended in Air: Leland Bardwell at 100, published by Lepus Print, to coincide with Poetry Day Ireland 2022. Leland was a remarkable poet, and indeed fiction writer, and this book is a selection of her poems chosen by Irish women poets and writers: Eva Bourke, Jackie Bardwell, Mary Branley, Siobhan Campbell, Jane Clarke, Evelyn Conlon, Monica Corish, Enda Coyle-Greene, Martina Devlin, Katie Donovan, Anna Dunn, Fionnuala Gallagher, Peggie Gallagher, Tess Gallagher, Olivia Goodwillie, Eithne Hand, Libby Hart, Rita Ann Ri...
2022-04-2847 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastRenaud Longuèvre: Teaching the Long Jump Technical Model & Maximizing Speed Through TakeoffIn this episode, High Performance Director of Israeli Athletics, Renaud Longuèvre provides a detailed overview of his coaching philosophy for the horizontal jumps. Renaud highlights the importance of the landing position and how he builds the technical model from that position. He also mentions how the double hitch kick provides the necessary coordination to combat over-rotation and maintain speed through takeoff. Thank you Renaud for sharing your wisdom!Podcast affiliate: Track Barn | TNF10Support the show
2022-04-021h 11
The Track and Field Performance PodcastKeinan Briggs: The Life Span of a High School Triple JumperLead coach of Leap Squad Track Club, Keinan Briggs speaks about his holistic approach to developing high school jumpers.Coach Briggs discusses how he methodically implements and pivots his progressions and priorities to improve each individual athlete from their freshman to senior year.Thank you coach Briggs! Support the podcast: Track Barn: https://trackbarn.com/ | promo code: TNF10 Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/tandfperformanceSupport the show
2022-03-201h 10
The Track and Field Performance PodcastCliff Rovelto: 'Three C's of Combined Event Training'In just under two hours, Coach Cliff Rovelto provided a masterclass overview of the combined events. We spoke about the physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects of designing and managing training and competition. Coach Rovelto begins by providing his background in coaching and then moves towards his coaching philosophy; there, the conversation extends into topics like the compatibility between multi-event disciplines, coaching verbiage, and transitioning between events. -Commonality-Complementary-Compatible I hope you enjoy it and thank you coach Rovelto!!This podcast is affiliated with Track Barn: Use promo cod...
2022-01-211h 47
Glow West Podcast2022 New Year Revolutions – Plus Your MessagesIn this very special tortoise shack podcast Dr Caroline West of Glow West joins Martin and Tony to talk the year to come, the resolutions and revolutions they want to see and the things that they want to see left in 2021.
You'll also hear from Green Party Cllrs (Dublin & Belfast) Hazel Chu and Brian Smyth, former UN Special Rapporteur for Housing, Leilani Farha, full-time teacher and part-time Reboot host, Jana Lyons, Solicitor and hero Simon McGarr, Tallaght Person of the Decade Senator Lynn Ruane, Ana Liffey CEO Tony Duffin, Amnesty's Colm O'Gorman, Our Man in Stockholm Philip O'Connor, Business Post...
2022-01-011h 01
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In this very special tortoise shack podcast Dr Caroline West of Glow West joins Martin and Tony to talk the year to come, the resolutions and revolutions they want to see and the things that they want to see left in 2021.
You'll also hear from Green Party Cllrs (Dublin & Belfast) Hazel Chu and Brian Smyth, former UN Special Rapporteur for Housing, Leilani Farha, full-time teacher and part-time Reboot host, Jana Lyons, Solicitor and hero Simon McGarr, Tallaght Person of the Decade Senator Lynn Ruane, Ana Liffey CEO Tony Duffin, Amnesty's...
2022-01-011h 01
The Track and Field Performance PodcastLennie Waite: Crafting an Authentic AthletePersonality traits, attitudes, habits, skills - this one had it all. Dr. Lennie Waite spoke to me about her beliefs and strategies that she uses within her practice. These methods help athletes and coaches cultivate healthier behaviors to enhance their performance.Support the show
2021-12-201h 07
The Track and Field Performance PodcastAlex Stewart: Relative Pathways to SuccessAustralia's lead High Jump coach Alex Stewart has many impressive accolades on his resume, he was the 2018 National Coach of the Year after guiding Brandon Starc to an Oceania Record of 2.36m, but perhaps his most impressive accomplishment was having two athletes (one male, one female) in the Olympic finals -- both in the High Jump.The road to the Olympics is often bumpy; Alex shares how they overcome some of the complex problems that have guided his thinking regarding training prescription and athlete management.Track Barn Promo Code: TNF10Topics:-The...
2021-12-051h 22
The Track and Field Performance PodcastScott Simpson: Physical, Technical and Mental Preparation for Elite Pole VaultingBritish Athletics Pole Vault coach "Scott Simpson" speaks about the factors he considers when outlining his training throughout the year. Scott provides his stable yet individualized program for Olympians like Holly Bradshaw and Harry Coppell.Scott illustrates how he assesses his athletes' current physical and technical abilities. Doing so allows him to identify the area that needs more attention. If you're interested in Track and Field gear and equipment, head over to 'Track Barn' and use promo code 'TNF10' for sitewide discounts.Support the show
2021-10-151h 14
The Track and Field Performance PodcastShane McCormack: Creating a Performance EcosystemCoach of Irelands fastest female, Phil Healy, and 2019 All-Ireland Hurling Champions, Tipperary; Shane McCormack has 20 years of coaching experience and is an IAAF Level 4 accredited sprints and hurdles coach. Shane came on the podcast to discuss all of the moving parts within his system that has seen Phil Healy go from an International caliber athlete to World Class.Phil competed in three separate events at the Tokyo Olympics and was 4th this year's European Indoor Championships. Her rise has not been without its roadblock, but it's been methodical, and I believe we all have something to gain...
2021-09-161h 01
The Track and Field Performance PodcastAmin Nikfar: Stepping Outside of the Shot Put CircleTrack and Field coach and 2x Olympic Shot Putter Amin Nikfar is the current Throws coach at UNC-Chapel Hill. The reason I say "Track and Field coach" is because, throughout this episode, he highlights the knowledge and skills he has gained from coaching a multitude of events. A common debate is whether being an elite athlete makes a good coach; it is a complex question however, Amin weighs in on the competencies needed to make a successful transition. There is a tremendous amount of insight in this episode. Amin is incredibly humble and is worthy o...
2021-08-191h 00
The Track and Field Performance PodcastGlenn Smith: Biomechanics of Efficient SprintingCanada's own Glenn Smith sat down with me to explain pelvic and t-spine movement as it relates to efficient upright sprint mechanics. Coach Smith details how he observes and cues the athlete to move 'their' model in the right direction. This concept also reigns true in the long jump; the ability to apply force in the run can dictate some of the common errors at takeoff. There is a lot of great insight inside this episode here; I hope you enjoy it!Affiliated with https://trackbarn.com/ - use promo code TNF10 at th...
2021-08-0857 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDerek Evely: Hammering the First PrinciplesEpisode 12 was with throws, youth development, and coach education expert Derek Evely. Derek boasts (although you won't hear it from him) an impressive resume comprising of leadership roles in major governing bodies and global medalists in the hammer throw. This discussion had a lot of topics showing just how much knowledge Derek has. The timestamps provided are something I intend to do from now on. They will help people see and access the details of the episode more efficiently. 1) Coaching Background - People of Influence: 04:00 - 42:542) Bondarchuk Philosophy: 42:54 - 01:02:503) Testing protocols to measure ad...
2021-07-052h 03
The Track and Field Performance PodcastTodd Lane: High ExpectationsLSU Jumps Coach and USTFCCCA course instructor Todd Lane came on the podcast and dove deep into his prerequisites for elite high jumping: Approach, Take-off, In-Flight, and Plyometrics. More importantly, Coach Lane articulated the reality of coaching -- beyond programming. He speaks about JuVaughn Harrison's rise and the difficulties they've encountered along the way.In conjunction with that, he expressed the importance of self-reflection, critical thinking, and mentorship during the coaching development process. Ultimately, he believes coaches should follow sound principles backed by science to navigate an era where content exposure is at an all-time...
2021-06-181h 23
The Track and Field Performance PodcastBenke Blomkvist: Harnessing the HurdlesWith over 30 years of coaching experience, Benke Blomkvist has facilitated the success of household names such as Susanna Kallur and Andrew Pozzi. In this episode, he provides a well-articulated overview of his training philosophy. Benke emphasizes the various considerations he makes daily to develop the qualities to become an elite hurdler. It is little wonder why British athletics sourced his expertise six years ago. During this time he has drastically improved the state of the relays and hurdle events in the UK. There is a lot of value in this one, and I hop...
2021-05-171h 06
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJeremy Fischer: A Decade with the Worlds BestThe Olympic Training Center at Chula Vista, California has been home to the best field event athletes in the US for over a decade. The host of medals and all-time best performances in the jumps has been in no short part down to the work of coach Jeremy Fischer. After transitioning from the collegiate system to post-collegiate coaching, he realized that this setup allowed him to do what he loved best. Jeremy shares his insights from working with the likes of Will Claye and Brittany Reese for over a decade. You don't want to miss this one!
2021-04-161h 13
The Track and Field Performance PodcastChris Neal: Developing for the Long-RunFurman College is widely known as one of the NCAA's dynasties for distance running. There is little wonder why that is when you have coaches as knowledgeable and passionate as Coach Chris Neal. In this episode, Coach Neal outlines his philosophy on how he enables his athletes to optimize their performance in the long term - in long-distance running events,Support the show
2021-04-0246 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDavid Tobin: Sports Nutrition | A Sustainable ApproachSport Ireland Institute's David Tobin conveys his approach to improving athlete's nutrition - for the benefit of their performance. There is plenty of takeaways and scope that athletes and coaches can use to address this area to a better standard. David is a firm believer in creating sustainable habits that will last well beyond the coaching process. Some topics include:-Athlete to Performance Nutritionist-Coaching Techniques-Food/Cooking Education-Lifestyle Traps-Radical Diet Changes-Supplements -Sleep HygieneSupport the show
2021-03-0949 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJonathan Ilori: Transitioning to the NCAAI was able to sit down with one of Britain's top triple jumpers and Managing Director of RightTracks Sports Jonathan Ilori.The former Mizzou Graduate and NCAA All-American used his experience in the NCAA to create a service that prides itself on putting athletes - on the right track.We discussed the reality/expectations of becoming an NCAA athlete as well as the misconceptions about the system - that too often come before the success stories.Jonathan provided his insights on how students, coaches, and RightTrack can collaborate to ensure students have the...
2021-02-231h 08
The Track and Field Performance PodcastCliff Mallett: The Process of Self-RegulationExperienced Sports Psychologist, Professor, and Athletics coach Dr. Cliff Mallett provides a wealth of knowledge and experience regarding athletes mental preparation. Cliff articulates his journey as a professional; emphasizing the importance of self-regulation and adopting a process-oriented approach to sports performance. Topics:-Belief Systems-Neuropsychology -Self-Regulation-Process vs Outcome Focus-Mindset Support the show
2021-02-091h 03
The Track and Field Performance PodcastDavid Maris: Programming Considerations for SprintersSprint training and coaching enthusiast David Maris leverages his unique set of experiences both as an athlete, coach, and life-long learner to explore a variety of factors in prescribing sprint training. I attempted to contribute what I had learned from having the luxury of being surrounded by well-educated and accomplished coaches. These discussions and observations allowed me to convey what coaches could look for when they are working with different kinds of athletes. This was mammoth of a conversation. We hope it provides some perspective for coaches in the realm of speed training.
2021-01-261h 45
We Are The People PodcastS1 - E4 - Colm O'Toole - Leaving the 9-5 behind to start afresh in Lyon, opening an Irish barHave you ever had an idea you'd love to pursue but real life gets in the way? Colm O'Toole had an idea and went for it.A chance rejection sent him to Lyon in France where his desire to learn French took him on an adventure of a lifetime.In the heart of Lyon he found a community, opened an Irish bar and found a new appreciation for life.Let me know your thoughts on this eposideWebsiteInstagram TwitterFacebook
2021-01-2455 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastNick Newman: Optimizing Strength Training for JumpersJumps specialist Nick Newman: jumps and multi's coach at USC provides his philosophy and considerations for the prescription of strength training. Nick discusses the role of an enlarged impulse for all athletes and how it can complement the key components to jumping performance. Outside of USC, he works with elite-level jumpers in various parts of the world. He also is working on his second book, which aims to be a comprehensive manual for coaches. Support the show
2021-01-111h 03
The Track and Field Performance PodcastJohn Ellis: Building Buy-In and Cultivating the Group DynamicArizona State's Jumps and Multi's coach John Ellis describes how he interacts and builds relationships to get the best out of his athletes. John shares his experience at Southern Mississippi; his work there brought three first-team all-Americans during the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships back to Hattiesburg. John was also awarded southern region coach of the year by USTFCCCA for his tremendous accomplishments. He is one of the fastest rising coaches in the collegiate system who already holds a strong resume and plenty of wisdom. Support the show
2020-12-2248 min
The Track and Field Performance PodcastBob Thurnhoffer: The Role of Resisted Sprints Training in Acceleration DevelopmentBob outlines how he implements resisted sprints training for sprinters and jumpers at Loyola University Chicago. He describes the philosophies he has developed that allow him to cleverly organize different elements that encompass better-sprinting performance such as intensity, data feedback, and the technical model. Bob is an avid writer for leading athletic performance websites such as Simplifaster. His passion for track and field, wisdom gained through coaching at a high level, and aptitude for problem-solving made for an incredibly educational experience. I hope you feel the same way. Support the show
2020-12-141h 09
Coaching the GAAmeNursery Coaching with Mossy Bourke, former GPO in St Vincents DublinA discussion of coaching in the club Nursery for 4-7 year olds. TIps for coaches and coordinators.
2020-04-0338 min
Front Row WeeklyFR: Tamsin Greig; Stephen Fry; Seamus Heaney tributeActress Tamsin Greig; Stephen Fry on Verdi and Wagner; Edna O'Brien, Colm Toibin, Michael Longley and Hermione Lee pay tribute to Seamus Heaney; reggae group UB40; comedians Nadia Kamil and Mary Bourke on how to make feminism funny.
2013-09-061h 04