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SC ballrs- NRL SuperCoachSC ballrs Round 10 - Coming Down & the Origin Crystal BallHello ballrs, Magic Round turned it up a notch with record scoring and ultimate rugby league vibes, but be prepared to come down off that high! Matt (37th), Cmac (24th) and Tubes (14,151st) are here this week to get you ready for Round 10. Chapters (00:00) Magic Round Recap (07:27) Fullback analysis: Kalyn Ponga, James Tedesco, Clint Gutherson, Fletcher Sharpe(18:27) CTW: Jacob Kiraz, Herbie Farnworth, Jaxon Purdue, Sua Fa'alogo(35:57) 5/8 & HFB: King-Togia, AJ Brimson, Nicho Hynes(43:36) 2RF: Corey Horsburgh, Eliesa Katoa, Haumole Olakau'atu, Dylan Lucas, Beau Fermor(50:19) FRF: Luron...2025-05-061h 13
The Rethinking Rehab Podcast64. Matt McInnes Watson: Clarifying Plyometrics for Coaches and CliniciansWelcome back, friends! In this episode, I'm joined by Matt McInnes Watson, the founder of PlusPlyos, to dive deep into all things plyometrics. Matt is a high jumper turned coach and now educator, where he aims to make plyometrics more approachable by providing simple, scalable frameworks for athletes and clinicians. He shares his ideas behind plyometric progressions, as well as misconceptions he's experienced in the rehab space. Whether you’re a clinician or coach, this episode will give you something to chew on this week! Clinical Athlete FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share...2025-04-0246 min
Jacked Athlete PodcastTendons with Matt McInnes WatsonChapters 00:00 Moving to Tennessee: A New Chapter 05:12 Understanding the Tier System for Plyometrics 10:06 The Importance of Tendon Health in Sports 14:55 Exploring Structural Changes in Muscle and Tendon 19:58 Volume vs. Intensity: The Key to Structural Development 24:59 The Role of Joint Stiffness in Athletic Performance 30:02 The Stretch-Shorten Cycle and Its Implications 35:16 Understanding Tendon Development 39:01 The Neuromuscular Connection 44:07 Stiffness vs. Compliance in Tendons 48:01 The Importance of Deep Tier Movements 56:56 Tendon Development in Youth 01:04:00 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans Takeaways Matt recently moved t...2025-02-151h 07
Maestro on the MicMOTM 643: Choosing a Word for the YearFor the past 5 years, I’ve been choosing a word to focus on that guides me through the calendar year. I’m not one for strict goal setting, but I love having an action-oriented word that I can use to direct my decisions and ensure that I’m always moving in the direction I want to be going. There are a million different ways to come up with your word, but the most important question we should be asking ourselves is, “how do I want to feel in 2025?”
Let’s chat.
Welcome to Maestro on the Mic, a p...2024-12-2317 min
Maestro on the MicMOTM 643: Choosing a Word for the Year
For the past 5 years, I’ve been choosing a word to focus on that guides me through the calendar year. I’m not one for strict goal setting, but I love having an action-oriented word that I can use to direct my decisions and ensure that I’m always moving in the direction I want to be going. There are a million different ways to come up with your word, but the most important question we should be asking ourselves is, “how do I want to feel in 2025?”
Let’s chat.
Welcome to Maestro on the Mic, a p...2024-12-2317 minMaestro on the MicMOTM 643: Choosing a Word for the Year
For the past 5 years, I’ve been choosing a word to focus on that guides me through the calendar year. I’m not one for strict goal setting, but I love having an action-oriented word that I can use to direct my decisions and ensure that I’m always moving in the direction I want to be going. There are a million different ways to come up with your word, but the most important question we should be asking ourselves is, “how do I want to feel in 2025?”
Let’s chat.
Welcome to Maestro on the Mic, a p...2024-12-2317 min
Hyperformance PodcastSZN 2 EP 165 - MATT MCINNES WATSON (THE PLYO GUY)Once again we have plyometrics expert Matt McInnes Watson on the show! It’s been a little while, and Matt’s since spent his first year living and working in the USA, so there’s a lot of brain picking to do regarding his new experiences across the pond! The lads talk: the benefits and applications of plyometrics for surfing in both performance and injury prevention, gymnasts taking over high jump, basic principles of physics which underpin expression of movement, and tips on dunking and plyometrics to improve Angus’ sprinting! Check Out Angus’ Organic Content & E-Commerce...2024-12-221h 15
The 'AHA' Moment Podcast with Dr. Andy Fata-Chan13: Exploring The Art Of Plyometrics And Human Movement With Matt McInnes WatsonI was fortunate to meet Matt a few years ago and his work with plyometrics have completely changed the way I approach rehab. I've taken his course, done his programs, watched him present live, had him present live for our seminar, had him present to our mentorship, and now...he's on our podcast.There are not a lot of people who understand dynamic movement as well as Matt and I'm so pumped for this episode because we covered so many different topics.00:00 Introduction01:08 How Matt became The Plyo Guy03:02 From athlete to educator2024-12-211h 07
Dr. Shawn Baker PodcastValue of Dynamic Movement for Health Longevity | Dr. Shawn Baker & Matt McInnes WatsonJoin Revero waitlist: https://revero.com/join Matt Watson is a dynamic thinker with a keen interest in biomechanics and human movement. His approach centers on the idea that the human body's reflexive capacities, such as the sudden jolt experienced when stepping on an unexpected stair, highlight our innate ability to anticipate. Matt champions the concept that maintaining high-intensity, simplistic movements can significantly benefit our physical resilience. He argues that the most effective exercises are those that are straightforward yet demanding, like barefoot activities on concrete, which stimulate potent physiological responses. Matt emphasizes the importance of plyometric...2024-12-1755 min
Raise the bar with Troy HainesRaise the Bar with Troy Haines | Season 2 Episode 44 | Matt McInnes WatsonIn this episode of Raise the Bar, we’re joined by Matt McInnes Watson, aka The Plyo Guy, a renowned trainer based in Laguna Beach, California! Matt specializes in plyometric training, and he’s here to break down how athletes can increase explosive power to jump higher, run faster, and change direction quicker across all sports—football, basketball, track and field, soccer, tennis, hockey, and more!If you're looking to take your athletic performance to the next level, whether it’s boosting your vertical jump or improving your speed and agility, this episode is for you. Matt’s powerful...2024-12-131h 12
The Game Speed PodcastMatt McInnes Watson- Building Higher Capacities of Plyometric Capacity, Becoming An Exceptional Athlete By Transferring Force From Horizontal to VerticalMatt McInnes Watson, or better known as “The Plyo Guy,” is a plyometric and dynamic training specialist. Matt is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs and education. https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/ https://www.instagram.com/PLUSPLYOS/ Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com 2024-09-1950 min
Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic TrainersThe Deeper Impact Of Plyometrics w/ Matt McInnes WatsonWe’ve got a special guest episode this week on the Unreal Results Podcast as I am joined by the expert in plyometrics, Matt McInnes Watson. In this episode you’ll hear Matt share his unique approach to plyometric training, emphasizing the importance of breaking down inhibition and maintaining rhythmical patterns for overall health and resilience. You’ll also hear about the benefits of yielding exercises, the role of fascial fitness, and practical applications of plyometrics you can apply with your clients today. Whether you’re working with professional athletes or someone who just wants to play with their grandkids...2024-09-181h 02
Tina's SurThrival Guide to Health over 40Jump Training for Longevity and How Our Bodies Need It with Performance Coach Matt McInness Watson, the Plyo GuyIn this episode I talk with Matt McInnes Watson, plyometrics specialist about the benefits of plyometrics, how it's not just for athletes, whether going barefoot is better when jump training, and why he calls it the fountain of youth.
Matt McInnes Watson (known as the Plyo Guy online) is a former high jumper turned performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. Matt is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs and education.
Instagram: @mcinneswatson
Website: https://www.plusplyos.com/
2024-07-0234 min
ACHILLES RUNNING PodcastSchneller laufen durch Springen: Plyometrisches Training - mit Laufcoach Andi GDass uns Krafttraining schneller machen kann, wissen die meisten Läufer:innen ja mittlerweile. Aber Squats allein reichen nicht - was unsere Schnellkraft wirklich steigert, ist plyometrisches Training. Dazu zählen vor allem: Sprungübungen! Warum Springen uns nicht nur im Lauftraining weiterbringt, sondern auch sonst gesund für unsere Knochen, Sehnen und Muskeln ist, verrät uns Laufcoach Andi Goceva in dieser Podcastfolge. Wir erfahren, welche Übungen sie Anfänger:innen und Fortgeschrittenen empfiehlt (auch ganz ohne Equipment!) und wie wir sie sinnvoll in unseren Trainingsplan integrieren können - auch in der Wettkampfsvorbereitung. Viel Spaß beim Lauschen!...2024-05-2458 min
Pacey Performance PodcastJump training & the importance of “deep tier” jumps with Matt McInnes WatsonIn this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is talking to Matt McInnes Watson about the critical role of jump training in physical development. Matt, a former high jumper turned coach, shares insights from his extensive experience in both track and field and team sports. He discusses how balancing a full-time job, part-time PhD, and starting a business has led him to develop a systematic approach to training athletes for dynamic movements.
The conversation highlights the significance of differentiating between various jump training modalities and understanding the reflexive components essential for propulsion. Matt emphasizes the importance...2024-04-1850 minJacked Athlete PodcastAimless Talk: Plyo Edition with Matt McInnes Watson and Tim RileyNotes here: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-112-aimless-talk-plyo-edition-with-matt-mcinnes-watson-and-tim-riley/ Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/?hl=en Tim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timrileytraining/?hl=en Plus Plyos: https://www.plusplyos.com/links Tim's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/timrileytraining 2024-04-041h 25Maestro on the MicMOTM #565: Hopping Never Leaves the Program with Matt McInnes Watson
It’s been a minute since I had the guest on the pod, but we’re changing that up today because this is a conversation you absolutely need to hear. I may talk about business most of the time nowadays, but I’ll always be the Movement Maestro at heart, and there’s something special about getting to nerd-out about movement with someone like Matt McInnes Watson. Really y’all, this guy is the real deal. We chat about all things plyometrics and the dynamic side of movement, the value in mastering the basics, how to create a system that makes...2024-03-251h 24
Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic TrainersShin Splints: Beyond Overtraining & Rest - Complete GuideThis episode of the Unreal Results Podcast is all about shin splints. I go beyond the standard causes of overtraining and talk about how biomechanics/running form, nutrition, and even the nervous system may actually be the culprits to shin pain. Dive deep into my multi-faceted approach to shin splints and help your clients, or even yourself, get over this common injury and return to pain-free movement.Resources Mentioned In This Episode:Episode 3: Swelling Reduction Protocol That Works Like Magic Episode 8: Unlocking The Fibula Episode 14: The Stories We Tell: A Lesson From My Compartment Sy...2024-03-2051 min
The WODcast Podcast591 Plyometrics with Matt McInnes WatsonMatt McInnes Watson has a master's degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph. D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides supplementary plyometric programs through video format. Exclusive to WODcast listeners: SAGA produces the world’s first wireless, auto-calibrating BFR cuffs, controlled by your smart phone. Head over to https://saga.fitness/ and use code wodcast20 for 20% off. Health solutions Trusted by 40,000 medical professionals, over 100 professional and collegiate sports teams, the UFC, and now CrossFit. Thorne, the Official Supplement Partner of...2024-03-071h 13
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #40: Dr Jill Zimmerman - General Health to PerformanceEpisode number 40 of Hop on the Poddy brings our first female guest, Dr Jill Zimmerman and what a great first episode this was! Rehab and movement specialist, Jill, brings her wealth of experience as a Physical Therapist, teacher and mentor to make this a really valuable and informative episode for coaches who feel they have gaps in anatomical and postural knowledge. Covered in this episode: How the pelvic floor may affect performance and EVERYTHING else Key focuses for health longevity How injuries aren’t always biomechanics issues Seeing past industry forced postures and positions ...2024-01-2454 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #39: David Grey & Jake Tuura - Achilles Masterclass 2.0I got the boys back together to go over our hottest topic of 2023 - the Achilles tendon. Our original chat all about the Achilles on Jake's Jacked Athlete podcast is one of his top episodes of the year, so what better way to start 2024 than to hop on the poddy together to provide some new takes from our collective experiences. Covered in the episode: Trying to understand achilles ruptures The analgesic effect - Is it all it’s made up to be? How our opinions have changed on Achilles rehab Calf raises - being over...2024-01-141h 16
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #38: Brandon Accardi - Reflecting on 2023This episode was recorded at the end of 2023 and marks the last podcast of a big year! I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Accardi to chat over the highlights and look ahead to what 2024 has in store for us. Covered in the episode: What LTAD looks like to us - Is it a sequence of experiences rather than just physical development? Moments that shape maturity for athletes and coaches Recap of my time with the Atlanta Braves and throughout the year in general 2024 projects Links for this episode: Check Brandon out, here Check out...2024-01-061h 20
STORROR PodcastSP59 - Matt McInnes Watson | Plyos for Parkour and RehabOur first strength and conditioning coach on the show, and what a cracking one to start with as well. Matt McInnes Watson has become a huge name in the strength and conditioning and fitness world at large for systematising and re-popularising plyometrics for athletic development in sport. Matt did his PhD on plyos and delivers seminars worldwide on the topic. In this episode, Matt and Callum discuss how parkourists can gain massively from supplementing their training with a broad range of plyos.
Instagram:
@mcinneswatson
@plusplyos
I...2023-12-281h 10Maestro on the MicMOTM #536: How to Balance Life and Work
When we talk about finding work-life balance, try to think of it as a verb (“balancing”) rather than a noun (“balance”). Think of someone doing a handstand—balance isn’t something achieved once and then forgotten about, it takes tons of tiny adjustments and re-adjustments just to stay in one place. The same is true in life. You don’t “achieve” work-life balance, you have to be working at it, always.
Let’s chat.
Welcome to Maestro on the Mic, a podcast that helps online business owners find their passion, generate more profit, and build a life that they lov...2023-12-1418 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #37: Jonny Stahl - What's your porn star name?We’re back with a bang this week with Coach and Physical Therapist Jonny Stahl. Jonny specialises in helping runners rehabilitation into performance and is someone with a fantastic lens on how to get the body moving effectively and efficiently. Jonny shares some incredible insights in this podcast around the nervous system response when putting people into positions they struggle with and how to move this into comfort, especially mid-stance! This ones full of thought provoking gems, so don’t miss it. Covered in this episode: Are feet the missing link in runners' rehab, or is i...2023-11-251h 06
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #36: Jonas Dodoo - Plus Plyos x SpeedworksThis week's podcast is with world renowned Speed Coach, Jonas Dodoo. We spoke about our upcoming joint upcoming venture - a plyometrics biomechanics course, using the Speedworks framework and vuemotion technology to track data. Covered in the episode: PSR - projection, switching & reactivity and it’s crossover from sprinting to plyos Agile coaching - why one of your athletes ran fast but another didn’t How hyper focusing on a world class acceleration can often dent your max velocity Links for this episode: Check out Jonas on Instagram, here. Check out Speedw...2023-11-1057 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #35: Angus Bradley - Smell your own fartWe're going full circle this week with my first ever guest, Angus Bradley, back on the poddy to deliver his awesome insight into the sport and performance world. Covered in this episode: Angus’ next athletic challenge and building a community that can take on any athletic endeavour Angus' lens of plyometrics through compression and expansion models A little rant on French contrast training Links for this episode: Check out Angus' work, here. Visit plusplyos.com to join the +FAM Enroll in my Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Connect with us on socials: Matt's Instagram | Plus Plyos Instagram | Facebook | YouTube2023-11-011h 06
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #34: Sam Portland - Speed & StrictlyIt’s great to be back on the poddy - and this week I'm joined by Sam Portland owner of Speed By Sportland. Sam, of course, brings his wealth of knowledge around speed training and we dive into how increasing speed can be a lot harder than we think when it comes to impacting someones sport. Covered in this episode: When increasing someones speed, how does it influence things like control and catching skills, decision making and even decelerating ability Finding that right footing to influence a defender Why a yard/meter of separation might be mo...2023-10-2558 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #33: App launch, new mini-course & Insta Q&AA solo episode from me this week as I go through lots of exciting news and questions from YOU. News about the Plus Plyos App Launch Discussing a new mini course with Speedworks Answering questions from a recent Instagram Q&A, including: - How do you program volleyball in-season when jumpers knee is a huge problem? - Did I ever expect plyos to make me rich? - What are the best rest periods for plyometrics? Links for this episode: Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: plusplyos.com...2023-10-1148 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #32: Hunter Crine - Showing upThis week on the poddy I chatted to Hunter Crine. Hunter is a man of many talents - strength coach, kettlebell expert and Founder of Kettlebell Coach University. I could chat to this guy for hours, you'll love this one. Covered in this episode: Hunter's personal background and how that's made him the coach he is today Transferring skills and discipline from sport to business and vice versa Adapting how you communicate with athletes to build the best relationship for success Showing up and grinding for the right opportunity Movement longevity for life Links for th...2023-10-041h 10
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #31: Callum Powell - Plyos and ParkourThis week's podcast brings to you one of parkour's top athletes, Callum Powell. Being involved in the sport from it's very early days and part of the parkour group, Storror, gives him a unique insight into the huge changes and developments parkour has seen over the years. Covered in this episode: A deep dive into the different types of landings and jumps in parkour Figuring out load management in a sport that has no real structure to play and practice How to track volume and intensity in such a complex sport Athletes leading the sport of p...2023-09-2758 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #30: Scot Prohaska - You should never stop learningFor this week's episode I spoke with Scot Prohaska, performance coach and owner of Southern California based training facility, Procode 6. Scot truly has a wealth of knowledge, having worked with Olympic medalists, Super Bowl champions and pro athletes across the NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA and UFC. His experience provides some of the best insights into how he coaches within his facility today. This is a must listen! Covered in this episode: What modern day coaches struggle with in their development Lessons from being mentored by Charles Poliquin and how others are destroying his work A...2023-09-2049 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #29: Brandon Accardi - Your last workout on death rowBrandon and I caught up after a little break between our last poddy together. We had plenty to discuss, so this one is a belter! Covered in this episode: Our last workouts on death row Copycat mentality vs true rationale behind using someone else's work Having a bias you stand by and building systems and beliefs that are your own The value that comes out of running the same program more than once ...And of course, a good old rant inbetween Links for this episode: Find Brandon on instagram, here & all h...2023-09-1356 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #28: Ryan Hopkins - Generational training shifts and nurturing athlete's giftsOn the poddy this week is Ryan Hopkins, performance coach and owner of Soho Strength Lab in NYC. Covered in this episode: Ryan’s reflective coaching toolbox idea for understanding how your current philosophies have been created Should you have slight differences in your program structure from generation to generation? Ryan’s speed influences and how he structures his knowledge of track into team sports and American Football Where everyone is missing the key KPIs behind sprint posture drills Links for this episode: Ryan's mentorship, The Performance Paradigm can be found, here. Or...2023-09-0658 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #27: Tips for prescribing volume and why stick landings might not be best for beginnersAnother solo podcast this week after a bit of an unexpected break. I get into the following: Life update - World Athletics Champs standout performances, illness and visiting family Plyometric volume prescription - not all movement volume is created equally, be a coach - eyes, ears, tech and calculating volume based on movement thresholds Starting with stick landings? The severity of stopping all momentum, intensity of movement vs stress placed on the tissue and killing reflexive tendencies Links for this episode: As always, check out Plus Plyos and join thousands of athletes on our dynamic...2023-08-3045 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #26: Khrys Speed - Deep Tier Plyos & Olympic WeightliftingThis week on the poddy we have Olympic Weightlifting expert and owner of Ronin Strength, Khrys Speed. Covered in this episode: Implementing Deep Tier plyometrics in Olympic Weightlifting The value of changing the overload stimulus to velocity, opposing heavy loads in weightlifting Building plyos and landings into general health and fitness Building a community based training program Links for this episode: Check Khrys out on Instagram, here and find his links, here. Get the best plyometric programs on the planet, here. Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course...2023-08-1857 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #25: The learning zones within dynamic movementA solo podcast from -yours truly- this week, as I go through a snippet of the presentation I've put together for the 2023 Compound Performance Virtual Summit. Covered in this episode: Why learning zones debunk typical plyometric progressions Light/Medium Tier and Deep yielding and why these areas are so great at teaching natural reflexive actions Understanding what we need to learn to access higher levels of performance with intense plyometrics How learning zones help to develop access to the full gait cycle Links for this episode: Get tickets to the 2023 Compound Performance Virtual Summit, here. Check ou...2023-08-0828 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #24: Brandon Accardi - Logic science is the best coaching lensBrandon joins me on the poddy again this week, as part of a regular on-going catch up we'll have together. Covered in this epsiode: Foot revelations Does butt wink lead the foot into max propulsion? Gaining reflexes from relaxtion Re-cap on the Plus Plyos Amsterdam seminar Reflections on my mentor Erik's style of coaching 'Some people feel the rain, others just get wet.' - Bob Marley Links for this episode: Check out Brandon's LinkTree, here. Check out Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: plusplyos.com...2023-08-011h 01
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #23: Athlete catch up with Jake ThompsonA change of pace this week as I chat with one of my full time athletes, Jake Thompson. We dig into Jake's year of training and go through some of the strategies we've used along the way. Covered in this episode: Combining dunking/basketball and track and field Getting ready for Dunk Camp Stretch goals, PRs and big improvements The complexities of coaching online and across different time zones Links for this episode: Check out Jake's Instagram, here. Go to Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there: plusplyos.com2023-07-2637 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #22: Jake Tuura - Tendon Masterclass: Deciphering tendon research to make informed decisionsJake Tuura needs no introduction if you're from the jumping world. This episode of HOTP is essentially a masterclass in tendon health and one not to miss! Covered in this episode: Is collagen supplementation worth it for tendon health? Why you need to learn what the interfascicular matrix is Why genetic predisposition is the cause behind your tendon pain It's not always the collagen, how high volume submaximal work could be supporting the gel like component to the tendon Links for this episode: Follow Jake on Insta here and check out his LinkTree...2023-07-191h 18
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #21: Cian O Brien - Are super shoes destined to rupture your achilles?Irish physical prep coach and educator, Cian O Brien, joins us this week. Cian specialises in athletic development, with a special interest in injury and pain and how to keep the train moving when shit hits the fan. Covered in this episode: How understanding changes in load can help you navigate tendon issues Super shoes and why they might be the cause of many achilles ruptures Why and how to use isometrics and how to pair it with other training elements Cian's launch of his new Singles program Links for this episode: Check o...2023-07-111h 34
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #20: Thoughts on barefoot training, why I’m quitting, and reflecting on the podcast so farWe’ve hit the big 2-0!!! To celebrate Matt sits down and gets real with us about the podcast and a few other things on his mind! Matt talks: launch date and development of the Plus Plyos app and offerings, How his life and business has changed since 2017, and if there is a place in sport for bare foot training. Links for this episode: Get your seminar tickets for Southampton, here (SOLD OUT) Get your seminar tickets for Amsterdam, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. 2023-07-0545 min
Just Fly Performance Podcast365: Matt McInnes-Watson on Dynamic Plyometric Combinations and PatterningToday’s podcast features track and S&C coach, Matt McInnes-Watson. Matt is the owner of Plus Plyos, an online coaching platform that provides plyometric training programs, courses, and systems for coaches and athletes. His initial coaching experience was as a track coach for jumpers and multi-eventers, which led him to work as the lead S&C coach for Itchen College Basketball in the UK. Matt teaches and delivers seminars around Europe and the US, while working with athletes from football to figure skating, using his expertise in jumping and plyometrics to enhance performance.
Plyometrics, in the general sense, are as o...2023-06-291h 03
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #19: Brandon Accardi - The simple genius of the tier system, how AI will effect the fitness industry, and seeing through vanity metricsAustralian gym owner, coach, mentor, and host of The S&C Roundtable Podcast, Brandon Accardi joins us this week on HOTP for a slightly more futuristic and philosophical debate than we’re used to on the show! It all makes for a very interesting chat though, and of course we cover some classic S&C and plyometrics topics too! The boys cover: The potential application of the tier system to other disciplines of fitness and not just plyometrics, Sleep monitoring causing anxiety, and the benefit of microdosing plyometrics throughout your weekly split. Links for this episode: ...2023-06-281h 10
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #18: John Evans - How to jump higher off one legThis week we have John Evans on the show, who is in many ways responsible for HOTP existing! The conversation goes as follows: The difference between jumping for a dunk and jumping for a high jump, how fatiguing high level plyometrics can be, and the maths/logistics involved in dunking from the three point line! Links for this episode: Check out John's Instagram, here and THP Strength, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com2023-06-211h 22
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #17: Steven Sahyoun - Expecting nothing in return, stimulating not annihilating, and the need for yielding work in combat sports programmingWe’ve gone back to back with fellow podcast hosts! And some great content based chat ensues! Of course its only natural that Matt picks Steven’s brains about combat sports as well, and the two talk: programming combat sports training for one to two sessions a week, monitoring the fatigue of combat sports athletes and how to program accordingly, and exposing athletes to more stress in a controlled environment so that they can handle the demands of a sport in a different way. Links for this episode: Check out Steven's Linktree, here. Enro...2023-06-141h 04
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #16: Jason Feairheller - Transferring training to competition day, progression doesn’t have to mean more difficult, and not all plyometrics apply to all field sportsMultidirectional Speed Expert Jason Feairheller has had Matt on his “Speed and Power Podcast” on a few occasions, so now its only fair that we return the favour… and we will most happily oblige! The pair talk: defining plyometrics and what the term actually means, sacrificing intensity of reps in order to take your training where you want it to go, and utilising plyometrics to outsmart opponents in competition. Links for this episode: Check out Jason's Linktree, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the be...2023-06-0752 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #15: Joel Smith - Programming for different seasons, being “too stable”, and coaching tension over positionAs host of Just Fly Performance Podcast, Joel speaks to some of the best coaches in modern athletic performance, so naturally we have a lot to discuss on today's episode. Covered in this episode: - Plyometrics in different parts of the world - Going from one-leg to two-leg jumps and back again - Lessons that can be drawn from analysing Derek Drouin’s technique Links for this episode: Check out Joel's Linktree, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for...2023-05-3142 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #14: Why hopping should always be your plyometric of choiceMatt expands on a recent instagram post of his, taking a deep dive on hopping and its benefits as a plyometric. Matt talks about why hopping should be considered the gold standard of plyometrics, developing an athlete’s hopping, and programming hopping and hopping variants into every microcycle for every level of athlete. Check out the Instagram post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl16qT3MJ3S/ For more info and links to Matt McInnes Watson’s coaching and education work check out: Introduction to coaching plyometrics course - https://pluspl...2023-05-2431 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #13: Ben Simons - Coaching yourself in hindsight, the landing mechanics in bounding, and is sprinting plyometric?Two time Olympian and Bobsleigh World Cup winner, Ben Simons, joins us this week. Matt has been following Ben’s career for a long time and so has much to quiz him on! Covered in this episode: The influence of mentors on athletes and coaches The importance of thorough and specific drilling The vast difference between short approach and long approach jumps Links for this episode: For more info and links to Ben Simons’ work and social media channels check out his Linktree here or follow him on Instagram, here. You can...2023-05-171h 15Hop On The PoddyHOTP #12: David Grey - The true value of deep yielded landings, implementing plyometrics in a rehab setting and solving the shin splints problemOn the show this week we have David “The Irish Wonder Boy” Grey on the show, and unsurprisingly a very interesting chat ensues! David has been spending a lot of time on the road taking his movement seminars across the world, and has a podcast of his own, so has much wisdom to impart. Covered in this episode: Tiger Woods and how they feel they could help him Their strong feelings towards yielded work and their influences on the subject What makes a good seminar for both the presenter and the audience Links for this epis...2023-05-101h 03
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #11: In-season vs off-season programming for plyometricsA solo podcast this week, where I dive deep into something I'm asked about a lot by other coaches. If you ever have a question you'd like me to go into on the poddy, send me an email at info@plusplyos.com or hit me up on social media. Covered in this episode: How to program volume for in-season and off-season Updates on the new Plus Plyos app My favourite lifts as a high jumper A reflection on the first 10 episodes of HOTP Links for this episode: Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching...2023-05-031h 05
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #10: Yoeri Pegel - Programming for elite athletesAfter a few failed attempts, my buddy Yoeri Pegel, joins me on the show this week. As Head of Strength at AFC Ajax, Yoeri is always worth a listen to and shares his expertise on strength training, jumping high, plyometrics, and programming for elite athletes. Covered in this episode: Managing the stress and specificity of an athlete’s training as their career progresses Lessons learnt from CrossFit training that apply to coaching team sports The challenge for athletes in staying fit, focussed and training with the right intent for a full season Links for this epi...2023-04-261h 09
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #9: Thomas Cortebeeck - The role of coaches in a world of better informed athletesWhen I first contemplated starting a podcast, there was no doubt in my mind that I needed to get this week's guest on the show to share his incredibly vast knowledge. Thomas Cortebeeck is the Danish National High Jump Coach, S&C Coach for pro Handball and Sports Science professional for Aarhus University. Covered in this episode: Honing in on explosive power The difference in training athletes for complex sport and less complex sport Training with intent Battling the Instagram algorithms with quality content Links for this episode: Check out Thomas on Instagram...2023-04-191h 07
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #8: Bobby Whyte - The specialist on and off the courtIf you're in the basketball and jumping community, this week's guest needs no introduction - Mr Good Drills himself, Bobby Whyte. Covered in this episode: Why Bobby misses covid The new style of basketball trainers No off-seaosn basketball coaching The importance of programming basic necessities The advantage of viewing the gym as a playground Links for this episode: Check out Bobby's website, here and Instagram, here. Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programming out there - plusplyos.com & C...2023-04-121h 04
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #7: Jack O’Keeffe - Taking young talent through to the NBAI sit down with my buddy Jack O'Keeffe this week to talk all things basketball and youth development. Jack is a UK based coach at Itchen College and Solent Kestrels, who worked with Jeremy Sochan from a 15 year old all the way through to being drafted into the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs. Covered in this episode: The positives and negatives that came with covid Harnessing extreme talent at an early age The importance of getting out of your comfort zone Links for this episode: Check Jack out on Twitter, here and...2023-04-051h 21
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #6: Matt Roberts - Giving yourself the permission to performPsychological performance coach and ex international high jumper Matt Roberts is on the poddy this week. Covered in this episode: High jump as an older athlete The influences for performance on competition day The benefits of having other highly skilled and hard working athletes around you Links for this episode: Check out Matt on Instagram, here and further links for his work, here. Go to plusplyos.com for the best plyometric programs out there. Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here. Connect with us on so...2023-03-2955 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #5: Ash Buckman - From Track to F2A good friend of mine on the poddy this week - Motorsport Performance Coach, Ash Buckman. Ash and I met at the track as athletes many moons ago and I've loved following his journey through to working with Formula 2. Covered in this episode: Transitioning from one sport to another Transitioning from athlete to coach The importance of training both S&C and technique simultaneously Coaching motorsport Links for this episode: Check Ash out on Instagram, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric training out there: plusplyos.com Enroll in...2023-03-1558 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #4: Tim Riley - Coaching for the NFL CombineJoining us live from the combine, Tim Riley is the Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, TX. Tim specializes in NFL in-season, off-season, and pre-draft training. Covered in this episode: Preparing athletes for the NFL combine Day-to-day logistics of coaching Being part of the process, not the reason for success Why Tim wishes he's pursued track and field Links for this episode: Check out Tim's LinkTree, here. Visit plusplyos.com for the best plyometric programs Enroll in our Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics course, here. Connect...2023-03-0857 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #3: Dr. Andy ChenPhysiotherapist and badass businessman Dr. Andy Chen joins me on the show this week. Andy is the founder of Moment Education & Moment PTP, a practice dedicated to the education of coaches and healthcare providers. Covered in this episode: Time management and being bored to be creative Knowing where you can and can't help people achieve their goals Merging your personal lives and professional skills in your online presence Links for this episode: Check out Andy's LinkTree, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric programs out there: plusplyos.com E...2023-03-011h 03
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #2: Introductions, history and mentorsA solo podcast this week, with a more personal introduction into my background and what's to come in the not too distant future. This episode covers: - My athletic backgound - Getting into coaching and plyometrics - My mentors - Living in the UAE Links for this episode: Enroll in the Introduction to Coaching Plyometrics Course, here. Visit Plus Plyos for the best plyometric & dynamic movement programming out there: plusplyos.com And check us out on socials -- Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / LinkedIn2023-02-2239 min
Hop On The PoddyHOTP #1: Angus Bradley - Welcome to Hop on The PoddyLet's go, Episode 1! For my podcast debut I knew I had to get a great guest on, so who better than Australian S&C coach and online caller-of-spades, Angus Bradley. As a Podcast host himself on Hyperformance Podcast, there was so much to discuss and of course, plenty of banter. Covered in this episode: - Online vs face to face coaching/education- Angus’ recent entry into the track and field world- Why being a good athlete doesn’t necessarily translate into being a good coach Links for this episode: 2023-02-141h 32Jacked Athlete PodcastEpisode #79: Achilles Tendon Rehab with David Grey and Matt McInnes WatsonNotes here: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-79-achilles-tendon-rehab-with-david-grey-and-matt-mcinnes-watson/2023-01-111h 45
Football Fitness Federation Podcast#220 "Hopping Never Leaves The Program" With Matt McInnes WatsonEpisode 220 is with 'The Plyo Guy' Matt McInnes Watson
We discussed:
▫️Plyometric Myths
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Lunge & Lift PodcastPlyos For Peak Performance w/ Matt McInnes Watson This week on Lunge & Lift we were joined by The Plyo Guy @mcinneswatson and learnt a tonne including: ❓what actually are plyo metrics 🫵 How they can benefit YOUR training ✍️ How to build them into your programme easily ❌ What most people get wrong with plyo metrics + And much more! 📝 The 4 best deadlift exercises you’re not doing pdf download 💥 DOWNLOAD HERE - www.lungeandlift.com SHOW SPONSOR @the_training_stimulus Register your interest for the next movement mechanics mentorship intake www.thetrainingstimulus.com @wit.fitness Save yourself 15% at checkout using code...2022-12-191h 03
It All Starts With YouEP #70 - Matt McInnes WatsonThis week I have an amazing chat with Matt McInnes Watson who is a Plyometrics coach and athlete. We dive into the journey of how Matt started and the knowledge he obtained from Russian literature during his studies to complete a masters degree in Plyometrics.
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The Petey Performance PodcastPlyometrics for GAA Athletes & Coaches with Matt McInnes Watson - Petey Performance Podcast #90Our final episode of the season is with former international high jumper and expert in plyometric training methods, Matt McInnes Watson.
Matt is a researcher and is currently studying for his PhD in Sports Science. He also has experience working as a PE teacher in the UAE.
Matt has been coaching multi-events in jumps for many years now and is known as The Plyo Guy on social media. He has a great social media presence and has been pushing some really valuable content over the last couple of years.
He just finished his f...2022-11-231h 05
Compound Performance RadioDr. Scholl Ain't Got Shit on Doctor Bouncey!Matt McInnes Watson joins Kyle & Matt for a second round of CP Radio!2022-11-101h 00
Science for Sport PodcastHow To Use Ground Based Plyometrics For Elite Level Sporting PerformanceIn episode 136, Matt McInnes-Watson, Performance Coach and Consultant, joins us.
Specifically Matt will be looking at:
How to program plyos for younger and older athletes
How he classifies plyometrics
How to apply plyometrics for elite performance
About Matt
"Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and consultant that specialises in plyometrics and speed training. Whilst studying for a PhD in plyometrics, he also runs Plus Plyos an online training and coaching platform that aims to develop and educate athletes and coaches all over the world."
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@plusplyos2022-11-0743 min
The Game Speed PodcastMatt McInnes Watson- Incorporating Medicine Balls Into Your Plyometric Training, Anticipating The Ground For Better Improving Ground Contact Time, Why Training The Tib Anterior is Overrated, Training Plyometrics at Different DepthsMatt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S. https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/ https://www.instagram.com/PLUSPLYOS/2022-09-2155 minHyperformance PodcastSZN 2 EP 22 MATT MCINNES WATSON (THE PLYO GUY)The Plyo Guy stops in for a chat with Angus and a mid-covid Oscar and shares his wealth of experience in all things S&C! In amongst the well informed back and forth the trio cover all things Plyometrics, if the seven day week framework holds back long term progress, and some jumping inspiration for listeners to check out! Check out Matt McInnes Watson on instagram! (@mcinneswatson) Check out our sponsor Paieon Health! https://paieonhealth.com.au/ DISCOUNT CODES: "HYPERFLY20" at the checkout to get 20% off a Flywheel! 2022-06-271h 11Jacked Athlete PodcastEpisode #74: Jump Wisdom with Matt McInnes WatsonNotes here: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-74-jump-wisdom-with-matt-mcinnes-watson/2022-06-171h 32
Compound Performance RadioThat's DOCTOR Bouncey to You w/ Matt McInnes WatsonMatt McInnes Watson is a track & field and performance coach. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos - a coaching business that provides supplementary plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S.
For more on Matt, check him out on Instagram at @mcinneswatson2022-05-2658 min
The Athletic Evolution PodcastMatt McInnes Watson (Plus Plyos): The tier system of plyometrics.Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. Matt is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs and education. He is studying for a PhD in Plyometrics whilst teaching in the United Arab Emirates and coaching athletes from the U.K. and U.S.
In this episode Matt discusses:
His initial interest in plyometrics coming through basketball and athletics.
The influence of a significant mentor in his coaching methodology.
Some of the misleading research on plyometrics.
A solid definition to decide if an activity is plyometric or...2022-02-071h 10
The Game Speed PodcastMatt McInnes Watson- Reactive Strength Ratio, Horizontal-based Momentum, Performing Plyos on Hills, The Optimal Range of Dorsiflexion For PowerPresented by: www.exxentric.com/speedandpower Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S. https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/ http...2021-12-0159 min
Coachcast PodcastCoachcast Episode 23 - Plyometric Training Systems with Matt McInnes WatsonIn this episode of the Coachcast, Kris and Ash are joined by Matt McInnes Watson, aka 'The Plyo Guy' and owner of his own company PlusPlyos, to discuss all things Plyometrics. Including, what a plyometric truly is, where the '0.25' second ground contact time duration came from, his tier system for organising plyometric training and whether it differs for athletes in different sports and different ages. 2021-05-1254 min
The Game Speed PodcastMatt McInnes Watson-A Better Understanding Of Plyometrics And How to Best Implement Them In Your Programwww.exxentric.com/speedandpower Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and specialist in track and field, speed, power and plyometrics. He has a master’s degree in athletic development and is currently studying for a Ph.D. in plyometrics. Watson is the owner of Plus Plyos, a coaching business that provides plyometric programs through video format. He is currently teaching in the United Arab Emirates, and he coaches multiple athletes from the U.K. and U.S. https://www.instagram.com/mcinneswatson/ https://www.instagram.com/PLUS...2021-03-301h 00