Pacey Performance Podcast

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Performance Consultant, Fergus Connolly. Fergus comes on the podcast for a second time and if you didn't listen to the first one, make sure you check it out HERE. This episode coincides with the release of Fergus' new book, 59 Lessons which we naturally talk a lot about. However, the points below didn't quite reflect the chat as we went very off piste. I hope you enjoy this episode with Fergus Connolly. Who are Fergus Connolly (education, background, current role) Teamwork & culture Hiring process Character vs expertise vs experience Humility and people Circle of trust? Building relationships and 'networking' Innovation, resilience and knowledge True innovation in your career? Difference between winning and losing Building a business Consultancy Books Content Fergus can be found on Twitter @fergus_connolly This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Hawkin Dynamics, the team behind the wo

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Assistant Director of Player Development at San Francisco Giants, Geoff Head. Geoff has been at the Giants for over 10 years, working as Strength & Conditioning Coordinator, Sports Scientist and now into his current role. It was great to hear of the development of sports science and S&C over the last 10 years as well as chatting about Geoff's priority of ensuring interdepartmental staff integration with field staff and medical staff to operate as a complete unit. Hope you enjoy this episode with Geoff Head. Who is Geoff Head (education, background and current role) Creating individual physical development plans for players What does it look like? Conversations? Stake holders? Integration of field and medical staff Using technology to inform decisions Assessment of technology Nice vs need to have Ensuring player health throughout the in-season Screening Mitigating injury risk Recovery Geoff Head can be found on Link

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Sports Scientist at Leinster Rugby, Peter Tierney and Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning at Leinster Rugby, Joe McGinley. These guys serve up a really interesting chat in this episode, mainly around the push and pull scenario between the long term development of a player and the short term need for them to be ready if called upon by the seniors. Also mixed in with that is the need for young athletes to be training at similar intensities to senior players so they are ready to go if/when they get the shout. There is so much to manage in this area and Pete and Joe give an amazing insight into how they do it at Leinster Rugby. I hope you enjoy this episode with Peter Tierney & Joe McGinley. Who are Peter Tierney & Joe McGinley (education, background, current role) Balancing long term development with short term readiness Building relationships with staff to aid player development Building individual player development plans P

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University & Technical Lead at The Royal Ballet, Matt Springham. Matt comes on the podcast with a wealth of experience in both professional football (soccer) but also in academia. Matt has worked with 4 clubs in the top 2 divisions of English football and has also worked for the Football Association before moving into his current role at St Mary's University. Matt wears a number of hats as part of his role at St Mary's which makes him a very interesting guest in this episode. Enjoy this episode with Matt Springham. If you enjoyed this episode, podcasts with Mathieu Lacome and Martin Buchheit may also be of interest. Who is Matt Springham (education, background and current role) Working with the Royal Ballet Putting structures in place Demands of the sport What 'training' looks like for these athletes Gaining the skills to get a job in football (based on UKSCA article) Is football 'different'? Working a