The PEAQ Performance Podcast

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The PEAQ Performance Podcast bridges the gap between local and elite levels in health, fitness, and sport. Hosted by industry experts, we dive into health, training, injury prevention, and sports science. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, coach, parent or fitness enthusiast, our insights from top practitioners will elevate your game. Join us as we break down the strategies, habits, and science behind elite success - making high performance accessible to everyone.

  1. MAY 3

    Pressure, Anxiety & Performance in Elite Football

    In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Pierias from Adelaide United Football Club to discuss the unseen side of professional football. Dylan opens up about his football journey, making his A-League debut at just 16, the pressure of performing in elite environments, and his personal experiences with anxiety and mental health.This conversation explores why mental health should be treated with the same importance as physical health, how athletes can build practical coping strategies, and why speaking up early can make a major difference. Dylan also shares the tools that help him manage pressure, including grounding techniques, visualisation, sport psychology, fishing, and staying connected to life outside football.A powerful and honest discussion for athletes, coaches, parents and support staff who want to better understand the mental demands of high-performance sport.Please note: this episode discusses anxiety, panic attacks and depression. If this conversation raises any concerns for you or someone around you, please seek support from a trusted person or professional service.Professional Service LinksBeyond Blue: www.beyondblue.org.auSA Health: www.sahealth.sa.gov.auThe Butterfly Clinic: https://thebutterflyclinic.com.au

    32 min

  2. APR 19

    From Adelaide to the World Stage: Inside a Matildas Journey

    What does it really take to go from local sport to representing your country?In this episode of PEAQ Performance Podcast, Sean & Jaimi sit down with Matildas footballer Charlie Grant to unpack the real journey behind elite performance - from South Australia to the world stage. We dive into: the true pathway to professional sport, how to stay motivated through injury setbacks, and what life is actually like playing overseas. This is not just about football: it’s about mindset, discipline, and doing what others won’t.

    31 min

  3. APR 6

    Fuel Like an Athlete: Simple Nutrition Strategies That Actually Work

    In this episode, Annabelle and Jacqui from AB Performance Nutrition, unpacks the nutrition habits that quietly make or break performance. The conversation cuts through confusion and social media noise to show what actually matters: eating enough, timing food properly, prioritising carbohydrates, and building simple meals that support training, recovery, and long-term health. Annabelle and Jacqui also explore common mistakes athletes make, why under-fuelling is so common, what supplements are worth considering, and which ones are mostly hype. With practical examples from elite sport and honest insights from working inside high-performance environments, this is a grounded, engaging discussion for anyone wanting to train harder, recover better, and stop guessing with their nutrition. If you want to perform like an athlete, this episode shows where to start.

    44 min

  4. MAR 22

    Female Athletes, Family, and High Performance: Lessons from the Inside

    What’s it really like working in female high performance sport, and how much do we actually know about training female athletes? In this episode, Sean shares his journey across AFLW, national lacrosse, basketball, and NRLW, offering a raw and honest look into the realities of women’s sport - from incredibly supportive team cultures to stark differences in resources and opportunity. Drawing on real-world coaching experiences, we explore why one-size-fits-all approaches don’t work, particularly when navigating menstrual cycles, injury risk, and individual athlete needs. More importantly, this conversation highlights a surprising truth: despite the rapid growth of women’s sport, our understanding of how to optimally train female athletes is still evolving. You’ll also hear how these experiences shaped Sean’s coaching philosophy: emphasising individualisation, communication, trust, and adaptability; as well as the unique, family-oriented environments that often define female teams. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or simply passionate about the future of sport, this episode will challenge your thinking and give you practical insights into a rapidly evolving space.

    38 min

  5. MAR 8

    Being a Generalist in a Specialist World: Rethinking How We Learn In The Digital Era

    What separates great coaches from the rest? It might be the realisation that the more you learn, the more you realise you don’t know. In this episode, we sit down with sports scientist and academic Dr. Kym Williams to unpack the journey from the AIS to academia and the lessons learned along the way. We explore the real difference between strength & conditioning and sports science, why the Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well in the industry, and how young practitioners can avoid the trap of thinking they’ve "made it" too early. We also dive into the future of education, the impact of social media fitness culture, and why the best practitioners are often generalists before specialists. If you’re a student, coach, or practitioner looking to build a career in sport performance, this conversation is packed with perspective you won’t hear in a textbook. ***Guest Correction: lactose intolerance does not reduce calcium availability and impair muscle contractions. Calcium is recycled within the muscle, and fatigue relates more to its release and utilisation. This statement was to simply provide an potential example on how to link concepts together to aid student understanding and engagement of taught content, and not to explain the full physiology and/or accurately reflect the field of evidence.

    36 min

  6. FEB 22

    Trust the Process: From 196 Job Applications to High Performance Football

    What does it really take to break into pro sport? In this episode, Blake Ashby opens up about his relentless pursuit of opportunity, the conditioning philosophies behind a premiership-winning program, and why clear processes beat flashy programming. A must-listen for coaches, practitioners, and anyone chasing high performance.

    23 min

  7. FEB 8

    What It Takes Behind the Scenes to Win Overseas

    David 'disco' Heyneman joins the Peak Performance Podcast to unpack what it really takes to break into elite sport as a sports physio, and what happens when you get the call with just 7 days’ notice to fly out for an international campaign. From volunteer grind and cut-throat selection politics, to building a medical kit from scratch, navigating language barriers and hospitals overseas, managing heat, humidity, lightning delays and illness outbreaks, this episode is a behind-the-scenes look at high performance in the real world. It all builds to the ultimate moment: a bronze medal win in overtime, and the perspective shift that makes every setback worth it.

    40 min

  8. JAN 25

    Beyond JUST Physiology:Leadership & Performance Inside Juventus FC

    What does elite performance look like when games come every three days? In this episode, we’re joined by Darren 'Burgo' Burgess, Director of Performance at Juventus Football Club, to unpack the realities of high-performance sport at the very top level. Darren shares what really happens behind the scenes in global sport - congested schedules, competing philosophies, private support staff, and the constant challenge of creating alignment, Burgo shares practical insights rarely heard outside elite environments. The conversation explores why performance is more than physiology, how psychology and storytelling shape buy-in, and what coaches can learn by working across different sporting codes and cultures. A must-listen for coaches, sports scientists, and anyone working or interested in high-performance systems.

    36 min
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The PEAQ Performance Podcast bridges the gap between local and elite levels in health, fitness, and sport. Hosted by industry experts, we dive into health, training, injury prevention, and sports science. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, coach, parent or fitness enthusiast, our insights from top practitioners will elevate your game. Join us as we break down the strategies, habits, and science behind elite success - making high performance accessible to everyone.

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