No Weak Links Patrick Wood

On this episode I interviewed Conor Daly who is the current Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Milwaukee Bucks and previous Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and Essendon Bombers.
 
This episode was recorded before he started his new role with the Bucks so that part is not discussed in this.
 
This episode focuses on strength and power within team sports.
 
Topics discussed…
Conor’s journey through multiple sports and professional teams
His approach to strength and power training in team sports
Methods he uses
Differences if any in training a more aerobic-based sport such as AFL compared to a more size/strength-driven sport such as rugby
Importance of developmental pathways and some recommendations he has in that space
How he structures his season and weekly schedule
How he fits his program with the rest of the training
Differences in training for size and leaning out
 
You can follow/connect/contact Conor below
 
Linkedin: Conor Daly
 
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Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpattywood
 
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On this episode I interviewed James Morehen who is a Senior Performance Nutritionist with the Bristol Bears.
 
This episode covers an array of topics in regard to maximizing nutrition to help athletic performance.
 
Topics discussed…
How he views tech as a measurement tool more than just performance
How James approaches athletes trying to add lean mass in athletes
How he approaches athletes who want to lose fat mass and how he works with others to achieve this
How he shifts his focus to performance when it comes to nutrition and not just calories in and calories out
How he communicated the principles of nutrition to the athletes
The importance of nutrition during injury
His key recommendations on macronutrients and supplements during each phase of the rehab plan to optimize recovery and performance
His recommendations for nutrition post concussion
 
You can follow/connect/contact James below
 
Instagram: @morehenperformance
X: @James_Morehen
Linkedin: James Morehen
 
 You can contact/follow me below…
 
Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
X: @coachpaddywood
 
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On this episode I interviewed Jarred Edwards who is the owner of RSP Physiotherapy and Head Physiotherapist at Norths Rugby Union Club.
 
This episode highlights the importance of nailing the diagnosis and how to set up the early stages of rehab to get the best result in the long run.
 
Topics discussed…
Jarred’s view on the importance of the early stages of the reheb
What the biological healing stages are and the importance of each one
What general healing timeframes are for tendons, ligaments and muscles.
What differences he considers when starting to design the early phases of a rehab program for the different connective tissues
What the key components of the acute phase he feels are important and often overlooked in rehab
His approach to bracing/booting/etc. during the early phases and ways he reasons through it
What his main focuses pre-op and post-op if one is needed
The importance of getting the diagnosis right and ways he reasons through this process
How to build the assessment process
How he utilizes tech during his rehab
You can follow/connect/contact Jarred  below…
 
Instagram: @j.edwards_sportsphysio
Clinic Instagram: @rspphysio
Clinic Website: https://rspphysio.com.au
 
 You can contact/follow me below…
 
Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpaddywood
 
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On this episode I interviewed Sasha Birge who is a physio, athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach currently working for Vald
 
This episode gave Sasha’s view and experience of integrating tech as a measurement tool within the health and rehab space.
 
Topics discussed…
How he views tech as a measurement tool more than just performance
Where he recommends to start for integration and use
How he utilizes tech during the initial objective assessment
How he explains the use and findings to patients
Pre season screening
Importance of making sense of the data
How often to test
Using tech as not only testing, but part of the exercises as well
How some practitioners have gotten creative with custom iso testing
 
You can follow/connect/contact Sasha  below…
 
Instagram: sports_rehab_physio
 
 You can contact/follow me below…
 
Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpaddywood
 
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On this episode I interviewed Andrew Lowndes who is the NRL Physiotherapist & Reconditioning Coach for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
 
This episode’s main topic explored the experience and learnings Andrew took from visiting Bill Knowles with Tom Trbojevic.
 
Topics discussed…
A brief overview of the 2 week schedule and how it was all structured
Bill’s main focuses and thought process with looking as the body as a whole
How much specific hamstring work was actually done
How the total volume was managed in order to get benefit but not overload with longer sessions
How much/if any gym work was done
The use of the pool
The key components Bill wanted to nail before profession to the field
The main principles, mechanics and drills did he focus on during the field
Andrew’s biggest takeaways and things he’ll implement
Any changes in how Tom is going to train/warm up/etc
 
You can follow/connect/contact Andrew below…
 
LinkedIn: Andrew Lowndes
Email: alowndes@seaeagles.com.au
 
 
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Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpattywood
 
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On this episode I interviewed Klinton Hoare who is currently the Head of Athletic Performance for the Wallaroos. He has also formerly worked as Head of Performance with the Gold Coast Titans.
 
This episode’s focus is Speed in Team Sports
 
Topics discussed…
Klint’s general overview and approach to speed training
Things he considers when making a yearly plan
How he sets up pre season
What a general session looks like
Main focuses when drilling/cueing speed
How often he likes to run fast
What GPS metrics he looks at and considers
How to keep players as engaged as possible
Considerations across the coaching, performance, and rehab departments for speed training
Biggest changes he has seen through his time coaching within speed training in team sport
 
You can follow/connect/contact Klint below…
 
Instagram: @klintonhoarepc
Email: performance.coach@bigpond.com
 
 You can contact/follow me below…
 
Instagram: @coachpatrickwood
Twitter: @coachpattywood
 
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