Platform to Perform Podcast

On episode 51 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I welcomed returning guest, Josh Fletcher, who you may remember from episode 49 on physical preparation for the SAS. In today’s podcast we took a slightly different angle to discuss Josh’s latest venture, The Coach’s Journal, and how he is helping other practitioners simplify the daunting and unknown task of mapping out their career path, with Career Blueprint In episode 51 of the Platform to Perform Podcast Josh and I discussed: · How Josh came up with his breaker/thriver/survivor/redefine model and what this means for career development · The impact that developing ‘The Coach’s Journal’ has had on Josh’s career to date · Why fulfillment is at the heart of Josh's journey into the world of helping S&C coaches be happy, healthy and wealthy If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com -- Reflective Practitioner’s Journal – coming soon (the link will be posted here as soon as it is available) To join Josh's facebook on Practitioner Wellness - https://www.facebook.com/groups/practitionerwellbeing To read Josh's article on career periodisation - https://www.scienceforsport.com/are-you-periodising-your-career/ To contact Josh directly Instagram: @careerblueprint Twitter: @coachblueprint1

On episode 50 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Programs Director for ALTIS, Nick Ward · The coaches, thought processes and experiences that have influenced ALTIS’ approach to developing gamespeed in non-track athletes · Why ALTIS and Nick have adopted a non-linear approach to learning with their Need for Speed course · How Nick recommend would go about building relationships with athletes, and technical coaches, using the sport as the centrepiece If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Think Again by Adam Grant To get in touch with Nick, Twitter: @coach_nickward Email: Nick.ward@altis.world To recommend future podcast guests or get in touch with me: Email: platformtoperform@gmail.com Instagram: @todddavidsonp2pcoaching Website: www.p2pcoachng.co.uk

In episode 49 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Josh Fletcher on physical preparation for the special forces. During his time working as Human Performance Manager for EXOS Josh was tasked with two primary objectives for the Romanian Special Forces: 1. Setting up a high performance program from scratch 2. Creating a coach development pathway capable of continuing the results of goal number 1 In today’s podcast Josh and I discussed: · A needs analysis of special force operators and military personnel · The top indicators of success and failure in the special forces · How Josh battled the logistics of -15°c temperatures and training up to 189 non-English speaking recruits to modernise the physical preparation of the Romanian Special Forces If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com Resources Mentioned on the Podcast S&C for SAS (FREE Example program included) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ryNGIr1s8&t=485s https://www.mindjournals.com/ https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/ To get in touch with Josh · Instagram: @careerblueprint · Twitter: @coachblueprint1 · Email: contact@yourcareer-blueprint.com

On episode 48 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the owner of Move 4 Sport, Gareth Shelbourne. Gareth’s experience has seen him coach national and international athletes from multiple sports and develop an internship program which has now spanned an entire decade. On today’s Platform to Perform Podcast we discussed: · Gareth’s approach to developing his interns into outstanding youth athlete coaches · Gareth’s decision making process for addressing compensations in both elite and youth athletes · How Gareth manages the multiple stakeholders to ensure his coaching is athlete centred Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: · Start with Why by Simon Sinek · Infinite Game by Simon Sinek · Atomic Habits by James Clear · The One Thing by Gary Keller If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 47 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the brains behind StrengthLab Superheros, Simon Brundish. StrengthLab Super heros was born out of Simon’s desire to create a movement program to engage children in developing physical literacy, using the theme of superheros. In today’s podcast Simon and I discussed · How StrengthLab Superheros came to fruition and how Simon would recommend using it in a coaching setting · Where sport science is hindering rather than helping youth and elite athletes · Why physically testing youth athletes doesn’t improve athleticism and physical literacy (and what Simon would recommend instead) Resources Mentioned in the Podcast https://www.tennissupermovers.com/SuperMovers-at-Home If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 46 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Will Wayland, owner of Powering Through, strength and conditioning coach and consultant for UFC Fighters, professional golfers, and professional boxers. On today’s podcast, myself and Will discussed: · Rotational and ballistic work for golfers and mixed martial artists · The concept of feels v reals, and how to separate how a movement feels, vs how actual performance indicators of a movement · The concept of training residuals, supramaximal eccentric training and the importance of year round training for golf and mixed martial artists References Mentioned in the Podcast Will’s SimpliFaster Articles - https://simplifaster.com/articles/author/williamwayland/ Will’s Big Hitters Manual- https://powering-through-performance.myshopify.com/products/big-hitters-manual If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 45 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Vern Gambetta Vern has authored six books, is regularly sought for international lectures and clinics, and has been the conditioning consultant to the US Men’s World Cup Soccer team in a coaching career that spans over 5 decades at all levels of competition.  With a passion for pedagogy, teaching and track and field, and as someone whose career has spanned from school children to the elite of the elite, Vern's ability to dissect best practice is second to none, as we discussed: ·Where most coaches are going wrong when it comes to developing strength in their athletes ·How Vern develops postural strength in his athletes  · How Vern builds robust athletes, from physical, psychological and technical perspectives Resources Mentioned in the Podcast https://thegainnetwork.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 44 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to Youth S&C Researcher, Ben Pullen. A self-confessed coach at heart, Ben’s PhD has looked at how to optimise youth athletic development. As part of his project, he has delivered interventions to improve the athletic motor skill competency of secondary school children. On today’s episode Ben and I discussed: · The difference between ‘traditional’ strength and conditioning v strength and conditioning in the P.E curriculum · Ben’s thoughts on physical testing in traditional S&C environments vs school settings · Ben’s research into how physical competency with fundamental movement skills affects psychological factors such as self esteem, confidence and motivation · The relationship between strength and movement competency · Ben’s research and critique of movement screens Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Developing Motor Competencies in Youth The Youth Exercise Centre in Portshead, Bristol  If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 43 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the fast bowling performance specialist, and the creator of Pace Lab, Steffan Jones, as we discussed: · The intriguing and at times conflicting role of strength in fast bowling performance · Steffan’s system for classifying fast bowlers and how this impacts their S&C program · How to identify limiting factors in fast bowling performance and how to understand what doses and types of training are appropriate at a given time in a fast bowler’s development Resources Mentioned on the Podcast James Smith Governing Dynamics of Coaching https://simplifaster.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 42 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the Director of Sport at Wellington School, Steffan Jones. Despite being the U.K's last professional duo sport athlete, Steffan's belief and passion about a movement and well being based P.E curriculum is one that intrigued mean as I was keen to get his thoughts on: · Why sport and P.E need to be separate when it comes to improving the well-being of school children · The differences and relationships between athletic development, physical education and sport · His well-being syllabus at Wellington School If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 41 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to co-founder of the Modern Day GK, Mark Robinson. Today’s episode dives (pun intended) into all things to do with the movement and physical skills of goalkeeping in football as myself and Mark discussed: · How he views and develops the physical, technical and perceptual qualities of elite level goalkeepers · How to overload training sessions for a goalkeeper, with specific references to the athletic, perceptual and visual · Challenging the thought processes behind ‘traditional’ goalkeeping movement technique Resources Mentioned in the Podcast: The Modern Day GK Non-grip gloves A Basic Guide to Goalkeeping Psychology Modern Day GK · If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 40 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to the P.E Specialist, Ben Landers. Ben’s content has been hugely influential to my teaching and coaching, especially in relation to behaviour management of larger groups and younger kids, as we discussed: · How Ben develops psychosocial skills such as conflict resolution, teamwork and persistence in the children he works with · How Ben uses the Locomotor License Assessment to assess physical literacy in 5 year olds in a fun and engaging way · How Ben develops relationships with his pupils to help them provide contextually meaningful experiences with physical education Resources mentioned in the Podcast: The Locomotor License Assessment – Download here https://www.thepespecialist.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 39 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I am delighted to be joined by Paul Smith. Paul is England’s strongest man, was a world’s strongest man competitor in 2018, and won U23 world’s strongest man in the same year. In today’s episode we discuss: · The unique adaptations to be gained from Strongman exercises (and why textbook prescriptions of adaptations to training are sometimes limited) · The psychological demands and unpredictability of strongman competition (and how this can be applied to the psychological preparation for other sports) · Why trying to recreate the competition environment can sometimes be a poisoned chalice You can reach out to Paul via his Instagram paul_smith_94 or email him directly through paulsmithstrong@gmail.com If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all my programs, including BodyweightSIZE, my 7 week Corona Conditioning block, all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library and all of my educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 38 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with co-founder of GMB Fitness, Ryan Hurst. Ryan has an extensive background in martial arts, and competitive gymnastics, which guides his teaching and coaching with GMB Fitness. In today’s episode myself and Ryan discussed: · his ‘contrarian’ approach to fitness, and how this philosophy underpins everything GMB fitness delivers · his 5 P framework for individualising the teaching of any advanced movement skill · how he uses movement exploration principles to guide adults towards physical autonomy and kids towards physical literacy If Ryan could spend time with another coach observing their work, it would be the founder of Judo, Kano Jigoro To find out more about Ryan’s work with GMB fitness, check out gmb.io If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 37 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke to author of Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Runners, Dr Richard Blagrove. Richard’s work has heavily influenced my thought processes when working with athletes whose sports involve tolerating repeated impacts of the foot and ankle, as we discussed: · Richard’s thoughts on screening running based athletes from the ground up · How Richard would apply his capacity-strength-rate of activation model to an endurance runner v a court or field-based athlete · The underpinning factors of running performance and how strength and conditioning can be used to improve these To reach out to Richard, you can find him on Twitter @Rich_blagrove or contact him via r.c.blagrove@lboro.ac.uk If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon. Richard’s book has heavily influenced my thoughts on foot and ankle training for jumping athletes. You can find my presentation on this topic, along with other educational S&C content I’ve released exclusively via this platform, via the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 36 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with the owner of Strength Health Performance (or superhero performance, as he likes to tell his youth athletes), Tom Smith. I’ve followed Tom’s work for a while now and his use of obstacle courses to develop athleticism in children is something that particularly caught my eye as we spoke about: · The concept of being a good mover, how this might look different in strength and conditioning settings v sport settings and how to find the sweet spot in between · Whether strength and conditioning coaches inadvertently feed the beast that is early specialisation · Progression through complexity vs load and how to strike the balance between the two -- If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 35 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the privilege of speaking to one of the world’s most renowned proponents of long term physical development, Kelvin Giles. Kelvin has over 55 years experience in coaching and teaching, in a career that spans working with school children all the way up to national and international champions across multiple sports. Any coach who has the ability to distil their concepts and thought processes from the elite of the elite down to a school level will always be worth listening to in my opinion, and today’s podcast was no exception as I got Kelvin’s thoughts on: · The logistical issues with assessing physical literacy (and how Kelvin would deal with these) · Why the journey towards personal well-being and the Olympic podium involve the same 4 pillars · Kelvin’s long-term development model for children, how this moves from general, to sports related to sport specific, and why behavioural outcomes are an overlooked but ever-present aspect of the education process Resources Mentioned in the Podcast https://www.movementdynamics.com/ Physical Competence and the ‘5 in 5’ Greg Thompson’s YouTube Channel  -- If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will recieve exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 34 of the Platform to Perform Podcast, I spoke with a coach widely regarded as the multidirectional speed guy, Lee Taft, as we spoke out: · Lee’s top down approach to analysing, improving and programming multidirectional speed · The reasons Lee looks to ‘get out of the way’ when it comes to coaching multidirectional speed · Logistics of coaching multidirectional speed within the P.E curriculum vs in an academy setting Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Lee Taft’s YouTube Channel https://trainugly.com/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want to take advantage of my Black Friday offer, where you can view and download ALL of my exclusive S&C content, including programs, movement analysis and my extensive exercise library, by becoming an All Access Patron of p2p Coaching using the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

In episode 33 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I had the pleasure of talking to the Strength and Conditioning coach of the University of York Strength and owner of Go Performance, Rob Milner. Rob has extensive coaching experience which including enhancing the athleticism of youth athletes, university athletes, and members of the general population. As someone who recommends the pursuit of imperfect action, I absolutely loved this chat with Rob as we discussed: · How he prioritises which aspects of his coaching to develop · How to fill the buckets of athleticism that sport doesn’t when it comes to training children · The difference between programming conditioning for youth athletes v adults Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Vald Performance’s Online Workshops Can Ability Groupings in P.E Improve Children’s Physical Activity? If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive S&C content, including BodyweightSIZE, Bodyweight Basics, my 7 Week Corona Conditioning Block, all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and the rest of my exclusive S&C educational content check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

On episode 32 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with author of Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports, Yas Parr. When it comes to working with combat athletes, Yas is one of the brightest minds in the field as we discussed his thoughts on: · The difference between personal trainers and strength & conditioning coaches, (and how to identify these as a combat athlete looking to improve their physical preparation) · Sport simulation v training that actually carries over to sport · Managing asymmetries with combat athletes · Biobanding being used within youth combat sports Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Strength and Conditioning for Combat Sports Chris Beardsley’s Strength and Conditioning Research Review Strength is Specific by Chris Beardsley My Wisdom Wednesday video review of Strength is Specific https://coachyasparr.com/about/ If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or simply want lifetime access to my exclusive S&C content, including BodyweightSIZE, Bodyweight Basics, my 7 Week Corona Conditioning Block, all 30 Calisthenics Kidz lessons, and the rest of my exclusive S&C educational content check out the link below https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com