Podcasts by Strength Coach Curriculums

Careers EP 4: Career Iteration and Unconventional Paths with Ben Cartwright from 2023-06-09T07:51

I chat with Ben Cartwright from the Football Fitness Federation about his path from S&C coach in professional football to owning multiple business and running the FFF. 

Careers EP 3: Sports Academy to Corporate Health with Owen Satterley from 2023-05-06T15:28

Owen and I chat about his career progession from his 10 years leading one of the UK's biggest sports academies to working with corporate health clients.

Masterclass EP 28: Reconsidering The Reactive Strength Index with Mark Bennett and Dr Chris Bishop from 2023-03-30T10:49

I sit and chat with Dr Chris Bishop and Mark Bennett about their perspectives on RSI and how useful it is. Does the fact that its a ratio make it much less useful for us? Are we better with diff...

Careers EP 2: From The Pro's To Private Gym Owner with Dave Cripps from 2023-03-17T11:32

Dave and I talk about his transition from being an S&C in professional Rugby to becoming a Private Gym owner 

Find Dave on Twitter @CrippsDave

Careers EP 1: An Early Career Development Journey with Gary Pepperell from 2023-02-17T11:17

Gary and I chat about his progression from an Undergraduate and Postgraduate student to his new role working with the Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic. Gary reflects on decis...

Masterclass EP 27: Practical Philosophy for Coaches with Dr John Stoszkowski from 2023-01-24T07:23

John was a senior lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Central Lancashire from 2010–2021. Before that, he was a coach development manager at the Professional Golfers’ Association. He...

Masterclass EP 26: Digging Deeper Into Skill And What We Are Actually Affecting with Stuart McMillan from 2023-01-18T18:31

In this episode I am joined by Stu McMillan who is the CEO of ALTIS and has trained over 70 Olympic athletes throughout his career.

Stu recently spoke about a model he is using with an ac...

Masterclass EP 25: Soft Skills, Mentorship and Personal Development with Dan Howells from 2022-12-26T20:50

Dan Howells joins me on the podcast to talk about his passion for non-technical skills and what practitioners need to know regarless if you are starting out or running a departement.

Masterclass EP 24: The C is for Conditioning with Tim Kettenring from 2022-10-30T10:35

In this episode I chat with Tim Kettenring about the role of aerobic conditioning in team sports. Tim is a S&C coach from New Orleans, USA and has worked with a broad range of athletes over his ...

Masterclass EP 23: Problem Solving and Working in Multi-Disciplinary Teams with Ryan King from 2022-10-06T17:41

Ryan has a wealth of experience managing performance departments across team sports and institutes. He currently works with Kitman Labs helping them support clubs with their performance problems...

Masterclass EP 22: Decision Making In Team Invasion Sports With Dr Mike Ashford from 2020-06-13T08:05:32

In this episode I am joined by Mike Ashford. Mike is a PhD student at Leed Beckett University investigating Decision Making in Team Sports, is a Rugby Coach for Harrowgate RFC and Leeds Universi...

Masterclass EP 21: Initial Sprint Aceleration with Dr James Wild from 2020-04-30T17:01:38

In this episode I am joined by James Wild. James is the Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park and a Teaching Fellow in Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Surry. In ad...

Masterclass EP 20: Principles of Neuro-Rehab with Ed Baker from 2020-04-11T09:54:57

In this episode, Ed and I explore how principles of Neuro-Rehab can be applied to non-rehab performance settings. Ed is currently a lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at the University of Glo...

Masterclass EP 19: Movement, Dorsiflexion and Regional Interdependence with Dr Louis Howe from 2020-03-20T08:57:53

In this episode Louis and I discuss his resarch around the impact of dorsiflexion range of motion and movement solutions in different tasks. We cover its importance, the screening process and in...

Masterclass EP 18: The Performance and Injury Conflict in Change of Direction with Dr Tom Dos'Santos from 2020-01-18T12:38:16

In this episode Tom Dos'Santos and I discuss a range of change of direction concepts including the performance and injury conflict. Tom is a Technical Demonstrator at The University of Salford a...

Masterclass EP 17: The Role of Language in Optimising Motor Learning with Dr Harjiv Singh from 2020-01-04T14:04:47

In this episode Harjiv Singh and I discuss the role of language in optimising the motor learning process. Harjiv is currently a PhD student at the University of Las Vegas under the supervision o...

Masterclass EP 16: Weightlifting - Key Performance Indicators and Technical Models with Shyam Chavda from 2019-08-28T09:00

In this episode Shyam Chavda and I discuss key performance indicators and the technical model associated with weightlifting performance. Shyam is the technical tutor for sport science at Middles...

Masterclass EP 15: The Role of the Quad in ACL Rehabilitation with Erik Meira from 2019-08-13T15:07:20

In this episode Erik Meira and I discuss the role of the quad in ACL rehabilitation and injury. Erik is a Physical Therapist from Portland, USA who runs his own clinic while supporting/consultin...

Masterclass EP 14: Internal Training Load with Dr Ibrahim Akubat from 2019-07-31T09:00

In this episode Ibrahim Akubat and I discuss internal training load from a historical perspective and how to optimise the use of TRIMP. Iby is currently the course leader for the BSc sport and e...

Masterclass EP 13: Psychosocial Behaviours and Coaching in S&C with Dr Chris Szedlak from 2019-07-10T09:00

In this episode Dr Chris Szedlak and I discuss psychosocial skills for strength and conditioning coaches. Chris is currently lead strength and conditioning coach at the University of Southampton...

Masterclass EP 12: Proficient Deceleration with Dr Damian Harper from 2019-06-26T09:00

In this episode Dr Damian Harper and I discuss some of his PhD looking at ‘Determinants of Proficient Deceleration’. Damian is currently a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology and Performance ...

Mastercalss EP 11: Foot, Ankle and Shoe Surface Interaction with Dr Bruce Williams from 2019-06-12T09:00

In this episode Dr Bruce Williams and I discuss the foot, the ankle and the shoe-surface interactions effect on injury risk and performance. Bruce is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and currently...

Masterclass EP 10: Concussion and Injury Risk with Dr Jason Avedesian from 2019-05-29T09:00

In this episode Jason and I discuss concussion and its affect on future injury risk. Jason is currently a PhD Student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas researching Sports-Concussion and ACL...

Masterclass EP 9: Transfer of Training, Specificity and Golf with Simon Brearley from 2019-05-19T09:00

In this episode Simon Brearley and I discuss transfer of training, training specificity and S&C for golf. Simon is a Consultant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the PGA European Tour Performa...

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Masterclass EP 8: Performance and Rehabilitation in Change of Direction with Dr Neil Welch from 2019-05-09T13:00

In this episode Dr Neil Welch and I discuss performance rehabilitation in change of direction. Dr Welch recently completed his PhD titled ‘The Role of Maximal Strength, Explosive Strength, React...

Mastercalss EP 7: Strength Training For Endurance Running with Dr Richard Blagrove from 2019-04-29T09:15:30

In this episode Dr Richard Blagrove and I discuss the role of strength training in endurance running performance. Dr Blagrove recently completed his PhD from Northumbria University.  Rich contin...

Mastercalss EP 6: Understanding Stiffness with Dr Sean Maloney from 2019-04-19T13:00

In this episode Dr Sean Maloney and I discuss stiffness and its associations with performance and injury risk. Sean is Strength and Conditioning coach for a range of athletes including Badminton...

Mastercalss EP 5: Muscle Damage: Performance and Monitoring Implications with Dr Jon Hughes from 2019-04-09T13:00

This episode Dr Jonathan Hughes and I discuss what implications muscle damage has on subsequent performance and monitoring. Jon is currently a senior lecturer in Sport and Exercise at the Univer...

Mastercalss EP 4: Spine Biomechanics During Lifting with Greg Lehman from 2019-03-30T16:00

In this episode, Greg Lehman and I discuss spine biomechanics and considerations for lifting kinematics. Greg is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor and Strength and Conditioning Specialist from Can...

Masterclass EP 3: Training Load and Maturation in Academy Football with Dr Jay Salter from 2019-03-20T16:00

This episode Dr Jay Salter and I speak about his PhD in Training Load and Maturation in Academy Football. Jay is currently a lecturer in Coaching Science at York St John University, UK. Jay has ...

Masterclass EP 2: Asymmetries and Performance with Dr Chris Bishop from 2019-03-07T16:04:39

This episode Dr Chris Bishop and I speak about his PhD and literature around the effect of asymmetries on performance. An area that is full of complexity but has lots of scope to impact practice...

Masterclass EP 1: Evidence Based Practice and High Performance Models with Dr Anthony Turner from 2019-03-06T08:27:40

This episode Dr Anthony Turner and I discuss evidence-based practice, building high performance models for sport and the limitations to both experience and data. Anthony is an associate professo...