Strength Coach Curriculums

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 intervention types. Louis is a Lecturer in Sports Therapy at Edge Hill University and is currently completing his PhD.

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 addition he works as a Speed and Agility Coach with Harlequins Rugby and is Head of Perforance with England Lacrosse. Throughout this episode James outlines key characteristics of initial sprint acceleration in both sprinters and team sport athletes and some of the research he has completed as part of his PhD.

Ed Archer and I discuss the history of fitness education, the birth and landscape of S&C and a future direction for education.

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 in a range of sports. Chris is Currently the Programme Leader for the MSc Strength & Conditioning degree at the London Sports Institute, Middlesex University, London, UK. He is also the Chairman of the UK Strength & Conditioning Association.

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 decisions, learning moments, the perceived gulf between university and employment and future career plans.

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