The Robbie Bourke Podcast
The Robbie Bourke Podcast
Robbie Bourke
Episode 290: Tim Kettering - energy systems development
1 hour 38 minutes Posted Dec 23, 2025 at 3:10 pm.
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This episode I speak with Tim Kettering. 
Tim Kettenring is a human performance coach and rehab specialist with extensive experience at every level of sport, from developmental to professional, as well as the general population.
Tim is the President and Director of Performance for Maverick Human Performance which provides coaching, consulting and education services to coaches, competitive athletes, and everyday athletes around the world. 
Tim is widely recognized as a subject matter expert on energy system development for athletes.
 
On this episode we discuss:
Tim's background?
What Tim has learned from coaching Rugby
Tim's biggest influences
We talk energy system development - assessment and prescription
Anaerobic vs aerobic vs hydrid subtypes 
Aerobic vs alactic development
Supplements to aid energy system development
This was a great discussion with Tim and I hope you all enjoy it.
 
Show Notes:
Website - maverickhumanperformance.com
 
Books mentioned:
Ultimate MMA conditioning 
Science of Sports Training
 
People and resources Mentioned:
Andy Galpin
Kevin Mulcahy
Gareth Sandford
Joel Jamieson
Dave Tenney
Boo Schexnayder
Chidi Enyia
Vern Gambetta
Jorge Carvajal
Eddie Lee
Ian Gibbons
Mark Bennett
Robert Wright 
Pavel Tsatsouline 
Yuri Verkhoshanksy
George Brooks]
Stephen Sieler
Charlie Francis 
Tim Gabbett
James Smith
Jonas Dodoo
Stu McMillan
Dan Pfaff
ALTIS
Thomas Kurz
Jeremy Frisch 
Arthur Lydiard
Percy Cerutty 
AV Hill
James Morton
James Moran
Iñigo San Millán
Dan Baker
Martin Gibala
Mark Uyeyama 
Denis Logan
St. Mary's University Twickenham - MSc strength and conditioning
Dan John
Steve Magness
Elliott Richardson 
Rich Clarke
Dan Howells