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 [email protected] -- 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 [email protected] Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Think Again by Adam Grant To get in touch with Nick, Twitter: @coach_nickward Email: [email protected] To recommend future podcast guests or get in touch with me: Email: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]