Today I am joined by England Rugby players Anthony Watson & Ollie Lawrence. In this open and reflective episode, the lads talk all things high performance and what they feel makes a high performance environment. We also discuss what makes a great coach, what training they need to feel at their best and what keeps them pushing for more as professional athletes. Whether you're an athlete or a coach, this episode will have something in it for you to take away.

Todays conversation is with world class performance coach Tom Tombleson. As a previous professional rugby player, Tom has spent the last decade refining his craft as the lead performance coach for England Rugby. In this conversation we dive into understanding how to prepare an International Rugby Team for the demands of high level competition, including valuable insights into Englands preparation prior to their 2019 World Cup Final. We also get into detail on coaches eye; how you can develop ...

In this episode I talk about my own rehab journey as I rehab my Patella Tendon following a plyometric mishap! I talk about phases, weekly structure and using my own (very simple) assessment scale to determine progress. I also have a think about what I think is a heavily underrated element of athlete rehab - communication. What needs to be communicated? What doesn't? And how does this make my life easy as a rehab coach. And finally I touch on identifying whether the injur...

In this insightful conversation with coaching legend Dan Pfaff, we dive into his philosophy on coaching, the importance of pedagogy, and his method for analysing movement and injury rehabilitation. Dan shares his nuanced views on the role of data in coaching, the importance of a well-rounded team, and the need for individualised debrief processes for athletes. It's an absolute gem of an episode and I hope you get as much out of it as I have.

In this episode Al reflects on the recent Sportsmith Rehab Conference. He talks about his own presentation and how you can shortcut coaches eye through the power of patterns to help solve common problems in ACL rehab. In addition, Al summarises his favourite 3 talks from the weekend and offers his thoughts to coaches on how to develop themselves in the age of instagram! Finally, Al reflects on a recent ACL rehab residential he completed with an online rehabber and how graft choice has played ...

In this episode, Al engages in an in-depth conversation with long time friend, mentor & head physio for Australia Rugby, Byron Field. They dive into the nuances of high-performance sports rehab, with a special focus on a hamstring case study. Byron sheds light on the holistic aspects of injury recovery, the importance of anticipating game situations, and the value of customizing rehab approaches to match the demands of the sport. Their discussion offers rich insights for both athletes and...

In this episode, Al reflects on his week, working with elite athletes and consulting with top teams. He dives into his "Coach's Eye" approach, helping spot athletes trending toward injury in that often-overlooked “grey zone.” Alan then introduces his unique athlete profiles, categorizing them as "Snails" (ground-biased) and "Bananas" (air-biased) to better tailor their rehab and training needs.He also shares insights from training rugby stars Anthony Watson and Ollie Lawrence, exploring how t...

Pete Hughes is the current rehabilitation coach for the New Zealand Sevens Rugby team. Prior to joining New Zealand, Pete worked with Ulster Rugby team as well as working in the private sector. His expertise in strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation has been pivotal in improving player performance and helping athletes return to peak condition after injuries. His work is highly respected within the rehab community, contributing significantly to the physical and mental...