In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, after 7 years since he first appeared on the show, Rob is joined by High Performance Consultant, Kelvin Giles. With a career spanning decades in both the UK and Australia, Kelvin brings a wealth of experience and insight into the challenges and successes of coaching. This episode takes an in-depth look at the shifting landscape of youth sports, focusing on the critical need for a holistic approach to training and well-being.
Kelvin, starting as a volunteer coach and rising to work with professional athletes, shares his journey and the lessons learned along the way. He delves into the changing culture in sports, particularly how the emphasis on results and rankings is negatively impacting young athletes' health, leading to increased injury rates and a decline in technical robustness.
The conversation then shifts to the detrimental effects of prioritizing competitive winning over overall health and well-being. Kelvin highlights the decline in fundamental movement skills among young people and stresses the importance of addressing this issue in schools and sports programs.
Recognizing the need for a paradigm shift, Kelvin discusses the necessity for coaches to prioritize individualized training and mentorship. He emphasizes the importance of developing movement literacy and foundational skills in young athletes, ensuring their physical health and performance are equally catered for.
In a profound reflection on the state of high-performance sports, Kelvin points out the often-overlooked consequences these programs have on the majority's health and well-being. The discussion underscores the need for a balanced approach, one that values foundational movements and physical activity in the education and training of young athletes.
Moreover, Kelvin provides practical advice on creating flexible and adaptive training programs. He advocates for a focus on personal bests and providing meaningful feedback, rather than just concentrating on outcomes. This approach, he argues, is vital for the holistic development of young athletes.
Towards the end of the episode, Kelvin stresses the significance of sharing resources and knowledge for the betterment of youth athlete health and performance. His commitment to this cause is evident through his work and the impactful resources he has made available to the broader coaching community.
Main talking points:
#Bitesize - Managing and monitoring the menstrual cycle in World Cup winning athletes with Dawn Scott
Anaerobic speed reserve: Individualising conditioning in team sports with Phil Scott
#Bitesize - Testing changing of direction ability: Is it worthwhile with Alistair McBurnie and Tom Dos’Santos
Training the lower limb to improve performance and reduce injury risk with Colin Griffin
#Bitesize - Using run-specific isometric strength training with youth athletes and different populations with Alex Natera
Data science, data visualisation and evaluating the effectiveness of a programme with Johann Windt
#Bitesize - What impact strength actually has on speed with Peter Weyand
Debunking 5 myths on speed training and getting team sport athletes FAST with Pete Burridge
#Bitesize - How to evaluate sports technology with Xavi Schelling
Heart rate variability: What we know and how it can be used to inform training prescription with Marco Altini
Mental skills training: The untapped strategies to help athletes perform with Colleen Hacker
#Bitesize - Designing the optimal warm up with Rett Larson
Mentoring and building the skills needed to succeed in performance sport with Craig White
#Bitesize - Whoop vs Oura and which device to choose with Sian Allen
Coaching agility using a constraints led approach with Shawn Myszka
#Bitesize - Gym based assessments to help guide speed training with Ryan Grubbs
Linking a strength & power programme to a game model to maximise on-field performance with Shane Lehane
#Bitesize - Tackling common sleep problems in athletes with Luke Gupta
Training tendons: What really matters for performance and rehabilitation with Seth O’Neill
#Bitesize - Implementing Frans Bosch’s methods and the importance of hip lock with Leigh Egger
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