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:
Data management & analysis: The essentials skills needed for the future S&C coach with Ryan Curtis
#Bitesize - Where to start when coaching speed to a new athlete with Les Spellman
Speed training for youth athletes: Lessons from the national high school S&C coach of the year with John Garrish
#Bitesize - A new way to rehabilitate hamstring injuries with Jack Hickey
From S&C coach in Germany to Director of High Performance in the MLS in 5 years - Lessons from moving up the ladder with Max Lankheit
#Bitesize - CBD oil and its potential benefits and risks with Graeme Close
Daily monitoring and the industry’s cautious approach to performance enhancement with Phil Glasgow
#Bitesize - Developing and living by a coaching philosophy with Des Ryan
Speed training: What we know, what we think we know and what is a good guess with Peter Weyand
#Bitesize - Keeping the main thing the main thing and winning the Rugby World Cup with Aled Walters
Jump testing: Looking at metrics that matter and learning from some of the best jumpers in the world with Eric Leidersdorf
#Bitesize - How to get the most out of your RPE data with Aaron Coutts
Improve your athlete testing by breaking down the mechanics of your sport with Adam Petway
#Bitesize - What impact can performance coaches have on esports athletes and their performance with Taylor Johnson
Getting, keeping and excelling in a strength and conditioning role in pro sport with Des Ryan, Dave Slemen and Chris Bishop
#Bitesize - Speed and its place in the return to play process with Alan Murdoch
Working across multiple sports vs one sport for career longevity with Jeremy Bettle
#Bitesize - Where to start with programming and monitoring resisted sprints with Ken Clark
Coaching sub-10 sprinters: What works and what doesn’t with Steve Fudge
#Bitesize - The problems and solutions to over-cueing and over-regressing speed and agility drills with Jon Goodwin
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