This week’s guest on the Pacey Performance Podcast is Vern Gambetta. It would be no exaggeration to say it would easier to list the things Vern hasn’t done – he’s currently the Director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems and has been a conditioning coach for several MLS teams, the Nike Oregon Project, Chicago Bulls, and was conditioning consultant to the US Men's World Cup Soccer team, plus much more.
Vern’s experience spans 53 years at all levels of competition after starting out in teaching. From here, Vern explains the value in the ‘old school’ attitudes and methods, and how that can translate into modern day coaching with skills that are now often in short supply. He also outlines how to strike a balance between being a specialist or generalist coach, with an interesting debate with Rob on how many coaches can be too quick to label themselves in a certain way.
Vern discusses how social media can be highly misleading for younger coaches, promoting a ‘perfect’ way of doing things that cannot be replicated in competition. However, he also talks about the opportunities available for coaches now that weren’t always an option. For all this and much more, hit play now to hear what someone who has done it all has to say about the industry.
On this week’s podcast:
#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
Using jump profiling to answer performance questions with Joseph Coyne
#Bitesize - Working with some of the best footballers in the world with Ben Rosenblatt and Martin Evans
CBD for athletes: Is it safe and what are the potential benefits for recovery, sleep and brain injuries with Graeme Close
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