Platform to Perform Podcast

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 platformtoperform@gmail.com -- 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 platformtoperform@gmail.com Resources Mentioned in the Podcast Think Again [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/0753553880/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=think+again+by+adam+grant&qid=1620567583&sr=8-1] by Adam Grant To get in touch with Nick, Twitter: @coach_nickward Email: Nick.ward@altis.world [Nick.ward@altis.world] To recommend future podcast guests or get in touch with me: Email: platformtoperform@gmail.com 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 platformtoperform@gmail.com [platformtoperform@gmail.com] Resources Mentioned on the Podcast S&C for SAS (FREE Example program included) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ryNGIr1s8&t=485s] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ryNGIr1s8&t=485s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3ryNGIr1s8&t=485s] https://www.mindjournals.com/ https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/ [https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/] To get in touch with Josh · Instagram: @careerblueprint · Twitter: @coachblueprint1 · Email: contact@yourcareer-blueprint.com [contact@yourcareer-blueprint.com]

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 platformtoperform@gmail.com

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 [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 platformtoperform@gmail.com