THIS is Growing Up Strong, Series 4! The second episode of this new series is with Head of Academy Sports Science at Celtic, Oliver Morgan. We cover Rehab-Focused Roles, Putting a stamp on a new role and challenging successful athletes amongst many other areas. It would be great to hear some feedback on this series, please feel free to comment! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more

THIS is Growing Up Strong, Series 4! The first episode of this new series is with EXOS Performance Specialist, Mathew Jones We cover how he navigated coaching abroad, how he got up to speed with a new sport, CV advice and his current role amongst many other areas. Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 21!  You thought it was goodbye....nope! Back with a bang, our guest on this Episode is Jeremy Frisch! Performance coach and twitter video extraordinaire. Topics Covered include: -Play as a tool -When to introduce structure -Synchronicity in group coaching Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy!   ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 20!   Thank you for your patience, some fantastic content coming up. Starting with this episode! Today I'm delighted to be joined by another Olympian in Kelly Massey! Kelly is now a lecturer among other things and gives us an insight into a real range of areas. We discuss some great topics including Kelly's athletic journey, the role of strength coaches in athletics, ensuring children stay active and the importance of winning for development. Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @C ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 19!   Well, after a looooong break we're BACK! Today I'm joined by Founder and director of Smart Performance and Sport Science, Manuel Lapuente. We discuss some great topics around the use of GPS with young athletes, the mentorship that he runs at Smart Performance and Sport Science and the importance of connecting with fellow pracitioners! Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 18!     In the first episode for a while (sorry!) I'm joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Nuttall Matt is first and foremost an ex-National level kickboxer and has taken this knowledge of combat sports into his strength and conditioning career. One of the main reasons I wanted to get Matt on was the fact that his area is so specific and different to what we've had before. Amongst other topics we discuss the mentality in takes to develop into an adult athlete, the dangers of loading a movement issue and developing power in combat athletes ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 17!   In this episode I'm in the company of Professor David Behm of Memorial University, Newfoundland. David has contributed to a wide range of research in adolescent strength and conditioning and offers some great information on subjects such as training with velocity, stretching pre and post sessions, and what he would do on day 1 with an athlete. Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 16!   In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by strength and conditioning coach for British Gymnastics and trampoline, Jack Dent. Jack brings a fantastic insight into developing young gymnasts, how other sports can use gymnastics and also speaks about his role as Module Lead for Strength and Conditioning at the University of Sunderland; Focusing on what the next generation of coaches need to develop! If you enjoyed this or any of the other episodes please leave an Itunes review and help spread the word! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 15!   In this episode I'm in the company of Gill Myburgh, Strength and Conditioning Coach with the LTA and PhD. We talk physical literacy for Tennis, building a competency protocol, strength and conditioning on tour and many other topics that are a great source of learning, from a coach who's had a clear impact on a top level programme. Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more

This is Growing Up Strong Episode 14!   In this episode I'm delighted to be joined by Olympian and Strength and Conditioning coach Jared Deacon We talk strength Programming in the EIS, working with paralympic athletes, teaching speed in a team sport setting and many other topics that are a great source of learning, from such an experienced coach. Please feel free to leave feedback wherever possible, on Podbean, Twitter or itunes itself! Catch me on twitter @Coach_Joycey Thank you and enjoy ..read more