The Robbie Bourke Podcast

This episode I speak with Dr Valerie Giangrande. Dr. Valerie Giangrande is a New York based Optometrist and Quantum Biology Practitioner. Dr. Giagrande brings a unique perspective to optometry, specializing in circadian biology, epigenetics and nutrition and their contributions to ocular health. On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Valerie and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Instagram - quantuameyedoc Website - quantumeyedoc Books mentioned: Lights Out - TS Wiley Podcasts mentioned: Joe Rogan - The Sleep Loss Epidemic Episode 12: An Interview with Dr. Jack Kruse Episode 194: Dr. Jack Kruse - Light, water, magnetism, mitochondria, and getting your message out there People and resources Mentioned: Jack Kruse Mattew Walker Alexander Wunsch Mariana Figuerio

This episode I speak with Tim Kettering. Tim Kettenring is a human performance coach and rehab specialist with extensive experience at every level of sport, from developmental to professional, as well as the general population. Tim is the President and Director of Performance for Maverick Human Performance which provides coaching, consulting and education services to coaches, competitive athletes, and everyday athletes around the world. Tim is widely recognized as a subject matter expert on energy system development for athletes. On this episode we discuss: This was a great discussion with Tim and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Website - maverickhumanperformance.com Books mentioned: Ultimate MMA conditioning Science of Sports Training People and resources Mentioned: Andy Galpin Kevin Mulcahy Gareth Sandford Joel Jamieson Dave Tenney Boo Schexnayder Chidi Enyia Vern Gambetta Jorge Carvajal Eddie Lee Ian Gibbons Mark Bennett Robert Wright Pavel Tsatsouline Yuri Verkhoshanksy George Brooks] Stephen Sieler Charlie Francis Tim Gabbett James Smith Jonas Dodoo Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff ALTIS Thomas Kurz Jeremy Frisch Arthur Lydiard Percy Cerutty AV Hill James Morton James Moran Iñigo San Millán Dan Baker Martin Gibala Mark Uyeyama Denis Logan St. Mary's University Twickenham - MSc strength and conditioning Dan John Steve Magness Elliott Richardson Rich Clarke Dan Howells

This episode's guest is Donie Fox. Donie Fox is an Irish physiotherapist, athletic development coach, and educator committed to advancing human performance through evidence- and experience-based rehabilitation and coaching. As the Founder and Clinical Director of RTP Physio, he is curating a patient-centred, movement-based approach while currently pursuing a Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation at the University of Limerick. His work spans all levels of sport and is grounded in a commitment to quality, clarity, and care. On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Donie and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Instagram - doniefox Instagram - RTP Website - rtp.physio Books mentioned: Polyvagul Theory People and resources Mentioned: Vern Gambetta Anthony Cunningham GAIN Network Steve Myrland Tracey Frober Grace Golden Jim Radcliffe Stu McMillan Gary McGowan John Kiely Dan Pfaff ALTIS Tommy Brennan Andrew Libbs Bill Knowles Bill Hartman Robert Saplosky Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Nadine McCarthy Paul Kilgannon Ellen Walsh SFMA Roy Keane Michael Lewis Steve Magness David Morris Stephen Porges

Just a solo episode on circadian disruption and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Enjoy. RB

Solo podcast on opposition anlysis for hurling. Enjoy, RB Articles mentioned: Redefining Strength: High Force Does Not Equal High Load The Force System in Training Resources mentioned: The Coach Analyst course

Just a solo podcast on some thoughtas round nutrition Enjoy. RB

Solo episode on developing Player (or Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs) Enjoy, RB

This episode sees the return of Jason Hettler to the podcast. Jason is the Speed and Agility Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to this he was the Performance and Innovation Manager at ALTIS in Phoenix, Arizona where his role included leading a group of sprinters, consulting with various professional sporting organizations, creating and editing education content, internship coordination, and media/marketing. On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Jason and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Website - www.hettlerperformance.com Twitter - @jhettler24 Instagram - jhettler24 Books Mentioned: Going Somewhere: Truth about a Life in Science Thinking Fast and Slow People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS Rich Clarke Damien Harper Gareth Sandford Jon Goodwin Stu McMillan Charlie Francis Anatoliy Bondarchuk Derek Evely Yuri Verkhoshansky Matt Jordan Martin Bucheit

This episode's guest is Nigel O'Hara who is currently the Kildare senior hurling coach and formely the hurling coach to the Na Fianna senior hurlers who won their first ever Dublin senior hurling title last season (2023). On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Nigel and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Twitter - @nigelohara06 Videos Mentioned: A Games Centred Approach Developing Decision Makers - Paul Kinnerk GAA Games Development Conference 2017 - Paul Kinnerk Papers Mentioned: A tactical periodisation model for Gaelic football A Tactical Periodization Approach for Rugby Union People and Resources Mentioned: Pep Guardiola Vitor Frade Bill Shankly Bob Paisley Robbie Fowler Roy Evans Jürgen Klopp Paul Kinnerk James J. Claffey Eoin Bennis Johan Cruyff Rinus Michels Niall O'Ceallachain Shane Keegan Eoin Roche Mike Dwyer Marcelo Bielsa Dan Abrahams Kevin Mulcahy Jamesie O'Connor Shane Mangan Paul O'Brien David Herity Brian Dowling Paul Murphy The Hurling Pod Stick to Football Roy Keane Gary Neville TJ Reid Jimmy Barry Murphy

This episode's guest is Peter Wright of Petey Performance. Peter is a Strength & Conditioning/ Performance coach currently in based in Ireland. He has worked with elite athletes in a variety of sports throughout the world, specifically international representatives in rugby, soccer, athletics, boxing, basketball, tennis, golf, cricket and sailing, as well as many intercounty GAA hurlers and footballers. You can see Peter's full biography here. On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Peter and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Instagram - peteyperformance Twitter - @peteyperform9 Website - peteyperformance.com People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS David Grey Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff Daniel Moore - currently Head S&C at Landsdowne Rugby Alan Murdoch Cian O'Brien Rob Pacey Joel Smith

Another solo episode. Just a personal reflection of my first year in college as a PE and biology student teacher. Enjoy, RB

Just a solo episode discussing my experience of coaching a senior club hurling team for the past year. Enjoy, RB

This episode's guest is Tom Tombleson. Tom is the senior strength and conditioning for the England men's rugby team. I first met Tom back in 2017 at an Appentice Coach Programme (ACP) hosted by ALTIS, during my internship with ALTIS. I instantly knew Tom was a person I could connect with on many levels from the interactions and conversations we shared during our time together at ALTIS. On this episode we discuss: This was agreat discussion with Tom and I hope you all enjoy it. Show Notes: Instagram - tomtombleson Twitter - @TommyTomble Books Mentioned: Running - Frans Boach and Ronald Klomp Strength Training and Coorindation - Frans Bosch Anatony of Agility - Frans Bosch Supertraining Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach Thinking Fast and Slow - Kahneman The Unsold Mindset: Redefining What It Means to Sell The Courage to Be Disliked: The Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS Frans Bosch Dan Pfaff Stu McMillan Eddie Jones Bill Hartman Danny Foley Dan Baker David Grey The Waratahs John Pryor Nick Winkelman Charlie Francis Andreas Behm Jonas Dodoo Mike Boyle Martina McCarthy Nicole Rodriguez Emily Cushion Frank Dick Paul Chek James Fitzgerald Nassim Nicholas Taleb Danny Lennon Craig White Men without Masks

This episode see's the return of Rob Jacobs from Outlaw Strength. As an international Lecturer/Coach and Published author, Rob has spent the last 21 years as a strength and conditioning coach. Coaching professional athletes, physique and bikini competitors, strongman competitors, title holders and World Champions in Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judoka's for Team USA. Rob has worked with a diverse range of athletes; coaching Olympians and medalists in the sports of Soccer, National Champions in Track & Field, and NFL athletes from the Bengals, Giants and Vikings. Proudly, he has coached over 31 athletes in multiple sports to NCAA Division 1 scholarships. Rob has been coached and mentored privately by the late Charles Poliquin. He has spent years studying directly under Charles and other acclaimed coaches like Loren Seagrave (Track & Field), Boris Sheiko (powerlifting) Jud Logan (Track & Field), Derek Woodske, Andre Benoit and functional medicine doctors Dr Robert Silverman and Dr. Bob Rakowski. Throughout his time coaching, Rob has also spent time as a head coach for Track and Field events like the Hurdles, Triple Jump, and Long Jump. He is currently an active strongman competitor who has competed at the USS National Championships On this episode Rob and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Rob and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - outlawstrength.com Instagram - robertcjacobs Podcasts Mentioned: Episode 258: The Robbie Bourke Podcast - Robert Jacobs - Charles Poliquin, Jack Kruse, and Coaching Books Mentioned: Special Strength Development for All Sports Science of Sports Training People and Resources Mentioned: Charles Poliquin Kill Bill Biosignature Modulation Mike Boyle Jack Kruse Eoin Lacey John Connor Andre Benoit Louie Simmons Tom Hardy Christian Bale Tom Barry Alan Sherry Tim Caron Poliquin Iinternational Certification Program (PICP) Braverman Test Westside for Skinny Bastards Joe DeFranco Ed Coan Charlie Francis ALTIS Vladimir Issurin Thomas Kurz Cal Dietz Mladen Jovanović Werner Günthör Jean-Pierre Egger (Werner Günthör's coach) Dan Pfaff Nick Winkelman Mel Siff Yuri Verkhoshansky Frans Bosch Andre De Grasse Derek Hansen Kevin Tyler Barack Obama

This episode see's the reture on David Grey. David is the CEO of David Grey Rehab. Originally an athlete himself, he was plagued with pain and injuries, and became very frustrated with the traditional “solutions” that were being offered. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, David spent over 10 years travelling the world, learning from some of the best minds in the industry. It became very clear to him that the traditional rehab model of isolated stretching and strengthening was a very poor and inefficient way of helping people. David has developed his own unique method of helping people with their pain and movement, and he now works with clients from all walks of life. He regularly rehabs some of the the best athletes in the world, has delivered workshops and seminars internationally, and regularly consults with top Coaches & Therapists to help them get even better results with their own clients. On this episode David and I discuss: This was a great discussion with David and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - davidgreyrehab.com Facebook - David Grey Rehab Instagram - davidgreyrehab YouTube - David Grey Rehab Film's Mentioned: Oppenheimer Podcasts Mentioned: Episode 262 - The Robbie Bourke Podcast - David Grey - Models, business, and learning The DGR Podcast # 95 2023 Recap and 5 Big Ideas People and Resources Mentioned: Bill Hartman Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Erenst Hemingway Tactical Periodization Keith Davids Shawn Myszka

This episodes guest is Kevin Mulcahy. Kevin is a passionate and experienced coach who has worked with various sports teams, athletes, professionals, and clubs across three continents for over 30 years. He is the owner-operator coach of the Design the Game Project, a platform that shares coaching insights and research to a progressive and learning-led audience. Kevin also runs TMC Performance, a bespoke S&C/PT business that caters to the overall health and lifestyle of his clients from athletes to Busy Professionals through a “strength & conditioning for life & sport” mindset and programming approach. Kevin has a strong educational background in coaching science, with a BSc in Strength and Conditioning from Setanta College, a certificate in Nutritional Science and Coaching from Precision Nutrition, and a certificate in The Neuroscience of Decision Making from Barcelona FC. He has also obtained multiple certifications from organisations like ISSA and ASCA. Kevin takes an ecological approach to coaching and life in general and has a deep interest in Ecological Dynamics and the Constraints Led Approach to coaching and motor learning. Kevin delivers coach education and courses in various topics, such as decision making, practice design, and youth training. He works with multiple teams and athletes online and offline, from Gaelic football to basketball to Aussie rules, helping them achieve their performance goals. Kevin as a Sports and S&C Coach (either/or hybrid roles) has in recent times been lucky enough to be part of coaching teams that won All Ireland Senior Camogie Titles with Cork Camogie, National Superleague Basketball Title with Ballincollig Basketball and Cork Senior A Gaelic Football Championship with Newcestown. On this episode Kevin and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Kevin and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Instagram - tmc_performance_coaching Twitter - @movementcoachkm People and Resources Mentioned: Kevin Murray Mark O'Sullivan Seán Óg Ó hAilpín Mickey 'Ned' O'Sullivan Mick O'Dwyer Seamus Moynihan Ed Coughlan Keith Davids Ciaran O Sullivan Niall Cooper Jeremy Frisch Emergence ALTIS Dan Pfaff Owen Mooney Michael Gerard Doherty GAA Game Sense Coaching

This episode's guest is Iordan Krochev from Core Excellence. Since completing his Master's in Physiotherapy at the University of Montreal, Iordan has always been fascinated by human performance and health. He occupies multiple roles, including his work as a performance physiotherapist with Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton and a physiotherapist at the CoreXcellence Center. Iordan specializes in return to play as well as in injury management and movement optimization with a particular emphasis on speed and power sports. As a life long student, he focused on learning a variety of approaches and models and learning from experts in the field to improve his understanding and care of the athletes he collaborates with. On this episode Iordan and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Iordan and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Email - iordankr@hotmail.com Instagram - iordan.krouchev Podcasts Mentioned: ATSW Episode 136: Jas Randhawa and Iordan Krouchev - All Things Performance Therapy People and Resources Mentioned: ALTIS Michael Wu Dan Pfaff Stu McMillan Jas Randhawa Matt Jordan Alex Natera Kevin Areseneau Dominic Labelle Arthur Woznowski-Vu Bill Hartman Zac Cupples Charlie Weingroff Patrick Ward Joel Jamieson Gerry Ramogida David Grey Derek Hansen

This episode see's the return of Joel Smith from Just Fly Sports. Joel Smith, MS, CSCS is a NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference. He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer and lecturer in his 8 years in the professional field. His degrees in exercise science have been earned from Cedarville University in 2006 (BA) and Wisconsin LaCrosse (MS) in 2008. Prior to California, Joel was a track coach, strength coach and lecturer at Wilmington College of Ohio. During Joel’s coaching tenure at Wilmington, he guided 8 athletes to NCAA All-American performances including a national champion in the women’s 55m dash. In 2011, Joel started Just Fly Sports with Jake Clark in an effort to bring relevant training information to the everyday coach and athlete. Aside from the NSCA, Joel is certified through USA Track and Field and his hope is to bridge the gap between understandable theory and current coaching practices. On this episode Joel and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Joel and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Twitter - @JustFlySports Facebook - Joel Smith Instagram - justflysports Podcasts Mentioned: The Robbie Bourke Podcast - Episode 268: Joel Smith - Evolution of a training system Articles mentioned: Training the foot to improve performance in sprinting, jumping and change of direction People and Resources Mentioned: DB Hammer (No one knows who this person really was) Jay Schroeder Dan Fichter Chris Korfist Adarian Barr Cal Dietz Gary Ward Christian Thibaudeau Michael Zweifel Jeremy Frisch James "The Thinker" Smith Fergus Connolly Rocky Balboa George Box Bill Hartman Karl Lewis Andre deGrasse Buddy Morris Emily Splichal Marv Marinovich Edythe Heus Katie St. Clair James Wild Chong Xie Frans Bosch Elastic Essentials Course

This episodes guest is Andrew Sheaff. Andrew has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He’s worked with everyone from children learning to swim to Olympic medalists to masters triathletes and swimmers. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming skills through online coaching. He is also the author of 'A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching'. On this episode Andrew and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Andrew and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - masteringflow.info Facebook - Andrew Sheaff Instagram - mastering_flow_ YouTube - @MasteringFlow Books Mentioned: A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design A Constraints Led Approach to Baseball Coaching Athlete-Centred Coaching: Developing Decision Makers The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training A Primer for Swimming Coaches: Physiological Foundations (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology) - Vol 1 A Primer for Swimming Coaches: Physiological Foundations (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology) - Vol 2 Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire Videos/ Movies Mentioned: TEDxNASA - Daniel Burrus - Seeing Invisible Solutions to Impossible Problems Jack White - It Might Get Loud - Intro (HD) Good Will Hunting It Might Get Loud Part 1 It Might Get Load Part 2 Interviews Mentioned: Mladen Jovanović Interviews with Professor Keith Davids People and Resources mentioned: Jon Goodwin Mladen Jovanović Keith Davids Rob Gray Stu McMillan Dan Pfaff John Wooden Lynn Kidman Yuri Verkhoshansky John Kiely Gregory Haff Michael Stone Ian Renshaw Bill Hartman Sam Freas Terry Laughlin Ernest W. Maglischo Charlie Francis Anatolij Bondarčuk Jack White James Smith The Beatles Bill Burr Jim Jefferies Louis CK Dalai Lama David Grey Bill Hicks

This episode is Part 2 with Alex Effer of Resilient Training and Rehabilitation on the compression-expansion model. Part 1 can be found here. On this episode Alex and I discuss: This was a great discussion with Alex and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB Show Notes: Website - resilientedu.com Facebook - Resilient Training and Rehabilitation Instagram - alex.effer YouTube - Resilient Lab With Alex Effer Books Mentioned: Mastery - Robert Green Malalignment Syndrome Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation Podcasts Mentioned: Physical Preparation Podcast - Episode 18 - Mike Roncarati Physical Preparation Podcast - Episode 19 - Mike Roncarati People and Resources mentioned: Bill Hartman Conor Harris Zac Cupples Gary Gray Gary Ward Angus Bradley Thomas Michaud Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Biotensegrity John Sharkey Leon Chaitow Mike Reinhold Eric Cressey Mike Robertson T-Nation Mike Roncarati Gray Cook Functional Movement Systems Charles Poliquin Biosignature David Grey Pat Davidson