The World of Sports Performance Podcast

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with James Goodwin. James is currently the Head of Sport Science for Swiss Rowing. Previously, James was a S&C Coach for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) working with Rowing and various other sports. In this episode we discuss: James can be found on Instagram @jgphysicalperformance , Twitter @Goody_10 LinkedIn @JamesGoodwin Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Greg Booth. Greg is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chinese Basketball Association. Greg has spent a lot of time Brazil as well as in China, where he has worked with various Olympic Teams. In this episode we discuss: Greg can be found on LinkedIn @GregBooth Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Luke Passman. Luke is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at the New York Mets. Luke is originally from the UK where he did his studies and started his career, he then moved to Spain to work at the SotoTennis Academy, before joining the Mets. In this episode we discuss: Luke can be found on Instagram @luke_passman and LinkedIn @LukePassman Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Maury Hayashida. Maury is currently the CIO/Co-Founder of Variant Training Lab. Maury is originally from Hawaii but grew up in Africa, he then went to California for PT School and then he started his own Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Barbara, and was also the Rehabilitation Coordinator for USA Rugby. He also spent time in Italy working as a PT for Rugby Viadana. In this episode we discuss: Maury can be found on his website @variant training lab Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Richard Young. Richard is currently the Director & Founder of Simplify2Perform. Previously, he had multiple roles with High Performance Sport New Zealand preparing them for the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics. Prior to that he actually ran a Cafe while also working for UK Sport. Richard also founded the National Cycling Training and Development Center in Calgary, Canada. In this episode we discuss: Richard can be found on his website @richardnyoung.com Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Dan Uden. Dan is currently a Sports Physiotherapist and Performance Coach at the Shanghai Sports Institute. Previously, he was the Performance Coach for Lance Stroll. Prior to that he was a Physiotherapist for the Australian Institute of Sport which saw him travel all over Europe. Dan also had stops at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland and Australian Defense Force. In this episode we discuss: Dan can be found on Instagram @danieluden, LinkedIn Dan Uden, and his email danuden78@gmail.com Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Dan Howells. Dan is currently a High Performance Coach at Collaborate Sports and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton. Previously, he was the Head of Physical Performance for England Rugby preparing them for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Prior to that he was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at the Houston Astros as well as the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the England 7’s and Wasps. Dan also had stops at the English Institute of Sport and British Ski & Snowboard. In this episode we discuss: Dan can be found on Instagram @collaborate_sports Twitter @HowellsDan and LinkedIn Dan Howells and his website Collaborate Sports where you can find the Mentorships we discussed. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Jeremy Bettle. Jeremy is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Variant Training Lab & the Founder of Jeremy Battle Coaching. Previously, he was the Performance Director at New York City Football Club, Anaheim Ducks, and Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Brooklyn Nets and Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Santa Barbara (UCSB). In this episode we discuss: Jeremy can be found on Instagram here @jeremybettlecoaching and LinkedIn Jeremy Bettle and his website Jeremy Bettle Coaching Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Dylan Ooi. Dylan is currently the Head of Strength and Conditioning at Pinnacle Performance in Hong Kong. Previously, he was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Shrewsbury International School in Bangkok and before that at the University of Birmingham. Dylan tells us what it was like growing up in Malaysia and then moving to the UK to further his education in S&C. We also have a good conversation around the challenges that can come up when you start a new position and his advice on how to deal with that. We finish the episode talking about his current role at Pinnacle Performance. In this episode we discuss: Dylan can be found on Twitter here @Dylan_OKS. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Darcy Norman. Darcy is currently the Head of Performance for the USMNT and Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs. Previously, he was the Director of Performance at AS Roma and the Fitness & Rehab Coach at FC Bayern Munich as well as the German National Team. Darcy tells us what it was like moving to Germany and working with a new sport in a new environment. We then transition to his time in Rome and some of the differences between Germany and Italy. Towards the end of the episode we discuss his current roles and the state of US Soccer. In this episode we discuss: Darcy can be found on LinkedIn here Darcy Norman and Twitter @DarcyNorman. You can also reach him through email dnorman@ussoccer.org or darcy@kitmanlabs.com Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Tamas Kelemen. Tamas is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Cirque du Soleil. Previously, he was a performer in “O” at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and “Dragone” in Macao. Tamas tells us about his athletic career as a Gymnast and Diver in Hungary. We then discuss his transition to becoming a performer for Cirque du Soleil and his goal to be part of “O”, the most famous water show in the world. We finish the episode learning about Tamas’ current role and how he trains the performers of various Cirque du Soleil shows. In this episode we discuss: Tamas can be found on LinkedIn here Tamas Kelemen and Instagram @tamas_kelemen_ also here is a link to see some of the dives that Tamas did when he was a performer. You should definitely check it out! https://youtu.be/1p4l4K8mrV4 Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with David Howarth. Dave is currently the Head of Athletic Performance at Connacht Rugby. Previously, he was the Athletic Performance Coordinator at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dave talks to us about how he got into S&C in Australia and what led him to move to the US. We also have a good discussion about his career path in the US and why he decided to leave the Thunder. We also discuss how important it is to have a partner that supports you and is up for the challenges that come with working in this profession. In this episode we discuss: Dave can be found on LinkedIn here Daivid Howarth Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Chris Tombs. Tombsy is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at SW7 Academy and a Performance Specialist at PLAE Europe. Previously, he was the Performance Lead at Seattle Seawolves Rugby. Tombsy tells us about his time in the UK and Seattle as well as what it was like growing up in South Africa. We also have a good discussion around the state of Rugby in the US. In this episode we discuss: Tombsy can be found on Instagram @christombs71 and Twitter @christombs71 Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Noel Carroll. Noel is currently a Performance Coach for Scuderia Alpha Tauri F1 Team. Previously, he was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Arsenal FC. Noel tells us about his time at Arsenal and what he learned there. We then discuss how he started working in Formula 1 and what life is like year round on the racing circuit. In this episode we discuss: Noel can be found on Instagram @noelsiec and Twitter @NoelsieC Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

It’s our 20th episode and we have a great guest lined up! This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Matthew Herring. Matt is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Anaheim Ducks. Previously, he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs and an Athletic Performance Associate for the San Antonio Spurs. Matt was actually my boss in Anaheim and we look back at some of our time together. We also follow along his exciting journey and the takeaways he's had from each stop. This episode was filled with great stories and lots of laughs due to Matt’s great personality. In this episode we discuss: Matt can be found on LinkedIn Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Yvonne Chong. Yvonne is currently running her own business called YC Chiropractic and Exercise Therapy. Previously, she was a Chiropractor for the Chinese National Speed Skating Team. Throughout the episode we dig into Chiropractic practices including a new up and coming practice I haven’t heard of dealing with Functional Neuroscience, which was very interesting. We also have a good discussion around Yvonne’s experience in China. Yvonne speaks Chinese and she tells us how this was an advantage during her time in China, but at times could also be a disadvantage. In this episode we discuss: Yvonne can be found on Facebook YCChiro Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Roberto Venegas. Roberto is currently the Head Strength and Rehab Coach at Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in Costa Rica. Previously, he was a Strength and Injury Recovery Coach at Real Betis in Spain. I really appreciate Roberto’s openness throughout the entire episode. The answers he gave were very genuine and personal. A common theme throughout the episode was some of the challenges Roberto faced throughout his career and how he overcame them. We also had a really good discussion on passive and active rehab techniques, which honestly could’ve taken up the whole episode. In this episode we discuss: Roberto can be found on Instagram @robertovenegaspi and on Twitter @RobertoVenegas9 and his website can be found here. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Christian Bosse. Christian is currently a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Dutch Olympic Committee, working with various sports from BMX to Volleyball. Previously, he was the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chinese Tennis Association and also worked in England, Spain, and India with tennis as well. Christian has worked in more countries than any other guest we’ve had on the show so far, which makes for a great episode. He tells us his his journey and experiences from each stop and what advice he would give someone moving to a new country. In this episode we discuss: Christian can be found on Instagram @c.bosse and on Twitter @ChristianBosse and his website can be found here. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Norbert Banoocy. Norbert was previously a Physical Preparation Coach for HJK Helsinki in Finland and prior to that he worked with Atlanta FC, where he won a MLS Championship! Norbert and I had similar paths, as we both moved to the USA early on in our lives, so it was nice hearing his experience. We discuss his career in soccer and how it led him to Finland. He also tells us about a means of travel for away games that we’ve never heard of before on the podcast! In this episode we discuss Norbert can be found on Instagram @Coach_Norb and his LinkedIn is Norbert Banoocy. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Terrence Drisdom. Terrence is currently playing basketball for the Hermosillo Rayos in Sonora, Mexico. Before playing in Mexico Terrence spent time in Japan with the Hiroshima Dragonflies and in the G-League with the Santa Cruz Warriors, Memphis Hustle, and Delaware Blue Coats. Terrence is the first athlete we’ve had on the show and he gives us a great insight into what it’s like being an athlete playing overseas. In this episode we discuss: Terrence can be found on Instagram @erne_world and his music can be found there as well. Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance