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Inform Performance

Andy McDonald
Sports Science
Strength and Conditioning
Leadership
Rehabilitation
Sports Performance
Injury Prevention
Shoulder Rehabilitation
Shoulder Injuries
Coaching
New York Mets
Athletic Performance
Athlete Health
Investment Capital
Sports Medicine
Entrepreneurship
Sports Tech
High Performance
Athlete Performance
Return To Play
Female Athletes

The Inform Perform Podcast is an industry show focussed on Sports Performance and Sports Medicine. The show interviews thought leaders and professionals that support elite athletes and teams. The aim of the show is to deconstruct the strategies and philosophies the guests utilise in their working environment or area of expertise. Featured guests have worked across the NBA, NFL, MLB, F1, World titl... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 231: In this Gameplan episode, Andy McDonald is joined by both Alan Murdoch & Simon Harries to discuss their combined approach to ACL rehabs.

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Alan is the founder of Elevate: Speed & Rehab, a performance rehab consultancy working with athl... more

Episode 230: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Keith D'Amelio, PhD a performance architect with more than two decades inside the highest levels of elite sport and business.

Keith has led performance for th... more

Episode 229: In this Gameplan episode, Andy McDonald is joined by High Performance Physio Travis Gaudet, the Co-Owner & Director of Rehabilitation at Orka Performance. Travis regularly consults with Pro-Athletes, Collegiate Athletes, Youth Athletes, ... more

Episode 228: Ben Ashworth chats to Gus Morrison, BSc, MSc, ASCC. Gus earned his Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from the University of Southampton in 2013, followed by a Master's degree in Sports Medicine at University College London. During this ... more

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Recent Guests

Travis Goody
Physiotherapist and founder of Orka Performance
Orka Performance
Episode: Travis Gaudet - High Ankle Sprain Gameplan
Gus Morrison
Physiotherapist and UKSCA accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with a Master's in Sports Medicine from UCL
Athletic Shoulder / Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health
Episode: Athletic Shoulder: Gus Morrison - You can nail every number & still send them back broken
Tim McGrath
Sports physiotherapist and founder of Pitch-Ready; former Senior Director of Player Health and Performance in the NFL
Pitch-Ready
Episode: Tim McGrath - PCL Gameplan
Dan Ramsden
Head of Performance at Hull KR (Super League)
Hull KR
Episode: Sports Science Insights: Dan Ramsden - Career Transition, Leadership & Concussion.
Lindsay Bull
Consultant physiotherapist who co-authored a paper on integrated rehab models
Consultant Physiotherapist; co-author with Martin Buccheit
Episode: Lindsay Bull - The Handover Hangover: Sequential vs. Concurrent Return to Performance Models in Elite Sport
Mark Opar
Head of Strategy for Health at VALD Health
VALD Health
Episode: Accelerate: Mark Opar - The Sports Tech Transition from Elite Sport to Healthcare
Michael Giakoumis
Head of Rehab at Manchester City FC
Manchester City Football Club
Episode: Michael Giakoumis - Gameplan for Hamstring Strains
Warren Bradley
exercise physiologist and HytroBFR co-founder
Hytro (BFR technology)
Episode: Warren Bradley - FIFA World Cup: Physiological Challenges & Strategies
Julie Gooderick
Academic at the University of Kent; S&C coach with 17+ years experience
University of Kent / UKSCA
Episode: Sports Science Insights - Julie Gooderick: Sleep, Recovery & the female athlete

Hosts

Andy McDonald
Host of Inform Performance; focuses on rehabilitation, performance tech, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nicola Graham
Host associated with Accelerate and broader performance discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Great Listen

    Recently visited an older episode from 2024 with Chris Tombs. Absolutely golden advice đź’Ż

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mavrik1664
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A must-listen!

    I recently discovered Inform Performance and have been consistently impressed by the wealth of knowledge and insights shared in each episode. No matter the topic - you’re guaranteed to gain something from the conversations between Dr. Andy and his guests. Go ahead and give it a “follow,” this podcast will quickly become a favorite in your feed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Worth a listen

    I listened to the pod with Dr Daniel Greenwood - awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AlexisLebedew
    Singapore5 years ago
  • Great podcast.

    One of the better S&C podcasts 👌🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bigchris105
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • 👍👍👍

    Great stuff Andy. Listening whilst I’m WFH. Great insights from a nice range of practitioners at the top of their game. Thanks 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henry_Fizio
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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- High-quality guests and topics across sports medicine and performance.
- The host delivers accessible, practical insights with top practitioners.
- The show is described as niche but highly valuable for practitioners in elite sport.
- Listeners praise the balance of depth and digestibility; great for coaches, physios, and analysts.
- Guests are framed as practitioners with teeth in their field, not purely theoretical discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Travis Gaudet - High Ankle Sprain Gameplan
Q: Based on the end-state goals, how do you structure rehab phases and what are the key phase exits you look for before progressing to the next stage?
Phases are defined by mobility as the base, then tissue healing and stability, followed by functional motion, athletic loading, and finally return to ice. Each phase has explicit exit criteria including objective tests (weight-bearing lunge, clikers, FHL extension, tibial excursion), strength benchmarks (inverter/everter ratios, heel-rise metrics), and progression to plyometrics and on-ice drills.
Travis Gaudet - High Ankle Sprain Gameplan
Q: The injury context we're going to go through for your game plan is a high ankle sprain in an ice hockey player. Can you walk us through, I guess, what does an ice hockey player have to get back to?
We start by reverse-engineering the end goals—high-intensity skating, crossovers, shot mechanics, and adaptability to edge work—then design phase-specific milestones that rebuild mobility, strength, and coordination from the plinth to on-ice performance, ensuring end-stage goals align with sport demands and timings.
Sports Science Insights: Dan Ramsden - Career Transition, Leadership & Concussion.
Q: What have you found as a key finding from your PhD that has influenced your practice?
A major finding is that neck rapid force development can increase with game exposure and may relate to reduced concussion risk, suggesting that controlled, progressive contact is an important preventative strategy.
Sports Science Insights: Dan Ramsden - Career Transition, Leadership & Concussion.
Q: What is the topic you talked about having to speak to multiple Super League clubs and the journey of the PhD so far?
The PhD centers on holistic concussion assessment, integrating autonomic function, vestibular input, and psychological stress to create practical, low-cost tests suitable for rugby league settings, and it has evolved alongside broader concussion consensus developments.
Michael Giakoumis - Gameplan for Hamstring Strains
Q: How do you decide when an athlete is ready to return to running at higher speeds?
Heavily rely on biomechanical demand data, relative torque benchmarks per speed (e.g., for 5, 7, 9 m/s), and narrative clinical tests; decisions are guided by objective markers and the athlete's alignment with game demands, not just time or pain alone.

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A forward-looking show focused on sports performance and medicine, featuring clinicians, researchers, and performance scientists who work with elite athletes and teams across major sports. Episodes explore rehabilitation, performance analytics, nutrition, psychology, and the practical realities of translating science into real-world practice, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and returning athletes to peak performance. Notable are in-depth case studies, data-driven decision making, and the integration of technology and AI to support teams, coaches, and medical staff. This mix makes the program valuable for practitioners seeking actionable insights and for brands aligning with elite performance and sports medicine innovatio... more

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1. Travis Goody
2. Gus Morrison
3. Tim McGrath
4. Dan Ramsden
5. Lindsay Bull
6. Mark Opar
7. Michael Giakoumis
8. Warren Bradley

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