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Inform Performance

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

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 225: In this Gameplan episode - a collaboration between Gameplan & Inform Performance, Host Andy McDonald is joined by Consultant Physiotherapist Lindsay Bull.

Lindsay is an experienced sports physiotherapist and medical services leader work... more

Episode 224: In this episode of Accelerate Podcast, host Nicola Graham is joined by Mark Opar — a clinical physiotherapist of ten years who made the leap into sports technology, and now serves as Head of Strategy for Health at VALD, one of the world'... more

Episode 223: In this 1st episode of Gameplans - a collaboration between Gameplan & Inform Performance, Host Andy McDonald is joined by Michael Giakoumis the Head of Rehab at Manchester City FC.

Michael is an experienced sports physiotherapist with s... more

Episode 222: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Dr. Warren Bradley — sports nutritionist turned co-founder of Hytro, the world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable used by elite teams across multi... more

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Recent Guests

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
Allan Macdonald
Expert in decision-making in elite sport; works with high performance teams
Allan Macdonald (independent)]
Episode: Accelerate - Allan MacDonald: Decision Making in Sport
Simon Wallace
Senior physiotherapist at Aspetar Sports Medicine, foot, ankle, and calf rehab lead
Aspetar Sports Medicine
Episode: Simon Wallace: Achilles Tendon Repair Rehab
Dr. Naomi Mayhill
Director of Applied Science at Cascaid Health
Cascaid Health
Episode: Accelerate - Dr Naomi Myhill: Translating Elite Sport to Consumer Health
Hannah Marchant
Physical therapist at New York City FC (MLS)
New York City FC
Episode: Hannah Marchant - A Real World MPFL Case Study
Brian Moore
Co-founder and CEO of Orreco
Orreco
Episode: Accelerate - Brian Moore: The 15 Year Build: Science Leads and Tech Follows

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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Michael Giakoumis - Gameplan for Hamstring Strains
Q: What are the main phases or co-actives you use in hamstring rehab?
There are overarching local tissue phases and a broader reloading/return-to-run framework, with return-to-run divided into speed-bound blocks. The plan also incorporates tissue loading quality work (strength, endurance, rate of force development) and broader conditioning to ensure robust, transferable recovery.
Michael Giakoumis - Gameplan for Hamstring Strains
Q: How do you begin with the end in mind for a football player returning from hamstring injury?
Start with understanding the game demands and the specific tasks that players must perform, then tailor the rehab to the individual, considering how their playing style and role affect the required load and speed. This allows setting concrete end-stage criteria before progressing.
Accelerate - Allan MacDonald: Decision Making in Sport
Q: What is the initial step in decision making you'd want practitioners to consider when integrating tech and data into their workflow?
Map out the decision environment, classify decisions by complexity, and then apply the appropriate decision tools, starting with base-rate anchoring before adding inside nuance information.
Accelerate - Allan MacDonald: Decision Making in Sport
Q: There is one question I want you to think about as a practitioner using tech in sport: how does contamination differ from groups think and hierarchy?
Contamination happens when an experienced voice speaks first or ingrains their view, which can bias junior members and skew the meeting; independence and diverse input are needed to preserve fresh perspectives.

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What is Inform Performance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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Recent guests on Inform Performance include:

1. Mark Opar
2. Michael Giakoumis
3. Warren Bradley
4. Julie Gooderick
5. Allan Macdonald
6. Simon Wallace
7. Dr. Naomi Mayhill
8. Hannah Marchant

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