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Performance Strategies & Stumbles

Dan Howells, Collaborate Sports
Strength and Conditioning
Performance Coaching
Blood Flow Restriction
Change Of Direction
Wearable Technology
Leadership
Rugby Union
Stakeholder Communication
Neuromuscular Fatigue
Welsh Rugby Union
Multidirectional Speed
NFL
Hytro
Burnout
Onboarding
Coaching Development
Speed Training
Marathon Running
Houston Astros
Heart Rate Variability

Welcome to ”Performance Strategies and Stumbles,” a podcast where we dissect the dynamic world of strategies in performance sports, as well as practitioner struggles, in two compelling halves! In our initial segment, we delve into the strategies practitioners employ in performance sports environments, uncovering the HOW and the WHY behind their decisions. This exploration equips our audience with ... more

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In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined again by Peter Hughes — a rehabilitation specialist at the Gallagher Chiefs in New Zealand — this time for a conversation about the mistakes that shaped him.

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In this episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Peter Hughes — a rehabilitation specialist at the Gallagher Chiefs in New Zealand, whose role uniquely combines physiotherapy with strength & conditioning to deliver a truly perfor... more

What happens when a coach is willing to admit what they got wrong? In this episode, Les Spellman, founder of Spellman Performance, opens up about the mistakes that shaped his coaching — and why vulnerability, not certainty, has been the real driver o... more

In this speed episode of Performance Strategies and Stumbles, I'm joined by Les Spellman — a speed coach who has built a systematic approach to speed training and physical preparation for football athletes, with a particular focus on preparing player... more

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Recent Guests

Les Spellman
Founder of Spellman Performance
Spellman Performance
Episode: Ep51 - Les Spellman Strategy - "Speed is an expression of physical resilience."
Tim Kettenring
President of Maverick Human Performance, speed development coach
Maverick Human Performance
Episode: Ep49 - Tim Kettenring Strategy - Back to Basics in Multidirectional Speed
Jesse Green
Sports scientist with experience across Pittsburgh Penguins, Sacramento Kings, University of Louisville
Director of Performance Science, 1080 Motion
Episode: Ep47 - Jesse Green Strategy - Profiling, Injury Prevention and the Closed Loop Processes
Tom Dos Santos
Researcher and practitioner focused on Change of Direction in sports performance
Not explicitly stated in transcript
Episode: Ep45 - Thomas Dos'Santos Strategy - Mastering change of direction
James Nolan
Strength and conditioning coach working in elite rugby
Various rugby clubs (e.g., Leicester Tigers)
Episode: Ep43 - James Nolan Strategy - Moving Beyond Strength Maintenance in Training
Peter Tierney
Sports scientist and performance practitioner
Independent / sports science consultant
Episode: Ep41 - Peter Tierney Strategy - Knowing your wearable data inside out!
Stephanie Grubbs
Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience across MLB and college athletics
Houston Astros, University of Pittsburgh, Mississippi State
Episode: Ep39 - Stephanie Grubbs - Microdosing Frameworks for Strength Development
Michael Gerhardy
Sports scientist specializing in neuromuscular fatigue and applied workload monitoring
RunUp Performance / RunUp Fitness
Episode: Ep37 - Michael Gerhardy Strategy - Task Specific Neuromuscular Fatigue Monitoring Using GPS
Warren Bradley
Founder of Hytro, former nutritionist and sports scientist in professional sport
Hytro
Episode: Ep36 - Warren Bradley Stumbles - "I was driving 24 hours a week!"

Host

Dan Howells
Host of Performance Strategies & Stumbles; Host of the show; Host of the podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Insightful and quality information

    Greta podcasts with a lot of strong advice for S&C practitioners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TomHow2
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Useful for S&C Coaches of all levels

    A great combination of technical knowledge and experiences to learn from. Also love the length of the podcasts. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ..j.b
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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A great combination of technical knowledge and experiences to learn from.
Insightful and quality information in S&C practice.
Love the concise episodes and practical takeaways.

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#145
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Talking Points

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Ep51 - Les Spellman Strategy - "Speed is an expression of physical resilience."
Q: How do you structure micro-cycle design for NFL players in the off-season to balance general prep with football-specific readiness?
Spellman explains a three-phase off-season (post-season general prep, early off-season with linear and multi-directional work, and late off-season where capacity building and high-speed work occur) and emphasizes a move from broad conditioning to sport-specific, high-demand training while maintaining coaching-led technique work.
Ep50 - Tim Kettenring Stumbles - "I grossly overestimated my impact!"
Q: What changed in your leadership style after the rugby incident with the captain?
Tim describes moving from a dictatorial, football-centric S&C approach to a collaborative, bi-directional trust model, prioritizing athlete energy and the team's collective culture over rigid, one-size-fits-all protocols.
Ep50 - Tim Kettenring Stumbles - "I grossly overestimated my impact!"
Q: How did you realize the need to test your prescriptions on yourself before applying them to athletes?
After trying a 3x10 at 70% back squat on a high school senior, Tim learned that he lacked context and that beta-testing on himself revealed the real feel of the work, prompting a change in his approach to programming and movement cues.
Ep50 - Tim Kettenring Stumbles - "I grossly overestimated my impact!"
Q: What was a key experience early in your career where you stumbled and learned a lesson?
Tim explains that early arrogance and context-blind coaching led to clashes with colleagues, and that recognizing the need to adapt to different environments, plus seeking mentorship and feedback, were pivotal in his growth.
Ep49 - Tim Kettenring Strategy - Back to Basics in Multidirectional Speed
Q: How should coaches sequence skill development from foundational movement to sport-specific decision making?
First develop universal fundamental movement skills, then progressively add sport-specific technical and tactical elements, and finally layer perception-action challenges through controlled, high-success environments.

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What is Performance Strategies & Stumbles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two-part episodes orbit performance strategy and practitioner stumbles within elite sport. The show frequently features coaches, researchers, and performance scientists discussing how they design training, implement systems, and navigate real-world challenges, from data and technology integration to leadership and mentorship. Guests come from rugby, baseball, football, and endurance disciplines, offering actionable drill designs, session structures, and organizational lessons. The format's standout trait is candid lessons learned from mistakes, paired with practical guidance for practitioners seeking improvements in practice, analytics, and team culture. This blend of rigorous coaching insight and career reflections is likely to appeal to S... more

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1. Les Spellman
2. Tim Kettenring
3. Jesse Green
4. Tom Dos Santos
5. James Nolan
6. Peter Tierney
7. Stephanie Grubbs
8. Michael Gerhardy

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