This week we discuss the absolute carnage that is the professional coaching realms at the moment. Coaches seem to be on the hot seat from the minute they’re hired and we seem to see a continuous merry-go-round of coaches and jobs. We are joined by Hein Kriek to discuss what has changed in the world and the factors that are driving the phenomenon.

Hein Kriek is a Professional rugby coach, currently working as head coach of the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Rugby International Institute and the head coach of Hamilton RFC.

Hein’s coaching history includes; Director of Rugby Maritzburg College, Technical director of rugby Netherlands, assistant coach to Czech Republic rugby national team, Forwards Coach Mpumalanga Rugby Union (Pumas) and head coach of South African Schools.

(00:00) Introduction

(04:38) Interview Starts

(07:20) Are We Actually Seeing More Coaches Fired?

(08:01) Where is the Impatience Coming From?

(09:08) The Role of Private Equity

(09:50) Societal Changes and The Changing of Fans

(12:30) Seasons vs Quadrennal Cycles

(13:30) Coaching in Different Environments

(17:08) Developing Depth in a Squad

(20:08) Changing Sporting Aspirations and Incentives

(22:10) Losing the Dressing Room

(29:15) The Role of the Coach and Organisational Alignment

(34:04) How Much Impact Does a Coach Have?

(39:23) Coaching Different Generations

(44:06) Evolving as a Coach

(47:07) Focus Challenges in Athletes

(49:02) Player Empowerment

(54:50) Club vs Country Coaching

(56:30) Disconnects Between Coaches and Players

(59:30) Professional Coaches Getting Younger

(1:03:25) Staying Current with What’s Happening

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David’s Newsletter Article on Coaching

https://open.substack.com/pub/healthperformancenexus/p/what-is-coaching

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Dr Peter Tierney is a performance consultant who is currently consulting & advising a range of health & performance oriented individuals & companies. Peter has previously worked with Leinster rugby, the FA, Lululemon and Chelsea football club. He holds a BSc Health & Performance Science, MSc in Research and a PhD all completed from University College Dublin. In addition to this he holds a Professional Diploma in Data Analytics & Statistics. Peter joins us to discuss insights from tech and wearables as well as learnings for endurance athletes from team sports.

(00:00) Introduction

(05:32) Interview Starts

(07:27) Olympic Weightlifting

(11:05) What Did Peter Learn from Team Sports Tech that He’s Bringing To Endurance Sports

(15:08) Perception vs Data

(22:16) Recovery Points Systems

(27:32) Resource Constraints and Individualisation

(30:49) Training Constraints

(31:55) Weekly Organisation of Training

(38:35) Lessons for Endurance Sports Strength Training from Team Sports

(47:40) Force Plate Testing for Endurance Athletes

(1:02:36) 10-3-2-1 Sleep Formula

(1:04:30) S.H.I.T Recovery Framework

(1:07:43) What Wearables Does Peter Use and How Does he Use Them?

(1:13:45) Wearable Advice for Users

(1:19:37) What’s on the Horizon

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Article Mentioned Peter Wrote for PF&H

https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/nutrition/how-to-carry-your-fuel-for-an-ultramarathon/

Links to Peter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpetertierney/

X: https://x.com/drpetertierney

Newsletter: https://peterytierney.substack.com/

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Peter-Tierney-2

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In this episode we are joined by Professor Brinnae Bent to discuss AI in sport.

Brinnae is a faculty member teaching AI and Cybersecurity at Duke University, director of the Duke TRUST Lab, and Executive Director of Tensor & Trust a trustworthy AI strategic consulting firm.

(00:00) Introduction

(00:17) Medical Question

(09:32) Interview Starts

(11:40) What are Projects in the AI Realm in Sport that Excite Brinnae?

(17:24) What is on the Far Horizon for AI in Sport?

(21:51) Brinnae’s Insights from her Oura Ring?

(25:35) What Concerns Brinnae About AI use in Sport?

(30:17) Brinnae’s Disagree Bot

(36:25) Using AI as a Coach

(39:35) Can AI Help with Talent ID?

(45:30) Digital Safety and Privacy

(49:38) Who Should Own Your Wearable Data?

(52:50) Improving Data Utility

(56:43) What did Brinnae want to be When Growing Up?

(59:11) What Ethical Guardrails Does Sport Need For AI?

(1:01:21) Overtraining because of AI

(1:01:42) Discrepancies in AI Resources in Sport

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Thanks also to Stryd for their sponsorship, check out Stryd:

Stryd helps you optimize your training and racing by measuring your running power, providing real-time data to improve efficiency, pace, and performance on any terrain. Plus, it integrates seamlessly with your favorite running watch for real time guidance! Go to https://stryd.live/opb to export Stryd’s cutting-edge technology and how it can empower your run.

Links to Brinnae

Website: runsdata.org

Newsletter: https://spillthegptea.substack.com/

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