The Robbie Bourke Podcast

Episode 288: Circadian disruption and metabolic syndrome (MetS)

Just a solo episode on circadian disruption and metabolic syndrome (MetS).Enjoy.RB

Episode 287: Opposition analysis for hurling

Solo podcast on opposition anlysis for hurling.
Enjoy,RB
 
Articles mentioned:
Redefining Strength: High Force Does Not Equal High Load
The Force System in Training
Resources mentioned:
The Coach Analyst course
 
 

Episode 286: Solo podcast - Jesus not nutrition!!

Just a solo podcast on some thoughtas round nutrition
 
Enjoy.
 
RB

Episode 285: Solo Episode - Developing Player (Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs)

Solo episode on developing Player (or Personized) Developmental Plans (PDPs)Enjoy,RB

Episode 284: Jason Hettler - Speed and agility coach IMG Academy

This episode sees the return of Jason Hettler to the podcast.Jason is the Speed and Agility Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to this he was the Performance and Innovation Manager at ALTIS in Phoenix, Arizona where his role included leading a group of sprinters, consulting with various professional sporting organizations, creating and editing education content, internship coordination, and media/marketing.
On this episode we discuss:
Jason's role at IMG
How did Jason build his COD/ agility model
Jason shares his annual schedule with his Tennis players
He discuss performance therapy for tennis players
I ask Jason about his microcycle set up
I ask Jason about the differences between training sprinters vs tennis players
We discuss training transfer and skills vs capacities
We discuss training load and staying healthy
What is the biggest thing Jason has changed his mind on lately?
What is Jason's favorite Glam Slam
How did Jason develop his ESD model
How has fatherhood changed him
What projects is Jason working on?
This was agreat discussion with Jason and I hope you all enjoy it.
 
Show Notes:
Website - www.hettlerperformance.com
Twitter - @jhettler24
Instagram - jhettler24
 
Books Mentioned:
Going Somewhere: Truth about a Life in Science
Thinking Fast and Slow 
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
ALTIS
Rich Clarke
Damien Harper
Gareth Sandford
Jon Goodwin
Stu McMillan
Charlie Francis
Anatoliy Bondarchuk
Derek Evely
Yuri Verkhoshansky 
Matt Jordan
Martin Bucheit
 
 

Episode 283: Nigel O'Hara - Kildare senior hurling coach

This episode's guest is Nigel O'Hara who is currently the Kildare senior hurling coach and formely the hurling coach to the Na Fianna senior hurlers who won their first ever Dublin senior hurling title last season (2023). 
 
On this episode we discuss:
Nigel's background
Would Nigel ever considering completling a UFEA soccer course
Who have been Nigel's biggest coaching influence 
I ask Nigel what is his coaching philosophy and principles
Nigel gives his take on games-based training and technical work
We discuss the game moments, set plays, and KPIs
We discuss defensive puck outs
How Nigel got involved with the Kildare senior hurlers
We discuss the current state of Dublin senior hurling
We discuss in-game management
How does Nigel facilitate half-time with teams
This was agreat discussion with Nigel and I hope you all enjoy it.
 
Show Notes:
Twitter - @nigelohara06
Videos Mentioned:
A Games Centred Approach Developing Decision Makers - Paul Kinnerk
GAA Games Development Conference 2017 - Paul Kinnerk
 
Papers Mentioned:
A tactical periodisation model for Gaelic football
A Tactical Periodization Approach for Rugby Union
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
Pep Guardiola
Vitor Frade 
Bill Shankly
Bob Paisley
Robbie Fowler
Roy Evans
Jürgen Klopp
Paul Kinnerk
James J. Claffey
Eoin Bennis
Johan Cruyff
Rinus Michels
Niall O'Ceallachain
Shane Keegan
Eoin Roche
Mike Dwyer
Marcelo Bielsa
Dan Abrahams
Kevin Mulcahy
Jamesie O'Connor
Shane Mangan
Paul O'Brien
David Herity
Brian Dowling
Paul Murphy 
The Hurling Pod
Stick to Football
Roy Keane
Gary Neville
TJ Reid
Jimmy Barry Murphy
 

Episode 282: Peter Wright - speed development and RTP for team sports

This episode's guest is Peter Wright of Petey Performance. 
Peter is a Strength & Conditioning/ Performance coach currently in based in Ireland. He has worked with elite athletes in a variety of sports throughout the world, specifically international representatives in rugby, soccer, athletics, boxing, basketball, tennis, golf, cricket and sailing, as well as many intercounty GAA hurlers and footballers.You can see Peter's full biography here.On this episode we discuss:
Peter's background
Peter's professional and personal influences
Peter's training system
We discuss linear and mutli-directional speed/ agility development with team sport athletes
We discuss return to performance (RTP)
This was agreat discussion with Peter and I hope you all enjoy it.
 
Show Notes:
Instagram - peteyperformance
Twitter - @peteyperform9
Website - peteyperformance.com
 
People and Resources Mentioned:
ALTIS
David Grey
Stu McMillan
Dan Pfaff
Daniel Moore - currently Head S&C at Landsdowne Rugby
Alan Murdoch
Cian O'Brien
Rob Pacey 
Joel Smith
 

Episode 281: Reflections of my first year in college

Another solo episode. Just a personal reflection of my first year in college as a PE and biology student teacher.Enjoy,RB