The Petey Performance Podcast

Welcome back to The Petey Performance Podcast! This much requested episode focuses on pre-season S&C. 

In this episode, I explain my pre-season coaching process. I discuss how long the pre-season should be, how I pool my athletes in order to give them an individualised plan based on their strengths and weakness’s, testing protocols and session-splits.

Every environment is different, but you can adapt my approach to suit your own environment and maximise your results...

Today‘s solo podcast attempts to answer the question; “Is it possible to be an effective and elite level dual-code GAA athlete at club level?”

First, I break down the hectic match/training schedule dual-sport athletes are faced with, and address the reality of fulfilling all events involved...

In this episode I give my take on individualising GAA S&C programmes. 

It may seem tough to give your athletes an individualised approach without creating 30 different programmes, but this episode explains some simple ways to cater for the different types of athletes. 

Firstly, I provide some really simple and effective ways to give your athletes more autonomy in their training, to best suit their needs...

Today’s podcast is a conversation with Aisling McCarthy. The former Tipperary GAA football captain is now plying her trade in the AFLW with the West Coast Eagles. 

Aisling shared her thoughts and goals on the upcoming season and gave us an insight into her role in the leadership group. We then went on to discuss the contrast between the GAA and the AFLW match schedule...

Todays podcast is a conversation with Sami Dowling, who has recently taken on two new roles as the head S&C coach with Dublin Ladies football team and Dundalk FC. 

With previous experience working with the Irish hockey team and Leinster rugby as well as other GAA teams, Sami has an abundance of information and insightful lessons to share, which he has gained throughout his ongoing career...

This week's episode is with Irish international athlete Sarah Quinn. Sarah is currently coming back from a recent stress fracture, which led us to speaking about her ongoing rehabilitation and recovery processes.

We spoke about Sarah’s coaches, past and present and how they’ve each helped her in the sport. We then went on to talk about the impact your circle has on you, in particular her training partners and her training group and how they’ve positively influenced her...

Today’s Solo Podcast addresses the topic of online vs in-person coaching. Like most things, each have their pros and cons to consider.

With differences in terms of flexibility, effectiveness, communication, and financial considerations, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Different coaching styles work differently for different coaches and athletes depending on their goals, values and priorities...

More work is not better, better work is better. 

This is the topic of today’s solo podcast. While some coaches throw high volume at their athletes, I feel it’s crucial to find a balance between load and quality. While increased load may be beneficial in certain cases, it’s important to not let increased load hinder the quality of execution...

Today’s episode is with the one and only David Grey of David Grey Rehab (DGR). David’s company has had a whirlwind of growth and success in recent times. 

We discussed the business side of things, the importance of providing an authentic service to clients, and the mission of DGR. 

We touched on skill development, including what people may be doing wrong with regard to developing their basic skills and what they should be doing to maximise their results...

Today’s Solo Podcast marks the 100th episode of the Petey Performance Podcast! 

Today’s topic is coaching feuds, communication, relationships and credibility within the industry. 

I speak about the role our egos and insecurities play in the negative opinions we sometimes hold of other people. 

Often, we disagree with a person’s opinion and confuse this with a dislike for that person. It’s important to separate people from their opinions...