The Long Term Athletic Development Podcast
Episodes
Mick Sterli (Katalyst Performance) - Building A Private Sector Youth S&C Program: From Garage Gym to Performance Facility
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LTAD Network Podcast, James is joined by Mick Stierli, founder of Katalyst Performance, to unpack how he’s built a thriving p...
Tom Clarke (Tanglin Trust School) - Building A Whole School Athletic Development Programme
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LTAD Network Podcast, James is joined by Tom Clarke, Head of Athletic Development at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore. Tom sha...
Stephen MacGabhann (NSWIS) - Enhancing Talent ID: Multi Sensory and Coachability Assessments
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Stephen McGhabban (UCRISE/NSWIS) — ex-elite Gaelic footballer, physiotherapist, UKSCA / ASCA L2 S&C coach, and ...
Dan Howells (Collaborate Sports) - Energy System Development
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LTAD Network Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Howells (Collaborate Sports) to unpack Energy System Development (ESD). During th...
Dr. Steve Barrett (PlayerMaker) - Talent ID in Football & Beyond
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the LTAD Network podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Steve Barrett from PlayerMaker to explore the evolving world of talent identificati...
Nathan Parnham - Brisbane Grammar School Athletic Development Program
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us for this episode of the LTAD Network podcast is Nathan Parnham, a strength and conditioning specialist based in Brisbane, Australia. With a...
Dr. Scott Cocking - Performance Support for Developing Track & Field Endurance Athletes
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Scott Cocking - Senior sports physiologist at Aspire Academy and the performance support lead for the track and ...
Growth & Maturation Panel Discussion with Sean Cumming, Marco Cardinale & Des Ryan
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening into to the LTAD Network podcast, we hope you enjoy the panel discussion with Sean, Des and Marco. During this episode they discu...
Simon Brearley (ETPI & England Golf) - Physical Profiling for Golf
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Brearley, who is a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the European Tour Group and England Golf. As well as th...
Kev Mannion & Rob Simpson (Sale Sharks) - Key Transition Points For Young Athletes
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
During this LTAD podcast, we are joined by Kev Mannion (Lead Academy S&C coach) and Rob Simpson (Senior S&C coach) from Sale Sharks to discuss...
#Bitesize 3 - Ask Me Anything - Tips For Developing A Coaching Framework
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, James responds to a listener's questions: 1) Do you have any tips for developing a coaching framework? 2) How is best to cater to a g...
Mike Young & James Baker - Developmentally Appropriate Speed Training
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Mike Young & James Baker, the co-founders of the LTAD Network discuss how they approach training speed at different stages of...
Simon Brundish (StrengthLab) - Coaching young boys and girls post-CoVID & working in women's academy football
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by Simon Brundish the director of UK StrengthLab and creator of the Superheroes physical literacy programme. During th...
#Bitesize 2 - Do traditional periodization models fit youth settings?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bitesize episode, Joe and James continue their discussion on LTAD models. First, they tackle the question do traditional periodization model...
Dr. Phil Kearney - Relative Age, Maturation & Early Specialisation
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Phil Kearney Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, co-founder of Movement Skill Acquisition Ireland,...
#Bitesize 1 - The need for flexibility when applying LTAD models
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this bitesize episode, Dr. Joe Eisenmann and James Baker discuss the common perception that LTAD models are rigid and the need to be flexible when ...
Martin Brockman (Brockman Athletics) - Coaching Youth Track & Field
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Martin Brockman, a Commonwealth medallist in the Decathlon and Director of Brockman Athletics (http://www.brockmanathletic...
Duncan Simpson (IMG Academy) - Mental Conditioning, Leadership & Character Development
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by the Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Dr. Duncan Simpson. Duncan oversees the mental conditioning and ...