The Sam Portland Podcast
Episodes
Why Most Private Coaches Plateau at £2K–£4K Months
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most private coaches do not plateau because they are lazy.They plateau because the business model they inherited was built with a ceiling.In this Spor...
The ACL Prevention Lie Coaches Keep Pushing with Erica Mulholland
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches want to help female athletes… but a lot of the advice being pushed right now is fear-based, trendy, and honestly… backwards.In this e...
How to Progress Speed Exercises Without Breaking Athletes
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches use the same lifts, the same drills, and the same sprint work… yet their athletes still fail to develop real, transferable speed. The p...
Why 90% of Coaches Are Trapped Trading Time for Money
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches don’t fail because they lack knowledge.They fail because they’re stuck trading time for money.In this episode of the Sam Portland Pod...
How to Use Overspeed Training Without Breaking Your Athletes
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches have been told that overspeed training is dangerous, advanced, or something you should avoid at all costs.That belief is wrong.In this ep...
Why Great Coaches Leave Pro Sport (And Don’t Look Back) with Andy McKenzie
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Strength and conditioning coaching in high-performance sport isn’t what most people think.In this episode, we break down coaching careers, burnout, ...
Why Pro Footballers Hire Coaches Outside the Club (And What They’re Not Getting In-House)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do pro footballers work with coaches outside their club… and what are they actually paying for?In this episode, we unpack how remote performance...
The Soviet Method Still Winning in Speed Training (Conjugate Sequencing)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Sam Portland Podcast, where we go beyond surface-level programming and break down how speed is actually developed.In this episode,...
The Most Misunderstood Principle in Speed Training (Specificity vs General Work)
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another solo podcast where we strip away the noise and get to the truth about adaptation, intensity, and real speed development.In tod...
From Ranger Regiment to Speed Coach: Judd Linhard on Strength, Skill and Real Performance
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sam sits down with elite speed coach and former US Army Ranger Jud Linhard for one of the most raw, insightful conversations ever rec...
Stop Trying to Be an S&C Hero — Build a Coaching Business That Actually Works
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused coaches create confused clients — and confused clients don’t buy.This episode breaks down EXACTLY how to build a coaching business that i...
Dorothy Hummel Reveals the Neurogenetics Secret Elite Performers Don't Talk About
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Sam sits down with Dorothy Hummel, one of the most advanced human performance practitioners in the world — specialising in neu...
Rewiring Your Coaching Brain: Neuroscience, Business & Legacy with Chris Mattice
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this explosive episode, Sam Portland sits down with Chris Mattice — performance coach, neuroscientist, mentor and business strategist — to unpa...
How to Coach Transfer: Key Movements, RFD & Drill Stacking (In-Season & Off-Season)
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Sports Speed Insider, we go inside the drill stack and show you how to coach transfer, not just exercises. You’ll learn how to identify key ...
From Pro Rugby to 700K Followers: How Ben John Built The Rugby Trainer
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the Pro12 to personal training to becoming one of the biggest rugby creators online — this is the story of how Ben John turned retirement into ...
Most Coaches Charge Too Little — And It’s Killing You | The Psychology of Pricing for Coaches
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches charge too little.And it’s killing you — your business, your energy, your confidence.In this episode, Sam Portland lays out the bruta...
How to Apply The Sports Speed System Daily | In-Season Programming for Team Sport Athletes
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fit world-class speed training into a chaotic team sport schedule?In this Sport Speed Insider episode, Sam Portland breaks down the daily d...
From Rugby to Netflix to Business School | Dave Birtwistle on Reinvention, Ego Death & Growth
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people fear change.Former rugby player and fitness entrepreneur Dave Birtwistle has made it his life’s habit.From the pitch to Too Hot To Handl...
This Isn’t a Career — It’s a Conveyor Belt | The Harsh Truth About Strength & Conditioning
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t a career.It’s a conveyor belt.And unless you get off it — you’ll spend your best years waiting for a promotion that will never come...
How to Coach Non-Linear Sprinting | Learn Load Execute Framework for Change of Direction Speed
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we continue building on the Learn, Load, and Execute (LLE) framework — this time applying it to non-linear sprinting and chang...
The Truth About Strength & Conditioning | Why Most S&C Coaches Get It Wrong – with Matt Vickery
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most S&C podcasts are all the same — Olympic lifts vs. trap bar jumps, fancy terminology, no real talk.In this brutally honest and hilarious epi...
Most Coaches Burn Out Before They Break Through | The Truth About Coaching, Money & Freedom
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most coaches burn out before they ever break through.And that’s the cold, hard truth about working in professional sport.In this episode, I go deep ...
Supercharge your Max Speed with Learn Load Execute
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Learn Load Execute Framework inside the sports speed system creates a powerful model for the development of physical qualities! Master its applica...
Building a Personal Brand as a Coach | With Alex Preece
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between “just posting on social media” and building a personal brand that creates trust, clients, and opportunities?In thi...
Clients Don’t Fall From the Sky: How to Actually Get Athletes Outside Pro Sport
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every smart coach in pro sport is building something of their own. Truth is I never trusted pro environments and neither should you. This is how you c...
Accelerate your first steps with this framework
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you train acceleration using this framework, there is no turning back!!! Grab a copy of the Sports Speed System Framework Playbooks here: https:/...
Life vs Coaching Coaching: Nate’s Story of Strength, Family & Finding Purpose
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a veteran strength coach loses his role after 12 years? For Nate, it meant rediscovering his passion, redefining his path, and findi...
Cert Inflation Is Costing S&C Coaches | Build Skills That Pay
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cert inflation is real — and it’s draining your bank account. You don’t need another overpriced qualification. You need results, communication, ...
How to Program Speed Training Across a Week
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab 100 Speed Training Lessons the "gurus" charge your 1000's for: https://www.speedbysportland.com/100speed-lessonsMost coaches cram t...
Why Howard Packman Fights Coaching Rigidity: A Pro’s Bold Take
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when structure turns into stress? Former pro Howard Packman tells you in no uncertain terms why it’s time for freedom on the field.”I...
Stop Chasing Jobs: How S&C Coaches Can Build a Side Hustle That Pays
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💡 Most S&C coaches are chasing low-paying jobs… but what if you could flip the script and build something bigger?In today’s episode, I shar...
From Football Pitches to Motorsport Tracks: Rory Winters’ Search for Growth
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the pressure of professional football becomes too much? In this candid conversation, we dive into the realities of stepping away fro...
I was brain washed by my therapist
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cuttin...
The Things I HATE most S&C Coaches Do!!!
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cuttin...
Jared Wallace did this to get a job...would you?
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cuttin...
No BS Rehab Advice with Joe VDM
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cuttin...
Playing Rugby in South Africa is Better than England - Ed Coulsen
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cutti...
Chris Duffin: Rise to S&C Stardom, writing a book and the cost of it!
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cutti...
Wasps Paid for my Gym and they didn't know - Positives of Pro Sport
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cutti...
How to EXIT Pro Sport and Get PAID!!!!
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cutti...
Mike West: Work Full Time with Athletes but not in pro sport!
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Sam Portland Podcast, hosted by Sam Portland. The creator of The Sports Speed System. Join us in Sam Portland as we explore the cutti...
Hamstring Return to Speed Process
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This hamstring framework has worked for me time and time again. I hope you can take alot from this episode. Want to be come an insider? Join here: h...
Adaptation is your Job! DO IT!
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a coach, it is important to target, highlight and make significant changes in the qualities you want to effect. Most coaches DON'T DO THAT! BECOM...
SAM PORTLAND IS BACK!!!!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yes...we are back and here is why I'm looking forward to having some amazing conversations!
Scott Livingston THE KING OF PAIN!!!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Sam discussed the challenges of work-life balance in the digital age, emphasising the need to set boundaries and prioritise personal time. T...
Legacy Retreat Round Table Podcast
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a hot summers day talking shop on all things coaching, business and life. This podcast was recorded live and the Legacy Annual Retreat.
Molly Wheeler - How to use your experience to drive your future and Open a GYM!!!
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Molly discussed their experiences with sports and cultural differences. They reflected on the importance of sports in their lives and the impa...
Max Honigsbaum's - The jewgler who is dominating high performance rowing!!!
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Honigsbaum has a background in swimming, rugby, and American football, and has found a passion for training rather than competing. He has experien...
Robin Arkell - Running a high performance program at 23, winning an Olympic Medal and dealing with "Whats Next"?
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast!!! I really hope you enjoy it. Register for the Sports Speed Book NOW!!!
Coach Mike Boyle - Make the most with what you've got...a masterclass in efficiency!!!
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a copy of Coach Boyles Book here: Designing Strength Training Programs and Facilities, 2nd Edition Also...Don't forget to sign up for all ...
How 2 broken legs and 2 ruptured ACL's Built an amazing training system - James Crichton
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Podcast - Follow Crabby on his Instagram Also...sign up to the book waitlist here
Do you put your athletes first? Conal Duffy does...we can learn alot from this man.
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Sam Portland Podcast. Today we have Conal Duffy on the show - CHECK HIS INSTA.. But also..don't forget t...
The guy thats changing Crossfit for the better and it applies to you...
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom D'Arcy Smith is a legend!!! His story is amazing and he is doing some amazing things in the Crossfit space and you guys can learn so much fro...
Lewis Parry - From Lidl to Coaching International Athletes!!!
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Sam Portland Podcast. Its great to have Lewis Parry on the call today to Evinco Strength. Its an amazing call and a great story!...
How to become a successful Coach! My intention for the podcast!!!!
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast!!! Hit me up if you want [email protected]
Adam Lubbock - Building a gym business and living a great life - PART 2
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast, I hope you enjoy the show!!!
Adam Lubbock - Building a gym business and living a great life - PART 1
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast, I hope you enjoy the episode!
My Story Part 2!!! How I got my job at Wasps!!!
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast! I hope you enjoy the episode!!!
Peter Wright of Petey Performance - A journey of coaching and mental health!
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Honesty, vulnerability, humility and beautifully told!!! Some bloke, some story!!!! Thank you Pete!
My Story Part 1 - How it all started and why the name change....
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So I changed the podcast name because I wanted to talk more about the coach clarity method as a whole! Applied S&C Mindset and Spirituality&...
Why you should be using Long Accelerations to create easy speed gains with your athletes.
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to Sports Talks Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know what you think?...
How to ensure your wall drills are having the impact they should be...
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to Sports Talks Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know what you think?...
Aleks Salkin - Fundamental Movement Neurology, 80s Action Movies and Picking up Chicks as a teenager
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Todays Guest i...
My Current training splits and how i've overcome some really bad injuries!!!
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Will the S&C industry ever prioritize self care? Instagram Q&A Solo Cast
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
My thoughts on Worcester Rugby and a message for all the staff.
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
England and Great Britain 7's Star Emma Uren talks us through her journey!!!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
How to train max velocity sprinting in team sports. You've probably never thought of this...
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Mike Kurkowski on the forgotten art of Kettlebell Training, mindset and spirituality
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I really enjoyed this one. I've been on Mike's podcast twice now and I had to return the favour. Great bloke and some really cool insight into h...
The Legacy Retreat Round Table
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss some coaching topics that are important. This is well worth a listen!!! Want to chat with me about any of the work I do...head ...
The journey to professional golfer and now Strength and Conditioning Coach with Miles Collins
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
How to reverse engineer movement in sport
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Don't Be like this S&C Coach
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
When I first started coaching speed I didn't have a clue....
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Why drawing on sprinting videos is a waste of time
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Louie Simmons...We don't know what we just lost.
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Don't Let your clients suffer because you don't put yourself first.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
S&C Culture...He had everything he wanted and wasn't happy!!!
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Acceleration KPI's - How to make a difference in the field!!!
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Acceleration curves will change the way you coach speed forever!!!
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Why fitness testing is Dumb...Stack your metrics instead!!!
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Speed Gate Golf: Origin Story
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Conditioning for Speed Part 2: What do we do with 80% work?
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
What I learned from NFL Player Alex Gray
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
How my mentorship program started and what it has transformed into...
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Lateral Speed Essentials... MUST LISTEN
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
What Netflix and Training have in Common
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Good Coaches make you feel something...Here is my story!!!
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Conditioning for Speed Part 1.
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
Why you should have an out of office on Whats App
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
The number one mental barrier you need to break with your speed training!
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Here my aim is to educate and entertain you with stories and lessons from my coaching career. Let me know wh...
How to Start Coaching Speed
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A quick sound bite for you regarding starting coaching speed. Some of the things I think about and how I started my journey.
Episode 30: Oli Reading - The challenges of being a coach. Private Sector Vs Pro Sport and not wanting to live in london...
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Do you want to see the videos and participate live in these calls make sure you join my group: https://www.f...
Episode 32: Owen Satterley - Corporate wellbeing and high performance coach.
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Do you want to see the videos and participate live in these calls make sure you join my group: https://www.f...
Episode 31: Louis Flynn - Rugby Player (Super Sevens and Cyprus) & Rugby Coach
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Do you want to see the videos and participate live in these calls make sure you join my group: https://www.f...
Episode 29: Josh Fletcher - Career Periodisation
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Todays conversation on career periodisation was class and we ill 100% be having Josh Back on! If you w...
Episode 28: Danny Speirs
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Back to the sports talks podcast! Do you want to see the videos and participate live in these calls make sure you join my group: https:/...
Episode 27 – Hewitt Tomlin Co-CEO TeamBuildr
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode is with Hewitt Tomlin. Teambuildr his company provide an adaptable online solution for S&C Coaches to program their athletes with e...
Episode #26 Dr Phil Price
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode brings Dr Phil Price onto the show. He is a senior lecturer at St Marys University London. We discuss the role of the the degree and mast...
Episode #25 Derek Hansen
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of the podcast we have Coach Derek Hansen. A very interesting discussion not about the typical things that we hear him converse ...