ASCA Podcast #61 - Clive Brewer

Specialist in human performance, S&C coach, chartered sport scientist with over 20 years in high performance, Clive Brewer holds a Masters degree graduate from Loughborough University and is accredited by the ASCA, UKSCA & the NSCA as an S&C coach. A regular speaker at International conferences, Clive has published books and many papers on training methods, coaching & performance in peer-reviewed journals. QUOTES “If we understand the critical factors in performance then we can understand what constitutes success in sport and what are the gaps in our performance currently” “The data gives you a common language to explore performance issues and is used to inform decisions” “The best resource in any training environment is the coach” “Our role is to: i) improve physiological capacity of the athlete, ii) improve an athlete’s readiness to perform when the coach wants them to perform, and iii) make sure athletes are available for games” “In any new role, make sure you understand what the realistic expectations on your impact are” SHOWNOTES 1) Clive’s journey in strength and conditioning through rugby union, rugby league, baseball and soccer 2) Identifying the key moments in sport and impacting performance from there 3) Practical examples of reverse engineering performance interventions in rugby league and baseball 4) The use of data in sport and being continually curious about improving outcomes for athletes 5) Mining the technical coach’s expertise and formalizing their analysis of performance 6) The things Clive has learned from each of the sports he has worked with 7) Things to understand when transitioning between sports and between countries 8) Understanding the acceptable rate of change and bringing something to the table while still finding your feet in new roles 9) The importance of technique and bobskeleton athletes squatting 3x bodyweight PEOPLE MENTIONED Tony Strudwick Phil Coles Duncan French Adam Beard Jeremy Bettle Donovan Santos Loren Seagrave