Building Resilient Athletes and Lasting Performance with Expert Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Tombs

How can athletes train smarter for long-term success? Performance coach Chris Tombs joins host Martin Jones to discuss how to build physically and psychologically resilient athletes. With more than 30 years of experience in elite sport and military performance, Chris shares insights on sustainable training, recovery, and human connection in coaching.The conversation covers velocity-based training, reducing orthopaedic stress, and maintaining peak performance without burnout. Chris explains how to create training systems that promote longevity, adaptability, and consistent improvement, helping athletes perform better for longer.This episode is a practical guide for coaches, trainers, and anyone interested in the science of performance, recovery, and resilience.Key Topics:Coaching philosophy and athlete developmentLowering the orthopaedic cost of trainingLongevity and durability in high-impact sportsVelocity-based training and data-informed performanceBuilding trust and human connection in coachingAdvice for new strength and conditioning professionalsGuestChris Tombs has over 30 years of experience in strength and conditioning across professional rugby, action sports, cricket, and the military. His current work focuses on preparing soldiers for the physical and mental demands of their roles.HostMartin Jones — ophp.co.ukProducerBess ManleyConnect with Chris Tombs:LinkedInInstagramIf you found this episode useful, please rate, share, and review the show. To suggest guests or topics, email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.Thanks for listening to Optimising Human Performance.This podcast is for people who can’t afford to fail. Each episode gives you practical, evidence‑based tools you can apply in the real world.For more about the podcast, speaking, coaching, and mentoring, visit:www.ophp.co.ukConnect with us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ophp/Instagram: @ophumanperformanceIf you found this episode useful, please share it with one colleague, subscribe, and leave a review – it helps us reach more people who operate in high‑stakes environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.