The Petey Performance Podcast

In today’s episode, we have a conversation with Chloe Mustaki of Bristol City’s football team and the Irish Women’s National Team. 

Our discussion touched on a range of topics including a conversation about the Irish Women’s National Team and their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, including the process of squad selection. 

Chloe shared her experience with Bristol City, in particular their promotion to the Women’s Super League last season.

We delved into the challenges Chloe has faced, including injuries and health issues and explore the significance of maintaining a resilient mindset throughout these experiences. 

Finally, we explore the development of Women's Professional Football, examining its progress in recent years and gaining insights into its promising future.

Listen as we delve into the world of women's football with Chloe Mustaki, offering an inspiring and informative discussion on her experiences, aspirations, and the captivating development of the sport.

Time-stamps:

02:40 - Education in Professional Football

11:20 - Chloe’s ambition and hard work 

17:10 - Team environment 

26:40 - Her injuries and health issues

33:15 - Her current goals and mindset 

41:50 - The development of Professional Women’s Football

51:15 - The World Cup

In today's conversation, we sit down with Georgie Kelly, Rotherham United's striker, to explore his remarkable experiences and insights.

Georgie takes us back to his famous goal that propelled the Millers into the Championship last season, sharing the intense emotions surrounding that unforgettable moment. We also delve into his background in the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and how it has shaped him as a soccer player, uncovering the invaluable skills he has acquired along the way.

We discuss Georgie's late development and the advantages it has given him as an athlete, highlighting his unwavering determination and resilience. Furthermore, we touch upon his mindset, upbringing, and the significance of education in his football career.

Georgie provides firsthand insights into the contrasting dynamics of changing rooms in the League of Ireland, League One, and the Championship, shedding light on the nuances of each level of the game.

Time-stamps:

05:05 - How GAA helped Georgie as a soccer player 

13:15 - Strengths Vs Weaknesses 

20:00 - Experience playing with Rotherham

25:20 - Injuries and high physical demands

33:15 - Famous goal that sealed promotion

37:35 - Differing personalities in pro football

45:05 - Mindset 

47:55 - Championship Vs League of Ireland 

52:55 - Background & Development

Today’s Solo Podcast focuses on the importance of communication. 

Communication is essential within teams, in coaching, and in leadership. The language we use as coaches has a huge impact on how our athletes perceive our messages and retain the information we share with them. 

Sometimes, as coaches, we unknowingly miscommunicate, so it’s important for our athletes to relay the information back to us, to ensure that everybody is on the same page. 

It’s essential to listen to our athletes and to understand what works for them, in order to communicate with them effectively. 

It’s our job to facilitate how our different athletes communicate, and it’s essential for our athletes to communicate with us and their teammates, to improve the overall standard within the team environment. 

Time-stamps:

00:30 - Communication is key 

06:00 - Communicating with individual athletes 

14:10 - Athlete communication within a team

24:40 - Weekly/monthly planning as a coaching team

32:00 - Generational communication

Todays episode of the podcast is with Zak Moradi, the Kurdish, Leitrim hurler. 

Zak is a prominent member of Thomas Davis GAA club, the club which I am also involved in coaching. We spoke a lot about the club including what it offers to the community of Tallaght and what it means on a personal level to Zak. 

We discussed Zak’s book release, how it has been received over the past year and how it’s success has affected him. 

We then went on to speak about his recent trip back to Kurdistan of Iraq and the impact the trip has had on him. We then went on to speak about Zak’s personal political views, including how refugees are looked at and treated in this country, and how Ireland could benefit from more education on the issue. 

Time-stamps:

02:15 - What Thomas Davis GAA Club means to Zak

08:15 - GAA culture 

17:10 - Increased professionalism 

23:20 - Inclusivity in the GAA

31:35 - Good coaches

36:15 - How Zak’s book was received 

40:40 - The fragility of wealth 

44:10 - Trip to Kurdistan

48:25 - Zak’s personal political views

Today’s podcast is a conversation with Fermanagh's, Darragh McGurn.

Having suffered a recent defeat to Derry in the Ulster Championship, Darragh spoke candidly about how he’s been dealing with the defeat and how the team is refocussing on moving forward with this year's Tailteann Cup.

We had a great chat about the differences between teams that are challenging for All-Ireland and Provincial honours and the other counties that have lower but no less significant ambitions.

We spoke about leadership in the inter-county setup and Darragh’s own role within the team. We went into depth on how the group is building a new culture and how open communication is driving the team's standards to an elite-level standard.

We spoke about mindset and the physical qualities necessary for playing football at an elite-level.

We went into more detail on the importance of developing skills such as speed and change of direction, alongside the technical skills of Gaelic Football.

And finally, Darragh then spoke about his ongoing learning and education, in particular in the area of Sport-specific strength & conditioning. 

Time-stamps:

01:40 - Fermanagh’s defeat to Derry 

10:20 - Playing inter-county level football

14:25 - Implementing improvements within the team

21:05 - Developing leadership qualities 

26:40 - Refocussing as a group 

31:45 - The New Age Inter-County Player

46:10 - Education  

52:30 - Busy schedule 

55:55 - Mindset 

Today’s Solo Podcast was a result of me leading by example for my own clients by showing up and staying consistent.

While I was ready to skip this weeks podcast, I remembered that often what I see in my clients is that: consistency = more long term success.

Consistency is often made easier to achieve by setting achievable minimum goals rather than setting unsustainable goals where you or your client are likely to flake off and not show up.

Not showing up here and there leads to the formation of a new, less-desirable habit, reducing the likelihood of staying consistent further down the line. Set your non-negotiables, set achievable goals, show up and see results. Time-stamps:

2:10 - Consistency = higher success rate 

8:35 - Demonstrating consistency

10:20 - Underestimate don’t overestimate 

15:20 - Consistency in GAA training

Today’s Solo Podcast covers the topic of mentors and mentorship’s. 

I’ve had multiple different mentors and mentorships, all which have been a positive experience for me. While some people believe it’s advantageous to have one mentor for life, I believe it’s optimal to learn from a range of different people. 

Each of my mentors have taught me what I needed at that time. I believe mentorships to be a mutually beneficial relationship, with something to gain for everyone involved. 

If you’re interested in developing your skills and progressing your career, there’s great value in reaching out to potential mentors who you believe you can learn something from. 

Time-stamps:

02:20 - My experience with mentorships 

10:50 - Sam Portland’s mentorship  

17:00 - SpeedWorks’ mentorship

20:05 - Developing game speed qualities 

27:35 - How mentorships have impacted my mindset 

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. 

There’s a common misconception that this industry is oversaturated and there’s not enough work to go round. It’s not necessary to undermine other coaches in order to succeed. Learn to fill your own cup without emptying somebody else’s. 

Learn to view the industry with a mindset of abundance as opposed to a mindset of scarcity. The perfect client/coach for someone else will not always be the perfect client/coach for you. Be your own person and the results will follow. 

Time-stamps:

00:45 - Finding value in a loss

04:00 - Relationships and credibility within the industry 

07:20 - Coaching feuds 

09:40 - Dealing with your own insecurities 

15:05 - Perceiving the other point of view 

18:30 - Be the best you

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. 

We then went onto talk about negative transfer training and the effects this can have on an athlete. 

With a big emphasis on psychology there’s huge value in this episode for any GAA athletes and coaches, as well as any practitioners in the industry. 

David and his team are making some meaningful changes within the industry, improving industry standards for everyone. 

This was an incredibly enjoyable conversation where David and I spoke about about some of our favourite athletes while having the craic along the way. 

Time-stamps:

02:40 - An authentic working environment 

12:20 - Emphasis on psychology

23:25 - Skill development 

34:35 - Your biggest strength is your biggest weakness 

39:45 - David’s strongest qualities 

43:40 - DGR’s mission

49:40 - David’s mindset 

54:25 - Individualising programming for optimal results 

1:08:25 - DGR’s success 

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. 

Increasing the load on one skill may have a negative impact on an athletes performance, as typically, they tend to then neglect other areas in need of improvement or maintenance. This places a high importance on dividing your time, energy and attention evenly among all areas of your training. 

Just like in all areas of life, time away from your training is often just as beneficial as the time you spend training. A lower attentional load often leads to increased productivity and a better overall performance. 

Time-stamps:

02:55 - Balancing load and quality 

13:00 - Dividing load evenly among different skills

17:35 - Focus on execution

21:45 - The value in rest days

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.

Hopefully from my experience working with both styles, this episode helps you to identify what it is you need as a coach, or what you need in a coach as an athlete.

Time-stamps:

02:55 - The business side of coaching

06:05 - The value of in-person coaching

11:10 - Communication and building trust

15:00 - Finding a good client/coach fit

26:40 - Benefits of combining online and in-person coaching

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.

We touched on her experience as a ballet dancer and how this has led to her being focused on the finer details in her sport.

We then discussed how Sarah was a late developer in terms of athletics, but has experienced a high level of success in recent years after perfecting her training habits and behaviours, enjoying the process all the while.

Finally, Sarah shared her goals for 2023, involving getting back on the track whilst prioritising her health and happiness.

Time-stamps:

01:45 - Sarah’s current training

03:30 - Recent injury

15:25 - Making time for family and friends

23:00 - Consistency in injury recovery

26:25 - Being detail focussed

31:40 - Good coaches

41:50 - The influence of your circle

49:40 - Goals for 2023

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 was an incredibly enjoyable conversation as we covered some less touched on topics including handling assistants, transitioning into managerial roles, dealing with players and connecting with a management team. 

We also spoke about the importance of taking time away from coaching in order to give our best efforts to our coaching. 

Sami then went on to share his opinion on the value of sharing our free time with our family and friends and how this assists us in being the best coaches we can be. 

Time-stamps: 

01:50 - Sami’s new roles 

15:10 - Working with assistants 

21:45 - Work/life balance 

33:00 - Lessons learned throughout Sami’s career 

38:15 - Next stage in Sami’s career 

46:10 - Taking a step back to take a step forward 

48:55 - Why Sami became a coach 

57:15 - Applying lessons from various sports to different environments

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. 

Aisling shared her personal schedule and the processes she follows to keep herself in her optimal state to compete at a high level. 

We spoke about how Aisling’s body has changed over time as she adapted to playing AFLW, and then touched on physicality within the LGFA and how it could be changed in order to improve the game. 

Finally, Aisling touched on her own personal professional goals looking into the future. 

Time stamps: 

2:05 - Off-season/Pre-season 

5:00 - Aisling’s schedule 

10:15 - The leadership group 

19:10 - The professional environment in the AFLW 

25:00 - Not making the team 

30:45 - AFLW vs GAA match schedule 

36:40 - Things Aisling misses about GAA 

38:45 - Training for AFLW 

44:30 - Physicality in LGFA 

52:00 - Aisling’s professional goals

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. This includes providing multiple rep and set ranges for the athlete to choose from, as well as various alternative exercises. 

I then go on to discuss the three athlete archetypes I have identified in my athletes, which guides how I pool my athletes. These three archetypes include athletes that need to improve their strength, athletes that need to improve their stiffness or reactivity, and athletes that need to improve both. 

This people-centric approach creates a framework to allow for more autonomy within the athletes training, hopefully increasing their motivation and productivity, benefiting both the individual athlete and the team.  

Time-stamps:

01:00 - Grouping athletes 

04:20 - Individualising a generalised plan

12:00 - Athlete archetypes 

24:40 - Setting goals with individual athletes

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. 

I then touch on the principle of cumulative fatigue and the training approach that I would use as a way for dual-sport athletes to get exposure to strength training within their busy schedules. 

Naturally I then go on to discuss both the physical and mental fatigue most often experienced by dual-sport athletes, and the effect this can have on both the athlete and the team. 

Finally, I provide what I consider the most realistic solutions to the complicated situation of juggling two sports at once. 

Time-stamps:

01:00 - Dual sport athlete 

02:30 - Schedule 

15:30 - Principle of Cumulative fatigue & training structure

21:30 - Mental fatigue and burnout 

28:15 - Solutions

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.

Time-Stamps

04:00 - Pre-season S&C 

09:50 - How long should the pre-season be?

15:45 - What do you do in pre-season? 

18:45 - Pooling athletes for individualisation

28:00 - How to test/pool the athletes

42:40 - Session splits 

This short episode wraps up season 2 by reflecting on my podcasting journey so far. I reflect on why I began this podcast in the first place, and where it’s at today.

I’ve had loads of fantastic conversations with well-respected, intelligent and influential leaders in the industry, through which I’ve formed solid connections.

The podcast has been a vehicle that I've used for personal growth and self-development, as well as reflections on my own beliefs and thought processes.

Finally, I give some advice to anyone else considering starting their own podcast, by sharing what has helped me to grow mine over the past 2 years.

Time-stamps:

02:10 - Why I started the podcast 

06:50 - The guests 

09:50 - Benefits of podcasting

16:00 - Podcast improvements

This episode is with former Leinster rugby player, Conor O’Brien. 

Conor was unfortunately forced to retire last season due to recurring injuries. 

We went into detail on the trials and tribulations involved in being a Leinster rugby player on the peripheries of the favoured playing squad. Conor spoke candidly about dealing with injuries and his own personal growth as a result of going through those tough times.

We talked about his recent move to the business industry and the many transferable skills that he's brought with him from professional sport. 

We discussed freedom on the field of play and outside of a sporting environment, the highs and lows of pro-sport, as well as the decision-making process that led him to pick rugby over GAA in his youth.

Conor spoke of the relationships he developed during his time at Leinster rugby with both the performance staff and his teammates. And we also delved deep into his personal identity as an athlete and the profound levels of self-awareness and acceptance of his present that Conor now holds. 

Time stamps:

7:50 - Freedom within and outside of sport 

13:25 - Breaking into the 25

18:50 - Going off a play-sheet

24:10 - Understanding the play for the whole team 

29:10 - Conor’s transfer over to the business world 

33:20 - Self-awareness 

37:50 - Acceptance in a recurring injury 

42:40 - Resilience gained from injury 

45:40 - Advice to people dealing with a long term injury 

53:20 - His relationship with his physio 

59:45 - Conor’s experience playing GAA

This episode of the podcast is with Kilkenny-man & Rouen Normandie Rugby star, Peter Lydon.

Peter has been playing professional rugby abroad for almost 10 years now and has become accustomed to many of the cultural differences out in France, as he plies his trade in the Pro D2.

However, one thing that he has not been able to accept is the differences in approach to home vs away games from fans and players alike. That was a big topic of conversation over the course of this conversation, as well as how important it is for him to prepare mentally in the same way for both games in Rouen and around France.

We spoke a lot about maintaining high standards and team-leadership, as well as advice he would give to younger players who have aspirations of playing at the highest level.

We also touched on the value of getting extras in outside of team-training sessions and the benefits of playing multiple sports at a young age, as well as integrating extra speed and conditioning into your own training program.

Time-Stamps

09:30 - Peter’s personal aspirations and Rouen's team-goals

15:45 - Importance of mental preparation (Home vs Away games)

20:05 - Preparing for an away game

25:45 - Having high standards

31:50 - Maintaining confidence through wins and losses

36:50 - Advice to young players around mental performance

42:05 - Developing his skills outside of team-training

46:65 - Quality vs quantity

52:30 - Advice to young players with aspirations to play at the highest level

58:25 - Benefits of playing multiple sports at a young age

1:03:20 - Speed work and S&C

This episode of the podcast is a full breakdown of my recommendations for GAA athletes entering their off-season.

I speak about the importance of focusing on performance over outcomes during the season, before then going into detail on how long athletes should take off, when they should return to training and what they should focus on upon their return.

From gym-based training to speed & agility, skill-development to body recomposition, I cover it all here. 

I hope you enjoy it and take something from it and if you are interested in getting some help with your training then feel free to drop me a message.

Make sure to do so now to avoid disappointment, as outlined in the podcast, there are limited spots available in my online coaching group.

Time-Stamps

0:55 - Off-season training 

1:30 - Performance > Outcome 

4:55 - How long to take off

8:15 - Returning to training after the break

14:30 - Focus in the gym 

21:40 - On-pitch off-season training

31:20 - Skill work 

33:50 - Body composition

This one was an incredibly tough one to record, but ultimately an important topic to talk about.

After my recent newsletter being extremely well received, I struck up the courage to talk about something that I haven't been comfortable talking about in the past.

Mental illness, stress and mental health disorders are a bit of a taboo subject in the coaching world. We can be reluctant to show weakness and vulnerability in an effort to appear strong, optimistic and positive for our athletes. However, this may come at an expense. Sometimes we may become so client and athlete-centred that we neglect our own health and wellbeing in the process.

I'm hoping that by opening a conversation around this topic, others that are feeling this way will know that they're not alone. I also hope to see athletes and coaches talk more openly about their mental health, to see my listeners reach out to their friends and family members and ultimately I hope to become more comfortable myself, in talking about my experience & mental wellbeing in the future.

My call to action for this episode is for each listener to reach out to just one person and check in on them this week. You never know what someone is going through. Having an open conversation, listening and being there for them could make all the difference.

Time-Marks

00:50 - My personal experience with mental health

05:50 - Coaching and mental illness

09:40 - Accepting responsibility as a coach /

Placing self worth on athletes’ results 

13:45 - Isolating yourself due to overworking 

17:00 - Putting on a brave face 

25:00 - “Self praise is no praise”

29:30 - Respecting mental illness

33:55 - Reaching out for support

I am delighted to be joined by Irish 7s captain, Lucy Mulhall, on this episode of the podcast.

Lucy and the Irish team are currently preparing for the Rugby World Cup of 7s in Cape Town next month. We chatted about the team's intense preparations for the competition, as well as how important it was for them to qualify in order to put Irish women's rugby 7s on the biggest stage of all.

We spoke about how competition levels have gone up in training, as well as how they have developed such a strong team during the current cycle, competing with the best of the best on the World Rugby Sevens Series circuit this season.

The squad's core values are an integral part of a setup and they come back to them often in order to put themselves in a position to perform at an elite-level standard. We spoke about how they have helped the team to place an emphasis on outstanding defence, develop a robust and resilient mindset and be ok with making mistakes in training.

Finally, we spoke about Lucy's experience playing GAA, how the skills of Gaelic football transferred to the rugby pitch and vice versa.

Lucy has achieved so much in recent years, captaining her country in 7s and representing Ireland in XV's as well, so we finished by speaking about her own personal ambitions and her interest in growing the game of 7s around the country.

We wish Lucy and the Irish team the very best of luck in Cape Town in September and hope that they can achieve their goals of a medal-placed finish.

Time-marks

5:00 - Preparation for the Rugby World Cup 7s

11:30 - Building a strong team 

19:00 - Competition in training 

21:50 - Mindset & Values

24:20 - Defence as a Strong Point

28:20 - Being prepared for tournaments

33:45 - Increasing standards prior to squad selection

38:40 - Importance in making mistakes in training 

47:10 - Teaching and learning from younger players 

51:45 - Growing 7s around the country 

56:15 - Transferring skills between rugby and GAA

58:40 - Lucy’s personal ambitions

This episode of the podcast is with Gloucester Rugby winger and England international, Ollie Thorley.

With the 22/23 Premiership season kicking off in a little over a month, pre-season preparations are well underway. That was a major topic of conversation for this chat, along with how athletes should set personal goals, in order to optimise their own training in the lead up to competitive fixtures.

We spoke about enhancing your strengths, as well as ironing out your weaknesses, and also how to recover optimally in order to have your mind and body in a state of peak performance.

Our chat was topped off by a conversation around mental health for athletes, Gloucester Rugby's core values and Ollie's own personal connection to the club, as well as his aspirations for the future.

Time-Marks

4:20 - Pre-Season Training

12:15 - Setting personal goals

15:30 - Working on strengths and weaknesses 

17:05 - Maintaining focus as a young athlete

20:30 - Team-meetings

25:30 - Mental health  

30:30 - Looking after your mind and body 

38:00 - Disconnecting from your mobile phone

45:00 - Gloucester Rugby's goals for season 22/23

48:00 - Gloucester Rugby's core values      

51:45 - Connection with the Gloucester fans

This episode is with Tyrone Senior Footballer, 2021 All-Ireland Winner and 2019 All-Star, Ronan McNamee.

We had a fantastic conversation about his own business endeavours, his current club training routine and the inter-county season.

Ronan gave many interesting insights into topics such as, the differences between club & inter-county players, the commitment it takes to play inter-county football & how the game of Gaelic football has changed over the years.

We also spoke about what it takes to win an All-Ireland final, what went wrong for Tyrone this season & his position as a mentor to younger players.

Time-marks

6:30 - Having his own gym 

8:20 - Reformers Pilates / Being robust enough to last the season

16:15 - Training routine coming into the club championship season 

20:30 - Differences in preparation of club vs county players

28:00 - Being a mentor to younger team mates 

31:20 - Social aspect of playing county 

41:20 - Differences between this season and last season

53:00 - Pre and post-match routine 

59:20 - Favourable coaching styles

1:03:35 - How the game has improved over the years

This episode of the podcast is with AFLW superstar, Brisbane Lion & former Tipperary GAA dual-code athlete, Orla O'Dwyer.

Orla has just signed a new contract with the Brisbane Lions and is entering her 4th season with the club. We spoke about her training at the moment, her rehab process following shoulder surgery and how she recovers from training and games to perform at her best.

She has had a stellar couple of season's, picking up a Premiership medal in 2021 and being named in the All-Australian team last year, becoming the first Irish player to do so since Jim Stynes in 1993.

We spoke about how she has found the transition to Aussie Rules, the contact side of the game, technical skills, individual and group goal-setting for the new season.

We spoke about how the AFLW benefits many Irish athletes and our national sports back home, as well as her advice to the many new Irish AFLW recruits plying their trade this season.

Orla is thriving in Oz and hopefully she can continue in her rich vein of form, to garner more monumental personal and team achievements with the Lions in 2022.

Time-Marks

6:00 - AFLW Pre-season

9:15 - Orla’s rehab following a shoulder injury 

18:45 - The contact side in AFL vs GAA

22:15 - Finding her rhythm in the game 

25:30 - Having/being a mentor on the team 

27:45 - Orla’s personal goals 

30:10 - Individual technical skill work 

33:00 - Irish players in the AFLW 

36:10 - Recovery and downtime 

43:00 - Setting goals as a group

45:45 - Major differences between the AFL and GAA

48:00 - Increasing physicality in women’s GAA 

51:00 - How the AFLW benefits the GAA

54:15 - Advice to future Irish AFLW players

This episode is my first solo podcast in quite some time. As usual, it's just a diary of my thoughts over the last couple of weeks.

During this episode I ask some very important questions, such as "Do you want to win, or would you just like to win?"

I also speak about giving 100% to yourself, your teammates and your coaches, before moving onto talking about what we must be willing to do as coaches, to put our athletes in the best position to achieve their goals.

If you have any questions for me or are interested in getting some help in achieving your goals and reaching peak performance, don't be afraid to reach out on social media or via email.

As always, I hope you enjoy it.

And if you do enjoy it, please remember to like it, share it and send it!

Time-Marks

7:00 - Do you want to win or would you just like to win?

8:05 - Giving 100%

13:45 - Limiting alcohol intake 

15:30 - Training to win 

20:40 - Committing to teammates / Non-negotiables 

23:15 - What can you give as a coach

24:40 - Creating a good environment as a coach

This episode of the podcast is with USA Football's Senior Manager in Education, former USA Eagle and D1 Collegiate Footballer, Andy Ryland.

Andy brings a unique perspective to coaching the tackle in rugby & American football, given that he played both sports at the highest level before stepping into coaching.

We talked all about contact preparation, his passion for tackling, tackling KPIs and common misconceptions in both rugby and American football.

This one is a super start for any youth rugby coaches, in how to break down the tackle before building it back up again to the sum of its parts.

We finished up by speaking about how we can make contact sports safer in the long term, by improving tackle and grapple technique with athletes of a young age.

Andy has transitioned into coach development after many year's working as a S&C coach, so there's something in this one for coaches of many specialities.

Time-Marks

5:30 - Andy’s current role 

14:20 - His passion for tackling  

18:20 - Misconceptions in the coaching of tackling 

29:00 - Progressive drills  

37:15 - Tackling KPIs  

46:45 - Finishing the tackle  

52:20 - Introducing youth athletes to tackling  

1:07:50 - Possible safety implementations for youth athletes

This episode of the podcast is with proud Birr-native, Connacht loosehead prop & member of the prestigious 100 cap club at Leinster Rugby, Peter Dooley.

This one was a little surreal to record, as Peter and myself are very close in age and would've grown up together out at Roscrea rugby club. We would've spent may days playing against each other for many years in both rugby & hurling, representing Birr and Roscrea respectively, so there was a good deal of banter in this conversation.

We touched on Offaly vs Tipperary in the minor hurling final last weekend, chatting about what an important part of his life hurling was in his youth. We also touched on his underage rugby experiences, which included his transition to the front-row from number 8.

We talked about his excitement about his big move to Galway next week, after signing on to play with Connacht next season. We also touched on his reasons for staying in Ireland and his international aspirations.

Finally we spoke about the heavy influence his dad, Gerry, has had over his rugby career and over the development of the underage setup at Birr RFC.

Pete, has left a legacy at Leinster rugby, achieving his 100th cap last season, so we spoke about the many experiences he's had there, and how pivotal the club has been in his development as a rugby player and as a man.

Time-marks

4:15 - Peter's hurling background 

14:15 - Transition from number 8 to the front row 

20:00 - Early Beginning's at Leinster

22:45 - Leinster Academy 

27:45 - His upcoming move to Galway

30:15 - Peter’s attraction to play for Connacht 

31:10 - Goals of playing for Ireland 

35:00 - Passion for scrummaging 

37:15 - His Dad’s influence on his career

41:20 - How the underage club setup prepared him for his rugby career 

45:10 - Mentoring young players

49:15 - 100 cap milestone 

56:50 - Leaving a Legacy at Leinster

This episode of the podcast is with Irish International 800m & 1500m runner and Tokyo 2020 Olympian, Nadia Power.

Nadia is currently returning to the track following quite a serious foot injury. She has had a tough year, dealing with COVID and other illnesses as well as her plantar fascia tear, whilst simultaneously transitioning to a new coaching setup and training group overseas.

We spoke in depth about what spurred her recent move to London, her recent training camp in South Africa and how she has coped with the rehabilitation process of her first serious injury.

We talked about the importance of having the right coach at the right time in your career, and how her personal preference for feedback has changed through the years.

We also spoke about the added pressures that come along with an elite-level athletic career, which include building a personal brand and dealing with sponsors, as well as meeting new competitors and racing against your teammates.

Nadia is an incredibly driven individual and was brave to talk about her struggles in the past in relation to her relationship towards underperformance. 

She spoke candidly about how she has done great work with Sport Psychologist, Jessie Barr, and her other coaches to develop a more rational approach towards performance at this stage of her career.

We also touched on how her parents and friends have been her ultimate supporters down through the years, despite having very different approaches towards how they deliver that support.

Nadia is currently undergoing the transition back onto the track and no doubt we'll be seeing her competing at the top level again sooner rather than later.

Time-Marks

4:30 - Nadia’s recent move to London

6:30 - Nadia’s foot injury and her recovery 

13:50 - Her new perspective as she returns to sport

20:00 - Aqua jogging

23:30 - Receiving external feedback on a session 

29:00 - Speed vs Endurance 

33:30 - The benefits of going to training camps (South Africa) 

37:15 - Meeting new people through the sport 

42:50 - Internal pressure

46:15 - Switching off 

50:45 - Watching other athletes compete from the sideline 

54:00 - Self-branding and sponsorships 

1:00:50 - Nadia’s parents’ support

This episode of the podcast is with S&C coach, speed and change of direction specialist Mathew Cook.

Mathew operates his own private coaching business, Transferable Training, where he works with team-sport and track athletes to improve their acceleration, speed and change of direction ability.

We chatted about his recent holiday, which was his first as a self-employed individual. We then moved onto talking about his internship with Jonas Doodoo and Speedworks, and how that was absolutely pivotal in his development as a coach.

Both myself and Mathew have a bit of a speed bias, so we spoke about the value of training outside the gym, as well as within it. We also touched on how he's used data and testing to improve his own coaching process, and what's sparked his interest of late in terms of COD for team sports.

We finished up by having an important conversation around the benefits and dangers of social media, as Mathew has had a huge increase in his following of late.

Time-Marks

6:00 - Switching off during a holiday when self-employed

14:45 - Mathew’s work with SpeedWorks and Jonas 

23:50 - Thinking critically about how and why you do things

27:00 - Changes in his views/approaches since he began working with Jonas

38:30 - Experimenting with different approaches and his learnings from that 

47:00 - Using data effectively in coaching 

52:00 - Slowing down in order to speed up

54:30 - His work with team sport athletes on change of direction 

1:02:00 - Mathew’s growth on social media / Navigating social media

This episode of the podcast is with Tipperary footballer and LGFA All-Star, Aishling Moloney.

Aishling is currently rehabbing from an ACL rupture but it has been anything but plain sailing for her since the injury occurred back in January of 2021.

We chatted about the complications she has had during her rehabilitation and how she has used her support circle to remain positive throughout the process.

We then moved on to talk about how she has now developed a newfound appreciation for nutrition, weight-training and recovery. She also touches on how she is going to take the next few months as an opportunity to focus on improving her linear speed, as well as an opportunity to continue enjoying life away from football.

Aishling has shown incredible mental resilience over the last year and I have no doubts that she will be back on the field, setting a great example for young athletes in the near future.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with Dr. Peter Tierney of Lululemon. Dr. Tierney is working as a Senior Research Scientist with the company in Vancouver, having experience working in elite sport with Leinster Rugby and the English FA in the past.

Thus, Peter brings a unique perspective to his role in Product Innovation with the company, and it was really interesting to chat to him about the many lessons he's learned in elite sport, which have benefitted his performance in his new role.

We had time to talk about a whole host of topics over the course of this conversation, touching on stress, sleep and recovery, teaching methods, differences between coaching in elite football and elite rugby union, sled-pulling to enhance momentum and/or acceleration performance, intensity-differences between various levels of rugby union and World Rugby's new guidelines for contact training.

Dr. Tierney has achieved quite a lot in his short career so far, and I have no doubts that he'll continue to achieve great things in his new role in Canada.

This episode of the podcast is with Hartpury RFC and Gloucester Rugby, loosehead prop, Conor Maguire.

The Skerries-born, former Boyne RFC and Old Wesley man is now thriving in the Championship with Hartpury, whilst also getting the odd run out with Gloucester in the Premiership, due to his dual-status.

Conor's journey to this point has been incredibly interesting, as he has experience in both the Leinster and Connacht systems, where he found his feet, before moving across the water to Wales, to take up an opportunity with Dragons Rugby.

He started out as a hooker but has transitioned to loosehead prop in recent years, which was a fascinating topic of conversation during the chat.

We talked about how he has looked to find an optimal weight to balance his weaknesses and strengths, scrummaging at loosehead and hooker and then advice he would give to any young players thinking of making the change.

There are tonnes of golden nuggets in here for young players with high aspirations, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable conversation with a very level-headed guy, with an incredibly vibrant character.

The most poignant part of the conversation was undoubtedly when Conor outlined why he doesn't let the sport of rugby define him as a person.

Enjoy it and remember to like it, share it and send it.

This episode of the podcast is with expert performance coach, Dr. Fergus Connolly. 

He is one of the world’s foremost performance coaches with over 20 years experience working with high performers in elite corporate, sport and military. Dr. Connolly has experience working in almost every major sport, previously consulting with San Fransisco 49ers, Dublin GAA, Munster Rugby, Liverpool FC, New York Knicks, Welsh Rugby Union, University of Michigan and many more.

Myself and Fergus had a fantastic chat around all things high performance, touching on how he defines it, how he has developed his holistic approach, why it is more advantageous to become a generalist over a specialist and the powerful lessons he has learned over the 20 years he has been in the industry.

There is tonnes of value in this conversation and as a result it went on a little longer than planned. However, if you manage to listen to the whole thing, I have no doubts that you will gain an incredible insight into the mind of one of the industries most successful practitioners.

This episode of the podcast is with Online S&C coach and Antrim inter-county football star, Eoghan McCabe.

Myself and Eoghan had a fantastic conversation around the challenges that he's faced in developing and running his online business, EMC Performance Academy. We also spoke about the many benefits of transitioning to the online space and what motivated him to make such a massive change.

We then went on to discuss the great work that he's been doing with his clients in relation to speed development, education and behaviour-change.

Finally, we discussed his own training schedule and how he manages to operate the business, whilst also playing elite inter-county football with Antrim in Division 3 of the National Football League.

This episode of the podcast is with Arsenal Academy Strength & Conditioning coach, Charlie Norton Sherwood.

Charlie was incredibly brave to give a candid reflection of his early years in the industry, outlining the mistakes that he made as a young coach, in relation to not taking care of himself and saturating his life in S&C with a view to furthering his career.

We chatted about how this issue arises all to often with young S&C coaches and give some advice around what we would do differently if given the opportunity to enter the industry as a fresh-faced newbie again.

We also talked about the value of internships, finding what works for different athletes, driving intent in the weight-room, change of direction in youth football and Charlie's new role at the Arsenal Academy.

This special episode of the podcast is to celebrate International Women's Day, and is with Women in Sport officer for Athletics Ireland & International Athlete, Lilly-Ann O'Hora.

Myself and Lilly-Ann chatted about her own performance in the 100m Hurdles at the recent Irish National Indoor Championships, as well as how competing in such a highly-competitive field has motivated her to reach new heights again and again.

We talked about the great place that Irish athletics finds itself in at the moment, with so many stars on an international level. And we also touched on how she is working to increase participation in Irish athletics for both female and male athletes.

We touched on the absence of female coaches at an elite and sub-elite level, as well as talking about the many barriers that they face on a personal level, as well as the micro-aggressions that they may experience in the coaching industry.

We finished up by chatting about what can be done in the future to level the playing field in terms of exposure and opportunities given to both male and female sport.

I hope that you all enjoy it, and pick up a few lessons along the way. Happy International Women's Day to all of our female listeners!

This episode of the podcast is with University of North Dakota, S&C coach, Will Ratelle.

Will leads the S&C program at the university for both basketball and volleyball, whilst also assisting with their football program. He also brings a unique perspective to the role, given that he has experience as a professional football player in the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs.

His private S&C service is booming and he is an absolute king in terms of social media marketing, with an array of in-depth, informational videos on his Youtube channel.

We chatted about social media, medicine ball throws, velocity-based training, periodisation and achieving buy-in in the weight-room.

A great one to kick off season 2, I hope that you all enjoy it as much as I did.

Kate McDaid is a Health and Performance Nutritionist and the founder of Nutrikate.

Kate and I talked about the growth of Nutrikate, the direction in which the company is headed and the original “why” behind its start-up. She went into detail regarding her management style and why she has always believed in a client-centred approach. We didn’t just stick to the business chat though, chatting about her basic pillars of nutrition and the importance of sleep for health and wellness.

A great chat, I’m sure people from all walks of life will be able to take something useful from this one.

This episode of the podcast is with Cork GAA Performance Nutritionist, Cork Constitution Head Coach and former Munster rugby player, Jonny Holland.
Jonny is a self-employed and works with both Cork senior hurling and football teams. We chatted all things sports nutrition touching on pre-game, in-game and post-game practices. We also touched on creatine supplementation, weight management, individualisation and meal-timing.

We then moved onto rugby chat, talking about the lessons Jonny took from his own professional career, as well as the current AIL season.

A conversation that went all over the place, there’s something in there for anyone interested in GAA, rugby, nutrition or business.

This episode of the podcast is with former Argentina 7s Physical Preparation Coach, Fernando Levy.

Fernando and myself had an insightful conversation about his impact on the Argentina 7s team’s journey to a bronze medal at Tokyo 2020. We talk about what attracted Fern to 7s, what it was like prepping for the Olympics during the COVID pandemic and the intangibles that culminated in his boys causing an upset, to come home with a medal.

A true gent, I’m sure you all will enjoy this extremely candid conversation.

This week's podcast is a conversation with Irish Paralympic Sprinter, Orla Comerford.

We had a very deep and poignant conversation about her mentality towards athletics, as well as her motivations to train, the roadblocks she has faced down through the years and the extremely difficult situation she was faced with, when she lost her phenomenal coach, Brian Corcoran, whilst away at the Paralympics earlier this year.

I thank Orla for her time, in what was a very brave chat, that I’m sure will resonate with many who knew Brian, as well as many others who have had to deal with the grief of loss in their own lives.

This episode of the podcast is with biomechanics specialist, David Grey. 

He is the proud owner of his own business/clinic, David Grey Rehab, which provides individuals with therapy in both an online and in-person setting. We chatted about the benefits and the challenges of working almost exclusively online, how life has changed for him since his first stock program, Lower Body Basics, took off and some of the common challenges that he faces with his clients in relation to hip and hamstring injuries.

We also took the time to talk about Dave's own athletic career, common problems that he sees frequently in GAA, and the business skills that he's picked up along his journey so far.

So, hopefully there's something in there for everyone. I hope you enjoy it, as we both had a lot of fun during the recording.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with Melbourne-based S&C coach, Graeme Morris.

Graeme is currently working in a private setting, as well as leading the S&C programming for the AFL referees.

We had a conversation that covered a multitude of topics including, Aussie Rules Football, rugby league, rugby union, multi-directional tempo conditioning and S&C for the combat-sport athlete. We also managed to touch on the new rugby union contact-training laws, Volkanovski in the UFC and the Wallabies as well.

This conversation flowed so well that I'm sure it will be an enjoyable listen. Graeme is an awesome practitioner and a funny guy so I'm sure there is something in there for just about everyone.

This episode of the podcast is with a giant within the S&C industry, Keir Wenham-Flatt, a.k.a. The Rugby Strength Coach.

Keir is the founder of the Strength Coach Network, where he now works full time. He has formerly worked with the Argentina Rugby Union, London Wasps, Sydney Roosters, Toshiba in Japan and William & Mary in the United States.

We chatted about the various coaching environments he's worked in and what separates the good from the bad. We also touched on how he works to achieve buy-in with athletes, how we actually affect performance in competition, the line between S&C and skills coaching and the application of jiu-jitsu/grapple work to contact sport.

This episode of the podcast is with Shelbourne FC S&C coach, David O'Connor.

Myself and David talked about his pillars of performance in S&C coaching for football, how he connects with his athletes and the work he has done for mental health awareness in the past.

This episode of the podcast is with Irish para-rower, PR2 national champion and 2019 World Bronze Medalist, Katie O'Brien.

We talk about her intense training schedule, her experiences at the National and World Championships, the Paralympics, her professional life as a veterinarian and her experiences growing up with Spina Bifida.

This episode of the podcast is with Head of Strength and Conditioning at Blackrock College, Lansdowne RFC and Wicklow GAA, Daniel Moore.

We talked about his work in high-performing organisations, as well as having a very deep conversation about why he coaches and what makes a successful coach.

Dan also participated in RTE's show, Ultimate Hell Week, last year. So we had a conversation about what he gained from that experience and what he learned about himself in the process.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with Strength and Conditioning coach and former Olympic race-walker, Colin Griffin.

Colin operates out of Santry Sports Surgery Clinic and is currently completing is PhD in Achilles Tendinopathy rehabilitation, under the tutelage of JB Morin. We had an in-depth discussion on the mechanisms of injury of Achilles tendinopathy, as well as his treatment and assessment methods. We then talked about the Tokyo Olympics, his own Olympic experiences, in 2008 and 2012, and his company The Altitude Centre Ireland.

This episode of the podcast is with Dublin inter-county footballer and best-selling author, Shane Carthy.

We had a great chat about his beloved Manchester United, losing out in an All-Ireland semi-final to Mayo, his aspirations for next season, the release of his best-selling autobiography and a frank discussion about mental health in general.

This is quite a deep one so I hope someone can take something useful from it. 

If anyone out there is struggling with mental health issues, remember that there are plenty of services available, so don't be afraid to talk.

This episode of the podcast is with Irish 800m runner and Olympian, Síofra Cléirigh Büttner.

Being that Síofra is a gaelgeoir we spoke in Irish for the beginning of the podcast, but transitioned into English after about 15 minutes to make it accessible to speakers of both languages.

We chatted about the Olympic experience, living and training in the United States with Team New Balance, as well as her love of the Irish language and more.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with strength and conditioning coach and Armagh inter-county footballer, Jemar Hall.

We cover a range of topics over the course of this episode, including how Jemar manages his time between playing GAA at an elite level and running is coaching business H&H Performance. 

We also touch on his beginnings in sport as a multi-sport athlete, being heavily influenced by his mother, father and uncles, before having the tough conversation regarding the racism he's experienced on the field of play.

Jemar is very open throughout this conversation and incredibly brave to talk about topics that he acknowledges, are not easy for him to talk about.

In a series that came down to the wire, there can only be one winner. In this episode of the podcast, I go over the major talking points from the final test of the Lions tour, as well as my own reflections on the tour as a whole.

Episode 33 of The Petey Performance Podcast is with S&C coach and all around businessman, Billy O'Regan.

We chat all things coaching, S&C, internships, robustness, sandbag carries and switching off. We even found time to preview the 3rd test between British & Irish Lions and the Springboks, from the comfort of our armchairs.

A short review of the spicy encounter between the Springboks and the B&I Lions in Test Week 2. I talk about the styles of play brought from both teams and the lack of discipline from both the players and coaching staff, before previewing the upcoming Test 3 decider.

The B&I Lions came away with a 22-17 win over the Springboks at the weekend. Is there scope for improvement? Did some questionable decisions go their way? Should a few changes be made to the side for the 2nd test? And how are the Springboks going to retaliate?

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with former Blue Bulls S&C, and current Singapore Rugby Union Head S&C, Henri-Charl Terblanche. 

We talked about how Henri is managing his clients and athletes during COVID-19 restrictions, how he achieves work-life balance for his young family, as well as touching on the Lions tour and upcoming first test against the Springboks.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with physiotherapist and co-host of The Measured by Success Physio Podcast, Greg Hawe. We talked about everything and anything over the course of this conversation, debating treatment tools, the line between physio and S&C, using cues in a criterion-based rehab program, as well as chatting NRL and Lions rugby.

This podcast is a conversation with Singapore-based S&C coach, personal trainer and nutritionist, Will Foden. Will recently completed a 58km charity ultramarathon in aid of Motor Neurone Disease and Cancer research, which we talked about towards the end of the conversation. 

We also delved deep into the problems that coaches face on a daily basis, as they navigate the complicated world of the fitness industry. Value systems, challenges, performance-based training and getting out of your comfort zone. Nothing was off the table.

On this episode of the podcast I review the B&I Lions game vs the Sigma Lions, as well as previewing their fixture against the Sharks.

I also cover the Springboks test vs Georgia, Ireland vs Japan and England vs USA.

This episode is a conversation with Irish international 7s star, Foster Horan. We chat about the Irish team's recent qualification for the Olympics via the repechage tournament in Monaco, how their preparation is going as a team, Foster's road to getting to this point and the various players that have come through the 7s system over the years.

This podcast is a review of the British and Irish Lions first game of their 2021 Tour of South Africa, vs Japan. I go into depth, analysing both the collective and individual performances, as well as talking about Gatland's most recent call-ups, due to injuries within the squad.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with my good-friend, former housemate and fellow S&C coach, Rob Morledge. He's currently coaching over in Cambodia with Svay Rieng FC, so we talk in great detail about the challenges he's faced and solutions he's come up with in relation to their S&C program. With Rob being English and working in football, we also had to touch on Euro 2020 and England's chances to lift the trophy. Rob is a real character so I'm sure there's something in this one for everyone.

This week's episode of the podcast is a conversation with the always interesting, Harry McNulty, of the Irish Rugby 7s and LA Giltinis.

We went all over with this conversation, touching on the upcoming Olympic Repechage tournament, Harry's swift transition back into 7s rugby, his experiences playing in LA and what it's like to travel the world creating content.

This podcast is a conversation with LA Giltinis and soon to be USA Eagles international, Luke Carty. We talked about his new life in LA, his experiences so far in the MLR and how he's getting on running a star-studded backline, featuring Matt Giteau and Adam Ashley-Cooper.

This podcast is a very casual conversation with Sligoman, Conán O'Donnell, of the Crusaders and Counties Manukau. We had a great chat about life and rugby in New Zealand, growing up in Sligo, the perils of being a student-athlete and a lot more as well.

On this episode of the podcast, I sat down for an in-depth conversation with Irish 400m runner, Brandon Arrey. We talked about his hopes and expectations for the World Championships and Olympics, his love and admiration for soccer and other field-based sports, his recent trip to Cameroon, his experience of racism in Ireland and the challenging topic of cancel culture.

This episode of the podcast is a conversation with former Melbourne Rebels Strength and Conditioning Coach, Eoin Scullion. We talk about how he is getting on with his head coaching job with Wanderers RFC in Singapore, his upcoming charity run across the island, mental health and mindfulness techniques and how he builds the athlete-coach relationship.

On this episode of the podcast I sat down for a conversation with Jack Regan, of the Highlanders, to talk about his experience of rugby in New Zealand, playing with Aaron Smith, doing the Haka, scrapping with Joe Moody and his love for the GAA.

For this edition of the podcast, I sat down for a conversation with Rouen and Canada Rugby player Shane O'Leary. We talked about life in France, playing in a Rugby World Cup, winning the Pro12 with Connacht, concussion protocols, baldness and a whole lot more.

Olie and myself had a thought-provoking conversation about youth coaching, athlete monitoring systems, problems in the fitness industry and the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people's health across the world.

I sat down with Oisin Heffernan to talk about his Northampton Saints debut, Leinster Schools Rugby Development and the easing of COVID restrictions in England.

Myself and Shane Storey sat down to talk about his new life in Spain, powerlifting training during lockdown, his transition to online coaching, current issues in the Health and Fitness industry, as well as his new podcast.

A very insightful conversation about AFL and mental health with Dublin GAA star, Lauren Magee. We talk about her transition from Gaelic football to AFL, how she's getting on in Oz and she opens up about her family's experiences with the mental health services in Ireland, during the pandemic.

A slightly late edition of the podcast sees me review last weekend's Six Nations and Pro14 action, whilst also previewing this weekends European Cup fixtures.

This conversation is with my former work colleague, David Ooi. David is a black belt in jiu-jitsu and judo, who came away victorious from his match at the Singapore Grappling Invitational last week. We talk about winning that match, receiving his black belt and a lot of less serious topics, including who would win in a fight between a gorilla or a grizzly bear.

Podchraol Spesialta do Sheachtain na Gaeilge le Tomás Ó Cuinn agus Séan Ó hAodha

A review of the final round of the Six Nations Championship. Topics covered include lacklustre Italians, an Irish renaissance, Welsh cynicism and a British & Irish Lions squad prediction.

Lions predictions, French faux-pas and a Welsh Grand Slam opportunity are amongst the topics covered in this weeks episode.