ACL Rehab, Groin Injuries, and Hamstring Recovery: Sports Injury Q&A
Get your sports injury & performance questions answered! 💪 This Q&A episode is packed with info for athletes & coaches on ACL rehab, injury prevention, and more.We dive into:ACL Rehab: Effective recovery strategies & pain/swelling managementQuad Strength: How to build back quad strength post-ACL surgeryGroin Injuries: Why they happen & how to prevent/rehab themHamstring Health: Understanding injuries & best rehab practicesSpeed Training: Drills to improve your accelerationCoaching Tips: Pricing your services for maximum valueAthlete Development: The key to mastering essential skillsTimestamps to find what you need:0:00 Intro1:12 ACL pain and swelling during rehab12:20 Pushing to the point of pain20:06 Managing swelling32:32 Building back quads after ACL37:07 Testing quad strength54:11 Restoring range of motion11:48 Groin injuries: Contributing factors17:20 Skill development for athletes30:12 Pricing your coaching services36:20 Managing swelling to progress rehabWant more performance insights? 👍 Like, share, & subscribe!- Subscribe to The Petey Performance Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PeteyPerformance)🎙️ Connect:- Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/peteyperformance/)- Twitter: (https://twitter.com/peteyperform9)- Website: (https://peteyperformance.com/)- LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/petey-performance)Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels.🎬 Produced by: Dreamers Media Pty Ltd (https://www.dreamersmedia.co/)#sportsperformance #injuryprevention #rehab #strengthandconditioning #speedtraining #coaching #gaa
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How I Reclaimed My Speed and Strength After ACL Surgery (14 Weeks!) - (#166)
After major ACL surgery, I'm sprinting back towards elite performance levels by blending expert coaching, relentless rehab, and a few surprising mindset shifts along the way. Fourteen weeks post-op, I just hit 6.48 meters per second on the field, something I wasn’t even sure would be possible when I first started.This update isn’t some polished blueprint or "one-size-fits-all" plan. It’s the real story: the stubborn mentality, the tough setbacks, the moments that nearly broke me and the coaching support that kept me pushing forward.If you're somewhere in the middle of your own rehab, feeling stuck or wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, maybe this helps. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s the journey I’m still on.Unlike generic rehab advice, this episode gives you an inside look at what it really takes to come back faster, stronger, and smarter than the timeline says you should.⏱️ Key Moments:00:56 - Challenges in the Sports Podcasting Space03:17 - Decision to Focus on Petey Performance Podcast03:51 - ACL Rehab Journey05:21 - Post-Surgery Experience and Initial Recovery06:32 - Rehab Mentality and Key Principles11:23 - Recovery Protocol31:24 - Exercise Selection and Progression34:58 - Challenges and Adjustments in Training36:15 - Recovery and Adaptation Strategies39:16 - Dealing with Setbacks and Adjusting the Plan41:50 - Improving Speed and Dealing with Rehab Challenges43:06 - The Importance of a Coach and Deloading43:51 - Reflections on the Rehab Process📢 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE:- Subscribe to The Petey Performance Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/@PeteyPerformance)- Leave a comment below with your thoughts and experiences- Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it🎙️ CONNECT WITH PETEY PERFORMANCE:- Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/peteyperformance/)- Twitter: (https://twitter.com/peteyperform9)- Website: (https://peteyperformance.com/)- LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/petey-performance)📝 ABOUT OUR HOST:Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels.🎬 PRODUCED BY: Dreamers Media Pty Ltd (https://www.dreamersagency.co/)
Struggling to make your team’s goals stick?
Taking you through real coaching questions & sharing honest answers about building teams, developing athletes, and navigating the coaching journey. From practical goal-setting frameworks to breaking into elite sport - this episode dives deep into what coaches really want to know.
🔑 KEY MOMENTS:
- Complete framework for team goal setting & values
- Young coach's journey into elite inter-county
- Why athletes should never consider retirement
- Top resources that actually improve coaching
- Building high performance environments
💪 PERFECT FOR:
- New coaches breaking into elite sport
- Experienced coaches refining their approach
- Anyone interested in team culture & development
- Athletes looking to understand coaching perspective
- Club & County level practitioners
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & YouTube Growth
04:09 - Team Goal Setting Framework
15:28 - Dealing with Loss in Sport
17:25 - The Truth About Athletic Retirement
19:14 - Young Coach Breaking Into Elite Sport
23:58 - Top Resources for Coaches
Special thanks to all the coaches who submitted questions! More Q&As coming soon...
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📝 ABOUT OUR HOST:
Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels.
🎬 PRODUCED BY:
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#CoachDevelopment #GAA #StrengthAndConditioning #EliteSport #TeamCulture
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Second ACL Tear... Here's What I Did Differently (#164)
The moment I heard the pop, I knew what happened... but this time was different. Taking you through my complete ACL recovery journey and the mental shift that changed everything.
🔑 Key Moments:
- The exact injury mechanism (rugby players, you'll get this)
- Why I refused pain meds this time
- The 3 things I did differently in the first 48 hours
- How I turned a career setback into an opportunity
- My complete pre-surgery protocol
💪 PERFECT FOR:
- Athletes dealing with injuries
- Coaches working with ACL recovery
- Anyone interested in sports psychology & recovery
🎯 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 The Moment It Happened
02:21 Coming Back to Ireland for Surgery
05:54 The Injury Breakdown (Rugby Players Will Get This)
08:31 First 48 Hours: What I Did Differently
10:24 Why I Refused Pain Medication
13:35 Mental Game: Reframing the Setback
16:42 Why ACL Injuries Actually Happen
19:41 My Pre-Surgery Protocol
21:34 Speed-Based vs Traditional Recovery
23:56 Getting Help vs Going Solo
24:36 Advice for First-Time ACL Injuries
26:17 Next Steps & Final Thoughts
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👤 ABOUT OUR HOST:
Peter Wright is a strength and conditioning coach and performance consultant dedicated to helping athletes unlock their full potential. Through the Petey Performance Podcast, he shares valuable insights on athletic training, performance enhancement, and sports science, making complex topics accessible and actionable for athletes at all levels.
🎬 PRODUCED BY:
Dreamers Media Pty Ltd (https://www.dreamersagency.co/)
#ACLRecovery #SportsInjury #ReturnToPlay #InjuryComeback #ACLRehab
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From Good to Great: How Elite Coaches Build Trust, Influence, and Motivation - #163
Discover how world-class coaches master communication to transform relationships, build trust, and inspire winning performances. Packed with real-world strategies from sports and business, this episode reveals the mindset and tools you need to coach like a pro.
📌 TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Communicating Essentials
02:34 Building Trust
05:13 Relationship Building
10:26 Authenticity Matters
13:56 Influencing Tactics
18:28 Empathy and Connection
25:10 Effective Communication
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