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:[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
“Struggling with nagging groin pain that just won’t quit? You’re not alone!” Groin injury rehab—a frustrating and often misunderstood part of athletic performance. Many athletes find themselves caught in a cycle of recurring pain, trying the same rehab routines without real progress. I’ve been there, and I get it. The standard approach to groin rehab[...]
Imagine being miles from home, battling a mid-season injury, and still pushing through to perform at your best. That’s Orla O’Dwyer, a rising star with the Brisbane Lions in AFLW and the first Irish player to receive All-Australian honours in over a decade. Orla shares her story—from navigating a recent shoulder injury to the camaraderie[...]
Ever wondered what it’s like to switch from Gaelic football (GAA) to one of Australia’s most popular sports? Meet Niamh McLaughlin—Donegal’s very own superstar who’s now making waves in the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) with the Gold Coast Suns.📌 TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction: Niamh McLaughlin on fitness and professionalism 00:02:09 - Media differences between AFLW[...]
What does it take to transition from one of Ireland’s toughest sports to one of Australia’s most demanding leagues? Darragh Joyce knows firsthand. Darragh Joyce, a key defender for the Brisbane Lions, shares his journey from Kilkenny hurling to becoming a successful AFL player in Australia. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and emotional reflection on the[...]
Imagine being in the first few minutes of a critical game, feeling on top of the world—only to have your knee buckle beneath you. For AFLW star Erika O’Shea that’s exactly what happened. But instead of letting it defeat her, she finished the game, ran on pure adrenaline, and eventually bounced back even stronger. Growing[...]
What happens when the final whistle blows, and the reality of being knocked out of a championship settles in? Join Pete in Melbourne during AFL Grand Final week, for a discussion on the familiar topic of what to do when the off-season comes as a GAA athlete! Pete shares his experiences from a career in[...]
In this solo episode, Pete takes you behind the scenes of balancing business and personal life. He discusses a recent golf day with GAA pros, sharing the highs and insights from the event, delves into a strength conference he attended, offering a deep dive into the topics discussed, networking experiences and practical advice for fellow[...]
In this solo episode of The Petey Performance Podcast, Pete dives into the mechanics of running and the intricacies of hamstring tendinopathy, offering valuable insights for athletes and coaches alike. He also explores the importance of trust and community in coaching and discusses how to provide top tier service to build a successful business. Plus,[...]
In this episode, Pete shares key insights on running a successful business on social media, including hitting the milestone of 6000 Instagram followers, going viral and creating valuable content. He gives an update on his golf journey and hints at exciting developments for The Backdoor Cut Podcast, without giving too much away. Pete explores the[...]
In this episode Peter delves into the biomechanics of acceleration and deceleration, crucial concepts for athletes and coaches, and breaks down the details of movement mechanics and their impact on performance. This episode also features promotion for the Petey Performance Virtual Mentorship. If you’re interested in personalised coaching and mentorship, message “Mentorship” on Instagram @PeteyPerformance[...]
In this episode of The Petey Performance Podcast, Peter Wright sits down with S&C Coach Adrian O’Brien, to discuss a range of topics crucial to coaches in the world of GAA, hurling and beyond. They explore the challenges of starting and running a business during COVID, the importance of human connection in coaching and the dangers[...]
