In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel discusses preparing to coach athletes in championships with Swedish coach Joachim Willén, coach of rising star Vasco Villaça of Portugal. "The more you look, the more you see." Topics discussed include what's different about championships and the Olympic Games, how coaches can get the best out of their athletes. Preparation, the physical and mental approach, what to say and what not to say. Value based coaching, creating stability for yourself as a coach and for your athletes. How to develop as a coach and be ready for big opportunities at the right moments. Notes from Episode 22: 1-1 Consulting with Joel for coaches or athletes Joel's eBook 3-Pack Joachim Willen Instagram Joachim Willen Twitter Vasco Villaça personal site Future Stars of Triathlon: Macca  Show notes page

In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel discusses preparing to coach athletes in championships with Swedish coach Joachim Willén, coach of rising star Vasco Villaça of Portugal. "The more you look, the more you see." Topics discussed include what's different about championships and the Olympic Games, how coaches can get the best out of their athletes. Preparation, the physical and mental approach, what to say and what not to say. Value based coaching, creating stability for yourself as a coach and for your athletes. How to develop as a coach and be ready for big opportunities at the right moments. Notes from Episode 22: <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/consulting-1/consulting-with-joel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">1-1 Consulting with Joel for coaches or athletes</a> <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/ebook-3pack-building-champions-characteristics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joel's eBook 3-Pack</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joachimwillen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joachim Willen Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/joacwille" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joachim Willen Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.vascovilaca.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vasco Villaça personal site</a> <a href="https://macca.com/2020-the-future-stars-of-triathlon-are-here/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Future Stars of Triathlon: Macca</a> <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2020/12/14/22-championship-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show notes page</a>

22: Championship Coaching

In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel revisits the topic of effective triathlon swim training, on the basis of the original popular “Top 20 Rules for Faster Triathlon Swimming’ article. Joel coverers why conditioning trumps drills, the role of frequency and volume in swim training, how to use swim ‘toys’ such as band, pull buoy and paddles, and different types of paddles. Joel also covers program design and set design and why triathlon swimming is different than pool swim training. Show Notes 1-1 Consulting with Joel for coaches or athletes Joel's eBook 3-Pack Real Coaching Podcast 5: Swim Myth Busting  Joel’s Top 20 Swim Tips original article Send a Voicemail question to Joel for the Podcast

In this episode of the Real Coaching podcast Joel revisits the topic of effective triathlon swim training, on the basis of the original popular “Top 20 Rules for Faster Triathlon Swimming’ article. Joel coverers why conditioning trumps drills, the role of frequency and volume in swim training, how to use swim ‘toys’ such as band, pull buoy and paddles, and different types of paddles. Joel also covers program design and set design and why triathlon swimming is different than pool swim training. Show Notes <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/consulting-1/consulting-with-joel" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">1-1 Consulting with Joel for coaches or athletes</a> <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/ebook-3pack-building-champions-characteristics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Joel's eBook 3-Pack</a> <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/11/22/swim-myth-busting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Real Coaching Podcast 5: Swim Myth Busting</a> <a href="http://joelfilliol.blogspot.com/2012/01/most-popular-post-on-this-blog-is-is.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joel’s Top 20 Swim Tips original article</a> <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/realcoachingpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Send a Voicemail question to Joel for the Podcast</a>

21: Triathlon Swimming Revisited

Barrie Shepley

Canadian triathlon legend Barrie Shepley joins Joel on Episode 2 of season 3 of the Real Coaching Podcast. Barrie and Joel talk about Joel's progression from athlete to coach, and lessons learned along the way. From Joel's start racing in the Kids of Steel series in Ontario Canada, to the move to Victoria British Columbia to start 'real coaching', the Beijing Olympics, and how to work with top athletes, coaching 'superstars'. Why Joel left Canada, the move from British Triathlon before London 2012 and starting the JFTcrew squad, and where the sport headed in the future.  The episode starts with a discussion on the coaching workflow, planning process with the view on the season plan. Common mistakes in coaching are discussed and short term vs long term coaching issues. Links:  Anti-Process 2020 ebook Joel's ebooks and webinars:  ebook 3-pack Building the Elite Triathlete, Characteristics of the High Level athlete and How Champions Train  Characteristics of Effective Coaching webinar + ebook Barrie Shepley LinkedIn Twitter Personal Best Barrie's online clinic with Joel's interview and many others

Canadian triathlon legend Barrie Shepley joins Joel on Episode 2 of season 3 of the Real Coaching Podcast. Barrie and Joel talk about Joel's progression from athlete to coach, and lessons learned along the way. From Joel's start racing in the Kids of Steel series in Ontario Canada, to the move to Victoria British Columbia to start 'real coaching', the Beijing Olympics, and how to work with top athletes, coaching 'superstars'. Why Joel left Canada, the move from British Triathlon before London 2012 and starting the JFTcrew squad, and where the sport headed in the future.  The episode starts with a discussion on the coaching workflow, planning process with the view on the season plan. Common mistakes in coaching are discussed and short term vs long term coaching issues. Links:  <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/antiprocess-2020-real-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anti-Process 2020 ebook</a> Joel's <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ebooks and webinars</a>: <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/ebook-3pack-building-champions-characteristics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ebook 3-pack</a> Building the Elite Triathlete, Characteristics of the High Level athlete and How Champions Train <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/characteristics-of-effective-coaching-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Characteristics of Effective Coaching webinar + ebook</a> Barrie Shepley <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/barrie-shepley-b127b019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Barrieshepley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.personalbest.ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personal Best</a> <a href="https://www.personalbest.ca/2020-tri-clinic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barrie's online clinic</a> with Joel's interview and many others

20: Barrie Shepley

The Real Coaching Podcast is back for Season 3. Joel reflects on the 2020 season, where finding process in uncertainty was necessary for success, and answers questions on managing training within the covid19 context, coaching remotely, planning changes over the short and long term. Joel talks about his background in coaching, advice for ITU focused coaching. Also discussed are tips for athletes who suffering from running injuries, differences between volume and intensity for men and women, metrics for recovery, managing different plans for athletes, choose camp locations, determining the pace of run sessions, choosing the level of races for your athletes and finding and sustaining success and how talent factors in ITU racing.  Joel's eBooks and video resources: joelfilliol.com/shop  Jack Daniel's Running Formula VDOT Calculator Show Notes 

The Real Coaching Podcast is back for Season 3. Joel reflects on the 2020 season, where finding process in uncertainty was necessary for success, and answers questions on managing training within the covid19 context, coaching remotely, planning changes over the short and long term. Joel talks about his background in coaching, advice for ITU focused coaching. Also discussed are tips for athletes who suffering from running injuries, differences between volume and intensity for men and women, metrics for recovery, managing different plans for athletes, choose camp locations, determining the pace of run sessions, choosing the level of races for your athletes and finding and sustaining success and how talent factors in ITU racing.  Joel's eBooks and video resources: <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">joelfilliol.com/shop</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1450431836/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1450431836&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=joelfilcom-21&amp;linkId=9e1cf06847142dab3807fe40792e3717" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jack Daniel's Running Formula</a> <a href="https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VDOT Calculator</a> <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2020/11/13/19-anti-process-2020" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes </a>

19: Anti-Process 2020

Arild Tveiten

Arild Tveiten the Triathlon Norway Head Coach sits down with Joel to discuss all things triathlon and high performance, from the rise of Norway as a triathlon power, to testing, organization of sessions, altitude, season planning, the 70.3 world best time, Tokyo 2020 and more. Show Notes: http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/21/arild-tveiten-norway-head-coach

Arild Tveiten the Triathlon Norway Head Coach sits down with Joel to discuss all things triathlon and high performance, from the rise of Norway as a triathlon power, to testing, organization of sessions, altitude, season planning, the 70.3 world best time, Tokyo 2020 and more. Show Notes: <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/21/arild-tveiten-norway-head-coach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/21/arild-tveiten-norway-head-coach</a>

18: Arild Tveiten Norway Head Coach

The Real Coaching Podcast returns, with Joel answering questions on training, racing, performance, squad dynamics and more following the Gold Coast ITU Grand Final where the JFTcrew men went 1-2-3 in the WTS podium, and Katie Zaferes took silver for the women. Show notes: https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/17/17-questions-and-answers 

The Real Coaching Podcast returns, with Joel answering questions on training, racing, performance, squad dynamics and more following the Gold Coast ITU Grand Final where the JFTcrew men went 1-2-3 in the WTS podium, and Katie Zaferes took silver for the women. Show notes: <a href="https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/17/17-questions-and-answers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2019/1/17/17-questions-and-answers</a>

17: Questions and Answers

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games may change to a sprint format combined with a mixed team relay: we discuss the background, history, racing and training implications. Lab testing season for triathletes is here, and we break down this trend, and why this doesn't move athletes performance forward. The marginalization of coaches, over-promising and under-delivering of sport science. Decision making and why this is the key to real coaching effectiveness. We address questions on high load training camps, what to do about illness, elite vs age group training, HIIT blocks, marginal gains, and nutrition questions from fasted training, supplements, protein and recovery drinks. Show Notes:  http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/11/15/sprinting-towards-tokyo

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games may change to a sprint format combined with a mixed team relay: we discuss the background, history, racing and training implications. Lab testing season for triathletes is here, and we break down this trend, and why this doesn't move athletes performance forward. The marginalization of coaches, over-promising and under-delivering of sport science. Decision making and why this is the key to real coaching effectiveness. We address questions on high load training camps, what to do about illness, elite vs age group training, HIIT blocks, marginal gains, and nutrition questions from fasted training, supplements, protein and recovery drinks. Show Notes: <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/11/15/sprinting-towards-tokyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/11/15/sprinting-towards-tokyo</a>

16: Sprinting towards Tokyo

Training needs in terms of importance are discussed, from total frequency and volume of training, to high intensity, to training distribution, to periodisation and tapering. We discuss Vicky Holland's interview, comparing and contrasting her training with Darren Smith and the Leeds Triathlon centre, the polarized approach, historical trends of planning and intensity distribution. Follow up questions are addressed including running economy, drills, and tips, run analytics, maintaining endurance fitness between events, structuring a season for both early season and late season races, and whether training gear can affect injuries. The Island House and final ITU World Cups are discussed along with development pathways.  Show Notes

Training needs in terms of importance are discussed, from total frequency and volume of training, to high intensity, to training distribution, to periodisation and tapering. We discuss Vicky Holland's interview, comparing and contrasting her training with Darren Smith and the Leeds Triathlon centre, the polarized approach, historical trends of planning and intensity distribution. Follow up questions are addressed including running economy, drills, and tips, run analytics, maintaining endurance fitness between events, structuring a season for both early season and late season races, and whether training gear can affect injuries. The Island House and final ITU World Cups are discussed along with development pathways. <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/11/7/15-training-needs-hierarchy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

15: Training Needs Hierarchy

Kona analysis including Frodeno vs Keinle, Ryf vs the clock, front pack dynamics, drafting, penalties, which pros should race Kona, and why we need smaller fields for better racing. We breakdown Triathlon New Zealand, and the resignation of the HPD, the history of success in New Zealand and the challenge of re-building the culture there. Back on the ever green doping topic, we discuss the ongoing TUE saga, and motor doping. Finally planning training for the future and reviewing the past, what went well, what didn't and how we'll take these points forward in future episodes.   Show Notes

Kona analysis including Frodeno vs Keinle, Ryf vs the clock, front pack dynamics, drafting, penalties, which pros should race Kona, and why we need smaller fields for better racing. We breakdown Triathlon New Zealand, and the resignation of the HPD, the history of success in New Zealand and the challenge of re-building the culture there. Back on the ever green doping topic, we discuss the ongoing TUE saga, and motor doping. Finally planning training for the future and reviewing the past, what went well, what didn't and how we'll take these points forward in future episodes. <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/10/16/kona-breakdown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

14: Kona Breakdown

The importance of Kona for triathlon, and the professional circuit, prize money, progression of the sport. Salinas ITU World cup, and development of runners into triathletes. High Performance funding and organisation, how "athlete-centered, coach driven" has become jargon and not reality. Key run sessions, organising run training, minimal effective dose, healthy training load and what causes injuries and how to avoid falling into inconsistency. Show Notes

The importance of Kona for triathlon, and the professional circuit, prize money, progression of the sport. Salinas ITU World cup, and development of runners into triathletes. High Performance funding and organisation, how "athlete-centered, coach driven" has become jargon and not reality. Key run sessions, organising run training, minimal effective dose, healthy training load and what causes injuries and how to avoid falling into inconsistency. <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/10/1/we-love-kona-kona-sucks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

13: We love Kona / Kona Sucks

Real Coaching with international triathlon coaches Joel Filliol and Paulo Sousa is a conversation about high performance coaching through the eyes of coaches and athletes on the front lines. From training basics, periodisation, planning, and performance to communication and athlete management, we discuss how to improve every athlete.

The ITU WTS end of season races are reviewed including WTS Edmonton, the Grand Final in Cozumel, including the conditions, the tactics, the Brownlee drama and how the World Champions were decided. The 70.3 World Champs including the dominance by Holly Lawrence, the controversy around motor-pacing, entourages and transparency, are discussed along with the Fancy Bears WADA hack and TUE abuse and whether TUEs should be public.  Show Notes

The ITU WTS end of season races are reviewed including WTS Edmonton, the Grand Final in Cozumel, including the conditions, the tactics, the Brownlee drama and how the World Champions were decided. The 70.3 World Champs including the dominance by Holly Lawrence, the controversy around motor-pacing, entourages and transparency, are discussed along with the Fancy Bears WADA hack and TUE abuse and whether TUEs should be public. <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/9/21/chop-wood-carry-water-end-of-itu-wts-season-703-world-champs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

12: Chop Wood, Carry Water: End of ITU WTS Season & 70.3 World Champs

Olympic Games Triathlon review: Joel and Paulo are back, talking about the selection process, what went right, and what went wrong, the Mens and Womens Triathlon in Rio, followed by the doping and corruption scandals from WADA, the IOC and Russian team.   Show Notes

Olympic Games Triathlon review: Joel and Paulo are back, talking about the selection process, what went right, and what went wrong, the Mens and Womens Triathlon in Rio, followed by the doping and corruption scandals from WADA, the IOC and Russian team.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/8/28/post-rio-analysis-were-back" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

11: Post Rio Analysis: We're back!

Joel and Paulo debate discuss how scientific knowledge directly impacts on current training methods with our athletes, including what are scientific certainties, practical implications of research, and specific methods including strength training, plyometrics, massage &amp; physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, fasted training and HRV monitoring.   Show Notes

Joel and Paulo debate discuss how scientific knowledge directly impacts on current training methods with our athletes, including what are scientific certainties, practical implications of research, and specific methods including strength training, plyometrics, massage &amp; physiotherapy, anti-inflammatories, fasted training and HRV monitoring.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/2/14/scientific-knowledge-on-coaching" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

10: The Impact of Scientific Knowledge on Coaching

Joel interviews Michael Krüger, former Danish National Team Coach, and coach to international top performers over many years, discussing why Denmark has produced so many strong triathletes, Ironman vs ITU coaching, when pros should race Kona, and National Federations supporting Ironman athletes. Joel and Paulo discussion repetition as a training concept, running power meters, and why many young athletes develop injuries.  Show Notes

Joel interviews Michael Krüger, former Danish National Team Coach, and coach to international top performers over many years, discussing why Denmark has produced so many strong triathletes, Ironman vs ITU coaching, when pros should race Kona, and National Federations supporting Ironman athletes. Joel and Paulo discussion repetition as a training concept, running power meters, and why many young athletes develop injuries.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/1/30/michael-krger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

9: Michael Krüger

Joel and Paulo debate elements of a successful program, both from the basis of national federations, squad and club environments, and culture and environment. In follow up, we revisit the target of the podcast, squad sustainability, USRPT, a Kiwi going for Rio, Polarised training and Session RPE.   Show Notes

Joel and Paulo debate elements of a successful program, both from the basis of national federations, squad and club environments, and culture and environment. In follow up, we revisit the target of the podcast, squad sustainability, USRPT, a Kiwi going for Rio, Polarised training and Session RPE.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2016/1/8/a-heated-debate-on-building-successful-programs-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

8: A Heated Debate on Building a Successful Program

Louis Delahaije

Joel interviews real coach Louis Delahaije, Performance Manger for the Lotto Jumbo cycling team, discussing his background, path from triathlon to cycling, contrasts between coaching environments, polarised training and more. Joel and Paulo discuss athlete monitoring and the session RPE model, plus a bonus swimming segment after the interview.   Show Notes

Joel interviews real coach Louis Delahaije, Performance Manger for the Lotto Jumbo cycling team, discussing his background, path from triathlon to cycling, contrasts between coaching environments, polarised training and more. Joel and Paulo discuss athlete monitoring and the session RPE model, plus a bonus swimming segment after the interview.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/12/17/louis-delahaije-lotto-jumbo-cycling-performance-manager" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

7: Louis Delahaije: LottoJumbo Cycling Performance Manager

Simon Whitfield

Simon Whitfield talks about his career, the emergence of the Brownlees, what he learned, and the perspective he has gained on the process that led to four Olympic Games and two Medals. Joel and Paulo answer follow up questions on swim myth busting, USRPT, and swim tools.  Show Notes

Simon Whitfield talks about his career, the emergence of the Brownlees, what he learned, and the perspective he has gained on the process that led to four Olympic Games and two Medals. Joel and Paulo answer follow up questions on swim myth busting, USRPT, and swim tools.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/12/9/simon-whitfield" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

6: Simon Whitfield

Joel and Paulo talk WADA, doping cover ups and dodgy labs, and answer follow up questions on Polarized Training. The main topic is swim training for triathletes, what works from our experiences, how to use swim tools and why, and how our views have changed since Joel published the Top 20 Swim Tips article back in 2012.  Show Notes

Joel and Paulo talk WADA, doping cover ups and dodgy labs, and answer follow up questions on Polarized Training. The main topic is swim training for triathletes, what works from our experiences, how to use swim tools and why, and how our views have changed since Joel published the Top 20 Swim Tips article back in 2012.  <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/11/22/swim-myth-busting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

5: Swim Myth Busting

Dan Lorang

Jan Frodeno

Joel interviews Dan Lorang, German National Coach and personal coach to current Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno. Topics include Dan's pathway into elite coaching, key moments in his development, his role with the ITU national team, differences between ITU and Ironman preparation, and how he started to work with Jan, and developed their plan to win Kona in 2015. Paulo and Joel review key points from the interview and discuss the Island House Triathlon in the Bahamas.  Show Notes

Joel interviews Dan Lorang, German National Coach and personal coach to current Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno. Topics include Dan's pathway into elite coaching, key moments in his development, his role with the ITU national team, differences between ITU and Ironman preparation, and how he started to work with Jan, and developed their plan to win Kona in 2015. Paulo and Joel review key points from the interview and discuss the Island House Triathlon in the Bahamas. <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/11/15/real-coaching-podcast-4-dan-lorang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

4: Dan Lorang: Coach of Jan Frodeno

Polarized Training, what it is and isn't, strengths and weaknesses, and take aways for athletes and coaches, plus feedback and questions about elite coach pathways, triathlon coaching vs single sport coaching, mentorship for coaches, and what real coaching really means  Show Notes

Polarized Training, what it is and isn't, strengths and weaknesses, and take aways for athletes and coaches, plus feedback and questions about elite coach pathways, triathlon coaching vs single sport coaching, mentorship for coaches, and what real coaching really means <a href="http://joelfilliol.com/podcast/2015/11/7/real-coaching-podcast-3-polarized-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a>

3: Polarized Training

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