Sports Science students Amelia and Chelsea are half way through their placement year at GoPerform. In this conversation with placement mentor Jonny they reflect on their experiences so far, the benefits of working across a broad population and finding their feet with coaching and working independently as part of a busy multi-disciplinary team. This…

In the first of a two part special P.E Teacher Sophie Mures and Physiotherapist Sarah Holmes discuss their experiences of pre-natal activity and exercise. Their conversation includes: The benefits of physical activity when pregnant Being aware of when you should stop participating in physical activity Being kind to yourself and your changing body a…

Cheer is one of the fastest growing sports in the UK, combining gymnastics with dance and acrobatics. Meg Maynard is a coach at Crimson Heat Tigers and has been immersed in the sport for the past 16 years as both an athlete and coach. In addition to her coaching qualifications she has a degree in sport conditioning, rehabilitation and massage and i…

Steve is 59 years old and has been a wonderful member of the GoPerform training community for the last 3.5 years. He has a physically active job which also involves management of a team. In this episode with Tristan he discusses the journey he has been on with his health in the past 3-4 years and how his perspective has changed from "living to 100"…

In this episode sports therapist and nutrition coach Heidi Zymela-Sandy sat down with Tristan Baker to discuss everything we need to know about nutrition as we head into a New Year, the key themes they discussed were: The principles of energy requirement Setting goals in January - what to do and what to avoid How best to fuel your exercise with foo…

Having both been diagnosed with coeliac disease in the past 12 months, Maddie and Alisa discuss how it's changed their lives. They share all they've learnt about the disease including: Their story of diagnosis and advice on how to get tested The shock of learning you are coeliac (only 36% of those with CD will be diagnosed). Coeliac disease affects…

Shai Bartenbach and Maddison Bennett have been with us on a year long placement from Solent University and University of Bath respectively. They have made huge progress and become much loved members of our team. In this conversation with Dan they discuss how the year has been so far and how they are developing as practitioners and people. Thanks fo…

Jon Bolding is the England powerchair football captain and one of the top players in the world. He has a condition called central core myopathy which affected his ability to play football with his friends growing up. Following back surgery for scoliosis he was introduced to powerchair football by the Middlesex FA. Playing the sport gave him a new l…

Becs Bell is a footballer who plays for Worthing FC Women. She has made a successful return to football after two ACL reconstructions and holds an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology. In this chat with Dan she describes her personal journey and also shares insights from her thesis: "The impacts of Social Identity on Returning to Sport After an ACL…

Jamie Butler took up running in 2008, at the time he was 21.5 stone and simply wanting to lose weight. Since then, running has become his passion. He has completed dozens of Park Runs, 45 half marathons, 11 marathons and 4 ultra's. Jamie has embarked upon all sorts of running challenges and has learnt many lessons along the way. In this conversatio…

Raisie Frankum is an experienced mindset coach. Having started out working in nutrition and personal training she felt the need to train further in clinical hypnotherapy, coaching and trauma release. She has worked with lots of our members at GoPerform and is really skilled at helping people with mindset and behaviour change. In this conversation w…

As GoPerform reaches its sixth anniversary, Jonny sits down with co-founder Dan Buchanan to reflect on his life and career so far and what GoPerform has meant to him. They discuss how GoPerform came to be, the values and culture that has been fostered and his hopes for how he see's things developing in the future. You can contact Dan directly via d…

Will Hayler is a Strength & Conditioning coach at GoPerform with a special interest in training youth athletes. Having worked as U9-16's S&C coach at Reading FC Academy he is now a full-time member of the team at GoPerform and has some excellent insight to share around the topic of training the youth athlete. In this conversation with Tristan he di…

Matt Johnson is the CEO of Reading Rockets Basketball and Director of Performance Sport at John Madejski Academy in Reading, UK. In this wide ranging conversation Matt shares some of his experiences and learning from 26 years of work establishing one of the biggest basketball clubs in the UK. He expands on a variety of topics related to leadership …

ACL injuries can be devastating for those involved. The aim of this episode is to help individuals and their support teams understand what to expect from surgery, rehabilitation and beyond. At GoPerform we rehabilitate large numbers of ACL injuries each year. In this episode Clinical Director Luke Anthony walks us through the journey of ACL recover…

In our 3rd female athlete episode, physio Sarah Holmes and endurance runner Vinnett discuss the importance of understanding and protecting your breasts as a female athlete. Topics covered include: getting to know your Cooper ligaments stride length reduced by a poorly fitted sports bra the challenges of school PE performance gains from getting the …

In our second female athlete episode, Sarah Holmes sat down with Elevate member Sarah Whittingham to discuss her experience of navigating the menopause whilst training and having a highly demanding job. They discussed the peri-menopause, menopause, the many symptoms experienced and how they affect energy levels, training and work. They also covered…

Sammy Ball (18) is a decathlete from Reading Athletics Club who currently holds the GB U20 points record in Decathlon (7870) and has a world leading total so far this year. He sat down with Dan Buchanan to discuss his route into the sport including his strong family connection to Reading Athletics club, training full time over 10 events, and his ho…

Darnell Fisher is a professional footballer from Reading with over 200 appearances in the SPL and Championship with Celtic, St Johnstone, Rotherham, Preston and Middlesborough. Age 16, the week after finishing his GCSE's, he was spotted playing for his local team in match against Glasgow Celtic. He went on trial, moved up to Scotland and has been a…

Robbie and Ryan are 9 months into their internship year at GoPerform. They sat down with Dan to discuss how it's been so far, what they've learnt about themselves and how they are growing as practitioners. This is an excellent listen for those starting out in their careers and at Uni. They have become indispensable members of our team and we have b…

Fresh from winning Manchester marathon, elite runner and GoPerform athlete Naomi Mitchell dropped in for a conversation with Tristan to discuss: winning the Manchester marathon her recent transition to being a full time athlete nutrition and fuelling for the marathon managing expectations from yourself and others training variety & keeping things f…

Rachel Taylor is a theatre director and community artist who trains at GoPerform. In this conversation with Dan Buchanan she shares the journey she has been on over the last 18 months with her re-diagnosis as an adult with ADHD. We discussed: Her journey with ADHD What life is like with an ADHD brain How current education and work environments are …

Sheffield Utd professional footballer Ellie Wilson in conversation with sports physiotherapist Sarah Holmes discussing how the menstrual cycle impacts training and performance as a female athlete. Ellie shares her own experiences and mentions the work being done by Sheffield Utd and others to collect data on periods and how it can influence trainin…

Roddy Slater is a former International Sprinter who has worked in sport & fitness for over 26 years. He leads Raw Mentoring, a mentoring service for the numerous young people who need support across Reading and the surrounding areas. We sat down to have a chat about some of the issues young people face and how his team is supporting hundreds of kid…

A conversation with Becky Hill exploring what it means to have a healthy relationship with food, exercise and body image. Becky is a holistic nutrition coach and personal trainer who has been on her own journey with disordered eating & over exercising. She is passionate about helping people to take care of themselves, get moving for all of the righ…

An interview with Tristan Baker head of performance at GoPerform. Dan and Tristan chat through his career so far including working in Premier League football, Formula 1 and establishing GoPerform. Tristan offers his advice to others starting out in the profession including an insight into the internship's being offered by GoPerform. Music by Lundst…

Title: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction.On this episode, Dr. Jamie Blau was interviewed. She is a board certified Chiropractor serving the New York community. Dr. Blau evaluates each person's whole body when taking care of her patients. She prides herself on being a good listener and examiner, assisting a person's body in functioning at its highest pot…

Title: Hip Labral Tears.On this episode, Danelle Dickson was interviewed. She is a graduate of University of Delaware, has over 11 years of clinical, research, and administrative experience in physical therapy sports and orthopedic fields. She founded Performance Plus Physical Therapy with the goal of providing a different rehabilitation experience…

Title: Healthy Twerking.On this episode, Sherrill Williams was interviewed. She is a physical therapy student at NYU and plans to specialize in working with performing artists. .Where to listen to podcast:1. Spotify2. iTunes3. Soundcloud.Show Information:.Mission: On Physiotherapy Performance Perspectives (PPP), Dr. Jenna Kantor, performer and phys…

Title: Handling Finances in the Performing Arts.On this episode, Will Butler was interviewed. He is a physio-turned-financial advisor. As an irreverent magnifier, his mission is to change healthcare by improving the lives of clinicians, through financial education and planning. He enjoys few things more than Ben & Jerry’s ice cream; helping clinici…

Title: Physical Health in West Coast Swing.On this episode, Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, was interviewed. As a young dancer who was forced to quit dance for several months while recovering from a major injury with improper medical advice, Dr. Alyssa learned how important it is that dancers are treated by someone who truly understands how to work with danc…

Title: What does an occupational therapist do?.On this episode, Heather Wilkens Mogielnicki, Occupational Therapist, was interviewed. From the age of 10 Heather only wanted to be a professional flutist. Her focus and dedication to her instrument led her to receive her BFA in flute performance from SUNY Purchase in 1991. She went on to freelance wor…

Title: Lyme Disease and Empathy in Theatre.On this episode, Meghan Ross was interviewed. Meghan started performing at the very young age of 2 and a half! She danced competitively and also trained with a mentor from The Joffrey Ballet School. Her passion grew with her as she studied theatre at The Gateway Playhouse. She then went on to study Musical…

Title: Taping for Performing Artists.On this episode, Dr. Angelica Napolitano was interviewed on taping for performing artists. Angelica is a TPI Certified Doctor of Physical Therapy, and the proud owner of Optimal Physical Therapy and Wellness in Jupiter, Florida. Dr. Napolitano is committed to working with individuals through the creation of powe…

Title: From Dancer to Singer.On this episode, Kevin Raponey was interviewed. Kevin is originally from Bristol, CT now residing is New York City! He studied dance for 10 years before attending the dance program at University of the Arts where he received his Certification in Dance Education. Since then, Kevin has performed at Theme Parks, on Cruise …

Title: Nutrition for Performers.On this episode, Dr. Brianne Showman was interviewed. Dr. Showman has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. Since that time, she has been helping active adults and athletes get back to peak performance and health.As ideas and theories in rehabilitation and functional movement are constantly changing, she is …

Title: Life as a Dancer with Peridance.On this episode, Alexandre Barranco was interviewed. Alexandre Barranco was born in Brazil. In 2001, at the age of 11, he began his dance studies at ABAMBA (Benefactors and Friends of Dancers and Actors Boys Association). In 2008, he had his first professional experience in the "Ballet of the City of Taubate,"…