#194 - Vince Kelly, Associate Professor of Sports Science, Strength, and Conditioning at QUT
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-12-27

Key Topic: Resistance Priming for Gameday Performance

Vince is a skilled High-Performance Manager with 20 years of experience in elite sports, including professional football and Olympic environments. He excels in organization, task prioritization, and delegation within team settings to ensure successful physical performance programs. He is a motivating leader who fosters individual excellence and teamwork towards common performance objectives. Vince's diverse experience spans various sports and includes working with Olympic and Commonwealth medallists.

He is adept at strategic planning, budgeting, and staff supervision, and has a strong background in research. His research interests encompass areas like ergogenic aids, training stress management, neuromuscular and hormonal adaptations to exercise, and strength and conditioning in high-performance sports. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., Vince is focused on studying the effectiveness of beta-alanine supplementation.

Highlights from the episode:

00:00 What is resistance priming and how it's used for game day performance
01:09 How to measure the effect of a priming session
02:02 Key considerations for resisted primer sessions such as training age, demands of the sport, and athlete preference
03:00 Common mistakes Strength & Conditioning staff make when programming a resisted primer session
04:15 The difference between isometric and isotonic primer sessions

Resistance priming is explained as the use of resistance training to enhance performance. Common practice involves power-focused sessions before game day, about 6 to 32 hours prior. Research primarily focuses on jump performance, some on repeated sprint running. Key considerations for priming include the athlete's training level (more effective for well-trained athletes). Mistakes in priming sessions include a lack of evidence-based approaches, varied practices based on guesswork, and the potential for excessive weight use.
 
People mentioned:

- Lachlan Penfold
- Greg Muller
- Patrick Holmberg
- Kelvin Giles
- Peter Harrison

References:
Factors Modulating the Priming Response to Resistance and Stretch-Shortening Cycle Exercise StimuliResistance Priming to Enhance Neuromuscular Performance in Sport: Evidence, Potential Mechanisms and Directions for Future Research

Connect with Vince
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vince-kelly-phd-6452a621/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinceKellySport

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