Performance Training

Mentorship Programme 

 

Nick GranthamNick Grantham and Duncan French would like to invite strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, sports therapists, and other health professionals to participate in their Performance Training Mentorship Programme. Whether training high performance athletes, young athletes or weekend warriors, learning the training methodologies used by Nick and Duncan will help you raise your level as an achiever in your profession. Nick and Duncan guarantee a 3 day mentorship that will change the way you train yourself and your athletes/clients. Nick and Duncan will improve your skills as a trainer and give you the confidence to work with anyone, from weekend warriors through to Olympic level athletes.

 

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Testimonials

 

"I've had the pleasure to learn from some of the best S&C coaches in the business and can say, without doubt, that Duncan and Nick are two of the best out there. Their combined knowledge is phenomenal and as they are actually practicing coaches, you know that the knowledge you glean from them is proven to work in the field. What is different about this mentorship is that Duncan and Nick do not spoon feed you al the information. Instead, they help you to understand how things work so that you are capable of coming up with your own drills, exercises, systems and strategies. This approach is far more valuable to any coach or trainer as variety in training is key and the ability to understand how all the components of training come together mean that you will become a far more effective coach.

 

It was a thoroughly enjoyable 3 days, spent learning in a relaxed environment with 2 guys who were very generous with their time. I took many ideas back to my working environments and have successfully incorporated them into my training programmes, assessments, training systems and my training philosophy. The biggest compliment I can pay to these guys is that I’ve recommended them to other trainers and coaches for future mentorships.”

 

CHRIS WALTON (Director of S&C W10 Performance)

 

“The three days I spent with Nick and Duncan on the mentorship have been invaluable to me in my development as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Having the opportunity to learn from and being able to ask questions to not one, but two, highly qualified S&C coaches was a great experience.

 

Both Nick and Duncan complement each other so well. If one didn’t know the answer you could be guaranteed that the other one would. Their passion for S&C creates a unique learning environment that seems to have you hanging on their every word from the first till the last day. Each day is packed to the maximum with both practical and theoretical information. With every spare moment spent discussing S&C.

 

For all you young S&C coaches out there looking to develop your skills in the field of S&C, I couldn’t recommend this mentorship programme more highly. You will come away a far better coach.”

 

MIKE LEGGETT (Part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach - Scottish Rugby Union)

 

“The Bottom line is that time spent with Nick and Duncan is worth the investment. We have built a successful business on seeking out the best in their fields and picking aspects from each to form our own approach, and the three days with the guys have definitely contributed by giving us things that we will implement into our programmes. The learning environment is an open one where you’ll feel comfortable to expose yourself to what you don’t know. I would thoroughly recommend the three days to anyone who is serious about furthering themselves and their business.”

 

JEAN CLAUDE VACASSIN (Director of S&C W10 Performance)

 

“An excellent 3 days - Nick and Duncan demonstrated the knowledge and skills needed to be a top level S&C coach! I would recommend the mentorship to any up-and-coming S&C coach looking to bring the best out of themselves and their athletes!”

KRIS BEATTIE (S&C Coach)

 

‘During the last several years Nick has made an invaluable contribution to my third year undergraduate Sports Science Support module in delivering a three hour session on’ Interdisciplinary Aspects’ drawing on his extensive experience working in high performance sport. Student feedback on these sessions was exceptionally positive. It has been my privilege to monitor Nick’s outstanding progress from his undergraduate degree through his MSc programme of studies to his current position.’

 

Dave Kellett (Senior Lecturer – University of Chester)

 

‘Nick has a great way with the people he works with, whether it’s a professional athlete, private client or colleague – Nick will always make every effort to invest his time in those he works with to help them achieve their goals. He’s a great coach, manager and mentor.’

 

Peter Elliot (MBE) (Regional Manager EIS Yorkshire)

 

"Whilst working as the PGMOL Head of Sport Science, I approached Nick to deliver a range of practical sessions on various aspects of strength and conditioning that all the referees could introduce into their training regimes, along with some advice on aiding the referees’ recovery in between games. The sessions that Nick delivered to the Select Group referees were very well received by all due to his excellent presentation skills, his ability to link the theory with the practice in a sport-specific context and also his capacity to coach and communicate new training techniques to a new audience."

 

Matthew Weston (Former PGMOL Head of Sports Science)

 

"I began studying an exercise science degree with no real idea where it would take me. By chance I took up a personal development modulle that introduced me to Nick and having seen the passion, knowledge and no B.S. approach he brings to his job I knew this was a guy I could learn from. At the start of my time interning with Nick I could barley tell my isotonic contractions from isotonic sport drinks, fast forward a year and with Nicks help I’ve become a certified coach through two of the world’s leading S&C organisations and I’m in the process of completing my MSc in strength and conditioning. This would not have been possible without the guidance of a real world coach, who knows how to get results. Thanks Nick."

 

Scott Pollock BSc (Hons) CSCS

 

"I just wanted to express my thanks and gratitude to you for the internship. I think I speak on behalf of all the guys that it was a massive help and we learned so much in a short period of time. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable 12 weeks and I have a much more of a three dimensional perspective of S&C.".

 

Sam Urwin

 

"Firstly I want to thank you for the course you presented at Arrowe Park hospital. I found it extremely informative, useful and above all else a wake up call for me with regards my rehab ideas. I have already started changing my practise. It must have been daunting speaking to a load of physio’s but you came across very well. All the very best for the future with all your projects/business etc."

 

Stewart Langford (Physiotherapist)

 

I have always been passionately fond of sport and chose to study sports science for my first degree. Here I developed an interest in strength and conditioning but was not sure how to progress in this field. As soon as I began working with Nick he gained my full interest and attention. His mentor programme was different from anything that I had previously encountered. He is able to combine academic knowledge and practical application making personal development easy and enjoyable. His mentoring technique bridges the gap between academic studies and the working environment. Nick has been an inspiration to me as I look forward to starting a career in strength and conditioning. I will always be grateful to him for the way in which he developed my professional and personal skills and for his unfailing help and encouragement.

 

James Hairsine

 

Having been mentored by Nick Grantham whilst on the UK Sport Fast Track Practitioner programme in 2006-2007 I can definitely say that working with Nick is a great way to start, develop and enhance a career as an S&C Coach. I joined the EIS on an internship as a very green MSc level graduate and through working with Nick I quickly realised I was a long way off where I need to be. As part of the process Nick and I developed a 12 month work programme around the areas where I was weak and needed to improve, this was regularly reviewed to ensure progress was being made in all areas. Throughout this programme challenges and opportunities were created in order to enhance my learning – ranging from visits to other practitioners through Nicks extensive network (not just sport based) or more ‘in-house’ based presentations regarding my coaching and knowledge.

 

From my internship I won ‘Intern of the Year’ and progressed to a full time position with the English Institute of Sport. I am still working with the EIS and recently moved to the position of Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach with the GB Boxing squad preparing their athletes for Commonwealth, European, World and Olympic level competitions. Right the way through this period of development Nick has continued as a mentor figure in my career and is always available as a sounding board for new ideas and CPD events.

 

I would thoroughly recommend being involved in any mentorship programme being run by Nick Grantham as in my opinion it is one of the best ways to take your coaching and knowledge to the next level.

 

Ian Pyper

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

A non-threatening learning environment to enhance your practical knowledge of strength and conditioning. This mentorship is not a certification; it is an educational experience. The principles you will learn are those that Nick and Duncan use day in and day out – they are not theories in a book.

 

With more than 20 years combined experience Nick and Duncan have figured out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to getting results with their athletes and clients and they will share everything with you. Immerse yourself into the methodology and reasoning behind the systems that they have used to help the country’s top athletes continually succeed at the highest level.

 

There are no exams. You will learn at your own pace. This programme has been designed to educate industry professionals on current training techniques through physical participation, workout observation, and in depth discussions with Nick Grantham and Duncan French. You will be introduced to the latest injury reduction and performance enhancement modalities of training.

 

Nick GranthamAGENDA FOR THE MENTORSHIP

 

DAY 1 – Wednesday

 

Introductions and breakfast with Nick and Duncan

 

Performance Conditioning Framework

 

• Module One - The Fundamental Principles

 

Training variables and tools may change but your training principles should remain constant. Training variables and tools may change but your training principles should remain constant. In the first module Nick and Duncan will walk you through fundamental training principles that are central to the development of high performance training programmes. You will learn the importance of transfer of training and why progressive overload underpins everything you do as a coach.

 

• Module Two – Evaluations

 

Conducting an initial evaluation of your client, athlete or team is crucial. Learn how to develop an effective needs analysis, the key points to remember during evaluations, and the most effective movement screens and fitness tests currently being used by professionals in the industry.

 

• Module Three - Programme Design

 

Nick and Duncan have written thousands of training programmes for professionals in sport and will share with you how to design the most effective programme for the athlete. You will discover how to choose suitable periodisation models, manipulate every training variable (not just sets and reps) and how to select and sequence exercises to develop fully integrated training programmes.

 

• Module Four - Art and Science of Performance Coaching

 

Do you know how to get the best out of your athletes and clients? In this module Nick and Duncan will share with you decision training strategies that are far superior to traditional behavioural models. You will learn about the evolution of coaching and how to use language more effectively to establish triggers and coaching cues that will elevate your clients’ performances during training.

 

Nick GranthamDAY 2 – Thursday

 

Advanced Conditioning Strategies

 

• Module One - Movement Preparation

 

If your idea of preparing a client or athlete to perform is to send them off on a run around the pitch or to sit them on a bike for 10 minutes then you need to pay attention during this module. Nick and Duncan will show the importance of movement preparation and will explore a range of strategies including pre-activation drills, soft tissue techniques, flexibility and mobility and lifting complexes.

 

• Module Two - Core stability and Strength

 

Physiotherapists have had a huge influence on current trends in core training. Whilst they know how to get injured people healthy they don’t always know how to prepare people for the demands of sport or life. Nick and Duncan will cut through the myths and pseudo science and show you fast and effective strategies to develop strong and stable core musculature using a range of simple yet highly effective training techniques.

 

• Module Three – Energy Systems

 

Do your clients and athletes need the ability to tolerate and recover from high workloads? In this module Nick and Duncan will show you how to develop phenomenal work capacities in your clients and athletes using both traditional and contemporary training methods. Find out how reverse periodisation can develop the specific fitness needed to achieve optimal adaptive responses.

 

• Module Four – Recovery and Regeneration

 

As coaches you need to develop programmes that optimise your clients and athletes physiological adaptations whilst reducing the risk of residual fatigue. Nick and Duncan will explore the multifactorial nature of fatigue, its impact on performance and how using the recovery pyramid you can establish recovery strategies that will significantly enhance your clients and athletes performances.

 

Nick GranthamDAY 3 – Friday

 

Strength, Power and Speed

 

• Module One - Strength and Power Development

 

Nick and Duncan have both spent more than a decade getting athletes stronger and more powerful. In this module they will discuss strength training for athletic performance, the importance of force development and the effective application of Olympic weightlifting techniques and plyometics. At the end of this module you will understand how to lift correctly and develop true athleticism with your athletes and clients.

 

• Module Two - Multidimensional Speed and Agility

 

Top performers in any sport are typically those that are the most explosive and efficient movers. Discover how to develop absolute linear speed, improve your athletes ability to detect and react to a stimulus and accelerate, decelerate effectively. Armed with the fundamental training techniques you will learn how to develop game speed - multidimensional speed and agility using modern training strategies such as CHAOS training and decision training.

 

The agenda provides a very brief overview of what this mentorship is all about. The information here has been developed from being in the trenches week in, week out, for over a decade; taking thousands of weight training sessions, speed sessions, field sessions, warm ups, rehabilitation sessions; finding out what works and more importantly what doesn’t!

 

You will…

 
  • learn from two of the best practitioners in the country.
  • experience a no-pressure, fun learning environment.
  • interact personally and professionally with the Nick and Duncan.
  • learn practical information that you can put to use immediately.
  • have hands-on training sessions.
  • receive a comprehensive course material.
  • receive exclusive discounts on training and educational products from our partners.
  • receive a certificate of completion that may be petitioned for CEUs from national organisations.
 

Nick GranthamNick and Duncan have worked with professional and Olympic athletes competing at the highest level and you are assured that the information gained is 100% tested in the real world of high performance sport.

 

If you really want no-nonsense information, which will give you the knowledge and skills required to performance programmes that deliver results, this mentorship will undoubtedly give you the tools to achieve your goals. There will be a lot of opportunities to get ‘hands on’ during the mentorship so that you can apply your knowledge in the real world.

 

The Performance Training Mentorship Programme will be offered during selected weeks throughout the year. The programme is limited to 16 people and is by application only. To register for the mentorship programme please e-mail your current CV and a brief paragraph (maximum 500 words) about why you should be accepted to

info@nickgrantham.com

 

Full programme details, including accommodation and travel options will be provided to all mentorship participants once accepted onto the programme.

 

The mentorship program will be offered:

 

Spring Mentorship September 30th March -1st April 2012

 

Programme Cost

 

The cost of the mentorship programme is £1000 for three days of valuable learning experience.

 

You can spread cost in 3 payments of £400 (Total £1,200) January, February and March).