Pete Burridge is a First Team Athletic Performance Coach at Bristol Bears Rugby in England. A graduate of Loughborough University, he previously spent time working at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Leicester City FC, and at Exeter University, during which time he has trained athletes from a multitude of sports including athletics, golf, lacrosse, and rowing.
Highlights of the episode:
- How to get a successful internship in an elite club
- How to make a good impact and positive influence to athletes
- Why starting with the end in mind is key when planning a large group warm up
- Why bucketing athletes into groups can be helpful for athletic development
- How he provides explicit feedback and facilitate implicit learning to players
People mentioned:
- Tim Gabbett
- Alex Martin
- Andy Shelden
- Shane Lehane
- Daniel Kahneman
- Nick Winkelman
- Dale Cripps
- Ollie Richardson