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Episode #311

Industry longevity, speed training education, and industry trends

Nick Ward

Program Director at ALTIS

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In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Program Director at ALTIS, Nick Ward. When Stu McMillan recommends someone to come on the podcast, I jump at the chance to get them on. Nick has had an incredible career as a coach, business owner, lecturer and now Program Director at ALTIS. As well as his role at ALTIS, we discuss the skills he has developed in these various different roles which have enabled him to have such a long and successful career in strength and conditioning.

In this episode we discussed…

  • Who is Nick Ward (background, education and current role)?
  • History lesson
    • Newcastle academy
    • Industry trends that have come and gone
      • SAQ
      • Other examples?
    • Surviving the industry
      • Being adaptable
  • How speed training education is applicable to the ‘everyman coach’?
    • Content vs context
    • How perfect is perfect technique

Nick can be found on Twitter @NickWardUK