Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Hosted by renowned performance experts Alex Calder and Adam Centofanti, authors of the book Peak Performance for Soccer, this podcast takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of the game’s top thinkers. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the original contributors from the book—elite coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, psychologists, and more.
Together, they explore the cutting-edge methods and insights that are shaping the future of soccer performance. Whether you're a coach, player, or performance enthusiast, you'll gain actionable takeaways to elevate your game, optimize training, and push the limits of what’s possible on and off the pitch.
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Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Season 5: Darren Burgess - Conditioning in Context
In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by Dr. Darren Burgess, one of the most experienced performance leaders in world sport. With over 27 years across football and AFL, Darren reflects on his journey from Parramatta Power to the Socceroos, Liverpool, Arsenal, and now Adelaide Crows. He shares conditioning lessons from before the GPS era, how to design warm-ups with purpose, the role of small- and large-sided games, and why freshness always beats fatigue. Darren also provides candid insights into coach communication, running without the ball, and the timeless truths of human performance.
