Professor Greg Haff: Training for Excellence. A deep dive with Professor Greg Haff on how periodisation enhances athletic potential and safeguards against injury, featuring insights for athletes, coaches, and tactical personnel.

This episode is a deep dive into the field of periodisation with world-leading expert Professor Gregory Haff. We explore what periodisation is, why it’s important and how it can be used to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury.

Gregory Haff is a highly respected strength scientist, researcher, strength and conditioning coach, weightlifting coach and author. His extensive research focuses on improving resistance training methodologies for athletes to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Professor Haff has collaborated with numerous National and Olympic teams across various sports, including weightlifting, rowing, and track cycling. More recently, his work has expanded to developing effective **training strategies for defence personnel**, preparing them for demanding physical challenges.

• Greg’s email: g.haff@ecu.edu.au
• Greg’s recent book on Periodisation https://www.human-kinetics.co.uk/9781492561675/scientific-foundations-and-practical-applications-of-periodization/
• Greg on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-gregory-haff-69078a10/?originalSubdomain=au
• Greg on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/doc_haff/?hl=en-gb
• Research paper on Australian SF selection course recovery https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1715531224001315#sec7

00:11 Greg’s Journey into Sports Science

01:41 Understanding Periodisation

03:27 Holistic Approach to Training

06:01 Psychological Aspects of Training

09:01 Historical Evolution of Periodisation

15:44 Fundamental Principles of Periodisation

22:34 Applying Periodisation in Tactical Environments

25:34 Key Components of Tactical Training

26:38 Integrating CrossFit and Tactical Training

27:26 Challenges and Benefits of CrossFit

28:56 Effective Training Strategies

35:45 Physiological Impact of Selection Courses

38:03 Research Findings and Recommendations

46:35 Concluding Thoughts