Entries by dazdrake

Not all Jumps are created Equal

Dear coach,   I wanted to update you on a couple of recent developments in the APA Method.  I periodically revisit the APA Homepage and the “About APA” section – which you can read here to hold myself accountable to the vision I have for the company.  As part of the 2025 Vision to be […]

Pacey Performance Podcast Review – Episode 503

Episode 503 – Fearghal Kerin – “Managing T-junction injuries and location based hamstring rehab” Fearghal Kerin   Background In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Fearghal Kerin, Rehabilitation Physiotherapist, Chelsea Football Club, discusses the growing prevalence of T-junction hamstring injuries and the importance of location-specific rehabilitation strategies.   Hamstring injuries are classified into sprint-type and stretch-type, […]

Tennis Conditioning – How to Get Fit in Four Steps Without Running

In today’s post APA coach Kostas Tsitmidellis shares his insights on a recent experience he has had working at WimX Tennis Academy as Lead S&C coach, and the challenge of improving the endurance of the players with limited time to get the job done.     Endurance for Tennis   Players were tested using a […]

APA are Recruiting!!

APA Are Recruiting!   If you would like to be considered for a role with APA then please send a covering letter and CV to APA Owner, Daz Drake at [email protected] with email title APA.01   Bromley Tennis Centre     Head of Strength and Conditioning Bromley Tennis Centre   Job Title: Head of Strength […]

Pacey Performance Podcast Review – Episode 450

Episode 450 – Tony Blazevich – “Activation” sessions and asymmetries: Are they really that important? Tony Blazevich   Background This week on the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Professor of Biomechanics, Tony Blazevich. The first half of the episode is all about activation sessions.  What does “activation” or sometimes called “pre-activation” actually do? […]