Smarter Performance

17/10/2023

Multi-nations training Camp at the US Olympic Training Center completed ✅️

What an unreal experience being able to spend time with and learn from some of the best in the world, while supporting in preparation for Olympic Qualifiers

This was the first time NZ has taken an S&C/Performance coach international. It was an honour to add to the program and support the team

We're a small country but watching everyone over the past week you wouldn't know it. Massive props to the coaches and athletes

Thanks for having me, and thanks to the teams at & for their time and openness over the past two weeks 🙏

Bring on Pacific Games in November 🥊

28/09/2023

Currently in Colorado as the official performance coach for the NZ Boxing team as they prepare for Olympic Qualifiers in November!

We're looking at implementing some better practices for Performance tracking and Fatigue monitoring, as well as smashing some solid s&c sessions

Week 1 is acclimatize and build. Next week we enter a multi nation Training Camp with Team USA, Ireland and GB at the Olympic training center 🥊

24/08/2023

Congratulations to my amazing partner and Amateur Boxer who recently reached 80 Amateur boxing bouts!

Here's a photo from this years Nationals where she won her 7th National title, and was awarded best female boxer of the tournament

Fun fact: 7 National Titles is the 3rd most won by a single individual in the history New Zealand Womans Boxing, making her the 3rd most winning Woman's Champion of all time here in NZ 🤯🤯🤯

Next she eyes up Olympic qualifiers in November 🥊

23/08/2023

I love getting messages like this after competition!

Absolutely massive effort recently by .gus who won Bronze at Oceania Championships for wrestling! A big achievement alone, but especially as an athlete that primarily does MMA

Our goal for training is always to transfer optimally to competition and this doesn't happen by accident. It requires in depth knowledge of the sport and manipulating the right variables for the individual, and at the right times.

Combat sports are a complex puzzle with many variables that need to be accounted for. If you're an athlete with serious competition aspirations I'd encourage you to consult a professional to help guide this process 👊

19/08/2023

Amazing opportunity this week to fly over to Sydney to help the team for their amature mma fights

Both fighters answered the call, on a weeks notice, dispite having come off prep for other combat based sports

We didn't get the nod, but the learnings and lessons across the board have been massive and the XP bar for these two increases

Combat Sports are a true passion of mine and as a coach, the constant question I ask is 'what actually matters' in the context of competition performance. Experiences like these provide the greatest opportunity of getting closer to answering that question.

Thank you for having me 🙏

29/04/2023

https://youtu.be/4rWViazswLU

How to Unlock your true potential and Maximize Fight Night Power with Fight Week Priming sessions

In this video I discuss a method we commonly use with athletes on competition week to help super change their nervous systems resulting in greater explosive power (& Violence) when it counts

We run through an example session with Amature MMA athlete Ethan Brockett , who at the time was 3 days out from his last MMA Fight

If you have any questions fire them below! And please consider subscribing to the channel 🙏

If you want to maximize your Power on Fight Night and enhance your knockout/finishing ability Power Priming may be exactly what you're missingThis process in...

13/04/2023

Neck Training is an essential part of training for any combat sport athlete

In this video we discuss why you should train your neck, the role it plays in striking based sports and how to develop a strong functional neck to help

- Reduce concussions in sparring and competion
- Reduce training injuries that force you to limit training
- Improve punch absorption that looks better to judges and supports fight scoring

If you found any of the content in the video helpful please give it a like and push subscribe 😁

Neck Training is an essential part of training for any combat sport athleteIn this video we discuss why you should train your neck, the role it plays in stri...

14/03/2023

Not sure what to do on fight week?

Here's some information to help you understand tapering and how you can implement it for better fight night performance

One important note is this is targeted towards high priority events. Not every event should be prioritized and tapered for especially if you're someone who competes regularly. Understanding this concept is crucial to planning and effective training for the competitive combat athlete.

If you have any questions around this, or are interested in implementing a better scientific approach to your planning or gym based work flick me a message 🥊

17/10/2022

Congrats to the unsigned king of AUS/NZ MMA, and legitimate savage for his First round submission win over the weekend at

With UFC Perth being announcing recently, no one deserves it more than the viper 🐍

Let's let em know

10/10/2022

2022 Boxing Nationals ✅️

Massive congratulations to our longstanding S&C team from and from for some amazing performances at NZ Boxing National Champs. The whole team made it through into the finals securing their placings as #1 or #2 in NZ in their elite open divisions.

Its always a privilege to be at events like this. It serves as a learning opportunity, but also a reminder of what's important.

Combat sports performance preparation is complex and requires alot of attention in many areas, both physically and mentally. It's truly a special thing to see it come together.

Can't wait to see what's next for the team 💪💪💪

31/08/2022

Great experience heading over to Australian Golden Gloves the other week with

This was my second trip across the ditch in as many months and it's been amazing to witness the level of combat sport our side of the world has to offer.

Both potent learning experiences and lessons I'm excited to apply back home 🙂

Great results for the team as well!