Building Better Return-to-Play Processes | Peter Wright (Petey Performance)

Join my weekly coaching & performance email newsletter: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773 In this episode of Coach's Lab, I sit down with Peter Wright of Petey Performance to discuss one of the most challenging aspects of coaching and athletic development: helping players return from injury and preparing them for the demands of competition. Pete has built a reputation working with Gaelic Games athletes and other field sport players, helping bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. This conversation explores how coaches, physios and S&C practitioners can better prepare athletes for the realities of training and match play after injury. Who this podcast is for: GAA coaches S&C coaches Physiotherapists and sports therapists Athletic development coaches Players returning from injury Coaches responsible for player welfare and availability What the podcast covers: Return to play vs return to performance Building effective return-to-running progressions Reintroducing speed and high-speed running Preparing athletes for the demands of training and competition Criteria-based rehabilitation Conditioning during injury recovery Managing recurring soft tissue injuries The role of diagnosis in rehabilitation planning Collaboration between coaches, physios and athletes Health, body composition and injury risk Why micro-dosing speed and plyometrics can be valuable year-round Pete's podcast: The Athlete's Advantage Podcast Follow Pete: Instagram: @peteyperformance A practical episode for anyone looking to better understand the journey from injury rehabilitation back to confident, high-level performance.