TEAM EF COACHING

PERFORMANCE PODCAST

Listen in on our cycling performance focused discussions with industry leading experts from Team EF Coaching, EF Pro Cycling and more.

We're lucky enough to spend lots of time having conversations with some of the sharpest minds in Sports Science, and we've often come away thinking 'that would have been a great podcast'.

So here it is, the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast - we've kickstarted with several episodes, featuring Olympic coach Matt Shallcrass on becoming a great all-round athlete, Dr. Kevin Sprouse on optimizing health and Tejay Van Garderen on how training has changed.

There's more episodes on the way so don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Episodes

Episode 1: Matt Shallcrass - Becoming the omni rider

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with coach Matt Shallcrass to discuss the latest trends in training, his philosophy behind building Olympic champions and developing the abilities to compete in all areas of cycling, like athletes such as Tom Pidcock, Pauline Ferrand Prevot and Wout Van Aert, in other words, how to become the omni rider.

Episode 2: Tejay Van Garderen - The shifting dynamics in cycling

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast we sit down with coach Tejay Van Garderen who has recently made a transition from a full time professional World Tour cyclist, to a director sportif for EF Pro Cycling. Enjoy some tips and insights from one of the best American riders of his generation in this episode.

Episode 3: Kevin Sprouse - How cyclists can optimize their overall health

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with Head of Medicine at EF Education-EasyPost, Dr Kevin Sprouse to talk common health issues that cyclists deal with, how they can be prevented and how athletes can become healthier all round.

Episode 4: Colby Pearce - Upper cross syndrome & achieving physiological balance

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Podcast we sit down with our head coach, Colby Pearce to discuss some common imbalances that he sees in his practice as a bike fitter. This conversation leads us to a deeper dive onto the topic of upper cross syndrome, something commonly found in cyclists. Be sure to tune into this episode.

Episode 5: Michael Valgren - Overcoming adversity

We joined EF Education-EasyPost athlete Michael Valgren at the team's winter training camp in Girona to discuss making it back to racing fitness after what could have been a career ending crash. We've now started filming our podcasts so check out the episode on YouTube to see Michael and Zack.

Episode 6: Will Girling PhD - EF Pro Cycling's Nutritionist

Team nutritionist Will Girling PhD shares some great insights on some common mistakes athletes make in fueling for their events and what an ideal structure would be for long endurance rides, and race days.

Episode 7: Lachlan Morton - The returning desire to win

Zack sits down with Lachlan Morton while at the EF Pro Cycling training camp to discuss Lachlan's journey over the past couple of years and his return to structured training, and how he has rediscovered the desire to win.

Episode 8: Jonathan Vaughters - The CEO of EF Pro Cycling

We chat with the CEO of EF Pro Cycling to discuss the up coming season, the exciting new 2023 team roster and many nuances of cycling training and how it applies to the sport of cycling. Jonathan raced professionally from 1994 to 2003. After retirement he started the early iterations of EF Pro Cycling with Slipstream Sports. Today EF Pro Cycling is America's longest running professional cycling team.

Episode 9: Owen Blandy - Cooking for cyclists

In episode nine of the Team EF Coaching Performance Cycling Podcast Zack Morris sits down with EF Pro Cycling Chef - Owen Blandy, to discuss everything about preparing, cooking, and eating the best food for cycling at home, and on the road. Owen Also shares some unique insights on what it's like to be a part of the big show in races like the Tour de France and many others.

Episode 10: Colby Pearce - Why you shouldn't be focusing on marginal gains

In episode 10 of the Team EF Coaching podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Colby Pearce to discuss some important factors of cyclist development that often go over looked, or deemed less important than the trendy 'marginal gains' data driven market.

Episode 11: Ken Vanmarcke - EF Education-EasyPost director sportif and Team EF Coaching coach

In episode 11 of the Team EF Coaching podcast we sit down with coach Ken Vanmarcke to discuss his position at EF Pro Cycling as a director sportif, and his role as a cycling coach. We dive into Ken's history as an athlete, DS, and coach.

Episode 12: Mick Habgood - A biomechanical podiatrist on using the 'power joint'

If you've ever struggled with your insoles or cycling shoes then this episode is for you. Zack Morris sits down with Mick Habgood in episode 12 to understand Mick's process and unpack some great tips for all cyclists. Dive into this episode and learn if you're using your "Power Joint" and getting the most potential out of your body.

Episode 13: Bill Armstrong - Cycling Nutrition with The Founder of Neversecond Nutrition

In Episode 13 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Bill Armstrong to learn more about the history behind the conception of the Neversecond brand, and why their systemized product system is changing the way athletes around the world are seeing sports nutrition.

Episode 14: Q&A Round Table with Team EF Coaching

In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, nutrition, longevity, structure, and so much more, all of which is inspired by your questions.

If you want to have your questions answered on air, be sure to turn your notifications on the Team EF Coaching's Instagram account so that you can submit your questions the next time we post.

Episode 15: Nicki Sørensen - Perspective on racing and coaching after 1244 Professional cycling races

On episode 15 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, coach Nicki Sørensen sits down with Zack Morris to discuss perspective on racing and coaching after a 16 year long career in the professional peloton.

Episode 17: Daniel Holloway - Criterium Racing Strategy

In Episode 17 of the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with former multiple time pro and elite criterium national champion Daniel Holloway to discuss criterium racing strategy, tactics, and application of fitness.

Episode 18: Spencer Miller - 5 Nutritional Traps to Avoid

In Episode 18 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with our nutritionist Spencer Miller, to discuss 5 common nutritional traps that cyclists can avoid, and the alternative solutions.

Episode 19: Alison Jackson - Inside the Women's Peloton

The Queen of Roubaix - EF Education Cannondale rider Alison Jackson joins the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast from our 2024 Team Camp in Girona, Spain to share some insights on her background in the sport, perspective around racing, and goals going forward.

Episode 20: Ben Healy - Finding form, learning lessons and going all-in

Irish National Champion and breakaway specialist Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost talks finding form, learning lessons and going all-in, plus his thoughts on the new POC Procen Air helmet.

Episode 21: Archie Ryan - Turning Pro, overcoming injury and why he chose EF Education-EasyPost

Team EF Coaching director Zack Morris chats to EF Education-EasyPost new signing Archie Ryan at our Girona training camp. The Irish rider talks about his u23 years, how knee injuries impacted his racing, his love for the Basque country and who is the better rider, him or Ben Healy?

Episode 22: Andreas Klier - Pushing the envelope on technology, the next generation of riders and Andreas the Artist

EF Pro Cycling Technical Operations Manager Andreas Klier talks to Zack about finding the next technological advances in cycling - including tubeless, aerodynamics and more, plus what he thinks about the next generation of riders.

Andreas also tells us about changing his mind on his favorite race and his other profession as an artist.

Episode 23: Carmen Small - The evolution of women's cycling and what makes EF different

Head sports director for EF Education-Cannondale team and ex-pro racer Carmen Small talks to Zack about how the women's peloton has changed since she raced, what attracted her to joining EF Pro Cycling and how they've built their new team.

Episode 24: Charly Wegelius - A less successful rider can often make a better Sports Director

Head Sports Director for EF Education-EasyPost, Charly Wegelius, had a long career as a pro cyclist before becoming an important member of the team's staff. Zack sat down to learn more about the role of Sports Director, what being an ex-pro brings to the table and lots more.

Episode 25: Nathan Haas - Life as a pro transcends into a career as a coach

Nathan Haas is a household name in the sport of cycling having raced at the world tour level for many teams including one of the previous iterations of the EF Pro Cycling -Garmin-Sharp. He has also recently begun a successful career as a professional gravel racer as well as coming full circle and joining Team EF Coaching, this time as a coach.

Zack sat down with him in his hometown of Girona to talk about getting into cycling and what he has learned from being a pro that can inspire others.

Episode 26: The Power Meter Podcast

Join us for a special episode all about Power Meters.

Zack Morris, Colby Pearce and Nicki Sørensen share their thoughts and experience of training and racing with power meters, including a little history since Colby and JV were the among the first to own SRM power meters in the US and Nicki was an early adopter too.

Episode 27: The Movement Podcast

As we launch our new Skills Academy courses, Team EF Coaching's Zack Morris & Colby Pearce have in-depth discussion about movement patterns on and off the bike - how they affect each other and how you can make sure you don't develop bad habits.