from our clients:
“My first three steps are way faster and I can win more battles and knock guys over.”
— Peyton Krebs, Buffalo Sabres NHL
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PCM explained
The method impacts almost every element of sports performance
In most sports, full-speed running efforts are extremely short
Critical offensive and defensive tasks rely heavily on acceleration ability, as 10-metre speed is one of the most relevant physical performance indicators. However, many athletes are not training from that perspective.
Photo: Cole Davis | Rugby Canada
The strength & conditioning domain has adopted sprint mechanics directly from elite sprinting with limited examination
Regardless of the fact that research and popular sports literature highlight inefficiencies in current techniques used to enhance acceleration ability in elite athletes.
Photo: Ken Kotyk | Canada Olympic Bobsleigh
PCM is the missing link
Sports science and the strength & conditioning domain have not considered that the coordinative strategies used to improve maximum velocity running could, in fact, have a detrimental impact on power and speed.
Photo: Linden Gaydosh | CFL Toronto Argonauts
PCM answers numerous questions that have eluded sports science
Questions related to critical performance indicators (acceleration, agility, power in contact) and major injuries (ACL, hamstrings, adductor/groin, achilles).
Photo: Hakeem Dawodu | UFC, MMA
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PCM’s Origins
Thirty years ago, the sport medicine landscape looked very different.
We knew a lot less about the importance of elastic tissue in speed production or biarticular musculature in power generation. We especially didn’t understand that coordination is a critical dimension of dynamic events, and when not tended to, habitual movement patterns can be transferred to other tasks, even if they’re suboptimal.
Paul has worked out the principles of coordination required to optimize acceleration through comprehensive academic research and decades of practical application
Despite advancements in sport medicine and developing bigger and stronger players, athletes have not gotten faster through the all-important acceleration phase. What’s worse, injury rates are higher than ever. Many rehabilitation interventions might even compound coordination problems.
PCM applies new muscle coordination tactics that optimize propulsion to maximize acceleration and agility, all while reducing risk of injury.
FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“Paul has an exceptional understanding of power and speed with a strong foundation in injury prevention.”
— Mark Sharp, Head Coach, Canadian National Ski Team
FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“I have not met a better conditioning coach than Paul Balsom.”
— Phil Vickery, England Rugby Captain, World Cup Winner
FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“Without Paul there is almost definitely no Olympic medal.”
— Jan Hudec, Canadian Alpine Skier, Olympic Bronze Medalist
FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“Paul Balsom’s work and research will revolutionize football in North America.”
— Jim Barker, CFL Coach and Manager
FROM OUR CLIENTS:
“I’ve had countless coaches tell me I should be faster. But no one could show me how until I met Paul Balsom.”
— Ken Kotyk, Bobsled Olympian, World Champion, World Cup Medalist
