Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 26, Ryan White PhD researcher at Leeds Beckett, joins us. Specifically Ryan will be looking at: What kind of technology do we currently have? How wil this change and develop What is the role of comupuer learning and AI? About Ryan "Ryan is PhD student at Leeds Beckett University and is currently a sport scientist at Leeds Rhinos rugby league club. He holds a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in spo...

In episode 25, Rom Smaldon and Sam Guy, co-founders of Cornwall High Performance, joins us. Specifically Rob & Sam will be looking at: Key considerations when starting a business Getting your first clients Accelerating growth Scaling up your business About Rob & Sam "Rob and Sam are the co founders of Cornwall High Performance, a private company specialising in youth athlete development. T...

In episode 23, JD Snyder, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Peak Force International, joins us. Specifically JD will be looking at: Importance of communication Methods of communication Tips for improving communication About JD "John “JD” Snyder High Performance Coach Peak Force Taichung, Taiwan Currently working with: • Dajia and Taichung City Track and Road Cycling teams •Former 2014 Asian Gam...

In episode 23, Matt Frakes, Sport Nutritionist at The University of Louisville, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: The importance of diet in concussion patients Key nutritional recommendations Physiology underpinning these How to apply this practically About Matt "Matthew R. Frakes, PhD, RD, CSCS is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist...

In episode 22, Yoeri Pegel, Strength & Conditioning Coach at AFC Ajax, joins us. Specifically Yoeri will be looking at: What plyometrics are, and why they are important Key considerations in team sports How he progresses plyos Examples of how to implement this in training About Yoeri "Yoeri currently works as Performance Trainer at AFC Ajax. At 27 years old, he’s coming from a not-so-common ba...

In episode 21 James De Lacey, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: How to get a job abroad Benefits & downsides to living abroad When to choose stability vs adventure About James "James was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Romanian Rugby Union. He has previously worked in America’s professional rugby competition Major League Rugb...

In episode 20 Cris Soler Performance Coach at the Future Falcons (Saudi Arabia Youth), join us. Specifically Cris will be looking at: What Saudi Arabia youth teams do in Europe Why they moved the team out of Saudi Arabia What the cultural difficulties are in doing this About Cris Cris: "My name is Cris Soler, Dutch performance coach currently working for the ministry of sport of Saudi Arabia on a...

In episode 19 Tina Ball and David Liti, coach and commonwealth gold medal winning olympic weightlifter, join us. Specifically Tina & David will be looking at: Training adaptations due to COVID Periodisation during lockdown Mental demands of lockdown on athletes About Tina & David: Tina: "I have a very varied background in education and as a master trainer. I was a commonwealth games coach...

In episode 18 Hamish Munro, Strength & Conditioning coach at Bristol City u18. Specifically Hamish will be looking at: What are cluster sets What are the key advantages Use of VBT in combination with clusters Practical examples About Hamish: "Like many, my first experiences within a gym setting were as a fitness instructor and personal trainer in a local gym during 2008 at the age of 18. The n...

In episode seventeen Brad Schoenfeld, researcher and educator, joins us. Specifically Brad will be looking at: Why hypertrophy is important Key adaptations underpinning hypertrophy How we can achieve these adaptations About Brad: "Brad Schoenfeld, Ph. D, C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscl...

In episode sixteen Lachlan Wilmot, Co-Director of Athletes Authority, joins us. Specifically Lachlan will be looking at: How much individualisation is important What are limiting factors for individualisation Individualisation in team vs private settings About Lachlan: "I am currently director of a facility here in Sydney Australia called Athletes Authority which is a private facility for athletes...

In episode fifteen Fergus Connolly, coach, teacher, mentor, author and speaker, joins us. Specifically Fergus will be looking at: Why it is important to program from a holistic perspective How you can structure holistic training methods How these methods may differ in small vs large teams About Fergus: "Coach, teacher, mentor, author, speaker and student of success and resilience – Dr. Fergus Conn...

In episode fourteen Paul Laursen, Coach, Lecturer and CEO of HIIT Science, joins us. Specifically Paul will be looking at: Physiological adaptation to long intervals Implementation of long intervals Physiological adaptation to short intervals Implementation of short intervals About Paul: "I am an author, endurance coach, high-performance consultant and entrepreneur. I was formerly employed as the...

In episode thirteen EXOS Performance Manager Joshua Fletcher, joins us. Specifically Joshua will be looking at: The differences between training athletes and special forces 3 Key lessons he has taken from working with special forces About Joshua: "Josh is an EXOS Performance Manager with an elite tactical project in Romania. His less than conventional career path also led him to India where he wor...

In episode twelve Jarno Voorintholt, 1st Team Physical Trainer at FC Groningen, joins us. Specifically Jarno will be looking at: Why teaching is important in S&C settings 3 key lessons we can learn How to apply these to S&C About Jarno: "Jarno Voorintholt is the physical preparation coach of the first team of FC Groningen. He formerly worked as an athletic development coach at the youth ac...

In episode eleven, Tom Green, Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School and Research Reviewer at Science for Sport, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Why behaviour management is important in youth populations Why consistency is key for youth athletes How to build a behaviour system About Tom: "Tom Green is the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School and...

In episode ten, Noel Brand, co-owner of Breda Strength & Conditioning, joins us. Specifically Noel will be looking at: Why it's important to develop culture How he went about this How he made Breda S&C's own beer Specific examples of providing value for his clients About Noel: "I am the co-owner and head coach of Breda Strength & Conditioning which will have its 10 year aniversary next...

In episode nine, Nick Winkelman, Head of Perforamnce at Irish Rugby and author of the Language of Coaching, joins us. Specifically Nick will be looking at: Why cueing is important What options we have when cueing Best practice in cueing About Nick: "I've been a strength coach for 15 years, I've been the head of performance at Irish Rubgy for four, and was at EXOS for 10 years. I think the main mom...

In episode eight, Terry Peters, Performance Coach at Bayer Leverkusen, joins us. Specifically Terry will be looking at: The constraints of COVID-19 on return to performance How his philosophy on intensity impacted the return process Exactly what Leverkusen did in preparation for the Bundesliga restart Which KPIs were monitored during the return About Terry: "I worked with the Olympic Committee in...

In an extended episode seven, Frans Bosch, international sports performance consultant, lecturer and author, joins us. Specifically Frans will be looking at: What are key attractors How you can train attractors The role of traditional S&C in coordination training Research into coordination training Using an athlete's intuition instead of sets and reps About Frans: "Since 1980 Frans worked in a...

In episode six Derek Hansen, international sports performance consultant, joins us. Specifically Derek will be looking at: Why track & field doesn't directly translate to team sport Steps you need to take to implement speed training Using a technical model in team sport How Derek works in his consulting roles About Derek: "Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been wo...

In episode five Andrew Hyde, co-founder at Aesthetic Athletics, S&C coach at Manchester Player Development and Content Manager at Science for Sport, joins us. Specifically Andrew will be looking at: Why he started his own business? How he started it The biggest challenges he faced at the start Where the venture has led him About Andrew: Andy has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a M...

In episode four Eric Cressey, President at Cressey Sports Performance and Director of Health and Performance at the New York Yankees, joins us. Specifically Eric will be looking at: • What a day looks like as Director of Health and Performance at the New York Yankees • Shoulder injuries from assesment to programming • How owning your own facilities compares to working for an organisation About Eri...

In episode three Chris Bishop, program leader for the MSc S&C at Middlesex University, and Chairman of the board at the UKSCA joins us. Specifically Chris will be looking at: • The state of the S&C industry at the moment • How the UKSCA encourages paid internships • Wages in S&C • How you could become a chartered S&C coach in the future About Chris: “I currently work at Middlesex U...

In episode two the medical director of FIFA Andy Massey joins us. Specifically Andy will be looking at: • What is the role of FIFA in the COVID-19 crisis • What are the conditioning for football resuming • What are the differences between working in club and political roles • What are his plan for the medical side of FIFA in the future. About Andy: “I started working in football back in Northern I...