Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 226 Tom Green, Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: How PE and S&C differ for schools Barriers to implementing S&C in schools How to use S&C to complement PE and improve athletic developement About Tom Green "Tom Green is currently the Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School in England. Tom...

In episode 225 Michael McElhenie and Greg Dunn Founders of Exult Sport, join us. Specifically they will be looking at: Importance of youth sport Developing a positive culture Maximising the impact of youth sport About Michael & Greg Dr. Michael McElhenie is a leading figure in leadership development and organizational change and is renowned as one of the world’s top experts in Emotional Intell...

In episode 224, Tom Shaw, Performance Nutritionist, join us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: The importance of fueling for match day Science underpinning fueling Recovery from matches Exactly what elite athletes eat to optimise performance About Tom "Tom Shaw is a performance nutritionist who most recently worked for Sparta Prague. Before that, he worked with Wakefield Trinity in the Super Le...

In episode 223, Conor Heeney Head of Strength & Conditioning and Sport Performance Science at Liverpool John Moores University join us. Specifically Conor will be looking at: What training adaptation is How adaptation occurs How to optimise adaptation About Conor "Accredited Strength & Conditioning coach currently working as Head of Strength & Conditioning & Performance Sport Scien...

In episode 222, Phil Samuel S&C Coach at the US Air Force, join us. Specifically Phil will be looking at: What recovery is Cornerstones of recovery Science-based recovery methods How to apply these methods About Phil "Phil is a Strength and Conditioning Coach from the UK with a MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Phil previously worked within professional f...

In episode 221 Tommy Munday of Sharp Training Systems, join us. Specifically Tommy will be looking at: Importance of jump profiling How to profile Equipment needed How to program based on your data About Tommy "Tommy has been a UKSCA Accredited S&C coach for the last five years. He has previously worked for Manchester United Women and Boxing Science, and now coaches under the banner of Sharp T...

In episode 220 Desmond Cooper and Jebrai Regan, American Football Players and Strength & Conditioning Coaches, join us. Specifically Coop and Jay will be looking at: Skills coaches need to train with low equipment Types of adjustments coaches and athletes can make How they coach sessions with low equipment About Coop & Jay: "Desmond Cooper is a professional American football player with a...

In episode 219 Tom Brownlee, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Placement types for students How to choose a placement Optimising your learning experience How to land a job after your placement About Tom: "Tom’s undergraduate degree at Coventry University, included a sandwich year at the University of Bath working as a physiologist w...

In episode 218 Pete Sim, Physical Preparation coach for England Men’s Test Cricket team, joins us. Specifically Pete will be looking at: Physical demands How to plan around 5 day events What gym sessions look like Recovery in cricket About Pete: "Current Physical Preparation coach for England Men’s Test Cricket team. Worked in cricket since 2017, prior to Test role I was at Yorkshire CCC and then...

In episode 217 Phil Price, Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University, joins us. Specifically Phil will be looking at: Hybrid training vs Concurrent training Physiology underpinning hybrid training How to optimise hybrid training About Phil: "Dr Phil Price is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and Biomechanics at St Mary's University, and is the course lead for the MSc in Strength and Con...

In episode 216, Tim Chiarolanza former S&C Coach and major trauma survivor, joins us. Specifically we will be looking at: How diet and sleep improved his rehabilitation The importance of exercise science in rehabilitation What athletes can learn from his journey About Tim : "Tim Chiarolanza is a major trauma survivor. After spending over a decade working to achieve his dream job, including two...

In episode 215 Joe Dolcetti, Troy Jones and Sam Portland, joins us. Specifically we will be looking at: What wearable resistance is and why its important How wearable resistance changes force and technique during sprinting How to train with wearable resistance to improve performance About Joe : "I’m Joe, a lifelong athlete, competitive boxer and rugby player, the CEO and Founder of LILA® and the i...

In episode 214 Harry Routledge, High Performance Practitioner, joins us. Specifically Harry will be looking at: What Sport Scientists do The skills and qualifications needed Specialists vs generalists How to develop your skills About Harry : "I am an experience High Performance Practitioner, having worked in the USA, Australia and the UK. I have held positions such as Head of Performance and Head...

In episode 213 Jason Rice creator of the Apnea Survival, breath control education system, joins us. Specifically Jason will be looking at: What breath holding is & why it's important How breath holding can lead to positive physiological adaptations Case Study: How athletes can use breath holding to improve sport performance About Jason : "Jason Rice is the creator of the Apnea Survival, breath...

In episode 212 John DeWitt Director of Applied Sports Science at Rice University, joins us. Specifically John will be looking at: What fatigue is and where it comes from How force plates can measure fatigue KPIs he finds important How to apply your data About John : "Dr. John DeWitt is the Director of Applied Sports Science at Rice University in Houston, TX, and president of DeWitt Method, a high...

In episode 211 Eric Gorman Strength and Conditioning Coach at New York Red Bulls, joins us. Specifically Eric will be looking at: Why footballers suffer hamstring injuries Factors influencing injury risk Reducing injury risk How he works in the gym to strengthen hamstrings About Eric : "My name is Eric Gorman, and I am currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach with the New York Red Bulls' Firs...

In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us. Specifically Warren will be looking at: What BFR is and how to use it Why BFR works for recovery How to add BFR to other recovery methods The future of BFR About Warren : "Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company. War...

In episode 209 Nutritionist at England Rugby, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Importance of nutrition in rugby Role of carbohydrates, protein & fats How to adjust intakes for individual needs About James : ""Dr James C. Morehen is a performance nutritionist currently working with professional athletes and elite individuals from the corporate world. Through Morehen Performance...

In episode 208 Bryan Mann, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Educator, joins us. Specifically Bryan will be looking at: The difference between speed and momentum Why momentum matters How to train momentum About Bryan : "Bryan started his coaching career at south west Missouri University, while he was an undergrad. He later moved on to work at Arizona State University and the University of Tuls...

In episode 207 Simon Hartley, Sport Psychology Consultant, joins us. Specifically Simon will be looking at: Where motivation comes from How to get and stay motivated How to athletes use motivation for performance About Simon : "Simon Hartley is a globally respected sport psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, wor...

In episode 206 Derek Wilcox, record breaking athlete and world champion coach, joins us. Specifically Derek will be looking at: Evidence based practice and practice based evidence Advantages and disadvantages How to combine both for ultimate coaching performance About Derek : "Dr. Derek Wilcox is a world record breaking athlete and world champion coach with a PhD in Sport Physiology & Performa...

In episode 205 Jen Case, Registered Dietician S&C Specialist and combat athlete, joins us. Specifically Jen will be looking at: Why athletes cut weight Disadvantages to cutting weight How to cut weight How to replenish post-weigh in About Jen : "With an impressive track record in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this individual boasts an astounding 11-time IBJJF Master Worlds Championship title, along wit...

In episode 204 Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach with Aesthetic Athletics, joins us. Specifically Andy will be looking at: The difference between pro, semi-pro and youth players Important physical qualities How to structure a week to optimise performance An example of how a session with him would look About Andy : "Andrew works with elite youth and senior soccer players through Aesthetic...

In episode 203 Christle Guevarra, Sport Medicine Physicain with US Figure Skaing, joins us. Specifically Christle will be looking at: The difference between pain and injury Training during pain and injury How to adjust training during pain and injury About Christle : "Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician - Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine Fellowship -Team Physician for US Figure Skatin...

In episode 202 Sarah Chantler, Registered Dietician at Leeds Beckett University. joins us. Specifically Sarah will be looking at: Fuel sources for team sports Importance of carbohydrates How much fuel you need Case study: How to eat like a pro About Sarah : "Dr Sarah Chantler is a Registered Dietitian specialising in sport. She currently works across multiple domains of education, research and app...