Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 151, Michael Carolan, Performance Coach, joins us. Specifically Michael will be looking at: The physical prerequisites for sprinting Periodisation towards a major tournament Gym based exercises Combining physical and technical coaching * About Michael "Mike is a Performance Coach and University Lecturer, dual accredited in Sport Rehabilitation and S&C. He is program lead on the Spor...

In episode 150, Firdaus Massar, Exercise Physiologist, joins us. Specifically Firdaus will be looking at: Limiting factors in football performance Data clubs look at How to use data to improve performance * About Firdaus "My namer is Firdaus Maasar, I am Malaysian. I spent around 7 years in the UK, doing my postgraduate study, including a masters and a PhD at Liverpool John Moores University, duri...

In episode 149 Joel Jamieson, S&C Coach, joins us. Specifically Joel will be looking at: When to apply extra recovery methods KPIs to consider for recovery How to use heart rate variability to improve recovery * About Joel "Joel is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands...

In episode 148, Chris Duffin, , joins us. Specifically Chris will be looking at: What speciality bars are How they improve strength and performance Chris' favourite bars * About Chris "Using his engineering degree and MBA, he spent nearly 20 years becoming a sought-after turnaround expert in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment manufacturing sectors. But most people know him for his...

In episode 147, Greg Haff, Professor at Edith Cowan University, joins us. Specifically Greg will be looking at: Physiological advantages of cluster sets Disadvantages in using cluster sets What ascending cluster sets are Case study: How to use cluster sets to improve performance * About Greg "I am the course coordinator at Edith Cowan University and their master's a strength conditioning. I'm real...

In episode 146, Jake Schuster, CEO of Gemeni Sports Analytics, joins us. Specifically Jake will be looking at: What AI can mean for the sporting world How AI can revolutionise data usage in sport Real world examples of how AI is already helping teams * About Jake "Jake worked in elite global sport for a decade before deciding to launch a company to solve the clear and obvious challenge of building...

In episode 145, Joe Dolcetti, Founder of Lila, joins us. Specifically Joe will be looking at: What wearable resistance is How wearable resistance affects running technique How to use wearable resistance to improve performance * About Joe Joe is the Founder of Lila and a 35-year veteran of high-performance sport coaching and training with a passion for human movement. He has coached elite and profe...

In episode 144, Luka Milanovic, Head of S&C at the Croatian Football Federation, joins us. Specifically Luka will be looking at: How Croatia overperform with a population of only 4 million How Croatia used the gym during the world cup How recovery was used * About Luka 24 years of coaching experience in 6 different sports Prepared top level athletes for 15 big competitions (Olympics, World cup...

In episode 143, Mona de Lacey, Elite Weightlifter and mum-to-be, joins us. Specifically Mona will be looking at: What happens to the body during pregnancy How women can adjust training during pregnancy Her experiences of training during pregnancy * About Mona "Mona Pretorius de Lacey is a 6-time Karate World Champion, CrossFit Games athlete, and a Commonwealth Games medalist in Olympic Weightlifti...

In episode 142, Tanno de Pender, International Powerlifter and S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Tanno will be looking at: What powerlifting is and how to train for it What other sports can learn from powerlifting * About Tanno "My name is Tanno de Pender, 30 years old from the Netherlands – I completed my MSc in Human Movement Sciences specialized in Sports & Nutrition at Maastr...

In episode 141, David Jackson, Master Instructor at The Oxygen Advantage, joins us. Specifically David will be looking at: What nasal breathing is Why people should perform nasal breathing How to incorperate this into your life About David "David Jackson is a Master Instructor with the Oxygen Advantage working now as a breath-work coach. A former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strengt...

In episode 140, Tom Watkins, High Performance Manager at Fiji Rugby League, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Demands of tournament rugby How to manage players arriving from various clubs In tournament gym sessions Week planning About Tom "Tom Watkins is the current High Performance Manager for the Fiji Bati National Rugby League Team. He is also the Head of Performance for one of Aus...

In episode 139, Julia Eyre, Sport Psychologist and Strength Coach, joins us. Specifically Julia will be looking at: Importance of sport psychology 3 key sport psychology tips for all athletes Case study: How to apply these tips About Julia "Julia coaches, teaches, researches, and advocates for athlete well-being in the sport system. Although additionally serving as Head of Sport Science at youth a...

In episode 138, Ashley Jones, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically Ashley will be looking at: How performance training in rugby has changed in the last 30 years Influence of technology on performance Training methods which have stood the test of time The future of rugby performance About Ashley Ashley Jones has worked in three professional sports across four continents in a ca...

In episode 137, Siobhan Milner, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically Siobhan will be looking at: The role of pain How pain works physiologically Pain without symptoms How to deal with pain using science About Siobhan "Siobhan Milner is a Strength & Conditioning Coach originally from New Zealand with a background in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Science. She’s worked...

In episode 136, Matt McInnes-Watson, Performance Coach and Consultant, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: How to program plyos for younger and older athletes How he classifies plyometrics How to apply plyometrics for elite performance About Matt "Matt McInnes Watson is a performance coach and consultant that specialises in plyometrics and speed training. Whilst studying for a PhD in p...

In episode 135, Rachel Vickery, Human Behaviour and High-Performance Consultant, joins us. Specifically Rachel will be looking at: What good and bad breathing looks like How to breathe well How to breathing transfers to sport performance About Rachel "Rachel Vickery is a Human Behaviour and High-Performance Consultant, qualified High Performance Sport Physiotherapist and former International Gymna...

In episode 134, Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University, joins us. Specifically Kirsty will be looking at: Impact of the menstrual cycle in sport Key phases and their importance in sport How/whether to adjust training around the menstrual cylce About Kirsty "I completed my undergraduate degree and PhD [Exercise Physiology...

In episode 133, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us. Specifically Mat will be looking at: Which sports have the biggest aerobic demands Which sports have the biggest anaerobic demands Which sports have the biggest strength demands Which is the most physically demanding team sport overall About Mat "I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve c...

In episode 132, Linda Flanagan, Author, joins us. Specifically Linda will be looking at: Key issues affecting youth sports How coaches can improve these Role of parents in improving youth sport About Linda "Linda is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher S...

In episode 131, Rainer van Gaal Appelhof, Head of S&C and Sport Science at FC Utrecht, joins us. Specifically Rainer will be looking at: What maximum intensity periods are How to use maximum intensity periods How coaches and athletes on a budget can use MIPs About Rainer "Rainer is currently working as head of sport science and S&C at FC Utrecht which is competing in the Dutch Eredivisie....

In episode 130, John Quinn, Exercise Physiologist, joins us. Specifically John will be looking at: The importance of visual cues and decision making How to train these aspects of performance About John "John’ s career has spanned more than 30 years. He has worked with many of Australian’s leading athletes and coaches across sports as diverse as track and field, swimming, AFL, rugby league, tennis,...

In episode 129, Steffan Jones, Fast Bowling Coach, joins us. Specifically Steffan will be looking at: The importance of speed How to train for throwing speed How he programs for fast bowlers About Steffan "Steffan Jones is the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. Currently, he is Director of Sport Perform...

In episode 128, Mitch Cholewinski, Sport Scientist at The University of Texas, joins us. Specifically Mitch will be looking at: KPIs in American Football How GPS Data can inform gym based training How GPS Data can inform conditioning sessions About Mitch "I am from Pittsburgh, PA and hold Bachelor’s degrees in Physics from Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA and a Chemical Engineering de...

In episode 127, Matt Klayman, Physical Therapist, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Difference in running style with barefoot Physiological changes with barefoot running Risk vs reward About Matt "Matthew Klayman is a Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist located in Chicago, IL. Currently managing an outpatient orthopedic practice, Matthew has specialties in dry needl...