Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science pow ...
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247: Bold Choices: Coaching with Impact
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In this must-listen episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves sits down with Ajmal Shahzad—World T20 champion, fast-bowling coach, and cricket trailblazer. Ajmal shares his journey from making history as Yorkshire's first Asian-born player to becoming a sought-after coach in the modern game. Discover: The advice legendary all-ro…
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246: Cracking the Code of Sports Performance
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What does it take to lead in the high-pressure world of professional football? Ross Burbeary, Head of Performance at Huddersfield Town, shares his incredible journey from martial arts and ice hockey to shaping culture and optimising performance in football. In this episode, Ross reveals the secrets behind great leadership, why 'chameleons' thrive, …
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245: Mastering Confidence: Secrets of Elite Performance
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🎙️ Mastering Confidence: Secrets of Elite Performance What separates elite performers from the rest? How can you cultivate confidence, resilience, and the mindset to excel under pressure? This week, Richard Graves sits down with Dr. Chris Shambrook, former Team GB rowing psychologist and Performance Director at Planet K2, to uncover the secrets beh…
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244: Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols
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Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols: Dr. Allen Sills on Player Safety This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, to the Science for Sport Podcast. In a game renowned for its intensity, how does the league ensure player safety on and off the field? Dr. Sills pulls back the curtain on cutting-edge concus…
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243: Beyond the Game: Rugby League Stars on Sacrifice, Resilience, and Reinvention
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This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of Rugby League with two seasoned professionals, Scott Taylor and Ben Jones-Bishop. Between them, they boast over 30 years of experience, 250 tries, and a lifetime of lessons from the pitch. Scott reflects on his transition from a 14-year career—highlighted by Gran…
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242: 15 Years, 650 Wickets, and One Iconic Headband – Jack Brooks Tells All
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Episode 242: In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves sits down with former professional cricketer Jack Brooks, whose 15-year career is a testament to resilience, hard work, and a love for the game. Jack shares his unconventional journey to becoming a professional at 24, breaking into the county circuit after starting…
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241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
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Episode 241 In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace. Arian and Ryan reveal how data is transforming the game, sharing ins…
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In episode 240, Matt Solomon former host of the Science for Sport Podcat, joins us. Specifically you will learn: Matt's favourite episodes Lessons learned from the podcast Lessons from Paralympic S&C About Matt "Matt Solomon is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist, having started his career in football working in both the Netherlan…
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239: Give Your Groin The Attention It Deserves
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In episode 239, Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aesthetics Athletics, joins us. Specifically you will learn: The importance of training the groin Injuries which can occur at the groin How to train the groin to prevent injuries and optimise performance About Andy "Andrew has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Master’s in Streng…
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238: Go From Scrawney Teen To Elite-Level Rugby Pro
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In episode 238 Jake Colley-Davies Owner of Caradoc Conditioning, joins us. Specifically Jake will be looking at: Physical charachteristics of rugby How to put on enough mass to compete at the top level How a player development pathway might look Case study: What a session with Jake looks like About Jake "My name is Jake Colley-Davies, I am a Streng…
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237: Optimise Training Transfer For Maximal On-Pitch Performance
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In episode 237 Matt Cook owner of Transferable Training, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Importance of training transfer Working back from game actions How to maximise training transfer About Matt "I run my own little business called Transferable Training where most of my work is focused around speed and reconditioning with individu…
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236: Nutrition Essentials For Female Footballers
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In episode 236 Aimee O'Keeffe and James Morehen, join us. Specifically Aimee & James will be looking at: Physiological difference between men and women How these differences affect nutrition What the research says Recommendations for female footballers About Aimee "My name is Aimee Ellen O'Keeffe and I have worked in elite sport as a Performance Nu…
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235: Bad Break: How To Recovery Faster Than Ever From Bone Fractures
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In episode 235 Louise Wood, S&C Coach at QPR Women, joins us. Specifically Louise will be looking at: Types of bone iinjuries How bones heal How to accelerate the healing process About Louise "Ten years ago I decided to go back to university and study sports rehab, followed by a masters in Strength & Conditioning. I jumped straight in the deep end …
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234: Perfect Programming: Individualisation For 100s Of Athletes At Once
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In episode 234 Jake Reeve S&C Coach at Loughborough University, joins us. Specifically Jake will be looking at: Testing & Profiling How to individualise training programs What these programs look like in real life About Jake "Jake is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for Athletics and Triathlon at Loughborough University. Alongside his work at…
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233: Swim Faster Than Ever With Elite-Level Strength
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In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Michel will be looking at: Importance of strength in swimming Importance of core training What S&C can add when athletes are strong enough About Michel "Michel Verkade is an S&C coach for the Dutch Women’s Waterpolo and Para-Swimming teams. A former teacher in physical educa…
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232: Eccentric Training: Don't Leave Gains On The Table
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In episode 232 Tom Stringwell, Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Types of eccentric training Physiology underpinnig eccentric training How and when to use eccentric training About Tom "Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance and consultant to teams and athletes throughout the world." https://ygsp.co…
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231: Why Sprint Interval Training Is Essential For Conditioning
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In episode 231 Andrew Usher, Researcher and Boxing Coach, joins us. Specifically Andrew will be looking at: Importance of energy systems Energy system misconceptions How to implement sprint interval training About Andrew "Andrew Usher, exercise physiologist and teaching fellow fellow at Abertay University. PhD was titled An Exploration of Muscle Ox…
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230: All Those PhDs And Not A Single Smart Person
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In episode 230 Daniel Booth, Head of performance for Watford FC Women, joins us. Specifically Daniel will be looking at: Why jobs ask for PhDs in sport Alternatives to university education Skills necessary for coaching How to develop these skills About Daniel "Daniel Booth is currently head of performance for Watford FC Women and Founder and CEO of…
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229: Judo: How To Prepare For The Paris 2024 Olympics
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In episode 229 Emma Reid, TeamGB Judo Athlete, joins us. Specifically Emma will be looking at: What life in the Olympic Village is like How she prepared to Paris The use of S&C and Sport Science Lessons she learned from the Experience About Emma "My name is Emma Reid and I have recently become an Olympian competing in Judo -78kg category. I studied…
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228: Muscle Misconceptions: How To Be Big And Flexible
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In episode 228 Jon Bell, Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, joins us. Specifically Jon will be looking at: What flexibility & mobility are Physiology underpinning flexibility & mobility Misconceptions on muscle & mobility How to optimise flexibility & mobility About Jon "Jon Bell is a lecturer in the therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences depar…
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227: Strength Training Is Essential For Youth Development
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In episode 227 Mark Helme, Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, joins us. Specifically Mark will be looking at: How strength training varies during adolescence How to apply strength training at different ages What a session with him looks like About Mark "Mark is a senior lecturer and researcher in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett Universit…
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226: Implement S&C In Schools For Maximal Athletic Development
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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 …
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225: Reclaiming The Soul Of Youth Sport
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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 …
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224: Elite Energy: Nutrition Strategies For Winning
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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…
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223: Maximise Your Adaptation To Training
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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 & Cond…
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222: Elite Rest: The Science Of Recovery In Sport
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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…
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221: Unlock Performance Potential With Jump Profiling
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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 Scienc…
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220: No Gym, No Problem: Maximal Gains With Minimal Equipment
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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 pro…
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219: Rocket Your Career With The Perfect Placement
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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 …
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218: Secrets Behind Elite Cricketer's Physical Preperation
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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, p…
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217: Is Hybrid Training Easier Than You Think?
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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 …
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216: How To Rehab From A 1% Chance To Live
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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 w…
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215: How Just 100g Of Resistance Can Change The Sprinting World
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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 ru…
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214: Designing The Perfect Sport Scientist
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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 he…
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213: Breath-Holding Improves Physical Performance
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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 Ric…
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212: Force Plates To Monitor Fatigue
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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 Ho…
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211: How To Reduce Hamstring Injury Risk
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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 Co…
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210: Blood Flow Restriction Rockets Recovery
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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 Per…
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209: Eat Like An International Rugby Player
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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…
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208: Why Momentum Beats Speed In Sport
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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 Arizo…
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207: Developing Elite-Level Motivation
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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 work…
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206: Evidence vs Experienced Based Coaching
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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 c…
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205: Cutting Weight Safely For Fighters
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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 IBJ…
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204: Optimal Week Planning For Footballers
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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 …
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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 Medici…
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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 acro…
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201: Elite Ice Hockey Training Secrets
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In episode 201 Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Performance in Detroit. joins us. Specifically Joe will be looking at: The physical requirements of ice hockey How to adjust training based on game stress How to improve ice hockey performance in the gym About Joe : "Joe has been a private sector Strength and Conditioning Coach for 17 years in Detroit Michigan.…
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200: Creating South Australia's Best Gym
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In episode 200, Sean Baker Owner of PEAQ - South Australia's Best Gym, joins us. Specifically Sean will be looking at: How he created and financed his gym How to designed the space How sessions relate to the design How he programs for PEAQ performance About Sean : "Sean is an ASCA Elite Level 3 Coach, with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. His…
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199: Elite LTAD On A Shoestring Budget
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In episode 199, Conor Clancey Human Performance Specialist at OrthoArizona, joins us. Specifically Connor will be looking at: Perfect LTAD facilities Bare bones LTAD facilities How to produce world class LTAD sessions with limited equipment About Conor : "At the conclusion of his NCAA Division-1 baseball career, Conor Clancey turned his focus to ex…
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198: Learn Professional Grappling Sport Performance Secrets
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In episode 198 James de Lacey, Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Physiology underpinning grappling sports How to train in the gym for improved grappling performance How to plan your training weeks for optimum performance About James : "James owns Sweet Science of Fighting and Lift Big Eat Big. He hold…
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