Science for Sport Podcast

Every Monday, discover the science and secrets behind the world’s best athletes and how you can become an expert coach.

About the show

Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science…

This entertaining podcast explores:

• The science behind the world’s best athletes.
• Current issues and events in the world of sport.
• How to master the art and science of coaching.

Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events affecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping.

Though anyone is welcome to join us on this enjoyable journey, this podcast is primarily for:

• S&C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.

October 7th, 2024 | 41 mins 45 secs

diet, fitness, football, nutrition, soccer, training, womens football, womens soccer

September 30th, 2024 | 16 mins

bone break, bones, healing, injury, physio, rehab, strength and conditioning, strength training, stress fracture

September 23rd, 2024 | 17 mins 42 secs

athletics, college sport, power, speed, sprinting, strength, track and field, training, triathlon, univeristy sport, workout

September 16th, 2024 | 18 mins 47 secs

conditioning, conditioning training, core, exercise, gym, muscle, power, speed, strength, strength training, swimming, training, workout

September 9th, 2024 | 26 mins 27 secs

athletic development, eccentric training, ltad, muslcle, physio, rehab, strength, strength and conditioning, training, workout

September 2nd, 2024 | 33 mins 11 secs

aerobic, anaerobic, boxing, conditioning, energy systems, esd, fighting, mitochonria, mma, ufc

August 26th, 2024 | 29 mins 34 secs

american football, coaching, crossfit, football, health, rugby, soccer, sport, sport science, strength and conditioninig, training

August 19th, 2024 | 20 mins 46 secs

combat sport, fighting, judo, martial arts, olympics, power, science, speed, sport science, strength

August 12th, 2024 | 29 mins 9 secs

crossfit, flexibility, mma, mobility, muscle, performance, performance training, sport, strength, training, workout

August 5th, 2024 | 33 mins 38 secs

athletic development, baseball, football, ltad, soccer, sport, strength, training, workout, youth, youth development, youth sport

July 29th, 2024 | 20 mins 39 secs

athletic development, ltad, pe, physical education, school, strength, strength and conditioning, training, workout

July 22nd, 2024 | 27 mins 24 secs

athletic development, baseball, football, ltad, soccer, sport, training, workout, youth, youth development, youth sport

July 15th, 2024 | 21 mins 13 secs

carbohydrates, energy, fat, food, football, fuel, match day, nutrition, pasta, pre match meal, protein, rugby, soccer

July 8th, 2024 | 20 mins 8 secs

adaptation, american football, crossfit, football, gym, hockey, ice hockey, nba, nfl, premier league, recovery, rugby, sport, training, workout

July 1st, 2024 | 25 mins 59 secs

american football, crossfit, football, hydration, nutrition, recovery, rest, rugby, sleep, soccer, sport, training, workout

June 24th, 2024 | 29 mins 43 secs

athletics, countermovement jump, jump, jumping, plyometrics, power, profile, science, sport science, strength, testing, training, weightlifting