
Richard Graves
Host of Science for Sport Podcast
Richard Graves is a seasoned sports presenter and broadcaster with over 28 years of experience in television, radio, and live events. His extensive career includes reporting on Premier League football, England cricket, Super League Grand Finals, and the NFL, covering eight Super Bowls on location. Richard's expertise spans a wide range of sports, from football to FishOMania, cricket to American football. In addition to his broadcasting roles, he produces written content for digital media outlets, offering services such as proofreading, scripting press releases, and writing match reports.
Richard Graves has hosted 16 Episodes.
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255: The Post-Workout Mistake Elite Athletes Never Make
February 17th, 2025 | 28 mins 50 secs
amateur athlete, athletic performance, athletic recovery, creatine, cricket, electrolytes, elite athletes, endurance training, evidence based nutrition, fitness advice, fitness goals, food first, football, healthy eating, hydration, leeds united, leicestershire cricket, marathon, marathon training, nutrition education, nutrition science, nutrition tips, performance nutrition, performance optimization, post workout recovery, pre workout nutrition, professional sports, protein, recovery, rugby, running, sport performance, sport science, sports nutrition, sports nutritionist, sports science podcast, supplements, training tips, vitamin d, weekend warrior, youth athletes
Sports nutritionist Dan Richardson, who works with Leeds United Academy and Leicestershire County Cricket, challenges common nutrition myths and reveals why fruits and vegetables might be more important for recovery than protein shakes. Drawing from his extensive experience across multiple sports, Dan shares practical insights on proper fueling strategies, supplement facts, and why timing matters for both elite athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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254: Kicking Diabetes: Brayden Narveson's NFL Journey
February 10th, 2025 | 23 mins 51 secs
athletic performance, diabetes awareness, diabetes management, football, football player, green bay packers, health innovation, insulin pump, medical device, medical technology, nfl, nfl kicker, omnipod, professional athlete, professional sports, sports medicine, sports success, sports technology, tennessee titans, type 1 diabetes
NFL kicker Brayden Narveson reveals how cutting-edge technology and unwavering determination helped him overcome a Type 1 diabetes diagnosis to achieve his pro football dreams. In this inspiring Super Bowl week conversation, discover how modern medical innovation and athletic excellence combine as Narveson shares his remarkable journey from potential career-ending diagnosis to breaking barriers in professional sports.
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253: Jeff Reinebold: This Coaching Lesson Changed Everything
February 3rd, 2025 | 31 mins 21 secs
american football, athlete performance, cfl, coaching advice, coaching journey, coaching philosophy, coaching success, data, football analysis, football career, football coaching, football culture., football strategy, high-performance coaching, jeff reinebold, ncaa football, nfl europe, player development, professional football, sky sports nfl, sports analytics, sports broadcasting, sports coaching, sports leadership, sports science, tech, university of hawaii football
Legendary coach Jeff Reinebold (NFL, CFL, Sky Sports) shares 4 decades of wisdom on merging sports science with human connection. Learn how player safety, mentorship, and tech like Catapult redefine performance—proving care is the ultimate metric. Essential for coaches and scientists chasing legacy, not just data.
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252: How to Maximise Athlete Performance & Recovery
January 27th, 2025 | 29 mins 21 secs
athlete recovery, athlete wellness, coaching insights, elite athlete training, elite performance, fitness optimisation, football training, high-performance sport, injury prevention, leinster rugby, performance apparel, performance coaching, peter tierney, professional sports training, recovery strategies, recovery techniques, rugby performance, sports analytics, sports coaching, sports data, sports innovation, sports nutrition, sports performance, sports science, sports science podcast, sports technology, strength and conditioning, stuart lancaster, training intensity, wearable technology
From winning the Heineken Cup with Leinster Rugby to shaping the future of athlete recovery and performance data, Dr Peter Tierney shares key insights from his diverse career. Discover the biggest mistakes in replicating success, the science behind tailored recovery strategies, and how wearable tech is transforming sport.
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251: Old-School Grit vs Modern Sports Science in Football
January 20th, 2025 | 34 mins 11 secs
athlete resilience, barnsley, career advice, character building, coaching, data analysis, fifa agent, football, football analytics, football evolution, mindset, modern football, neil warnock, performance, player development, premier league, sheffield united, sports science, sports technology, training methods
Join Chris Morgan as he reflects on his journey from Premier League player to FIFA football agent, sharing how football has evolved from old-school grit to data-driven precision. Gain unique insights into the balance between tradition and modern sports science, the importance of mindset, and what it takes to succeed in today's game.
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250: The Science for Sport Story
January 13th, 2025 | 25 mins 51 secs
athlete development, athlete performance, cardiff city fc, coaching, coaching tips, evidence-based training, fitness education, football, online learning, owen walker, podcast, professional sports, recovery methods, science for sport, sports careers, sports education, sports industry, sports innovation, sports mentorship, sports performance, sports podcast, sports research, sports science, sports scientists, sports technology, strength and conditioning
In The Science for Sport Story, founder Owen Walker shares how his journey from aspiring footballer to sports scientist led to creating the world’s leading sports science platform. Hosted by Richard Graves, this episode explores the vision, impact, and future of Science for Sport. A must-listen for sports enthusiasts and professionals alike!
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249: The Untold Evolution of Sports Medicine
January 6th, 2025 | 32 mins 9 secs
ai in sports, athlete performance, dave hancock, elite sport, injury prevention, injury recovery, leeds united, new york knicks, performance teams, personalised care, podcast, professional sport, richard graves, science for sport, sports data, sports innovation, sports insights, sports management, sports medicine, sports rehab, sports science, sports technology, strength and conditioning
Join host Richard Graves as he talks to sports performance pioneer Dave Hancock, whose career spans over three decades in elite sport. From Leeds United to the New York Knicks, Dave shares insights into how data, AI, and personalised athlete care are revolutionising sports science. Discover the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of elite athlete management in this must-listen episode.
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248: Overcoming Pressure and Performing Under Stress
December 30th, 2024 | 32 mins 8 secs
athlete mindset, athlete recovery, building confidence, coaching psychology, competition mindset, elite sports, emotional control, focus strategies, mastering pressure, mental game, mental resilience, mental strength, mental toughness, mindset tips, overcoming pressure, peak performance, performance psychology, performance tips, personal development, personal growth, sports performance, sports psychologist, sports psychology, sports success, stress management
Discover how to turn pressure into your greatest advantage with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus. In this episode, she shares actionable strategies to stay calm under stress, build mental resilience, and unlock peak performance in sports and life.
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247: Bold Choices: Coaching with Impact
December 23rd, 2024 | 32 mins 29 secs
ajmalshahzad, coaching, coachingjourney, coachingphilosophy, coachingsuccess, coachingtips, cricket, cricketcoaching, cricketdevelopment, cricketfans, cricketinsights, cricketlegends, cricketlife, cricketpodcast, elitecoaching, fastbowling, leadership, mccpakistantour, playertocoach, professionalcricket., sportsinspiration, sportsleadership, sportspodcast, sportsstories, worldt20champion
World T20 champion Ajmal Shahzad shares his journey from groundbreaking player to dynamic coach. Discover how he brought cricket back to Pakistan, his bold philosophy on fast bowling, and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.
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246: Cracking the Code of Sports Performance
December 16th, 2024 | 34 mins 17 secs
#athletedevelopment, #changemanagement, #charityinitiative, #coaching, #culturebuilding, #football, #fundraising, #huddersfieldtown, #leadership, #organizationalleadership, #performanceoptimization, #podcastepisode, #professionalsports, #prostatecancerawareness, #prostateunited, #sportsleadership, #sportsperformance, #sportsscience, #teamculture
Join Huddersfield Town's Head of Performance, Ross Burbeary, as he shares leadership insights, the art of building a winning culture, and the challenges of driving change in professional football. Plus, hear the inspiring story behind Prostate United, the charity initiative that’s raised over £1 million for prostate cancer research. Packed with wisdom, inspiration, and heart, this episode is a must-listen for sports enthusiasts and leaders alike.
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245: Mastering Confidence: Secrets of Elite Performance
December 9th, 2024 | 31 mins 19 secs
athletemindset, businessstrategies, chrisshambrook, collaboration, confidencebuilding, eliteperformance, highperformanceculture, mentaltoughness, olympicmindset, performancepsychology, performanceunderpressure, sport, sportspsychology, teamgbrowing, thrivinginchaos
Join Richard Graves and Dr. Chris Shambrook, former Team GB rowing psychologist and Performance Director at Planet K2, as they explore what it takes to thrive under pressure. Discover how to build unshakable confidence, handle egos, and master the mindset of champions. Whether in sport or business, this episode is packed with insights to help you unlock your potential.
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244: Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols
December 2nd, 2024 | 35 mins 22 secs
athlete protection, concussion, concussion protocol, dr. allen sills, elite athletes, equipment innovation, football health., football injuries, game day safety, guardian helmets, health and safety, independent spotters, injury prevention, neuroscience, nfl, nfl health, nfl injury data, nfl podcast, nfl rules, player safety, player welfare, soft tissue injuries, sports medicine, sports podcast, sports safety, sports science
Join us as Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, reveals how cutting-edge concussion protocols, game-changing research, and safety innovations are transforming player health in one of the world’s most intense sports. From behind-the-scenes measures to the future of athlete protection, this episode dives deep into the science reshaping football. Whether you're an NFL fan or a sports science enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this!
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243: Beyond the Game: Rugby League Stars on Sacrifice, Resilience, and Reinvention
November 25th, 2024 | 28 mins 47 secs
athlete longevity, ben jones-bishop, fitness and recovery, head injuries in sport, hull fc, leeds rhinos, player welfare, rugby coaching, rugby evolution, rugby league, rugby league world cup, s&c, scott taylor, sport, sport science
Rugby League legends Scott Taylor and Ben Jones-Bishop share the highs, lows, and untold truths of their incredible careers. From Grand Final triumphs to the challenges of staying at the top, they dive into the evolution of the game, player welfare, and life beyond the pitch. A must-listen for fans of the sport!
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242: 15 Years, 650 Wickets, and One Iconic Headband – Jack Brooks Tells All
November 18th, 2024 | 39 mins 41 secs
athletes, cricket, cricketer, eliteathletes, fastbowling, professionalsport, psychology, sport, sportsperformance, sportsscience
Join Richard Graves as he chats with former professional cricketer Jack Brooks, who went from village cricket to winning back-to-back County Championships with Yorkshire. Jack shares his inspiring journey, the influence of coaches, and the highs and lows of a 15-year career. With humor, honesty, and valuable lessons for athletes and fans alike, this episode is a must-listen!
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241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
November 11th, 2024 | 31 mins 29 secs
analytics, athletes, data, datainsports, football, performanceanalysis, premierleagueathleteperformance, sport, sport science, sportsanalytics, sportsdata
Welcome to the Science for Sport podcast—where science meets performance! Dive into the minds of leading sports scientists, data analysts, and elite athletes as we explore the cutting-edge strategies transforming the sports industry. From injury prevention and performance optimisation to breakthroughs in data analytics, we cover the topics that keep professional and aspiring sports professionals ahead of the game. Hosted by experts in the field, each episode delivers insider knowledge, practical tips, and inspiring insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you're in the sports industry, an athlete, or simply passionate about science in sport, hit ‘subscribe’ and join our community of listeners eager to elevate their game.
Don’t just follow the trends—stay ahead of them with Science for Sport!
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240: Goodbye: The End Of An Era
November 4th, 2024 | 31 mins 53 secs
football, olympics, paralympics, sport science, strength, strength and conditioning, training, workout
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 journey, this podcast is primarily for:
• S&C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletesIf 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.