Science for Sport Podcast

Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better

About the show

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 powering record-breaking performances.
  • The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game.
  • Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching.

Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve.

Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.

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Episodes

  • 102: Gigantic Goals: How Elite Level Goal Setting Can Skyrocket Your Performance

    March 14th, 2022  |  24 mins 41 secs
    elite sport, goal setting, goals, power, speed, strength, winning

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 101: Altitude Training: Take Your Aerobic Performance To New Heights

    March 7th, 2022  |  22 mins 33 secs
    aerobic, aerobic power, altitude, altitude training, anaerobic, combat sport, conditioning, cycling, fat oxidation, fighters, glycolytic, heartrate, hiit, mma, power, red blood cells, strength

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 100: How To Create Elite Level Sport Performance From Thin Air

    February 27th, 2022  |  34 mins 44 secs
    austin fc, football, high performance team, soccer, sport, sport science

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 99: How Virtual Reality Is Changing The Sport Performance Industry For Good

    February 21st, 2022  |  27 mins 58 secs
    football, mental performance, premier league, skills training, soccer, technique, technology, virtual reality, vr

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 98: The Sport Supplements That Will Take Your Performance To The Next Level

    February 14th, 2022  |  19 mins 41 secs
    caffiene, creatine, doping., nutrition, protein, sport supplements, supplements, wada

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 97: Mental Toughness: Adjust Your Mindset For Next-Level Performance

    February 13th, 2022  |  23 mins 52 secs
    coach, coaching, mental, mental strength, mental toughness, psychology

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 96: Sport Technology: Stay Ahead Of The Competition In 2022 With These 3 Game-changers

    January 31st, 2022  |  26 mins 22 secs
    gps, power, speed, sport science, sport tech, sport technology, strengh, tech, technology, training, virtual relaity, vr, wearables

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 95: State Of The Art Science: Mouth Guards That Quantify Collisions And Optimise Collision Training

    January 24th, 2022  |  22 mins 59 secs
    collision, concussion, data science, gumshield, load monitoring, mouthguard, rugby, technology

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 94: Athletics Secrets You Need To Out-Jump Your Opposition

    January 17th, 2022  |  28 mins 57 secs
    dunking, high jump, jump height, jump testing, jumping, jumps, long jump, plyometrics, slam dunk

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 93: Make Data Make Sense: Contextualising Data In The Athlete's Story

    January 10th, 2022  |  20 mins 56 secs
    data, data driven, sport science, sport scientist, strength and conditioning, strength training, testing, training

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 92: Take Your Warm Up To The Next Level With These 3 Essential Games

    January 3rd, 2022  |  25 mins 14 secs
    football, games, hockey, playing, power, rugby, soccer, speed, strength, warm up, youth development

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 91: Coaches & Athletes: Turn The Ego Volume Up And Down To Maximise Sporting Performance

    December 24th, 2021  |  30 mins 15 secs
    ego, sport, sport psychology, sport ego, sport performance

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 90: Use Elite Level Sleep Science To Instantly Improve Your Sport Performance

    December 20th, 2021  |  25 mins 35 secs
    circading rhythms, nap, power, powernap, rem sleep, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep performance, speed, strength

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 89: Exercise And Pregnancy: Why It's Important And How To Do It Safely

    December 13th, 2021  |  22 mins 48 secs
    fitmum, mother, mum, mum training, mumalete, pregnancy, pregnancy in sport

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 88: Massive Muscle Gains: How Much Protein Do You Need According To Science?

    December 6th, 2021  |  30 mins 14 secs
    athletics, bodybulding, football, gains, hypertrophy, muscle, muscle mass, nutrition, protein, rugby, soccer, sport

    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 effecting 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 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.

  • 87: Maximise Your Wellness, Health & Wealth For Happiness In Sport

    November 29th, 2021  |  21 mins 43 secs
    coach wellness, coaching, health, mental health, practitioner wellness., trainer, training, wealth, wellness

    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 effecting 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 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.