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.

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

June 17th, 2024 | 25 mins 21 secs

american football, athletics, crossfit, gym, low equipment, resources, running, sprinting, training, workout

June 10th, 2024 | 29 mins 22 secs

football, internship, nutrition, placement, soccer, sport psychology, sport science, strength and conditioning, student, study, university

June 3rd, 2024 | 34 mins 12 secs

batting, bowling, cricket, gym, ipl, nutrition, performance, recovery, test cricket, the ashes, throwing, training, workout

May 27th, 2024 | 39 mins 5 secs

cardio, concurrent training, crossfit, endurance, gym, hybrid, hyrox, power, strength, training, weekend warrior, workout

May 20th, 2024 | 22 mins 49 secs

athlete, brain injury, coach, injury, physio, rehab, rehabilitation, science, sport science, strength coach, therapist, trainer, workout

May 13th, 2024 | 45 mins 13 secs

100m, 60m, acceleration, athletics, running, speed, sport, sprint speed, sprinting, track, track and field, training, workout

May 6th, 2024 | 22 mins 10 secs

biomechanics, nutrition, physio, rehabilitation, science, sport, sport science, strength training, therapist

April 29th, 2024 | 35 mins 52 secs

apnea, breath holding, diving, fitness, free diving, gym, performance, sport science, surfing, survival, training, water sport, workout

April 22nd, 2024 | 34 mins 36 secs

baseball, basketball, fatigue, mlb, nba, readiness, soccer, soreness, sport science, tiredness, training, wellness, workout

April 15th, 2024 | 24 mins 17 secs

football, hamstring, hamstring injury, hamstrings, injury, new york red bulls, physio, rehab, soccer, training, workout

April 8th, 2024 | 23 mins 58 secs

blood flow restriction, football, gym, muscle, nasa, recovery, rugby, soccer, training, workout