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.

December 11th, 2023 | 30 mins 48 secs

first responders, gym, military, physiology, police, sport science, tactical, tactical athlete, tactical operators, training, workout

December 4th, 2023 | 31 mins 26 secs

gym, personal training, s&c, sport performance, sport science, sport training, strength and conditioning, trainer, training, workout

November 27th, 2023 | 24 mins 10 secs

football, gps, gym, injury, load monitoring, pitch, rehab, return to performance, return to play, soccer, training

November 20th, 2023 | 21 mins 58 secs

agility, football, pace, performance, power, skills, small sided games, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training

November 13th, 2023 | 29 mins 33 secs

aerobic, anaerobic, conditioning, gym, health, joint health, joints, longevity, strength, training, workout

November 6th, 2023 | 20 mins 54 secs

agility, basketball, coordination, gym, hypertrophy, jumping, jumps, muscle, power, speed, workout

October 30th, 2023 | 20 mins 51 secs

cooling, cyrotherapy, football, ice baths, recovery, resistance training, rugby, workout

October 23rd, 2023 | 26 mins 37 secs

crossfit, endurance training, gym, hyrox, strength training, training, triathlon, workout, world champion

October 16th, 2023 | 30 mins 14 secs

kids, ltad, pe, physical education, school, sport, strength, strength and conditioning, teachers, teaching

October 9th, 2023 | 17 mins 12 secs

athletic therapist, career, physical therapist, physio, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning, strength coach, therapist

October 2nd, 2023 | 35 mins 23 secs

coordination, football, goalkeeper, goalkeepers, handball, keeper, performance, power, soccer, speed, strength, workout

September 25th, 2023 | 29 mins 12 secs

gym, hypertrophy, muscle, rugby, rugby 7s, speed, sport, sport science, sports, strength, testing, training, workout

September 18th, 2023 | 35 mins 15 secs

shoulder, shoulder dislocation, shoulder injury, shoulder training, shoulders, strength and conditioning, strength training, training, workout

September 11th, 2023 | 24 mins 32 secs

acceleration, basketball, force, gym, jumping, running, speed, strength, training, workout

September 4th, 2023 | 26 mins 9 secs

communication, data, data visualisation, sport science, sports analytics, sports data

August 28th, 2023 | 26 mins 45 secs

100m, acceleration, american football, athletics, coordination, football, game speed, gym, hockey, power, rugby, soccer, speed, sprinting, team sport, training, workout