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.

December 18th, 2023 | 23 mins 40 secs

100m, 200m, 60m, athletics, gym, masters, masters athlete, running, sprinting, track and field, training, workout

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