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.

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

August 21st, 2023 | 31 mins 16 secs

conditioning, endurance, football, high intensity interval training, hiit, middle distance, rugby, speed, team sport

August 14th, 2023 | 24 mins 55 secs

activation training, agility, female athletes, football, pace, performance, power, skills, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training, womens football

August 7th, 2023 | 36 mins 58 secs

bench, bench press, force, gym, hypertrophy, para-powerlifting, powerlifting, sport, strength, training

July 31st, 2023 | 45 mins 47 secs

acceleration, athletics, change of direction, deceleration, football, rugby, speed, sprint, sprinting, training

July 24th, 2023 | 20 mins 53 secs

cold, cryotherapy, football, gym, heat, ice baths, recovery, rest, rugby, sauna, training, workout

July 17th, 2023 | 30 mins 50 secs

athletics, gymnastics, nutrition, performance, recovery, sleep, sport, sport performance

July 10th, 2023 | 25 mins 21 secs

acceleration, agility, american football, basketball, elastic, football, hockey, multidirectional speed, power, rugby, soccer, speed, team sport

July 3rd, 2023 | 29 mins 16 secs

acl, injury, ligament, physio, recovery, rehab, rehab training, rehabilitation, strength, training

June 26th, 2023 | 30 mins 5 secs

athletics, hypertrophy, muscle, power, speed, sprints, strength, throwing, track and field, training, workout

June 19th, 2023 | 31 mins 47 secs

100m, acceleration, american football, athletics, coordination, football, force, game speed, hockey, impulse, power, rugby, soccer, speed, sprinting, team sport

June 12th, 2023 | 34 mins 39 secs

agility, boxing, coordination, jumping, mma, power, punch, punching power, speed, strength