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    <description>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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    <itunes:summary>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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  <title>30: How Strong Is Strong Enough?</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

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  <description>In episode 30, Kris Robertson, Strength &amp;amp; Conditioning Coach at Rugby Canada joins us.
Specifically Kris will be looking at:
The importance refocusing efforts in S&amp;amp;C training
Measuring key KPIs
Making the decision that an athlete is strong enough
Changes to training based on that decision
About Kris
"Kris Robertson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Rugby Canada. Kris is responsible for the physical development of the Senior Women’s National 15’s, as well as the Women’s Rugby Canada Development Academy in Ontario. Kris is a former professional athlete of the Canadian Football League (CFL) being drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11th overall in the 2013 draft, unfortunately he suffered a knee injury that cut his professional aspirations short. Since then Kris has been Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Kris has worked with athletes from a broad spectrum of sports such as swimming, hockey, basketball, judo, and soccer, Kris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and is currently in progress of completing his Master's of Exercise Science at Edith Cowan University. "
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 30, Kris Robertson, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach at Rugby Canada joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Kris will be looking at:</p>

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<li>The importance refocusing efforts in S&amp;C training</li>
<li>Measuring key KPIs</li>
<li>Making the decision that an athlete is strong enough</li>
<li>Changes to training based on that decision</li>
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<p><strong>About Kris</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Kris Robertson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Rugby Canada. Kris is responsible for the physical development of the Senior Women’s National 15’s, as well as the Women’s Rugby Canada Development Academy in Ontario. Kris is a former professional athlete of the Canadian Football League (CFL) being drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11th overall in the 2013 draft, unfortunately he suffered a knee injury that cut his professional aspirations short. Since then Kris has been Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Kris has worked with athletes from a broad spectrum of sports such as swimming, hockey, basketball, judo, and soccer, Kris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and is currently in progress of completing his Master&#39;s of Exercise Science at Edith Cowan University. &quot;</p>

<p><strong>FREE AGILITY MINI-COURSE - COACH ACADEMY</strong></p>

<p>Get your free full, 6-part agility mini-course using the link below! </p>

<p><strong>Access the mini-course for free with this link:</strong></p>

<p><a href="http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_30" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_30</a></p>

<p>*</p>

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<p>*</p>

<h3>🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors</h3>

<p>We&#39;d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.</p>

<p><strong>FLEX by GymAware</strong></p>

<p>Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.</p>

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<p><strong>Hawkin Dynamics</strong></p>

<p>To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 30, Kris Robertson, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach at Rugby Canada joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Kris will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>The importance refocusing efforts in S&amp;C training</li>
<li>Measuring key KPIs</li>
<li>Making the decision that an athlete is strong enough</li>
<li>Changes to training based on that decision</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Kris</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Kris Robertson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Rugby Canada. Kris is responsible for the physical development of the Senior Women’s National 15’s, as well as the Women’s Rugby Canada Development Academy in Ontario. Kris is a former professional athlete of the Canadian Football League (CFL) being drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11th overall in the 2013 draft, unfortunately he suffered a knee injury that cut his professional aspirations short. Since then Kris has been Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Kris has worked with athletes from a broad spectrum of sports such as swimming, hockey, basketball, judo, and soccer, Kris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and is currently in progress of completing his Master&#39;s of Exercise Science at Edith Cowan University. &quot;</p>

<p><strong>FREE AGILITY MINI-COURSE - COACH ACADEMY</strong></p>

<p>Get your free full, 6-part agility mini-course using the link below! </p>

<p><strong>Access the mini-course for free with this link:</strong></p>

<p><a href="http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_30" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_30</a></p>

<p>*</p>

<h3>🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform</h3>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005" rel="nofollow">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>

<p>*</p>

<h3>🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors</h3>

<p>We&#39;d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.</p>

<p><strong>FLEX by GymAware</strong></p>

<p>Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware</a></p>

<p><strong>Hawkin Dynamics</strong></p>

<p>To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics</a></p>]]>
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