Science for Sport Podcast

262: Balancing Performance and Player Health

April 7th, 2025  |  35 mins 29 secs

athlete health, athlete management, coaching, cricket, disability cricket, elite sports, england cricket, fast bowlers, holistic health, injury prevention, mental health in sports, performance optimization, physiotherapist, physiotherapy, self-care in sports, sports injuries, sports medicine, sports science, women’s cricket, young athletes

Richard Graves interviews Sophie Smith-Moore, who shares her journey in sports physiotherapy and discusses the challenges of working with elite athletes, particularly fast bowlers. Listeners will gain insights into injury management, the importance of self-care, and the evolving landscape of women's and disability cricket.

251: Old-School Grit vs Modern Sports Science in Football

January 20th, 2025  |  34 mins 11 secs

athlete resilience, barnsley, career advice, character building, coaching, data analysis, fifa agent, football, football analytics, football evolution, mindset, modern football, neil warnock, performance, player development, premier league, sheffield united, sports science, sports technology, training methods

Join Chris Morgan as he reflects on his journey from Premier League player to FIFA football agent, sharing how football has evolved from old-school grit to data-driven precision. Gain unique insights into the balance between tradition and modern sports science, the importance of mindset, and what it takes to succeed in today's game.

250: The Science for Sport Story

January 13th, 2025  |  25 mins 51 secs

athlete development, athlete performance, cardiff city fc, coaching, coaching tips, evidence-based training, fitness education, football, online learning, owen walker, podcast, professional sports, recovery methods, science for sport, sports careers, sports education, sports industry, sports innovation, sports mentorship, sports performance, sports podcast, sports research, sports science, sports scientists, sports technology, strength and conditioning

In The Science for Sport Story, founder Owen Walker shares how his journey from aspiring footballer to sports scientist led to creating the world’s leading sports science platform. Hosted by Richard Graves, this episode explores the vision, impact, and future of Science for Sport. A must-listen for sports enthusiasts and professionals alike!

247: Bold Choices: Coaching with Impact

December 23rd, 2024  |  32 mins 29 secs

ajmalshahzad, coaching, coachingjourney, coachingphilosophy, coachingsuccess, coachingtips, cricket, cricketcoaching, cricketdevelopment, cricketfans, cricketinsights, cricketlegends, cricketlife, cricketpodcast, elitecoaching, fastbowling, leadership, mccpakistantour, playertocoach, professionalcricket., sportsinspiration, sportsleadership, sportspodcast, sportsstories, worldt20champion

World T20 champion Ajmal Shahzad shares his journey from groundbreaking player to dynamic coach. Discover how he brought cricket back to Pakistan, his bold philosophy on fast bowling, and the lessons that shaped his approach to leadership and coaching.

230: All Those PhDs And Not A Single Smart Person

August 26th, 2024  |  29 mins 34 secs

american football, coaching, crossfit, football, health, rugby, soccer, sport, sport science, strength and conditioninig, training

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&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.

206: Evidence vs Experienced Based Coaching

March 11th, 2024  |  21 mins 46 secs

athlete, athletics, bodybuilding, coaching, crossfit, hypertrophy, mass, muscle, sport, strength, training, workout

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&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.

130: Can Training Visual Cues And Decision Making Take Your Performance To The Next Level?

September 26th, 2022  |  24 mins 20 secs

american football, choices, coaching, decision making, football, insight, nfl, soccer, sport, teaching, training, vision, visual cues

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&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.

121: How To Avoid Career Ending Culture Shocks When Working Abroad

July 25th, 2022  |  30 mins 42 secs

abroad, coaching, coaching abroad, culture, culture shock, expat, moving, training, transition

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&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.

116: Qualities You Need To Maximise Your Impact On Physical Performance

June 20th, 2022  |  24 mins 41 secs

coach, coaching, football, international coaching, movement coaching, soccer, strength training, training

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&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.

97: Mental Toughness: Adjust Your Mindset For Next-Level Performance

February 13th, 2022  |  23 mins 52 secs

coach, coaching, mental, mental strength, mental toughness, psychology

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&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.