app01 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:46:18 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “College Football” https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/tags/college%20football Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100 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. en-gb episodic Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better Science for Sport 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. yes sport, science, sports, sports science, education, coach, coaching, athletes, performance, strength, conditioning, strength & conditioning, S&C, recovery, nutrition, entertainment Science for Sport contact@scienceforsport.com 329: The Five Qualities of Speed Development https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/329 4c11450b-1fcd-4729-b3f9-fa6c45f702d1 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 329 The Five Qualities of Speed Development full Science for Sport Richard Graves is joined by Ole Miss Strength and Conditioning Coach Matt Gebert to explore how speed is developed, assessed and managed within an elite college football programme. Matt explains how acceleration, maximum velocity, deceleration, change of direction and conditioning are trained across different position groups. He also discusses how Ole Miss uses sports science technology to profile athletes, manage training load and support player availability. The episode provides a practical look at the relationship between speed, data, recovery and coaching judgement, while highlighting why effective performance programmes must be individualised to the physical and psychological needs of each athlete. 33:20 no <p>Speed in American football is about far more than running a fast 40-yard dash. It is the ability to create space, close space, accelerate, decelerate, change direction and repeatedly produce high-speed actions under the demands of the game.</p> <p>This week, Richard Graves is joined by Matt Gebert, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ole Miss Football, to explore how speed is developed within an elite college football programme.</p> <p>Matt explains how Ole Miss structures speed training across the week, from acceleration and change of direction to maximum velocity, curved sprinting and conditioning. He also breaks down how the physical demands change between position groups and why offensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs require different training priorities.</p> <p>The conversation explores the five key qualities Matt uses to assess speed development and how tools including Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint can help coaches understand an athlete’s strengths, weaknesses and potential performance limiters.</p> <p>However, collecting more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. Matt explains why sports science technology must be accurate, efficient and actionable, particularly when working with a squad of around 120 athletes within strict time restrictions.</p> <p>Richard and Matt also discuss the balance between pushing athletes hard and protecting player availability, the value of wellness monitoring, the importance of sleep and why technology should help practitioners ask better questions rather than replace coaching judgement.</p> <p>Matt also reflects on how his coaching philosophy has changed during more than a decade in college football, including moving away from one-size-fits-all programming and learning to coach athletes differently, both physically and psychologically.</p> <h2>In this episode you will learn</h2> <ul> <li>Why speed in team sport is ultimately about creating and closing space</li> <li>How Ole Miss structures acceleration, maximum velocity, change of direction and conditioning work</li> <li>Why different football positions require different speed and strength qualities</li> <li>The five physical qualities Matt assesses within speed development</li> <li>How Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint are used to profile athletes</li> <li>Why maximum velocity is particularly important for wide receivers and defensive backs</li> <li>How to identify and improve an athlete’s performance limiters</li> <li>The difference between using sports technology and practising sports science</li> <li>The three questions Matt asks before introducing new technology</li> <li>How external and internal training loads can inform programme decisions</li> <li>Why wellness questionnaires can start important conversations with athletes</li> <li>The relationship between training load, recovery and player availability</li> <li>Why sleep may be the most overlooked performance metric</li> <li>How Matt’s approach to individualising training and communication has evolved</li> <li>Why acceleration should be a priority for young athletes in almost every sport</li> </ul> <h2>About Matt Gebert</h2> <p>Matt Gebert is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Ole Miss Football, where he leads speed development work within the programme’s performance team.</p> <p>Matt has worked in college football for approximately 13 years and is currently completing a PhD focused on speed development. His work covers linear speed, multidirectional movement, acceleration, maximum velocity, deceleration, curved sprinting and conditioning for team-sport athletes.</p> <p>Alongside his coaching and research, Matt regularly shares practical information about speed development and the use of sports science within high-performance environments. He is also preparing a forthcoming book focused on speed development for team-sport athletes.</p> <p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p> <p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br> ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br> ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br> ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br> ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br> ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br> ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br> ​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research </p> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries Speed in American football is about far more than running a fast 40-yard dash. It is the ability to create space, close space, accelerate, decelerate, change direction and repeatedly produce high-speed actions under the demands of the game.

This week, Richard Graves is joined by Matt Gebert, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ole Miss Football, to explore how speed is developed within an elite college football programme.

Matt explains how Ole Miss structures speed training across the week, from acceleration and change of direction to maximum velocity, curved sprinting and conditioning. He also breaks down how the physical demands change between position groups and why offensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs require different training priorities.

The conversation explores the five key qualities Matt uses to assess speed development and how tools including Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint can help coaches understand an athlete’s strengths, weaknesses and potential performance limiters.

However, collecting more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. Matt explains why sports science technology must be accurate, efficient and actionable, particularly when working with a squad of around 120 athletes within strict time restrictions.

Richard and Matt also discuss the balance between pushing athletes hard and protecting player availability, the value of wellness monitoring, the importance of sleep and why technology should help practitioners ask better questions rather than replace coaching judgement.

Matt also reflects on how his coaching philosophy has changed during more than a decade in college football, including moving away from one-size-fits-all programming and learning to coach athletes differently, both physically and psychologically.

In this episode you will learn

  • Why speed in team sport is ultimately about creating and closing space
  • How Ole Miss structures acceleration, maximum velocity, change of direction and conditioning work
  • Why different football positions require different speed and strength qualities
  • The five physical qualities Matt assesses within speed development
  • How Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint are used to profile athletes
  • Why maximum velocity is particularly important for wide receivers and defensive backs
  • How to identify and improve an athlete’s performance limiters
  • The difference between using sports technology and practising sports science
  • The three questions Matt asks before introducing new technology
  • How external and internal training loads can inform programme decisions
  • Why wellness questionnaires can start important conversations with athletes
  • The relationship between training load, recovery and player availability
  • Why sleep may be the most overlooked performance metric
  • How Matt’s approach to individualising training and communication has evolved
  • Why acceleration should be a priority for young athletes in almost every sport

About Matt Gebert

Matt Gebert is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Ole Miss Football, where he leads speed development work within the programme’s performance team.

Matt has worked in college football for approximately 13 years and is currently completing a PhD focused on speed development. His work covers linear speed, multidirectional movement, acceleration, maximum velocity, deceleration, curved sprinting and conditioning for team-sport athletes.

Alongside his coaching and research, Matt regularly shares practical information about speed development and the use of sports science within high-performance environments. He is also preparing a forthcoming book focused on speed development for team-sport athletes.

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]]> Speed in American football is about far more than running a fast 40-yard dash. It is the ability to create space, close space, accelerate, decelerate, change direction and repeatedly produce high-speed actions under the demands of the game.

This week, Richard Graves is joined by Matt Gebert, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ole Miss Football, to explore how speed is developed within an elite college football programme.

Matt explains how Ole Miss structures speed training across the week, from acceleration and change of direction to maximum velocity, curved sprinting and conditioning. He also breaks down how the physical demands change between position groups and why offensive linemen, linebackers, running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs require different training priorities.

The conversation explores the five key qualities Matt uses to assess speed development and how tools including Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint can help coaches understand an athlete’s strengths, weaknesses and potential performance limiters.

However, collecting more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. Matt explains why sports science technology must be accurate, efficient and actionable, particularly when working with a squad of around 120 athletes within strict time restrictions.

Richard and Matt also discuss the balance between pushing athletes hard and protecting player availability, the value of wellness monitoring, the importance of sleep and why technology should help practitioners ask better questions rather than replace coaching judgement.

Matt also reflects on how his coaching philosophy has changed during more than a decade in college football, including moving away from one-size-fits-all programming and learning to coach athletes differently, both physically and psychologically.

In this episode you will learn

  • Why speed in team sport is ultimately about creating and closing space
  • How Ole Miss structures acceleration, maximum velocity, change of direction and conditioning work
  • Why different football positions require different speed and strength qualities
  • The five physical qualities Matt assesses within speed development
  • How Catapult GPS and the 1080 Sprint are used to profile athletes
  • Why maximum velocity is particularly important for wide receivers and defensive backs
  • How to identify and improve an athlete’s performance limiters
  • The difference between using sports technology and practising sports science
  • The three questions Matt asks before introducing new technology
  • How external and internal training loads can inform programme decisions
  • Why wellness questionnaires can start important conversations with athletes
  • The relationship between training load, recovery and player availability
  • Why sleep may be the most overlooked performance metric
  • How Matt’s approach to individualising training and communication has evolved
  • Why acceleration should be a priority for young athletes in almost every sport

About Matt Gebert

Matt Gebert is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Ole Miss Football, where he leads speed development work within the programme’s performance team.

Matt has worked in college football for approximately 13 years and is currently completing a PhD focused on speed development. His work covers linear speed, multidirectional movement, acceleration, maximum velocity, deceleration, curved sprinting and conditioning for team-sport athletes.

Alongside his coaching and research, Matt regularly shares practical information about speed development and the use of sports science within high-performance environments. He is also preparing a forthcoming book focused on speed development for team-sport athletes.

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]]> 314: Player Load, Practice Periodisation, and the Art of Keeping It Simple with Jackson Polk https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/314 7dfea048-d0dc-4085-9838-6d018ca795d1 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 314 Player Load, Practice Periodisation, and the Art of Keeping It Simple with Jackson Polk full Science for Sport Jackson Polk, Director of Sports Science at USC Trojans football, joins Richard Graves to discuss how he built a sports science programme from the ground up using data analytics, GPS monitoring, and the art of genuine conversation. Jackson shares his unorthodox path from student videographer at Oklahoma to leading sports science at one of college football's biggest programmes, and offers a frank, grounded perspective on everything from Catapult metrics and force plate testing to the real limitations of AI in applied sport. 29:24 no <p>Richard Graves is joined by Jackson Polk, Director of Sports Science at the University of Southern California (USC), for a conversation that covers the full spectrum of what it actually means to do this job well, from wrangling a thousand Catapult metrics down to the handful that matter, to the perhaps surprising conclusion that conversation might be your most powerful tool.<br> Jackson's path into sports science isn't the conventional one. He started as a student videographer with Oklahoma football, found himself drawn to the patterns hiding in data, and taught himself enough statistics and analytics to make coaches stop and listen. That curiosity eventually took him from Norman, Oklahoma, to Los Angeles, where he's spent the past four years building USC football's sports science programme from the ground up.<br> What makes this episode stand out is Jackson's willingness to be honest about uncertainty, about AI, about his own mistakes, and about the limits of any single metric or method. He's equally at home referencing Principal Component Analysis and the TV show Veep, and that breadth of thinking is what makes him worth listening to. Whether you work in elite sport, study sports science, or just want to understand what goes into keeping a college football roster performing at its best, there's plenty here to take away.</p> <p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why reducing Catapult's thousand-plus metrics down to a focused few, Player Load, sprint volume, and repeat sprint exposures, actually produces better decisions than trying to monitor everything</li> <li>How Jackson uses principal component analysis to build confidence in the data he's presenting to coaches and athletes</li> <li>The "iceberg" model of athlete monitoring: what data can tell you, and what only a direct conversation will uncover</li> <li>Why practice periodisation and load management have been one of USC's biggest organisational wins, and how PlayerLoad underpins that planning</li> <li>How force plates (via VALD/ForceDecks) and velocity-based training tools like Perch complement GPS data to reveal readiness on any given day</li> <li>The case for teaching college athletes sound recovery habits early, so they're not spending their rookie contracts figuring out what works</li> <li>How Jackson thinks about AI in sports science: where it's useful, where to be cautious, and why it's only as good as the data it's trained on</li> <li>Why communication, not technology, is the cornerstone of an effective sports science operation, and how to make data digestible for coaches under pressure</li> <li>The value of building a culture where experimentation and failure are treated as learning, not liability</li> <li>Lessons from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke on separating process from outcome, applied directly to sports science decision-making</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Jackson Polk</strong><br> Jackson Polk is the Director of Sports Science for USC Trojans football, a role he was elevated to in 2024 after serving as Assistant Director from 2022–23. He joined the USC support staff in March 2022, bringing with him an unconventional background that blends mathematics, data science, and a deep passion for American football.<br> His journey began at the University of Oklahoma, where he spent four seasons as a student videographer before becoming a volunteer performance analyst. While at OU, he co-founded the Oklahoma Sports and Data Analytics Club, which went on to win the Pro Football Focus Analytics Blitz contest. He completed his bachelor's degree in mathematics at Oklahoma in 2021 and subsequently pursued a master's in data science and analytics.<br> At USC, Jackson has been responsible for building the football programme's sports science infrastructure, integrating GPS monitoring, force plate testing, and load management into daily practice planning. He holds an MBA alongside his analytical credentials, and his work sits at the intersection of data science and high-performance sport.</p> <p><strong>FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241</a></p> <p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively<br> ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br> ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br> ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br> ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br> ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br> ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br> ​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research </p> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries Richard Graves is joined by Jackson Polk, Director of Sports Science at the University of Southern California (USC), for a conversation that covers the full spectrum of what it actually means to do this job well, from wrangling a thousand Catapult metrics down to the handful that matter, to the perhaps surprising conclusion that conversation might be your most powerful tool.
Jackson's path into sports science isn't the conventional one. He started as a student videographer with Oklahoma football, found himself drawn to the patterns hiding in data, and taught himself enough statistics and analytics to make coaches stop and listen. That curiosity eventually took him from Norman, Oklahoma, to Los Angeles, where he's spent the past four years building USC football's sports science programme from the ground up.
What makes this episode stand out is Jackson's willingness to be honest about uncertainty, about AI, about his own mistakes, and about the limits of any single metric or method. He's equally at home referencing Principal Component Analysis and the TV show Veep, and that breadth of thinking is what makes him worth listening to. Whether you work in elite sport, study sports science, or just want to understand what goes into keeping a college football roster performing at its best, there's plenty here to take away.

In This Episode You Will Learn

  • Why reducing Catapult's thousand-plus metrics down to a focused few, Player Load, sprint volume, and repeat sprint exposures, actually produces better decisions than trying to monitor everything
  • How Jackson uses principal component analysis to build confidence in the data he's presenting to coaches and athletes
  • The "iceberg" model of athlete monitoring: what data can tell you, and what only a direct conversation will uncover
  • Why practice periodisation and load management have been one of USC's biggest organisational wins, and how PlayerLoad underpins that planning
  • How force plates (via VALD/ForceDecks) and velocity-based training tools like Perch complement GPS data to reveal readiness on any given day
  • The case for teaching college athletes sound recovery habits early, so they're not spending their rookie contracts figuring out what works
  • How Jackson thinks about AI in sports science: where it's useful, where to be cautious, and why it's only as good as the data it's trained on
  • Why communication, not technology, is the cornerstone of an effective sports science operation, and how to make data digestible for coaches under pressure
  • The value of building a culture where experimentation and failure are treated as learning, not liability
  • Lessons from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke on separating process from outcome, applied directly to sports science decision-making

About Jackson Polk
Jackson Polk is the Director of Sports Science for USC Trojans football, a role he was elevated to in 2024 after serving as Assistant Director from 2022–23. He joined the USC support staff in March 2022, bringing with him an unconventional background that blends mathematics, data science, and a deep passion for American football.
His journey began at the University of Oklahoma, where he spent four seasons as a student videographer before becoming a volunteer performance analyst. While at OU, he co-founded the Oklahoma Sports and Data Analytics Club, which went on to win the Pro Football Focus Analytics Blitz contest. He completed his bachelor's degree in mathematics at Oklahoma in 2021 and subsequently pursued a master's in data science and analytics.
At USC, Jackson has been responsible for building the football programme's sports science infrastructure, integrating GPS monitoring, force plate testing, and load management into daily practice planning. He holds an MBA alongside his analytical credentials, and his work sits at the intersection of data science and high-performance sport.

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]]> Richard Graves is joined by Jackson Polk, Director of Sports Science at the University of Southern California (USC), for a conversation that covers the full spectrum of what it actually means to do this job well, from wrangling a thousand Catapult metrics down to the handful that matter, to the perhaps surprising conclusion that conversation might be your most powerful tool.
Jackson's path into sports science isn't the conventional one. He started as a student videographer with Oklahoma football, found himself drawn to the patterns hiding in data, and taught himself enough statistics and analytics to make coaches stop and listen. That curiosity eventually took him from Norman, Oklahoma, to Los Angeles, where he's spent the past four years building USC football's sports science programme from the ground up.
What makes this episode stand out is Jackson's willingness to be honest about uncertainty, about AI, about his own mistakes, and about the limits of any single metric or method. He's equally at home referencing Principal Component Analysis and the TV show Veep, and that breadth of thinking is what makes him worth listening to. Whether you work in elite sport, study sports science, or just want to understand what goes into keeping a college football roster performing at its best, there's plenty here to take away.

In This Episode You Will Learn

  • Why reducing Catapult's thousand-plus metrics down to a focused few, Player Load, sprint volume, and repeat sprint exposures, actually produces better decisions than trying to monitor everything
  • How Jackson uses principal component analysis to build confidence in the data he's presenting to coaches and athletes
  • The "iceberg" model of athlete monitoring: what data can tell you, and what only a direct conversation will uncover
  • Why practice periodisation and load management have been one of USC's biggest organisational wins, and how PlayerLoad underpins that planning
  • How force plates (via VALD/ForceDecks) and velocity-based training tools like Perch complement GPS data to reveal readiness on any given day
  • The case for teaching college athletes sound recovery habits early, so they're not spending their rookie contracts figuring out what works
  • How Jackson thinks about AI in sports science: where it's useful, where to be cautious, and why it's only as good as the data it's trained on
  • Why communication, not technology, is the cornerstone of an effective sports science operation, and how to make data digestible for coaches under pressure
  • The value of building a culture where experimentation and failure are treated as learning, not liability
  • Lessons from Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke on separating process from outcome, applied directly to sports science decision-making

About Jackson Polk
Jackson Polk is the Director of Sports Science for USC Trojans football, a role he was elevated to in 2024 after serving as Assistant Director from 2022–23. He joined the USC support staff in March 2022, bringing with him an unconventional background that blends mathematics, data science, and a deep passion for American football.
His journey began at the University of Oklahoma, where he spent four seasons as a student videographer before becoming a volunteer performance analyst. While at OU, he co-founded the Oklahoma Sports and Data Analytics Club, which went on to win the Pro Football Focus Analytics Blitz contest. He completed his bachelor's degree in mathematics at Oklahoma in 2021 and subsequently pursued a master's in data science and analytics.
At USC, Jackson has been responsible for building the football programme's sports science infrastructure, integrating GPS monitoring, force plate testing, and load management into daily practice planning. He holds an MBA alongside his analytical credentials, and his work sits at the intersection of data science and high-performance sport.

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]]> 76: Use GPS Analysis to Develop NFL Level Fitness https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/76 8cddbb27-ce7b-4083-8f08-84476407c1fa Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 76 Use GPS Analysis to Develop NFL Level Fitness full Science for Sport 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. 19:20 no <p>In episode 76, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us.</p> <p>Specifically Mat will be looking at:</p> <ul> <li>American Football game demands</li> <li>Organisation of training</li> <li>GPS outputs and KPIs</li> <li>The 'perfect scenario' workflow</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Mat</strong></p> <p>"I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve come fresh out of the Australian Football League where I coached in a multitude of roles from Referees to two of the senior organisations: Carton FC, and North Melbourne FC. Now I’ve transitioned to Catapult where my role is Applied Sport Scientist, and my responsibilities include all the MLS and around 20 American Football accounts"</p> <p>Twitter: @MathewPell<br> Instagram: @Mathew_Pell</p> <p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p> <p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode76" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode76</a></p> <p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br> ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery<br> ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br> ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese<br> ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br> ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance<br> ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes<br> ​ Save Yourself The Stress &amp; Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research</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 noopener">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&amp;ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow noopener">Google Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow noopener">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow noopener">Stitcher</a></li> </ul> sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 76, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us.

Specifically Mat will be looking at:

  • American Football game demands
  • Organisation of training
  • GPS outputs and KPIs
  • The 'perfect scenario' workflow

About Mat

"I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve come fresh out of the Australian Football League where I coached in a multitude of roles from Referees to two of the senior organisations: Carton FC, and North Melbourne FC. Now I’ve transitioned to Catapult where my role is Applied Sport Scientist, and my responsibilities include all the MLS and around 20 American Football accounts"

Twitter: @MathewPell
Instagram: @Mathew_Pell

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]]> In episode 76, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us.

Specifically Mat will be looking at:

  • American Football game demands
  • Organisation of training
  • GPS outputs and KPIs
  • The 'perfect scenario' workflow

About Mat

"I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve come fresh out of the Australian Football League where I coached in a multitude of roles from Referees to two of the senior organisations: Carton FC, and North Melbourne FC. Now I’ve transitioned to Catapult where my role is Applied Sport Scientist, and my responsibilities include all the MLS and around 20 American Football accounts"

Twitter: @MathewPell
Instagram: @Mathew_Pell

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