Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying all 5 Episode of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag “elite athletes”.
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273: Creating Complete Athletes
June 23rd, 2025 | 34 mins 46 secs
athlete development, athlete wellbeing, coaching athletes, coaching science, elite athletes, elite performance, extrinsic motivation, high performance sport, imposter syndrome, intrinsic motivation, mental performance, motivation in sport, performance mindset, psychological safety, sport coaching, sport neuroscience, sports psychology, sports science, strength and conditioning, youth athlete development
Sports scientist and psychologist Julia Eyre joins Richard Graves to explore what it really takes to develop complete, high-performing athletes. From motivation and mindset to imposter syndrome and psychological safety, this episode challenges conventional thinking in elite sport.
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269: Food First, Supplements Second: Performance Nutrition with Tom Coughlin
May 26th, 2025 | 26 mins 51 secs
athlete health, athletic performance, behavioral, caffeine, dietary fundamentals, elite athletes, food first, informed sport, nutrition consulting, nutrition myths, nutrition psychology, nutrition science, olympic athletes, performance nutrition, pre workout, professional sports, rugby nutrition, sports nutrition, sports performance, sports science, supplement safety, supplements
Performance nutrition consultant Tom Coughlin shares expert insights from his decade of experience with Olympic athletes and professional teams, emphasising a "food first" approach while discussing supplement safety and science-backed pre-workout strategies.
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264: Catapult's Vector 8: The Future of Athlete Monitoring Unveiled
April 21st, 2025 | 41 mins 35 secs
ai in sports, athlete monitoring, athlete performance, catapult, coaching strategies, coaching tools, data analytics, data-driven decisions, elite athletes, injury prevention, performance optimization, professional sports, real-time data, sports analytics, sports innovation, sports science, sports technology, technology in sports, vector 8, wearable technology
In this episode of the Science for Sport podcast, we chat with Jacques Groenewald, Vice President of Engineering at Catapult, about the revolutionary Vector 8 system. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is set to transform athlete monitoring and performance optimisation, enabling real-time data analysis and enhancing decision-making for coaches and athletes alike.
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255: The Post-Workout Mistake Elite Athletes Never Make
February 17th, 2025 | 28 mins 50 secs
amateur athlete, athletic performance, athletic recovery, creatine, cricket, electrolytes, elite athletes, endurance training, evidence based nutrition, fitness advice, fitness goals, food first, football, healthy eating, hydration, leeds united, leicestershire cricket, marathon, marathon training, nutrition education, nutrition science, nutrition tips, performance nutrition, performance optimization, post workout recovery, pre workout nutrition, professional sports, protein, recovery, rugby, running, sport performance, sport science, sports nutrition, sports nutritionist, sports science podcast, supplements, training tips, vitamin d, weekend warrior, youth athletes
Sports nutritionist Dan Richardson, who works with Leeds United Academy and Leicestershire County Cricket, challenges common nutrition myths and reveals why fruits and vegetables might be more important for recovery than protein shakes. Drawing from his extensive experience across multiple sports, Dan shares practical insights on proper fueling strategies, supplement facts, and why timing matters for both elite athletes and weekend warriors alike.
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244: Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols
December 2nd, 2024 | 35 mins 22 secs
athlete protection, concussion, concussion protocol, dr. allen sills, elite athletes, equipment innovation, football health., football injuries, game day safety, guardian helmets, health and safety, independent spotters, injury prevention, neuroscience, nfl, nfl health, nfl injury data, nfl podcast, nfl rules, player safety, player welfare, soft tissue injuries, sports medicine, sports podcast, sports safety, sports science
Join us as Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, reveals how cutting-edge concussion protocols, game-changing research, and safety innovations are transforming player health in one of the world’s most intense sports. From behind-the-scenes measures to the future of athlete protection, this episode dives deep into the science reshaping football. Whether you're an NFL fan or a sports science enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this!