Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying 3 items of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "england cricket".
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306: The Evolution of Professional Cricket Through Ryan Sidebottom’s Career
February 9th, 2026 | 35 mins 3 secs
athlete longevity, athlete preparation, cricket performance, elite sport, england cricket, fast bowling, high performance sport, performance mindset, professional cricket, sports psychology, sports science, strength and conditioning, swing bowling, t20 world cup, talent development
Ryan Sidebottom joins the Science for Sport Podcast to reflect on a 20-year professional cricket career shaped by resilience, preparation, and constant learning. From semi-professional beginnings to World Cup success, Ryan shares honest insights into longevity, mindset, and the unseen work behind elite performance.
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294: The Science Behind England’s Ashes Preparation – with Lead Nutritionist Charlie Binns
November 17th, 2025 | 32 mins 27 secs
ashes 2025, ashes preparation, ashes series, athlete recovery, charlie binns, cricket nutrition, cricket performance, cricket podcast, ecb, elite sport, england cricket, england cricket team, england vs australia, fuelling performance, performance nutrition, richard graves, sports nutrition, sports science, sports science podcast, test cricket
England Men’s Lead Nutritionist Charlie Binns joins the show from Australia to reveal how the team fuels, hydrates, and recovers ahead of the Ashes. From carb-loading strategies to match-day snack tables, Charlie lifts the lid on the science and logistics behind keeping England’s cricketers performing at their peak.
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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.