Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying 6 items of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "football analytics".
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338: How Sports Science Has Changed Coaching with Simon Grayson
September 21st, 2026 | 41 mins 21 secs
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Simon Grayson joins Richard Graves to discuss how sports science has transformed professional football across his five decades in the game. From nutrition and recovery to GPS, high-speed running and individualised training, Simon offers a manager's perspective on what performance practitioners can do to genuinely influence decision-making. He explains why data needs context, why coaches still need to trust what they see on the pitch, and why no amount of technology will replace good man-management.
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317: Building Effective Analysis Processes in Elite Teams with Jamie Cook
April 27th, 2026 | 30 mins 25 secs
analysis workflow, athlete performance, chelsea women, coaching, coaching process, cpd in sport, data analysis, decision making in sport, elite sport, football analytics, football coaching, high performance sport, match analysis, performance analysis, performance analyst, player development, sports data, sports science, sports technology, women’s football
Jamie Cook provides a clear, practical insight into modern performance analysis in elite football, highlighting the importance of communication, process, and player understanding. The episode focuses on how analysts can turn complex data into meaningful impact, avoid over-analysis, and support coaches and players in high-pressure environments.
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297: Finding the Competitive Edge: Elite Performance with FC Midtjylland’s Niklas Virtanen
December 8th, 2025 | 26 mins 24 secs
TrackMan, applied sports science, athlete monitoring, catapult, coaching science, data analytics, elite coaching, elite sport, fc midtjylland, football analytics, football performance, football science, gps tracking, high performance, high-speed running, inertial data, injury risk, load monitoring, match preparation, micro-actions, performance coaching, performance data, performance optimisation, player development, scandinavian football, set piece analysis, sports physiology, sports science, sports technology, talent development
This episode explores how FC Midtjylland punch above their weight using advanced data, inertial tracking, and smart performance processes. Niklas Virtanen reveals how he blends science, coaching, and communication to drive elite on-pitch results.
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266: Blending Science, Rehab and Reality in Elite Football
May 5th, 2025 | 30 mins 33 secs
athlete wellbeing, athletic training, catapult sports, elite sport, football analytics, football performance, injury prevention, load management, mls, multidisciplinary teams, performance coaching, performance optimisation, player monitoring, rehabilitation, return to play, seattle sounders, sports medicine, sports science, sports technology, strength and conditioning
Athletic Trainer Scott Armistead joins the Science for Sport podcast to share his journey from New Zealand to the MLS, offering candid insights into injury rehab, player trust, and performance optimisation. With real-world examples from FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders, this episode explores the power of multidisciplinary teamwork and cutting through data overload.
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258: League Two to Premier League: Football's Greatest Underdog Story
March 10th, 2025 | 36 mins 6 secs
Premier League, athletic performance, athletic recovery, athletic training, elite athletics, elite performance, elite sport, football analytics, football coaching, football development, football fitness, football injuries, football management, football performance, football psychology, football science, football training, gps training, luton town, mental resilience, performance analysis, performance coach, player development, premier league fitness, professional football, professional soccer, recovery techniques, sports data, sports innovation, sports leadership, sports medicine, sports performance, sports psychology, sports recovery, sports science, sports technology
Former Luton Town Head of Performance Jared Roberts-Smith takes listeners behind the scenes of football's remarkable evolution, sharing insider insights from his 14-year journey from League Two to the Premier League while revealing the cutting-edge performance methods that are transforming the modern game.
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251: Old-School Grit vs Modern Sports Science in Football
January 20th, 2025 | 34 mins 11 secs
Premier League, 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, 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.