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    <description>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.
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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.
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  <itunes:subtitle>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&amp;C coaches/sports scientists
• Physiotherapists
• Nutritionists/Dieticians
• Physical education teachers
• Sports enthusiasts
• Knowledge-seeking athletes

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  <description>In episode 59 Paul McVeigh, former Professional Footballer, Sport Psychologist and Keynote Speaker, joins us.
Specifically Paul will be looking at:
Importance of Sport Psychology
Biggest mistakes athletes make
Addressing these mistakes
Key lessons from his playing career
About Paul
"Paul McVeigh was a professional footballer for nearly 20 years playing for clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley and Norwich city, whilst gaining 40 caps internationally for Northern Ireland. He made over 300 appearances and was a key member of 2 championship winning teams and rose to the pinnacle of English football. He is also a published author of the ironically entitled book ‘The Stupid Footballer Is Dead’. Paul has recently finished his studies which means he is the first person in history to play in the premier league and qualify with a masters in Sport Psychology. He is with us today to share what you can learn from the most ruthless and competitive industry on the planet!"
Instagram: @PaulMcVeigh77
Twitter: @PaulMcVeigh77
Website: https://www.paulmcveigh.co.uk
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 59 Paul McVeigh, former Professional Footballer, Sport Psychologist and Keynote Speaker, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Paul will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>Importance of Sport Psychology</li>
<li>Biggest mistakes athletes make</li>
<li>Addressing these mistakes</li>
<li>Key lessons from his playing career</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Paul</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Paul McVeigh was a professional footballer for nearly 20 years playing for clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley and Norwich city, whilst gaining 40 caps internationally for Northern Ireland. He made over 300 appearances and was a key member of 2 championship winning teams and rose to the pinnacle of English football. He is also a published author of the ironically entitled book ‘The Stupid Footballer Is Dead’. Paul has recently finished his studies which means he is the first person in history to play in the premier league and qualify with a masters in Sport Psychology. He is with us today to share what you can learn from the most ruthless and competitive industry on the planet!&quot;</p>

<p>Instagram: @PaulMcVeigh77<br>
Twitter: @PaulMcVeigh77<br>
Website: <a href="https://www.paulmcveigh.co.uk" rel="nofollow">https://www.paulmcveigh.co.uk</a></p>

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​ Optimise Your Athletes&#39; Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes&#39; Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; 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>

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<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors</h3>

<p>We&#39;d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.</p>

<p><strong>FLEX by GymAware</strong></p>

<p>Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 59 Paul McVeigh, former Professional Footballer, Sport Psychologist and Keynote Speaker, joins us.</p>

<p>Specifically Paul will be looking at:</p>

<ul>
<li>Importance of Sport Psychology</li>
<li>Biggest mistakes athletes make</li>
<li>Addressing these mistakes</li>
<li>Key lessons from his playing career</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Paul</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Paul McVeigh was a professional footballer for nearly 20 years playing for clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Burnley and Norwich city, whilst gaining 40 caps internationally for Northern Ireland. He made over 300 appearances and was a key member of 2 championship winning teams and rose to the pinnacle of English football. He is also a published author of the ironically entitled book ‘The Stupid Footballer Is Dead’. Paul has recently finished his studies which means he is the first person in history to play in the premier league and qualify with a masters in Sport Psychology. He is with us today to share what you can learn from the most ruthless and competitive industry on the planet!&quot;</p>

<p>Instagram: @PaulMcVeigh77<br>
Twitter: @PaulMcVeigh77<br>
Website: <a href="https://www.paulmcveigh.co.uk" rel="nofollow">https://www.paulmcveigh.co.uk</a></p>

<p><strong>FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL</strong></p>

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_ep59" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_ep59</a></p>

<p>​ Learn Quicker &amp; More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family<br>
​ Optimise Your Athletes&#39; Recovery<br>
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In<br>
​ Reduce Your Athletes&#39; Injury Ratese<br>
​ Save 100&#39;s Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More<br>
​ Improve Your Athletes&#39; 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">Apple Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA" rel="nofollow">Google Podcasts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast" rel="nofollow">Stitcher</a></li>
</ul>

<h3>🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors</h3>

<p>We&#39;d like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.</p>

<p><strong>FLEX by GymAware</strong></p>

<p>Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware</a></p>

<p><strong>Hawkin Dynamics</strong></p>

<p>To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.</p>

<p><a href="https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics</a></p>]]>
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