Science for Sport Podcast

293: Johnny Nelson on the Gym that Created World Champions

November 10th, 2025  |  32 mins 20 secs

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Former world champion Johnny Nelson joins Richard Graves to share how he went from a struggling amateur to the longest-reigning cruiserweight champion in history. He reveals the mindset, coaching, and resilience that turned failure into fuel, with lessons every sports science professional can apply to elite performance.

248: Overcoming Pressure and Performing Under Stress

December 30th, 2024  |  32 mins 8 secs

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Discover how to turn pressure into your greatest advantage with renowned sports psychologist Dr. Haley Perlus. In this episode, she shares actionable strategies to stay calm under stress, build mental resilience, and unlock peak performance in sports and life.

97: Mental Toughness: Adjust Your Mindset For Next-Level Performance

February 13th, 2022  |  23 mins 52 secs

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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.