Science for Sport Podcast

309: Building Smarter Performance Systems with Emily Jacobson

March 2nd, 2026  |  31 mins 33 secs

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Emily Jacobson shares how she has built a simplified, collaborative and athlete-centred sports science model at Marquette University. The episode explores workload monitoring, return-to-play systems, data visualisation, and the importance of humility and communication in applied performance environments. A practical discussion for elite practitioners seeking to turn complex data into meaningful impact.

208: Why Momentum Beats Speed In Sport

March 25th, 2024  |  40 mins 9 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.