Science for Sport Podcast

289: What Sport Teaches Us About Leadership, Culture & the Human Mind

October 13th, 2025  |  29 mins 23 secs

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Former NRL and Super League star David Mead joins host Richard Graves to share his journey from elite sport to business, exploring how athletes can successfully navigate life after competition. He reveals how the principles of courage, respect, and accountability learned on the field can drive leadership and performance beyond sport.

283: The Future of VBT: Why It’s More Than Just a Training Tool

September 1st, 2025  |  31 mins 10 secs

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In this episode, Richard Graves talks with Nathan Spencer, Strength & Power Coach at St. George Illawarra Dragons and former NBA Performance Coach with the Orlando Magic. They explore velocity-based training, using data effectively in elite sport, and practical lessons from high-performance environments.

16: Save Precious Time Using Systems Based Individualisation

July 20th, 2020  |  24 mins 30 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.