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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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    <itunes:summary>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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  <title>124: Are Footballers Destroying Their In-Season Performance With Too Much Off-Season Gym Training?</title>
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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

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.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>In episode 124, Sam Pepys, Strength &amp;amp; Conditioning Coach, joins us.
Specifically Sam will be looking at:
How players use the off season
Does the extra training lead to more injuries
How to optimise off season training
About Sam
"Sam is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience of working in a number of different sports. Sam has been fortunate to have worked alongside some leading coaches and practitioners. Having worked within professional football, he possesses an adept understanding of coaching, and competing at elite level. He continues to work within football, and the endurance world, helping athletes prepare for distance running and triathlons.
At SP Performance, our ethos stems from gaining a strong understanding of our clients, how they function and perform.
"Not everyone is the same. That's why it's important to make it about the individual at hand, specific to them and what their body is capable of."
By endeavouring to evolve, our coaches seek to apply a high but accessible level of service. Adept at understanding our clients and their needs, we aim to deliver an all encompassing approach, matching the goal with the nutritional requirements, and the physical capabilities with the challenge, helping clients to achieve a renewed sense of wellbeing."
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 124, Sam Pepys, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, joins us.</p>

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

<ul>
<li>How players use the off season</li>
<li>Does the extra training lead to more injuries</li>
<li>How to optimise off season training</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Sam</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Sam is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience of working in a number of different sports. Sam has been fortunate to have worked alongside some leading coaches and practitioners. Having worked within professional football, he possesses an adept understanding of coaching, and competing at elite level. He continues to work within football, and the endurance world, helping athletes prepare for distance running and triathlons.</p>

<p>At SP Performance, our ethos stems from gaining a strong understanding of our clients, how they function and perform.</p>

<p>&quot;Not everyone is the same. That&#39;s why it&#39;s important to make it about the individual at hand, specific to them and what their body is capable of.&quot;</p>

<p>By endeavouring to evolve, our coaches seek to apply a high but accessible level of service. Adept at understanding our clients and their needs, we aim to deliver an all encompassing approach, matching the goal with the nutritional requirements, and the physical capabilities with the challenge, helping clients to achieve a renewed sense of wellbeing.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.sampepys.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sampepys.com/</a></p>

<p>Instagram: sam_pepys_performance</p>

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

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode124" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode124</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>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In episode 124, Sam Pepys, Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, joins us.</p>

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

<ul>
<li>How players use the off season</li>
<li>Does the extra training lead to more injuries</li>
<li>How to optimise off season training</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>About Sam</strong></p>

<p>&quot;Sam is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with experience of working in a number of different sports. Sam has been fortunate to have worked alongside some leading coaches and practitioners. Having worked within professional football, he possesses an adept understanding of coaching, and competing at elite level. He continues to work within football, and the endurance world, helping athletes prepare for distance running and triathlons.</p>

<p>At SP Performance, our ethos stems from gaining a strong understanding of our clients, how they function and perform.</p>

<p>&quot;Not everyone is the same. That&#39;s why it&#39;s important to make it about the individual at hand, specific to them and what their body is capable of.&quot;</p>

<p>By endeavouring to evolve, our coaches seek to apply a high but accessible level of service. Adept at understanding our clients and their needs, we aim to deliver an all encompassing approach, matching the goal with the nutritional requirements, and the physical capabilities with the challenge, helping clients to achieve a renewed sense of wellbeing.&quot;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.sampepys.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.sampepys.com/</a></p>

<p>Instagram: sam_pepys_performance</p>

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

<p><strong>SIGN UP NOW:</strong> <a href="https://bit.ly/sfsepisode124" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/sfsepisode124</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>
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