Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying all 5 Episode of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag “player welfare”.
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285: Ellie Wilson: Inside the High-Performance World of Women’s Football
September 15th, 2025 | 35 mins 28 secs
acl recovery, athlete development, athlete mindset, elite sport, ellie wilson, england youth teams, high performance, injury rehabilitation, melbourne victory, performance psychology, player welfare, sports science, strength and conditioning, talent pathways, women’s football
Professional footballer Ellie Wilson joins host Richard Graves to share her journey through elite women’s football — from academy rejection and England youth caps to overcoming a 13-month ACL injury and helping Melbourne Victory break club records. She offers powerful insights into the demands, psychology, and support systems needed to thrive in high-performance sport.
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284: Club Plans & Personal Coaches: Adding An Edge?
September 8th, 2025 | 32 mins 14 secs
athlete monitoring, case studies mahomes lebron brady, central contracts, club vs personal coach, coaching philosophy, collaboration in sport, communication in teams, data sharing, elite sport, external practitioners, football performance, gps tracking, high performance, injury prevention, load management, multidisciplinary teams, olympic sport, performance pathways, periodisation, player availability, player welfare, premier league, programme design, recovery strategies, regeneration, return to play, rugby performance, s&c, sports science, strength and conditioning
Richard Graves and performance coach Daniel Booth debate how clubs, national teams, and personal practitioners can align around “one athlete, one plan” without adding risk—covering communication, data sharing, contracts, and load management. Practical takeaways draw on football, rugby, Olympic sport, and case studies like Mahomes and LeBron to show what good collaboration looks like in practice.
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256: Catapult: Rugby's Game-Changing Data Revolution
February 24th, 2025 | 34 mins 49 secs
athlete management, athlete monitoring, catapult, concussion prevention, data analytics, elite sport, gps tracking, high performance, injury prevention, performance analysis, performance metrics, player analytics, player load, player safety, player welfare, professional rugby, rugby development, rugby performance, rugby technology, rugby union, smart mouthguard, sports broadcasting, sports data, sports innovation, sports science, sports technology, sportstech, tom may, training load, womens rugby
Join former international rugby player Tom May, now Head of Global Rugby at Catapult Sports, as he reveals how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing rugby from traditional 'brute force' approaches to data-driven decision making. From GPS tracking to smart mouthguards, discover how advanced analytics are transforming player performance, safety, and the future of the sport at all levels
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244: Inside the NFL's Concussion Protocols
December 2nd, 2024 | 35 mins 22 secs
athlete protection, concussion, concussion protocol, dr. allen sills, elite athletes, equipment innovation, football health., football injuries, game day safety, guardian helmets, health and safety, independent spotters, injury prevention, neuroscience, nfl, nfl health, nfl injury data, nfl podcast, nfl rules, player safety, player welfare, soft tissue injuries, sports medicine, sports podcast, sports safety, sports science
Join us as Dr. Allen Sills, Chief Medical Officer of the NFL, reveals how cutting-edge concussion protocols, game-changing research, and safety innovations are transforming player health in one of the world’s most intense sports. From behind-the-scenes measures to the future of athlete protection, this episode dives deep into the science reshaping football. Whether you're an NFL fan or a sports science enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this!
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243: Beyond the Game: Rugby League Stars on Sacrifice, Resilience, and Reinvention
November 25th, 2024 | 28 mins 47 secs
athlete longevity, ben jones-bishop, fitness and recovery, head injuries in sport, hull fc, leeds rhinos, player welfare, rugby coaching, rugby evolution, rugby league, rugby league world cup, s&c, scott taylor, sport, sport science
Rugby League legends Scott Taylor and Ben Jones-Bishop share the highs, lows, and untold truths of their incredible careers. From Grand Final triumphs to the challenges of staying at the top, they dive into the evolution of the game, player welfare, and life beyond the pitch. A must-listen for fans of the sport!