Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Rugby”

255: The Post-Workout Mistake Elite Athletes Never Make

Science for Sport — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

From Elite Athletes to Weekend Warriors: The Science of Sports Nutrition with Dan Richardson
Join host Richard Graves as he sits down with sports nutritionist Dan Richardson, who shares his expertise from working with Leeds United Academy and Leicestershire County Cricket. In this eye-opening episode, Dan breaks down the myths and misconceptions around sports nutrition, revealing why your post-workout nutrition might be more about fruits and vegetables than protein shakes.

Discover:

Why the 'food first' approach isn't always enough
The truth about creatine and common supplement misconceptions
How to properly fuel before, during, and after exercise
The science behind recovery nutrition and why timing matters
Practical nutrition strategies for both elite and recreational athletes

Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to optimise your athletic performance, this episode delivers actionable insights on how nutrition can enhance your training, recovery, and overall athletic success. Dan's blend of academic knowledge and real-world experience working across multiple sports makes this a must-listen for anyone interested in the science of sports nutrition.

About Dan Richardson
Dan Richardson is a distinguished sports nutritionist currently serving as the Academy Nutrition Lead at Leeds United Football Club and nutrition consultant for Leicestershire County Cricket's men's first team. With an academic foundation in Sports Science from Durham University and a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition from Manchester, Dan has built an impressive career supporting athletes across multiple sports including football, rugby, netball, and hockey. He also works with developing athletes through the Talented Athlete Support Scheme, helping GB and national team competitors optimise their performance through evidence-based nutrition strategies. Dan's approach emphasises "food first, but not food only," combining practical experience with scientific research to deliver results for both elite athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts. His expertise spans from youth development to professional sports, making him a trusted voice in sports nutrition.

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238: Go From Scrawney Teen To Elite-Level Rugby Pro

Science for Sport — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 238 Jake Colley-Davies Owner of Caradoc Conditioning, joins us.

Specifically Jake will be looking at:

Physical charachteristics of rugby
How to put on enough mass to compete at the top level
How a player development pathway might look
Case study: What a session with Jake looks like

About Jake

"My name is Jake Colley-Davies, I am a Strength and Conditioning Coach that helps Rugby Players to get Fitter, Faster and Stronger. I use my knowledge and experience from my BSc Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage, and my MSc Strength and Conditioning to enable amatuer players to access the same quality strength and conditioning that professional and elite athletes access. I am currently focussed on Online Coaching, working with over 140 players through “The Rugby Athlete Programme” and my “1-1 Coaching”. I also lead S+C sessions for teams in-person, giving the players and coaches the tools to continue with quality sessions through the season. The future for Caradoc Conditoning is to continue expanding our reach and education; not only educating/supporting the players individually, but educating coaches so that they can lead quality sessions for their players."

@caradoc_conditioning on all socials.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caradoc_conditioning
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caradoc_conditioning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakecolleydavies/
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230: All Those PhDs And Not A Single Smart Person

Science for Sport — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 230 Daniel Booth, Head of performance for Watford FC Women, joins us.

Specifically Daniel will be looking at:

Why jobs ask for PhDs in sport
Alternatives to university education
Skills necessary for coaching
How to develop these skills

About Daniel

"Daniel Booth is currently head of performance for Watford FC Women and Founder and CEO of The LAB Performance which is a high performance management consultancy for teams and coaches. Daniel has a proven track record as a high-performance coach and manager with over a decade of experience, leading performance and medical teams across various elite sporting disciplines. Starting as a Strength and Conditioning coach, he quickly became a trusted advisor to top coaches and athletes in sports such as football, rugby, athletics, golf, and more, driving excellence at the highest levels of sport."

Instagram: @boothy_lab
The Coaches Coach Newsletter: https://labnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe
www.labperformance.co.uk

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224: Elite Energy: Nutrition Strategies For Winning

Science for Sport — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 224, Tom Shaw, Performance Nutritionist, join us.

Specifically Tom will be looking at:

The importance of fueling for match day
Science underpinning fueling
Recovery from matches
Exactly what elite athletes eat to optimise performance

About Tom

"Tom Shaw is a performance nutritionist who most recently worked for Sparta Prague. Before that, he worked with Wakefield Trinity in the Super League and European Tour golfers. He holds an MSc in Sport Nutrition and BSc in Sport & Exercise from Liverpool John Moores University. He works with teams and athletes through his business Shaw Performance Ltd."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-tom-shaw?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bb32RTvhjQFCu8ZiewvGNGQ%3D%3D

Papers:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33097528/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35253609/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919844/

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223: Maximise Your Adaptation To Training

Science for Sport — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 223, Conor Heeney Head of Strength & Conditioning and Sport Performance Science at Liverpool John Moores University join us.

Specifically Conor will be looking at:

What training adaptation is
How adaptation occurs
How to optimise adaptation

About Conor

"Accredited Strength & Conditioning coach currently working as Head of Strength & Conditioning & Performance Sport Science Coordinator at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Broad experience with combat athletes and further multisport experience supporting athletes from 45+ Sports. Engage with teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate sports & exercise science programmes at LJMU and about to embark on a PhD looking at understanding the physiology and biomechanics of elite boxing punch performance."

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-heeney-7b7741b7/
Twitter / X: https://x.com/heeneyconor

https://centrostudilombardia.com/wp-content/uploads/IAAF-Generale/2015-A-new-understanding-of-stress.pdf

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222: Elite Rest: The Science Of Recovery In Sport

Science for Sport — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 222, Phil Samuel S&C Coach at the US Air Force, join us.

Specifically Phil will be looking at:

What recovery is
Cornerstones of recovery
Science-based recovery methods
How to apply these methods

About Phil

"Phil is a Strength and Conditioning Coach from the UK with a MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Phil previously worked within professional football before taking his current position as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Air Force. Alongside this, Phil is also a consultant Strength and Conditioning coach for Oxford University and a guest lecturer for the University of Portsmouth."

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-samuel/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/psa__performance

Oxford uni recovery pyramid - https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MEEJTIyEO/

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210: Blood Flow Restriction Rockets Recovery

Science for Sport — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 210 Warren Bradley, Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro, joins us.

Specifically Warren will be looking at:

What BFR is and how to use it
Why BFR works for recovery
How to add BFR to other recovery methods
The future of BFR

About Warren :

"Dr Warren Bradley is the Founder and Chief Science Officer at Hytro – the World’s leading Performance Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) company.

Warren spent over a decade working in professional sports across the Premier League and International Rugby while completing his PhD in exercise physiology before founding industry disrupting sports technology business Hytro, supporting thousands of athletes and teams around the globe."

https://hytro.com/

Insta: @hytro @Warrenhytro
X: Hytrotraining
LinkedIn: Hytro, Warren Bradley PhD

https://hytro.com/pro-sport/

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209: Eat Like An International Rugby Player

Science for Sport — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 209 Nutritionist at England Rugby, joins us.

Specifically James will be looking at:

Importance of nutrition in rugby
Role of carbohydrates, protein & fats
How to adjust intakes for individual needs

About James :

""Dr James C. Morehen is a performance nutritionist currently working with professional athletes and elite individuals from the corporate world. Through Morehen Performance Ltd, he has spent the last eight years supporting individuals from England Football, rugby union, rugby league, professional boxing, Formula 1, golf, Premiership football, HSBC Global, IKEA and Credit Suisse."

IG: @MorehenPerformance
Twitter: @James_Morehen
Book Link: https://morehenperformance.com/products/the-performance-nutritionist

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199: Elite LTAD On A Shoestring Budget

Science for Sport — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In episode 199, Conor Clancey Human Performance Specialist at OrthoArizona, joins us.

Specifically Connor will be looking at:

Perfect LTAD facilities
Bare bones LTAD facilities
How to produce world class LTAD sessions with limited equipment

About Conor :

"At the conclusion of his NCAA Division-1 baseball career, Conor Clancey turned his focus to exercise science and has remained in the field ever since. For the past eight years, Conor has delivered athlete-centered strength and conditioning training to amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes. He currently work as a human performance specialist at OrthoArizona, a sports medicine company based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a member of Grand Canyon University’s exercise science staff where he instructs several upper-level sport performance courses to undergraduate students. With a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Performance and the designation of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA, Conor strives to assist athletes in effectively developing the abilities that may positively influence on-field/court/ice performance. With a passion for educating, he enjoys creating an atmosphere in which athletes both enjoy and understand the reasoning behind their training process."

Instagram - @coach.clancey
X (Formerly known as Twitter) - @ConorClancey

Athletic Movement Skills (Human Kinetics) by Clive Brewer

www.Physedgames.com

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195: How To Sprint Like A Top NFL Draft Pick

Science for Sport — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In episode 195 Les Spellman, Speed Coach, joins us.

Specifically Les will be looking at:

What speed is
How physiology relates to technique
Universial technique model
How to improve your speed

About :

"Les Spellman is one of America's elite speed performance coaches. Over the past 10+ years, Les has trained several Olympians as well as athletes in the NFL, and NCAA Division I. Most notably, he’s trained 28 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts including 8 first round picks."

X: @les7spellman
IG: @les7spellman

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187: Recover Like A Pro With The Latest Science Behind Cooling Techniques

Science for Sport — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In episode 187, James Malone Senior Lecturer, researcher and mentor and consultant, joins us.

Specifically James will be looking at:

The physiology of cooling
Cooling methods and their efficacy
How to improve recovery using cooling methods

About James:

"Dr James Malone is a Senior Lecturer, researcher and mentor/consultant in sports performance. Dr Malone is accredited by both the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences (BASES) and Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register (SENR). He has published over 35 peer reviewed research papers in the area of sports performance. In addition, he provides mentorship services to sports practitioners looking to progress their careers."

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182: How To Microdose Testing For Optimal Gym Performance

Science for Sport — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 182 Travis McMaster, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with The All Blacks 7s, joins us.

Specifically Travis will be looking at:

The importance of profiling athletes
How to profile athletes
How to use profiles to improve programming

About Travis:

"As a lifelong student, my inspiration to expand my knowledge and continue to grow and strive for mastery comes from my family, students, athletes, colleagues, and mentors alike. I hold a Doctorate in Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning), a Master’s Degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology with Honours along with multiple certifications in human performance. My journey as a student, athlete, scientist, educator, writer, coach, mentor, consultant, and performance director have provided him with opportunities to travel the world and experience a diversity of cultures. Over the past 15 years, I have had the privilege to work as a sports scientist, strength and conditioning coach, and performance consultant for successful Professional, National and Olympic sporting organizations and innovative research institutions; including but not limited to the Vegas Golden Knights, All Blacks Sevens, Canadian Freestyle Ski Team, Paralympic Snowboard, Edith Cowan University, AUT University’s Sports Performance Research Institute and the University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance. These experiences have allowed me to connect with and learn from inspirational athletes and world leading directors, coaches, scientists, and educators. My vision is to be a leader of, ambassador for, and servant to the science and practice of human performance"

https://www.instagram.com/dr.dtwm/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-mcmaster-b7092967/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Mcmaster
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Athlete-Travis-McMaster/dp/0473598965/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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178: How To Use Gym-Based Training To Rocket Your Speed

Science for Sport — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 178 Matt Tometz, Performance Coach/Sports Science Coordinator at TCBoost, joins us.

Specifically Matt will be looking at:

Gym based adaptations for sprint speed
How to train for these adaptations
Example gym sessions to improve sprint speed

About Matt:

"Matt Tometz is a Sports Performance Coach/Sports Science Coordinator at TCBoost Sports Performance. With a speed development as his coaching expertise and fascination for data, it’s his daily challenge to combine the art of coaching with the science of data for his athletes of all ages and sports to get them faster. Outside the facility, Matt creates educational content for coaches and professionals, including his YouTube channel and his podcast “The Talking Shop Podcast.” Find him on Instagram and Twitter @CoachBigToe."

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/matttometz
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetalkingshoppodcast
Instagram: @CoachBigToe
Twitter: @CoachBigToe

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177: How To Use Speed To Improve Your Endurance Performance

Science for Sport — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 177 Gareth Sandford, Sport Science Consultant, joins us.

Specifically Gareth will be looking at:

Benefits of endurance training
How to use speed to improve endurance
How to optimise endurance training based on a personal profile

About Gareth:

"Gareth is an international sport science consultant, specializing in individualized training for sports that demand exceptional speed and endurance."

https://garethsandford.com/consulting/

Twitter & Instagram: @Gareth_Sandford

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174: How World Class Coaches Train Athletes To Maximise Speed And Acceleration

Science for Sport — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 174 Jonas Dodoo, Founder of Sprintworks, joins us.

Specifically Jonas will be looking at:

Top speed & acceleration
How to train these properties
What a session with Jonas looks like

About Jonas:

"Jonas Dodoo developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky enough to be under the tutelage of Master Coach Dan Pfaff for four years. Jonas has worked with many elite performers across a range of sports but with his main success and main role within Track and Field. Jonas is currently Consulting at Premiership and Championship Football and Rugby clubs working with their staff and first team players."

Social Media: @eatsleeptrain_

https://speedworks.training/
https://www.speedsolutions.training/

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173: How To Use Hot & Cold To Optimise Recovery

Science for Sport — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 173 Tom Cullen, Assistant Professor at Coventry University, joins us.

Specifically Tom will be looking at:

Physiological mechanisms underpinning heat & cold usage
Science backed recommendations for thier use
When not to use them
Case study: How athletes can use them to recover faster

About Tom:

"Tom is an Assistant Professor in Applied Physiology at Coventry University. Prior to this he worked at the University of Worcester where he was the course leader for the MSc in Applied Sports Science. Before working in academia he worked as a physiologist, applied sports scientist and strength and conditioning coach. These experiences include working with elite athletes in professional sports and with Olympic athletes. He currently leads on several projects investigating novel strategies to improve health and performance using heat as a complement to exercise.

Twitter handle:
@DrTomCullen

Links to research profile-
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tom-Cullen.

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171: Speed Kills, Multidirectional Speed Wins Games

Science for Sport — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0100

In episode 171 Lee Taft, Athletic Movement Specialist, joins us.

Specifically Lee will be looking at:

The difference between multidirectional speed and sprint speed
Physiology of multidirectional speed
How to improve your multidirectional speed using a tier model

About Lee:

"Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of who have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves."

https://leetaft.com/meetleetaft/
Social Media: @Leetaft

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168: Why Force Is Essential To Improve Speed For Any Athlete

Science for Sport — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 168, Jon Goodwin and Dan Cleather Authors of The Biomechanics of Sprinting: Force 2, joins us.

Specifically Jon & Dan will be looking at:

The physiological requirements for running quickly
Role of technique in sprinting
How sprinting differs per sport
Case study: How to improve sprint speed

About Jon & Dan:

"Dan is a Professor of Strength and Conditioning at St Mary's University and an affiliate researcher at the Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE). As a coach he has worked with World and Olympic champions in athletics, rowing, canoeing and rugby. His writing covers a range of topics, but is typified by a search for simple fundamentals and a willingness to think differently."

Jon: "Jon is Director of Performance Services for the Saudi Olympic Training Center. As an academic Jon was previously Programme Director for both the BSc and MSC Strength and Conditioning programmes at St Mary’s University and his S&C and athletics coaching background spans a wide range of performance levels over that past 20 years."

www.dancleather.com
geni.us/sprinting
geni.us/force

Twitter: @dr_jump_uk Insta: @dancleather
Twitter: @Jonnie_Mechanic

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166: How To Develop Match-Winning Speed In Team Sports

Science for Sport — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 166 Jason Feairheller, Co-Owner of Function and Strength, joins us.

Specifically Jason will be looking at:

Importance of gamespeed
How this differs from other aspects of physical performance
How to train game speed

About Jason:

"Jason received his B.S. in Exercise Science in 2007. Currently Jason is Co-Owner of Function and Strength, a sports performance gym, where he has coached athletes of all levels and abilities for the past 7 years. In addition to being a performance coach, Jason has taught the course “Improving Game Speed With Multidirectional Power” as well as mentored coaches looking to expand their knowledge of developing game speed."

Instagram: @jasonfeairheller

Links:

Improving Game Speed Online Course: https://www.multidirectionalpower.com/copy-of-home
Speed and Power Programs: https://www.multidirectionalpower.com/shop

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164: Can Velocity Based Training Stop You From Over-Working In The Gym?

Science for Sport — Mon, 22 May 2023 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 164 Chris Tombs, Performance Coach, joins us.

Specifically Chris will be looking at:

What VBT is & types available
Why athletes should use it
How to implement it for performance optimisation

About Chris:

"Chris Tombs is a performance coach and VBT educator. Having coached for 28 years, 21 of them in professional sport, Chris has a wealth of knowledge and experience across strength and conditioning, as well as coach education. He predominantly worked in collision sport (rugby union) and is perhaps best known for his role at Cardiff Blues, developing players who then went on to represent the British and Irish Lions. One such player being Sam Warburton. Chris now leads SW7 Academy, as head of performance and spends his time consulting and educating in the application of VBT."

Twitter & Instagram: @christombs71

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161: Is Impulse The New King Of The Gym?

Science for Sport — Mon, 01 May 2023 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 161, Jonathon Weakley, Senior Lecturer at Australian Catholic University, joins us.

Specifically Jonathon will be looking at:

Impulse vs power
The importance of impulse and power in sport
How to train to improve these physical aspects of performance

About Jonathon:

"Dr Jonathon Weakley is a Senior Lecturer at Australian Catholic University and a Research Fellow at Leeds Beckett University (UK). Jonathon completed a PhD and Post-Doctorate position working alongside the Rugby Football Union and currently is a sport science consultant for several rugby union governing bodies and professional teams. His areas of interest include resistance training, the development of strength and power, and long-term athlete development. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications in sport science and is currently involved in several studies that aim to optimise adaptations in females and professional athletes."

Twitter: jonathonweakle1
Instagram: Jonathon_weakley_phd

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156: Sam Warburton's Lessons In Physical Performance For Rugby

Science for Sport — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 156, Sam Warburton, Former Cardiff, Wales and British & Irish Lions Captain, joins us.

Specifically Sam will be looking at:

How Sport Science helped his career
How his mentality surrounding sport performance
His top tech picks for rugby players
How he trained to perform even after a career of knocks

About Sam:

"Sam Warburton OBE. Former professional rugby player and captain for Cardiff, Wales and the British & Irish Lions. Broadcaster for BT Sport & BBC Sport, columnist for The Times Newspaper and founder of SW7 Academy. Brand Ambassador and investor for PAS Nutrition & Hytro. Canterbury & Breitling Ambassador."

Social Media:
Twitter: @samwarburton_

Instagram: @samwarbs, @sw7academy

Links:
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www.Hytro.com

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152: Optimising Youth Speed Training: They're Not Just Small Adults

Science for Sport — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:00:00 +0000

In episode 152, Matt Tometz, Performance Coach, joins us.

Specifically Matt will be looking at:

Why youth athletes need speed
Physiological adaptations in youth athletes
Speed training in youth vs adults
What training with Matt looks like

*About Matt

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/matttometz
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetalkingshoppodcast
Instagram: @CoachBigToe
Twitter: @CoachBigToe

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140: High-Performance Secrets At The Rugby League World Cup

Science for Sport — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 02:00:00 +0000

In episode 140, Tom Watkins, High Performance Manager at Fiji Rugby League, joins us.

Specifically Tom will be looking at:

Demands of tournament rugby
How to manage players arriving from various clubs
In tournament gym sessions
Week planning

About Tom

"Tom Watkins is the current High Performance Manager for the Fiji Bati National Rugby League Team. He is also the Head of Performance for one of Australia’s leading athletic development facilities Athletes Authority. Through this role Tom has worked with a diverse range of international and national level athletes across a multitude of sports. Prior to this he has gained a wealth of experience working as a strength and conditioning coach within a number of professional sporting organisations such as the Sydney Roosters and Parramatta Eels."

Instagram: coach_watkins

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138: The Past, Present And Future Of High Performance In Rugby

Science for Sport — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 02:00:00 +0000

In episode 138, Ashley Jones, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us.

Specifically Ashley will be looking at:

How performance training in rugby has changed in the last 30 years
Influence of technology on performance
Training methods which have stood the test of time
The future of rugby performance

About Ashley

Ashley Jones has worked in three professional sports across four continents in a career that last lasted over 30 years. Specifically in rugby where he has worked with teams from club to international across the world, going to two Rugby World cups with both a southern and northern hemisphere team. He is also in his 10 th year as a columnist for https://www.elitefts.com/author/ashley-jones/ He was awarded the 2015 Professional Coach of the Year by the NSCA. He currently resides in Christchurch, New Zealand with his wife Donna and their 13 month old dog Nessie.

Rugby Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290399828311192."

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133: What Is The World's Most Physically Demanding Team Sport?

Science for Sport — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 133, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us.

Specifically Mat will be looking at:

Which sports have the biggest aerobic demands
Which sports have the biggest anaerobic demands
Which sports have the biggest strength demands
Which is the most physically demanding team sport overall

About Mat

"I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve come fresh out of the Australian Football League where I coached in a multitude of roles from Referees to two of the senior organisations: Carton FC, and North Melbourne FC. Now I’ve transitioned to Catapult where my role is Applied Sport Scientist, and my responsibilities include all the MLS and around 20 American Football accounts"

Twitter: @MathewPell
Instagram: @Mathew_Pell

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128: The Secrets Of Using GPS Data For Gym Based Training

Science for Sport — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 128, Mitch Cholewinski, Sport Scientist at The University of Texas, joins us.

Specifically Mitch will be looking at:

KPIs in American Football
How GPS Data can inform gym based training
How GPS Data can inform conditioning sessions

About Mitch

"I am from Pittsburgh, PA and hold Bachelor’s degrees in Physics from Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA and a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. Once I completed my Chemical Engineering degree I started my graduate school at Baylor University in Waco, TX. During my time there I taught anatomy lab, conducted research and started my work with the Baylor Football team in 2018. During my time there I worked mainly with Football and had experiences with Baseball, Soccer and Equestrian to help process and report performance and wellness data to the coaches. After working there for 3 years I moved onto the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX in April 2021. Here I work primarily with the football team and am tasked with collecting and reporting field/weight room and testing data."

Twitter: mccholewinski, Instagram: mitchcholewinski

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120: Is Blood Flow Restriction The Most Underused Weapon In Elite Performance?

Science for Sport — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 120, Warren Bradley Founder and Head of Elite Performance at Hytro, joins us.

Specifically Warren will be looking at:

What BFR is
Physiology underpinning BFR use
How to use BFR for Recovery and Hypertrophy

About Warren

"Dr Warren Bradley is founder & head of elite performance at Hytro. He has supported hundreds of elite athletes to enhance their performance over the last decade, including successful Olympians, international rugby players and Premier League footballers. He completed his PhD in 2017 and has published over a dozen research papers and book chapters about exercise physiology and performance nutrition. Warren’s experience working in elite sports paired with his scientific research was the perfect combination that led to the development and launch of Hytro, the first blood flow restriction (BFR) wearable designed specifically to improve sports performance."

Find more at https://hytro.com/

Instagram: @hytro_
Twitter: @hytrotraining"

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107: How To Pack On Serious Muscle Mass In Professional Rugby Players

Science for Sport — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 107, Dan Howells, Strength & Conditioning Coach & Mentor, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

Physiology of hypertrophy
How to plan hypertrophy in a week
How Dan programs hypertrophy

About Dan

"Dan has spent the last 15+ years working in elite sport as a strength and conditioning coach. He has worked in Olympic and Paralympic sports as well as professional Rugby and Major League baseball. He was part of the 2016 and 2020 Team Gb Rugby 7s programmes as Head of Physical Preparation. MOre recently, Dan has spent the last couple of years focusing on leadership, as well as mentorship and bespoke coaching of developing practitioners in the field, hosting mentorship programmes and interactive webinars to engage attendees and create a network for practitioners to seek opportunities within."

Twitter: Howellsdan
Instagram: Collaborate_Sport
Website: https://collaboratesports.com/ , www.collaboratesports.com/webinar-events , www.collaboratesports.com/theipd

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106: Smoke Your Opposition With Elite-Level Speed Training Tips

Science for Sport — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:00:00 +0100

In episode 106, Sam Portland, Speed Coach & Mentor, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

The importance of speed
How to train speed in the gym and on field
Case study: developing speed in youth athletes

About Sam

"Over the last decade Sam has spent his time working with many elite and grass roots organisations including Wasps, Ealing, Kenya Sevens, Burnley FC and NFL players. Sam now operate as a consultant and provides mentoring and educational programs to coaches. "

Instagram: @coach_sportland
Twitter: @sportland_tnf
Website: www.coachsportland.co.uk

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95: State Of The Art Science: Mouth Guards That Quantify Collisions And Optimise Collision Training

Science for Sport — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000

In episode 95 Chris Turner (CEO of Sports Wellbeing) and Eoin Power (Head of Medical Services at Gloucester Rugby), join us.

Specifically you will learn:

The important of measuring impacts in Rugby
Why mouthguards are the perfect tool to measure impacts
How to use data to reduce injury risk and optimise collision training load

About Chris and Eoin

Chris Turner – CEO of Sports Wellbeing & Analytics (SWA)

Co-Founder and CEO of SWA since 2017 – previously Global CTO with Unilever 10 years, Executive Vice President SAP for 5 years. Role is to oversee and manage all aspects of SWA’s business and operations. The business is fundamentally a real time data business with a data collection tool currently in the form of a highly validated electronic mouthguard. You can think of us as a GPS for contact. The data which is reported live allows us to provide real insight to clubs and athletes as to what is going on. This understanding and combination of data is our strength as a business and as we work with different sports, the uses for and the value of the data just keeps growing. Clearly in rugby, we want to see all clubs follow the lead and belief that Gloucester has shown and adopt the system for the benefit of themselves and their players. But we also want to see this across all contact sports over time.

Eoin Power – Head of Medical Services – Gloucester Rugby

Fourth season as Head of medical services at Gloucester Rugby. Previously at Bristol Bears as senior physio. Originally from Dublin where I studied my primary degree in Physiology before moving to the UK to pursue Physiotherapy, first at the University of Southampton and then the University of bath. I am responsible for managing the provision of medical services to the Gloucester rugby squad and facilitate a team of 8 therapists and Doctors.

Instagram: @swaprotechtpro
Twitter: @ProtechtPro @EoinPowerPhysio

Protecht Website: https://swa.one/

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92: Take Your Warm Up To The Next Level With These 3 Essential Games

Science for Sport — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 02:00:00 +0000

In episode 92 James De Lacey, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

The importance of games in the warm up
How to use games from the first minute
3 key types of games
How to integrate these into the training session

About James

"James was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Romanian Rugby Union. He has previously worked in America’s professional rugby competition Major League Rugby with Austin Elite and the NZ Women’s National Rugby League Team. He is a published author and has completed a MSc in Sport & Exercise Science from AUT, Auckland, NZ."

Check James' websites: https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ and liftbigeatbig.com

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88: Massive Muscle Gains: How Much Protein Do You Need According To Science?

Science for Sport — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 02:00:00 +0000

In episode 88, James Morehen, Nutritionist at Bristol Bears, joins us.

Specifically you will learn:

The role of protein in building muscle
How much protein you need to maximise muscle growth
Case study: How to get that protein in one day

About James

"Dr James C. Morehen is a performance nutritionist currently working with professional athletes and elite individuals from the corporate world. Through Morehen Performance Ltd, he has spent the last eight years supporting individuals from England Football, rugby union, rugby league, professional boxing, Formula 1, golf, Premiership football, HSBC Global, IKEA and Credit Suisse."

IG: @MorehenPerformance
Twitter: @James_Morehen
Book Link: https://morehenperformance.com/products/the-performance-nutritionist

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16: Save Precious Time Using Systems Based Individualisation

Science for Sport — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:00:00 +0100

In episode sixteen Lachlan Wilmot, Co-Director of Athletes Authority, joins us.

Specifically Lachlan will be looking at:

How much individualisation is important
What are limiting factors for individualisation
Individualisation in team vs private settings

About Lachlan:

"I am currently director of a facility here in Sydney Australia called Athletes Authority which is a private facility for athletes only, whether that’s development, amateur or pro athletes. My background was initially as a personal trainer back in the day, so came out of the Fitness First ranks. Worked for the GWS Giants for 8 years as the Strength & Power coach, and then moved over to the dark side to the NRL with the Paramatta Eels where I was head of performance there for a couple of years, before I moved into the private sector, with the current facility expanding at a rate we didn’t plan on, but it’s been very good. So I jumped on board with our co-owner Carl, and here we are!"

https://athletesauthority.com.au/

Instagram:
@perforamancecoach_wilmot
@athletesauthority

Twitter:
@lachlan_wilmot
@athletesauthority

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9: Elevate Your Performance With Elite Level Cueing

Science for Sport — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0100

In episode nine, Nick Winkelman, Head of Perforamnce at Irish Rugby and author of the Language of Coaching, joins us.

Specifically Nick will be looking at:

Why cueing is important
What options we have when cueing
Best practice in cueing

About Nick:

"I've been a strength coach for 15 years, I've been the head of performance at Irish Rubgy for four, and was at EXOS for 10 years. I think the main moment where the idea around language and communication came in to play was during my tenure as NFL combine lead starting back in 2009."

Language of Coaching:

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6: Developing match-winning speed in team sports

Science for Sport — Mon, 11 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100

In episode six Derek Hansen, international sports performance consultant, joins us.

Specifically Derek will be looking at:

Why track & field doesn't directly translate to team sport
Steps you need to take to implement speed training
Using a technical model in team sport
How Derek works in his consulting roles

About Derek:

"Derek is an International Sport Performance Consultant that has been working with athletes all ages and abilities in speed, strength and power sports since 1988. His coaching career started in Track and Field, providing instruction to sprinters of all ages eventually working with collegiate sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers. His career evolved rapidly working closely with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and a consultant – including Olympic medalists, world record holders, Canadian National team athletes, and professional athletes from numerous sports. He worked as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Simon Fraser University for 14 years, the first non-US member of the NCAA. He also serves as a performance consultant to numerous professional teams in the NFL, NBA, MLS and NHL, as well as major NCAA Division 1 programs throughout North America, specializing in speed development, strategic performance planning, return-to-competition protocols and neuromuscular electrical stimulation programming. Derek is asked to speak on speed development and high performance training on a regular basis for major events around the world and has also authored a number of books, chapters and journal articles on these subjects."

Website:
https://sprintcoach.com/

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