Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying 10 items of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "speed training".
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319: Acceleration, Plyometrics and the Transfer to Performance
May 11th, 2026 | 34 mins
acceleration, athlete communication, athlete development, bobsled, bobsleigh, coaching philosophy, elite sport, eric franke, fatigue management, german bobsleigh, high performance coaching, jump training, latvian bobsleigh, latvian skeleton, olympic bobsleigh, olympic performance, olympic silver medallist, performance coaching, plyometrics, pyeongchang 2018, rate of force development, richard graves, science for sport, skeleton, sliding sports, speed training, sports performance, sports science, sprint training, strength and conditioning, testing and monitoring
Richard Graves is joined by Olympic silver medallist and high performance coach Eric Franke to discuss the demands of elite bobsleigh, the pressure of competing at the Olympic Games, and the key principles behind speed development. Eric explains why speed must be prioritised properly, how plyometrics and sprinting can support performance, and why his coaching philosophy focuses on communication, individualisation and helping athletes become better decision-makers.
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300: Training Through Disruption: Managing Load, Time, and Performance in Winter with Michael Fennell
December 29th, 2025 | 26 mins 34 secs
applied sports science, athlete preparation, athletic development, elite sport, high performance, performance coaching, plyometrics, speed training, sports science, sprint performance, strength and conditioning, track and field, training load management, winter training
Michael Fennell joins Richard Graves to unpack how elite athletes and coaches should approach winter training, focusing on maintaining performance, avoiding early peaks, and prioritising fundamentals during a disrupted December. Drawing on experience across athletics and team sports, the episode explores micro-sessions, plyometrics, and why context and coaching judgement still matter in an age of data.
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190: How You Can Use Small-Sided Games To Optimise Football Fitness
November 20th, 2023 | 21 mins 58 secs
agility, football, pace, performance, power, skills, small sided games, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training
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 athletesIf 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.
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176: Women's World Cup Special: How And Why Women Footballers Train Differently To Men
August 14th, 2023 | 24 mins 55 secs
activation training, agility, female athletes, football, pace, performance, power, skills, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training, womens football
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 athletesIf 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.
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164: Can Velocity Based Training Stop You From Over-Working In The Gym?
May 22nd, 2023 | 28 mins 46 secs
american football, athletic perforamance, football, power, rugby, speed, speed training, strength, strength training, velocity based training
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 athletesIf 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.
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155: How To Design A World-Class Performance Gym From Scratch
March 20th, 2023 | 30 mins 10 secs
activation training, agility, football, gym, pace, performance, power, skills, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training
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 athletesIf 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.
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153: Gym-Based Activation Sessions: Football's Best Kept Secret For Improving On-Field Performance
March 6th, 2023 | 23 mins 4 secs
activation training, agility, football, pace, performance, power, skills, soccer, speed, speed training, strength, strength training
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 athletesIf 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.
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110: Play More, Win More, Earn More: Reducing Injury Risk In Sport
May 9th, 2022 | 33 mins 16 secs
acl, injury, load monitoring, physical training, physio, power training, rehabilitation, speed training, sport, sporting injury, strength training
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 athletesIf 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.
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70: Get Next Level Explosive Power Using One Simple Test
August 2nd, 2021 | 15 mins 31 secs
athletic development, force, jumping, running, speed, speed training, sprinting, strength training, velocity
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 athletesIf 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.
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54: Explosive Performance Gains From Foot Training
April 12th, 2021 | 30 mins 57 secs
arches, fascia, foot, jumps, plyometrics, power, speed, speed training, sprinting, strength training, training, vertical jump
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 athletesIf 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.