Science for Sport Podcast

259: One of Sport's Largest Youth Analytics Studies Ever Attempted

March 17th, 2025  |  28 mins 55 secs

athlete development, athlete monitoring, athletic performance, coaching technology, denver broncos, football safety, impact analysis, injury prevention, nfl, performance data, player safety, smart technology, sports analytics, sports data, sports education, sports innovation, sports research, sports science, sports technology, youth sports

Join us as we explore how the Denver Broncos Foundation and Riddell are revolutionising youth sport through an unprecedented state-wide smart helmet initiative. Discover how real-time impact data from 13,000 athletes is transforming player safety and coaching methodology, potentially creating the blueprint for the future of contact sports. This groundbreaking programme isn't just changing football in Colorado - it's reshaping how we think about youth sport safety worldwide.

253: Jeff Reinebold: This Coaching Lesson Changed Everything

February 3rd, 2025  |  31 mins 21 secs

american football, athlete performance, cfl, coaching advice, coaching journey, coaching philosophy, coaching success, data, football analysis, football career, football coaching, football culture., football strategy, high-performance coaching, jeff reinebold, ncaa football, nfl europe, player development, professional football, sky sports nfl, sports analytics, sports broadcasting, sports coaching, sports leadership, sports science, tech, university of hawaii football

Legendary coach Jeff Reinebold (NFL, CFL, Sky Sports) shares 4 decades of wisdom on merging sports science with human connection. Learn how player safety, mentorship, and tech like Catapult redefine performance—proving care is the ultimate metric. Essential for coaches and scientists chasing legacy, not just data.

252: How to Maximise Athlete Performance & Recovery

January 27th, 2025  |  29 mins 21 secs

athlete recovery, athlete wellness, coaching insights, elite athlete training, elite performance, fitness optimisation, football training, high-performance sport, injury prevention, leinster rugby, performance apparel, performance coaching, peter tierney, professional sports training, recovery strategies, recovery techniques, rugby performance, sports analytics, sports coaching, sports data, sports innovation, sports nutrition, sports performance, sports science, sports science podcast, sports technology, strength and conditioning, stuart lancaster, training intensity, wearable technology

From winning the Heineken Cup with Leinster Rugby to shaping the future of athlete recovery and performance data, Dr Peter Tierney shares key insights from his diverse career. Discover the biggest mistakes in replicating success, the science behind tailored recovery strategies, and how wearable tech is transforming sport.

179: Why Data Visualisation Can Be The Key To Unlocking Elite Performance

September 4th, 2023  |  26 mins 9 secs

communication, data, data visualisation, sport science, sports analytics, sports data

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.