Science for Sport Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better
Displaying items 31-40 of 43 in total of Science for Sport Podcast with the tag "sports science".
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266: Blending Science, Rehab and Reality in Elite Football
May 5th, 2025 | 30 mins 33 secs
athlete wellbeing, athletic training, catapult sports, elite sport, football analytics, football performance, injury prevention, load management, mls, multidisciplinary teams, performance coaching, performance optimisation, player monitoring, rehabilitation, return to play, seattle sounders, sports medicine, sports science, sports technology, strength and conditioning
Athletic Trainer Scott Armistead joins the Science for Sport podcast to share his journey from New Zealand to the MLS, offering candid insights into injury rehab, player trust, and performance optimisation. With real-world examples from FC Cincinnati and Seattle Sounders, this episode explores the power of multidisciplinary teamwork and cutting through data overload.
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264: Catapult's Vector 8: The Future of Athlete Monitoring Unveiled
April 21st, 2025 | 41 mins 35 secs
ai in sports, athlete monitoring, athlete performance, catapult, coaching strategies, coaching tools, data analytics, data-driven decisions, elite athletes, injury prevention, performance optimization, professional sports, real-time data, sports analytics, sports innovation, sports science, sports technology, technology in sports, vector 8, wearable technology
In this episode of the Science for Sport podcast, we chat with Jacques Groenewald, Vice President of Engineering at Catapult, about the revolutionary Vector 8 system. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is set to transform athlete monitoring and performance optimisation, enabling real-time data analysis and enhancing decision-making for coaches and athletes alike.
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263: Secrets of Success: What Makes Teams Thrive?
April 14th, 2025 | 28 mins 39 secs
athlete development, coaching leadership, coaching strategies, diversity in sports, overcoming adversity, performance consultant, podcast episode, rugby league, rugby union, science for sport, sports performance, sports science, sports training, strength and conditioning, team dynamics, technology in sports
In this episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves speaks with performance consultant Tom Clough, who shares his insights on sports performance, leadership, and the importance of connection within teams. Join them as they explore Tom's journey in strength and conditioning, the role of diversity in sports, and how technology can enhance athletic development.
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262: Balancing Performance and Player Health
April 7th, 2025 | 35 mins 29 secs
athlete health, athlete management, coaching, cricket, disability cricket, elite sports, england cricket, fast bowlers, holistic health, injury prevention, mental health in sports, performance optimization, physiotherapist, physiotherapy, self-care in sports, sports injuries, sports medicine, sports science, women’s cricket, young athletes
Richard Graves interviews Sophie Smith-Moore, who shares her journey in sports physiotherapy and discusses the challenges of working with elite athletes, particularly fast bowlers. Listeners will gain insights into injury management, the importance of self-care, and the evolving landscape of women's and disability cricket.
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259: Every Impact Matters: The Game-Changing Initiative
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.
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258: League Two to Premier League: Football's Greatest Underdog Story
March 10th, 2025 | 36 mins 6 secs
athletic performance, athletic recovery, athletic training, elite athletics, elite performance, elite sport, football analytics, football coaching, football development, football fitness, football injuries, football management, football performance, football psychology, football science, football training, gps training, luton town, mental resilience, performance analysis, performance coach, player development, premier league, premier league fitness, professional football, professional soccer, recovery techniques, sports data, sports innovation, sports leadership, sports medicine, sports performance, sports psychology, sports recovery, sports science, sports technology
Former Luton Town Head of Performance Jared Roberts-Smith takes listeners behind the scenes of football's remarkable evolution, sharing insider insights from his 14-year journey from League Two to the Premier League while revealing the cutting-edge performance methods that are transforming the modern game.
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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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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.
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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.
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251: Old-School Grit vs Modern Sports Science in Football
January 20th, 2025 | 34 mins 11 secs
athlete resilience, barnsley, career advice, character building, coaching, data analysis, fifa agent, football, football analytics, football evolution, mindset, modern football, neil warnock, performance, player development, premier league, sheffield united, sports science, sports technology, training methods
Join Chris Morgan as he reflects on his journey from Premier League player to FIFA football agent, sharing how football has evolved from old-school grit to data-driven precision. Gain unique insights into the balance between tradition and modern sports science, the importance of mindset, and what it takes to succeed in today's game.