web02.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:59:47 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “University” https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/tags/university Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better. en-gb episodic Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better Science for Sport Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better. yes sport, science, sports, sports science, education, coach, coaching, athletes, performance, strength, conditioning, strength & conditioning, S&C, recovery, nutrition, entertainment Science for Sport contact@scienceforsport.com 219: Rocket Your Career With The Perfect Placement http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/219 08a40493-cf03-4210-80f8-9553e46b7f5e Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 219 Rocket Your Career With The Perfect Placement full Science for Sport 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. 29:22 no In episode 219 Tom Brownlee, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Placement types for students How to choose a placement Optimising your learning experience How to land a job after your placement About Tom: "Tom’s undergraduate degree at Coventry University, included a sandwich year at the University of Bath working as a physiologist with elite athletes. This sparked a passion for the applied world and led him to work for three years at Coventry City FC as a sports scientist while finishing his degree and undertaking his MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Following that Tom worked at Liverpool FC as a sports scientist while investigating youth strength and conditioning practices in the club as part of his PhD. Tom has been an academic for 8 years and is the programme lead for the High-Performance Sport MSc at the University of Birmingham. He specialises in supervising those working in professional sports settings." https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombrownlee/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gsspp/about/ https://twitter.com/tombrownlee_ https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/sport-exercise/high-performance-sport Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! 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Specifically Tom will be looking at:

  • Placement types for students
  • How to choose a placement
  • Optimising your learning experience
  • How to land a job after your placement

About Tom:

"Tom’s undergraduate degree at Coventry University, included a sandwich year at the University of Bath working as a physiologist with elite athletes. This sparked a passion for the applied world and led him to work for three years at Coventry City FC as a sports scientist while finishing his degree and undertaking his MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Following that Tom worked at Liverpool FC as a sports scientist while investigating youth strength and conditioning practices in the club as part of his PhD. Tom has been an academic for 8 years and is the programme lead for the High-Performance Sport MSc at the University of Birmingham. He specialises in supervising those working in professional sports settings."

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombrownlee/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gsspp/about/
https://twitter.com/tombrownlee_
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/sport-exercise/high-performance-sport

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]]> In episode 219 Tom Brownlee, Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham, joins us.

Specifically Tom will be looking at:

  • Placement types for students
  • How to choose a placement
  • Optimising your learning experience
  • How to land a job after your placement

About Tom:

"Tom’s undergraduate degree at Coventry University, included a sandwich year at the University of Bath working as a physiologist with elite athletes. This sparked a passion for the applied world and led him to work for three years at Coventry City FC as a sports scientist while finishing his degree and undertaking his MSc in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Following that Tom worked at Liverpool FC as a sports scientist while investigating youth strength and conditioning practices in the club as part of his PhD. Tom has been an academic for 8 years and is the programme lead for the High-Performance Sport MSc at the University of Birmingham. He specialises in supervising those working in professional sports settings."

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tombrownlee/
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/gsspp/about/
https://twitter.com/tombrownlee_
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/sport-exercise/high-performance-sport

Nominate future podcast guests here!

If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you.

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​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance
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​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

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]]> 57: Physio & S&C: Stop Making These Massive Mistakes http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/57 b7b71293-7a30-41ad-b80a-08acca5212b9 Mon, 03 May 2021 05:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 57 Physio & S&C: Stop Making These Massive Mistakes full Science for Sport 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. 21:50 yes In episode 57 Adam Meakins, Physiotherapist, Sport Scientist and S&C Coach, joins us. Specifically Adam will be looking at: Biggest physio mistakes What physios can learn from S&C Biggest S&C mistakes What S&C can learn from physios About Adam "Adam is a physiotherapist, sports scientist and S&C specialist working in the UK and specialises in the assessment and treatment of shoulder and upper limb issues. He is an advocate of simple honest evidence based advice and treatment, and is well known for his many strong views, opinions and occasionally stronger language about many of the methods, ideas, and treatments within the therapy and training worlds." Twitter: @adammeakins Instagram: @adammeakins Website: https://www.thesports.physio/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_ep57 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005) Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast) 🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast. FLEX by GymAware Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below. https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware Hawkin Dynamics To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts. https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 57 Adam Meakins, Physiotherapist, Sport Scientist and S&C Coach, joins us.

Specifically Adam will be looking at:

  • Biggest physio mistakes
  • What physios can learn from S&C
  • Biggest S&C mistakes
  • What S&C can learn from physios

About Adam

"Adam is a physiotherapist, sports scientist and S&C specialist working in the UK and specialises in the assessment and treatment of shoulder and upper limb issues. He is an advocate of simple honest evidence based advice and treatment, and is well known for his many strong views, opinions and occasionally stronger language about many of the methods, ideas, and treatments within the therapy and training worlds."

Twitter: @adammeakins
Instagram: @adammeakins
Website: https://www.thesports.physio/

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​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes
​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

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🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors

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FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

]]> In episode 57 Adam Meakins, Physiotherapist, Sport Scientist and S&C Coach, joins us.

Specifically Adam will be looking at:

  • Biggest physio mistakes
  • What physios can learn from S&C
  • Biggest S&C mistakes
  • What S&C can learn from physios

About Adam

"Adam is a physiotherapist, sports scientist and S&C specialist working in the UK and specialises in the assessment and treatment of shoulder and upper limb issues. He is an advocate of simple honest evidence based advice and treatment, and is well known for his many strong views, opinions and occasionally stronger language about many of the methods, ideas, and treatments within the therapy and training worlds."

Twitter: @adammeakins
Instagram: @adammeakins
Website: https://www.thesports.physio/

FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL

SIGN UP NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_ep57

​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family
​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery
​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In
​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese
​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More
​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance
​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes
​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform

🙏🏽 Thank you to our sponsors

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FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition via the link below.

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

]]> 5: 7 Essentials For A University Side Hustle | Andrew Hyde http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/5 3a48d743-760b-4ba8-a776-47466696fdf0 Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 5 7 Essentials For A University Side Hustle | Andrew Hyde full Science for Sport 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. 20:37 yes In episode five Andrew Hyde, co-founder at Aesthetic Athletics, S&C coach at Manchester Player Development and Content Manager at Science for Sport, joins us. Specifically Andrew will be looking at: Why he started his own business? How he started it The biggest challenges he faced at the start Where the venture has led him About Andrew: Andy has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Masters in Strength & Conditioning from Leeds Beckett University. He is a Co-Founder and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Aesthetic Athletes. He has worked as an intern Strength & Conditioning Coach at Leeds United Ladies Regional Talent Club. He currently leads the Strength & Conditioning at Manchester Player Development in partnership with Aesthetic Athletes and is a Research Reviewer & Content Manager at Science for Sport Aesthetic Athletes https://aestheticathletes.co.uk/ Downloadable Resources: Science for Sport Ultimate S&C Networking Guide... https://app.scienceforsport.com/networking-guide * * * Thank you to our sponsors We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast. FLEX by GymAware Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition at: https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware Hawkin Dynamics To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts. https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode five Andrew Hyde, co-founder at Aesthetic Athletics, S&C coach at Manchester Player Development and Content Manager at Science for Sport, joins us.

Specifically Andrew will be looking at:

  • Why he started his own business?
  • How he started it
  • The biggest challenges he faced at the start
  • Where the venture has led him

About Andrew:

Andy has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Masters in Strength & Conditioning from Leeds Beckett University. He is a Co-Founder and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Aesthetic Athletes. He has worked as an intern Strength & Conditioning Coach at Leeds United Ladies Regional Talent Club. He currently leads the Strength & Conditioning at Manchester Player Development in partnership with Aesthetic Athletes and is a Research Reviewer & Content Manager at Science for Sport

Aesthetic Athletes

https://aestheticathletes.co.uk/

Downloadable Resources:

Science for Sport Ultimate S&C Networking Guide...

https://app.scienceforsport.com/networking-guide

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*
*

Thank you to our sponsors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.

FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition at:

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

]]> In episode five Andrew Hyde, co-founder at Aesthetic Athletics, S&C coach at Manchester Player Development and Content Manager at Science for Sport, joins us.

Specifically Andrew will be looking at:

  • Why he started his own business?
  • How he started it
  • The biggest challenges he faced at the start
  • Where the venture has led him

About Andrew:

Andy has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Masters in Strength & Conditioning from Leeds Beckett University. He is a Co-Founder and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Aesthetic Athletes. He has worked as an intern Strength & Conditioning Coach at Leeds United Ladies Regional Talent Club. He currently leads the Strength & Conditioning at Manchester Player Development in partnership with Aesthetic Athletes and is a Research Reviewer & Content Manager at Science for Sport

Aesthetic Athletes

https://aestheticathletes.co.uk/

Downloadable Resources:

Science for Sport Ultimate S&C Networking Guide...

https://app.scienceforsport.com/networking-guide

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*

Thank you to our sponsors

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this amazing podcast.

FLEX by GymAware

Find out why VBT is such a powerful training method and what separates FLEX from the competition at:

https://bit.ly/FLEX-gymaware

Hawkin Dynamics

To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.

https://bit.ly/hawkin-dynamics

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