
Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Jan 3, 2024 • 58min
#272 "3 Challenges Faced By Sport Scientists" With Jo Clubb
Episode 272 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Sport Science Consultant Jo Clubb
We discussed:
▫️Top 3 Challenges faced by Sport Scientists
▫️Female Athlete Research
▫️Sport Science Technology
▫️The Menstrual Cycle
& much more!
You can check out the links that Jo mentions in the podcast below:
5 Biggest Trends in Sport Science for 2024
https://youtu.be/39dYpEOi5ZE?si=Unq3W74ZIj0ebDON
10 Challenges in Sports Science Paper:
https://www.globalperformanceinsights.com/post/10-challenges-in-sports-science
Value Burden Matrix:
https://www.globalperformanceinsights.com/post/juggling-value-burden-in-data-collection
An AI Dictionary for Sport Scientists
https://www.globalperformanceinsights.com/post/an-ai-dictionary-for-sport-scientists
How to Use ChatGPT for Sports Science Research: See It in Action!
https://youtu.be/jNdGaiHQAd8?si=YhRXYdOPHBBPqxDP
ChatGPT FREE vs PLUS for Scientific Research
https://youtu.be/-U4ero5R0Sg?si=NgkwOSV2MkBmq-df
Menstrual Cycle review paper:
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00346.2023
Measuring Complete Acceleration: The Missing Piece in Training Load:
https://youtu.be/0hIItYe2v0g?si=noIv3Vy-q8fbX6R5
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Dec 27, 2023 • 52min
#271 "Our Top 3 Takeaways From 2023" With Jordan Tyrer
Episode 271 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Product & Brand Development Lead at FFF Jordan Tyrer
We discussed:
▫️Top 3 Takeaways of 2023
▫️Predictions for 2024
▫️Social Media
& much more!
You can follow Jordan's social media channels here:
@jordantyrer92 - X
@PhysPerformHub - X
@the_physical_performance_coach - Instagram
@thephysicalperformancehub - Instagram
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 13min
#270 "Developing Effective Speed & Change Of Direction Drills" With Michael Drach
Episode 270 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Speed Expert Michael Drach
We discussed:
▫️Coaching Change of Direction
▫️How to develop drills
▫️Training Athleticism
▫️Educating through Social Media
& much more!
You can follow Michael on Instagram @drachperformance
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Dec 13, 2023 • 52min
#269 "How To Make A Real Impact As A Sport Scientist" With Ben Rosen
Episode 269 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Director at Blackburn Rovers Ben Rosen
We discussed:
▫️Maintaining Football Fitness
▫️In Season Focus
▫️Testing
▫️Returning to Perform
& much more!
You can follow Ben on X (Twitter) at @B_Rose_3
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Dec 6, 2023 • 51min
#268 "Educating Coaches On Football Fitness" With Rickard Engstrom
Episode 268 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Coach Educator in Football Fitness for the Swedish FA Rickard Engstrom
We discussed:
▫️Areas of focus for coach education
▫️the Futures program
▫️Working with Youth National teams
▫️Ongoing projects at the Swedish FA
& much more!
You can connect with Rickard on Instagram @rickardengstroem or email him on Rickard.engstrom@svenskfotboll.se
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Nov 29, 2023 • 54min
#267 "If You're Good Enough You're Old Enough" With Lucas Posthuma
Episode 267 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with 1st Team Sport Scientist at Almere City Lucas Posthuma
We discussed:
▫️Working at Ajax
▫️Transition to the Eredivisie
▫️Creating Buy In
▫️Mentors
& much more!
You can connect with Lucas on LinkedIn or Instagram @lucasposthuma
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Nov 22, 2023 • 53min
#266 "Blending The Program From Gym To Field" With Rob Morledge
Episode 266 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Senior Fitness coach at Derby County FC Rob Morledge
We discussed:
▫️Working in South East Asia
▫️Specialists v Generalists
▫️Dr Yessis’ 1x20 program
▫️Mastering the basics
& much more!
You can follow Rob on X (Twitter) @RobertMorledge or Instagram @robmorledge
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Nov 8, 2023 • 53min
#265 "Creating A LTAD Multi Sport Program" With Paulo Carvalho
Episode 265 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Women's Youth Team Lead Sport Scientist at Benfica Paulo Carvalho
We discussed:
▫️S&C in Portugal
▫️Creating a LTAD program
▫️Multi Sport Programs
▫️Individual S&C programs
& much more!
You can connect with Paulo on LinkedIn or on X (Twitter) @PauloCarvSC
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Nov 1, 2023 • 49min
#264 "To Ice Or Not To Ice" With Olivia Greenhalgh
Episode 264 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Technical Specialist at Swellaway Olivia Greenhalgh
We discussed:
▫️Individualising Recovery
▫️Use of tech to optimise recovery
▫️Recovery advice from Wayne Rooney
▫️ACL’s in the Women’s game
& much more!
You can follow Olivia on Twitter @LivGreenhalgh
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Oct 27, 2023 • 55min
#263 "Reflections On The Training Ground Guru Conference" With Jordan Tyrer
Episode 263 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Product & Brand Development Lead at FFF Jordan Tyrer
We discussed:
▫️Takeaways from Training Ground Guru Conf
▫️Our views on player developers
▫️The Academy System
▫️Who our stand out speakers were
& much more!
You can follow Jordan on Twitter @jordantyrer92
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.com
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before.
Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com