Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 134, Kirsty Elliott-Sale, Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University, joins us. Specifically Kirsty will be looking at: Impact of the menstrual cycle in sport Key phases and their importance in sport How/whether to adjust training around the menstrual cylce About Kirsty "I completed my undergraduate degree and PhD [Exercise Physiology] at Liverpool John Moores University. My PhD examined the effects of female reproductive hormones on muscle strength and since then my work has primarily focused on female athletes. I worked as a Lecturer at Brunel University and the University of Brighton, before undertaking a four-year Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at Kings College London. I worked at Nottingham Trent University between 2009 and 2022. I joined the Institute of Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University this year as a Professor of Female Endocrinology and Exercise Physiology. In addition to my research on female athletes, which includes the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraceptives, the Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, my work in recent years has involved designing and implementing exercise interventions during and following pregnancy in a variety of populations including servicewomen (i.e., military personnel), athletes, and women with obesity. I have co-authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, expert statements, and editorials on/for sportswomen. In addition, I work with many organisations such as the English Institute of Sport, the Football Association, The Australian Institute of Sport, The European Club Association, and The Wu Tsai Performance Alliance and am on several special interest groups and advisory boards related to female athletes." Twitter: @ElliottSale FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode134 ​ 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 133, Mathew Pell, Applied Sport Scientist at Catapult Sports , joins us. Specifically Mat will be looking at: Which sports have the biggest aerobic demands Which sports have the biggest anaerobic demands Which sports have the biggest strength demands Which is the most physically demanding team sport overall About Mat "I moved to America from Australia about a year and a half ago. I’ve come fresh out of the Australian Football League where I coached in a multitude of roles from Referees to two of the senior organisations: Carton FC, and North Melbourne FC. Now I’ve transitioned to Catapult where my role is Applied Sport Scientist, and my responsibilities include all the MLS and around 20 American Football accounts" Twitter: @MathewPell Instagram: @Mathew_Pell FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode133 ​ 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 132, Linda Flanagan, Author, joins us. Specifically Linda will be looking at: Key issues affecting youth sports How coaches can improve these Role of parents in improving youth sport About Linda "Linda is a freelance journalist, researcher, and former cross-country and track coach. A graduate of Lehigh University, Flanagan holds master’s degrees from Oxford University and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy and was an analyst for the National Security Program at Harvard University. She is a founding board member of the New York City chapter of the Positive Coaching Alliance and a 2020–21 advisory group member for the Aspen Institute’s Reimagining School Sports initiative, and her writing on sports has appeared in The Atlantic, Runner’s World, and on NPR’s education site MindShift, where she is a regular contributor. A mother of three and a lifelong athlete, Flanagan lives in New Jersey." Twitter: @LindaFlanagan2 Instagram: @Lindaflanagan_author https://annehelen.substack.com/p/are-kids-sports-reformable FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode132 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 131, Rainer van Gaal Appelhof, Head of S&C and Sport Science at FC Utrecht, joins us. Specifically Rainer will be looking at: What maximum intensity periods are How to use maximum intensity periods How coaches and athletes on a budget can use MIPs About Rainer "Rainer is currently working as head of sport science and S&C at FC Utrecht which is competing in the Dutch Eredivisie. He has been with the club for over 5 years in a variety of roles alongside some leading coaches and practitioners. Together with the performance staff, his main aim is to create an environment that pushes 1% growth everyday. Optimal planning and delivery of S&C, both on and off the field, clear pitch-based (individual) training loads combined with a strong connection to the coaching staff are the cornerstones of his work. Rainer holds a MSc in Sport Science from the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) where he also obtained he coaching license (UEFA A Elite Youth). Furthermore, he is an accredited strength & conditioning coach (CSCS)." Instagram: @rainervangaalappelhof FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode131 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 130, John Quinn, Exercise Physiologist, joins us. Specifically John will be looking at: The importance of visual cues and decision making How to train these aspects of performance About John "John’ s career has spanned more than 30 years. He has worked with many of Australian’s leading athletes and coaches across sports as diverse as track and field, swimming, AFL, rugby league, tennis, cricket, bobsleigh and soccer.. In 2014 John was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease – Limbic Encephalitis. This initial prognosis from this condition was one of dire consequence. After months in hospital and professional care, John emerged from this condition with an even stronger determination for changing peoples lives. This saw John return to GWS Giants in the role of Academy Director. He also established two separate Exercise Physiology Clinics – one in Sydney and the other in Melbourne. In an Australian first, John is also employed at two private schools as an Exercise Physiologist and acts as a service provider and mentor to students and staff at these colleges. Highly regarded in the sport and fitness industry, John’s involvement with some of Australia’s most elite sports people along with his own inspiring health battle, has made his expertise highly sought-after by both sporting teams and businesses alike." Instagram: @john_quinn01 Twitter: JQuinn_01 https://www.quinnelitesports.com.au FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode130 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 129, Steffan Jones, Fast Bowling Coach, joins us. Specifically Steffan will be looking at: The importance of speed How to train for throwing speed How he programs for fast bowlers About Steffan "Steffan Jones is the last dual professional sportsman in the United Kingdom having played 3 years professional rugby and 20 years professional cricket. Currently, he is Director of Sport Performance at a private school in England and a global fast bowling consultant. He is the fast bowling development coach for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL as well as consulting for individual fast bowlers, javelin throwers and pitchers around the world. Steffan is in a unique position having played the sport, is a qualified sports scientist, a UKSCA qualified strength and conditioning coach and also as a level 3 qualified technical coach. His methods are innovative and heavily based on sports science. Steffan is also the only cricket coach to be qualified in teaching the Lila movement Exogen suit which he regards as the number 1 specific strength tool in the business. Steffan has developed a reputation as an ‘outside the box’ thinker in all overhead throwing sports and is the go-to man when an increase in bowling velocity is required. His focus on specific strength including weighted ball bowling, the application of the Bondarchuk classification and the utilisation of Isometric training as part of his Skill-stability training' method has brought him plaudits from all around the world and continues to change and stabilise technique." Twitter/Instagram: @SteffanJones105 https://pacelabglobal.com/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode129 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 128, Mitch Cholewinski, Sport Scientist at The University of Texas, joins us. Specifically Mitch will be looking at: KPIs in American Football How GPS Data can inform gym based training How GPS Data can inform conditioning sessions About Mitch "I am from Pittsburgh, PA and hold Bachelor’s degrees in Physics from Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA and a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. Once I completed my Chemical Engineering degree I started my graduate school at Baylor University in Waco, TX. During my time there I taught anatomy lab, conducted research and started my work with the Baylor Football team in 2018. During my time there I worked mainly with Football and had experiences with Baseball, Soccer and Equestrian to help process and report performance and wellness data to the coaches. After working there for 3 years I moved onto the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX in April 2021. Here I work primarily with the football team and am tasked with collecting and reporting field/weight room and testing data." Twitter: mccholewinski, Instagram: mitchcholewinski FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode128 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 127, Matt Klayman, Physical Therapist, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Difference in running style with barefoot Physiological changes with barefoot running Risk vs reward About Matt "Matthew Klayman is a Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist located in Chicago, IL. Currently managing an outpatient orthopedic practice, Matthew has specialties in dry needling and blood flow restriction with a special interest in the treatment of runners and lower extremity injuries. He has served on the medical staff for USA Track and Field Racewalking events along with the Professional Squash Association. Matthew is a runner himself with prior experience running half and full marathons and is an avid believer in minimalist running and barefoot style training. In the coming weeks, Matthew will be taking his talents back east to the New York city area where he will be continuing on in his Physical Therapy career." LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-klayman-pt-dpt-ocs-99519373/ Instagram - Kineticklaymanpt Further Reading - https://www.scienceforsport.com/barefoot-running-game-changer-or-fad/ - FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode127 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 125, Maurie Luetkemeier, Professor, joins us. Specifically Maurie will be looking at: How tattoos influence sweat rates How new reserach has updated the field Whether athletes should consider avoiding tattoos About Maurie "I went to school at Ball State University and I my started my teaching career at the University of Utah. And then I went on to teach at Alma College in Alma, Michigan, which is a little liberal arts school in the middle of Michigan. And that's where we started our research on the effect of tattoos, on sweating." FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode126 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher

In episode 125, Jacob Turner, Former Professional Baseball Player, joins us. Specifically Jacob will be looking at: Downsides to getting massive contracts How money affects psychology How athletes can keep themselves grounded About Jacob "Jacob is the founder of JL Strategic Wealth, a investment advisory firm focused on clients navigating sudden wealth. Prior to founding JL Strategic Wealth, Jacob was the 9th overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft. He played 11 years professionally both at the MLB level as well as internationally in the KBO. Jacob’s passion in his next chapter is helping to educate athletes on the financial challenges they face in their careers." Twitter/Instagram: @TheSuddenWealth www.Jlswealth.com FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode125 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 Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher