Science for Sport Podcast

Eric McMahon, Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager at the NSCA, joins us. Specifically Eric will be looking at: Why we need a sport science accreditation The future of sport science roles Which technologies will advance our industry "Eric McMahon is the Coaching and Sport Science Program Manager for the National Strength and Conditioning Association based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He joined the NSCA at the beginning of 2020 after a 15-year coaching career in professional baseball, with the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the MLB Europe programs, and in college athletics. In his current role, Eric oversees the delivery of the new NSCA Sport Science Program, which includes the newly released textbook, NSCA’s Essentials of Sport Science, and the Certified Performance and Sport Scientist™ (CPSS™) exam scheduled to launch mid-2021. Eric collaborates with coaching groups across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, in addition to the college and high school levels, to support professional development, education, and career advancement opportunities." Twitter: @ericmcmahoncscs Instagram:@ericmcmahoncscs Facebook: NSCA Sport Science and Performance Technology Special Interest Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/659129841329999 Other: NSCA Sport Science Program Page: https://www.nsca.com/certification/cpss/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://join.scienceforsport.com/academy-trial#48 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher 🙏🏽 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

In episode 47, Teun Thomassen, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Teun will be looking at: Alternatives to traditional S&C Key components of coordination training How to progress these components Practical application About Teun "Teun Thomassen MSc. is an athletic development coach of the Dutch Olympic Committee, working at national and Olympic Training Centre Papendal in The Netherlands. He has coached and prepared several European champions, World champions and medal winning athletes and sport teams in the run-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro 2016 and Tokyo 2021. Track & Field (100m, 200m, 400m and relay), volleyball, rugby and badminton are a few of the sports he coaches or has coached daily at the highest level. Being a sports fanatic his whole life, Teun was determined to pursue a career in professional sports. He started coaching at age 16 and studied for over 9 years in the field of sports- and human movement sciences. He had his first elite-level coaching experience at the New South Wales Institute of Sports in Sydney. It was during this period that he met Frans Bosch, who was lecturing at his university. Teun and Frans have been working together ever since. After graduating cum laude from university with a Bachelor’s – and a few years later with a Master’s degree, he started to work full time in professional sports. During the past 10 years, Teun continued his education in specializing in the field of movement analysis, injury prevention and the practical application of modern ideas of motor control and learning into training. In this role, he provides courses, presentations and consultancy for sports professionals, clubs and universities. For instance, he assisted Frans Bosch during the preparation of the Japanese national rugby team for the 2015 World Cup, in which South Africa was defeated. Instagram: @teun.thomassen FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcastepisode_47 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 46, David Epstein, Best Selling Author, joins us. Specifically David will be looking at: What range is Why range is superior Impact of improved range How to practically get more range About David "David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World — which Bill Gates featured in his end-of-year recommendations — and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene, both of which have been translated in more than 20 languages. (To his surprise, the latter was purchased not only by his sister but also by President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.) He is also the host of Slate’s popular “How To!” podcast. He was previously a science and investigative reporter at ProPublica, and prior to that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated, where he co-authored the story that revealed Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez had used steroids. His writing has been honored by an array of organizations, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, to the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Center on Disability and Journalism, and has been included in the Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. His story “Following the Trail of Broken Hearts,” on sudden cardiac death in athletes, was chosen as one of the top 100 stories of the last 100 years by Columbia Journalism alumni. David has given talks about performance science and the uses (and misuses) of data on five continents; his TED Talks (here and here) have been viewed more than 10 million times. Three of his stories have been optioned for films: a Sports Illustrated story on the only living Olympian to have survived a concentration camp; an Atlantic/ProPublica piece detailing the DEA’s fraught pursuit of Chapo Guzman’s rivals; and a 2016 “This American Life” episode he wrote and narrated about a woman with two rare diseases who shares a mutant gene with an Olympic medalist. David has master’s degrees in environmental science and journalism, and is reasonably sure he’s the only person to have co-authored a paper in the journal of Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research while a writer at Sports Illustrated. (Like many of the characters in Range, he has benefitted from a winding career.) He has worked as an ecology researcher in the Arctic, studied geology and astronomy while residing in the Sonoran Desert, and blithely signed up to work on the D-deck of a seismic research vessel shortly after it had been attacked by pirates. David enjoys volunteering with the Pat Tillman Foundation and Classroom Champions, and, as of recently, with the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project. An avid runner, he was a Columbia University record holder and twice NCAA All-East as an 800-meter runner." Website: https://davidepstein.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidEpstein FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcastepisode_46 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

Tim Stevenson and Jacko from School of Calisthenics discuss the concept and benefits of calisthenics, velocity-based training, progressions in calisthenics, and mastering handstands. They emphasize the importance of range of movement, adaptability, and different training methods. Learn about Flex, a laser-based training system. Find more information about Tim and Jacko, their website, and their podcast on the Performance Digest.

In episode 44, Cody Roberts, Strength & Conditioning Coach at University of Iowa, joins us. Specifically Cody will be looking at: Science behind HRV Combining HRV & DC potential Practical Application About Cody "Cody Roberts is in his fifth year with the University of Iowa Olympic Strength and Conditioning staff. He directly serves the Softball, Rowing, and Track & Field programs, as well as collaborative work with the Sport Science and Sports Nutrition departments. He has spent time as an adjunct professor for the Health & Human Physiology Department at Iowa and is currently a research reviewer for the Science for Sport Performance Digest Technology & Monitoring chapter since 2019. He’s worked in the NCAA Division I level since 2008, at Bradley University as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Performance since 2010-16, and earned a Master of Science in Education in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas in 2009-10 while working as a Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Olympic Sports Performance Staff. Prior to earning his graduate degree, he worked as an Intern and Graduate Assistant Strength Coach at Illinois State University in 2008. A native of Bloomington, IL, Roberts was a four-year member of the Track and Field team at the University of Kansas, where he was a discus and hammer thrower. Roberts is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, as well as USAW Certified Sport Performance Coach from USA Weightlifting. " Twitter: @CodyRoberts Instagram: coach_roberts FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_44 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 43, Sam Portland, Performance Consultant, joins us. Specifically Sam will be looking at: Importance of mentors Types of mentorship What you can gain Finding the perfect mentor About Sam "Over the last decade Sam has spent his time working with many elite and grass roots organisations including Wasps, Ealing, Kenya Sevens, Burnley FC and NFL players. Sam now operate as a consultant and provides mentoring and educational programs to coaches. " Instagram: @coach_sportland Twitter: @sportland_tnf Website: www.coachsportland.co.uk FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_43 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 42, Dr Pat Davidson, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Author, joins us. Specifically Pat will be looking at: Issues with human movement Breathing Improving movement issues Case study About Pat "Pat Davidson, PhD, is an author and strength and conditioning coach based out of NYC. " Instagram: @dr.patdavidson Twitter: @pat_davidson_ FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodasct_42 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 41, James Morehen, Nutritionist at the English FA, and Morehen Performance, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: Importance of nutrition for fighters Macronutrient recommendations Making weight Case study About James "Dr James Morehen is a Performance Nutritionist who currently works with professional elite level athletes. Alongside this, James is passionate about supporting individual athletes and clients with their own nutrition, exercise and performance goals. James has spent 9 years in higher education obtaining a BSc in Sport Science, MSc in Sports Physiology and PhD in Sports Nutrition all from the very well respected Research Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences from Liverpool John Moores University. James, has enjoyed over 6 years working in elite level sport with amateur to international and Olympic level athletes and corporate clients from the following: James is registered with the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register and is highly trained and experienced in body composition assessment and manipulation, individual nutrition and performance plans and health and wellness having completed this for 4 years during his PhD studies." Instagram: @morehenperformance @james_morehen Twitter: @james_morehen Website: https://morehenperformance.com/ FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: http://bit.ly/sfspodcast_41 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 40, Ryan Devlin, Lead Sport Scientist at Sheffield Wednesday u18s, joins us. Specifically Ryan will be looking at: Importance of Speed & Power Use of Olympic lifts Special strength exercises About Ryan "Ryan is the lead sport scientist at Sheffield Wednesday under 18s, his previous experience includes an internship at Ulter Rugby, and work at Crewe Alexandra football club. He has specific intersts in both speed and power development, and rehab in football" Instagram: @rdperformance_ Twitter: @ryan_devlin_ FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_40 ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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

In episode 39, Christian Bosse, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Christian will be looking at: Importance of S&C in Track Cycling Teaching technical competency S&C progression through a career S&C for truly elite level athletes About Christian "Christian Bosse has over 15 years of experience in coaching athletes at all levels from junior athletes to the elite level, he has coached more than 20 Olympians, 5 Olympic medallists and 10 World champions. Christian has worked for different national and international governing bodies, including the Catalan Tennis Federation, the British Lawn Tennis Association, the International Tennis Federation, the Chinese Olympic Committee, and the Olympic Committee of the Netherlands. He has also consulted for various organisations, helping with their long-term athlete development outline, including the Hong Kong Tennis Association, the International Tennis Federation and Vitesse Arnhem. Christian studied Sport Science in Germany and Spain and is an accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach by the UKSCA and NSCA, he also holds a Master's degree in International Sport Management." Website: https://christianbosse.com/about/ Instagram: @C.Bosse Twitter: @ChristianBosse FREE PERFORMANCE DIGEST COPY DOWNLOAD NOW: https://bit.ly/39wzrOy ​ An entire issue of our sports science eMagazine, including 19 research reviews ​ Save hours of time as each review is presented as an easy-to-digest, 1 page summary of the study ​ Guidance on how to practically use the results of every study reviewed with your own athletes ​ Enhance your knowledge in all areas of sports science including strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition and more ​ Learn from trusted industry experts as they translate complex study results into practical methods for you to use today 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * 🙏🏽 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