

Science for Sport Podcast
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.
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.
Episodes
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Nov 23, 2020 • 23min
34: Imperative For Coaches: Fine Tune Your Bullshit-Meter
In episode 34, Daniel Kadlec, S&C Coach and PhD researcher at Edith Cowan University, joins us.
Specifically Daniel will be looking at:
Importance of critical analysis
Example of failures to analyse
Questions you need to ask
Applying research to practice
About Daniel
"Daniel Kadlec is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Softball Western Australia. He is also Head of S&C for Claremont WFC in collaboration with Edith Cowen University, while completing a Ph.D. in sport science sponsored by VLAD Performance. He previously served as an S&C coach in a private facility (PlusD Sports) in Solingen, Germany, for seven years. He has worked with various teams, including professional handball, Germany womens rugby 7s, and centralised women's Judo athletes. "
Instagram: coach_dk
Twitter @DanielKadlec
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Nov 16, 2020 • 26min
33: Elite Secrets Behind Peak Height Velocity Application
In episode 33, Adam Veli, High-Performance Manager for the AFLW, VIC and National Talent Umpires in the AFL, joins us.
Specifically Adam will be looking at:
Importance of PHV
Using data to impact training
Practical examples
About Adam
"Adam Veli is currently the High-Performance Manager for the AFLW, VIC and National Talent Umpires in the AFL, and is also the Rehabilitation Coordinator at Maribyrnong College within their Sports Academy Program, whilst operating his own junior athletic development program, AV High-Performance Academy. Adam has a strong interest in youth long-term athlete development, leadership and well-being."
Contact him on: adamjveli@gmail.com
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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.
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Hawkin Dynamics
To learn more about force plates and Hawkin Dynamics, check out their blog which is full of educational and practical blog posts.
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Nov 9, 2020 • 23min
32: Unlock Untapped Athletic Potential With Olympic Lifting Derivatives
In episode 32, Tim Suchomel, assistant professor of exercise science and program director for the sport physiology and performance coaching master's program at Carroll University (USA), joins us.
Specifically Tim will be looking at:
What are Olympic weightlifting derivatives
Physiological advantages & disadvantages
Programming derivatives for performance
About Tim
"Dr. Tim Suchomel is an assistant professor of exercise science and program director for the sport physiology and performance coaching master's program at Carroll University (USA). In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Tim serves as a human performance coach and spearheads the athlete monitoring program. Tim has published over 80 peer-reviewed journal articles on topics including strength and power development, weightlifting movements and their derivatives, and athlete monitoring. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist with distinction (CSCS*D) and registered strength and conditioning coach (RSCC) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association."
Twitter: @DrTSuchomel
Instagram: @DrTSuchomel
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy_Suchomel
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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.
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Nov 2, 2020 • 28min
31: Get Game Changing Power With The Reactive Strength Index
In episode 31, Elliott Richardson,
Specifically Elliott will be looking at:
What RSI is
How to measure RSI
Practical program optimisation using RSI data
About Elliott
"Elliott Richardson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with a passion for a high performance approach to solving problems. Currently he works in a civilian role with the Canadian Armed Forces. Previously he was was the Head S&C Coach and Manager, Sports Performance at Acadia University (Nova Scotia, Canada). He holds an MSc. Strength & Conditioning (with distinction) from St. Mary’s University – Twickenham, London. He is a former professional athlete, having spent three years in the Canadian Football League."
Website: www.elliottrichardson.com
Twitter: @ERichStrength
Instagram: @e.rich.strength
e-mail: elliott.richardson5@gmail.com
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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.
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Oct 26, 2020 • 21min
30: How Strong Is Strong Enough?
In episode 30, Kris Robertson, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Rugby Canada joins us.
Specifically Kris will be looking at:
The importance refocusing efforts in S&C training
Measuring key KPIs
Making the decision that an athlete is strong enough
Changes to training based on that decision
About Kris
"Kris Robertson is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with Rugby Canada. Kris is responsible for the physical development of the Senior Women’s National 15’s, as well as the Women’s Rugby Canada Development Academy in Ontario. Kris is a former professional athlete of the Canadian Football League (CFL) being drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 11th overall in the 2013 draft, unfortunately he suffered a knee injury that cut his professional aspirations short. Since then Kris has been Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Kris has worked with athletes from a broad spectrum of sports such as swimming, hockey, basketball, judo, and soccer, Kris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and is currently in progress of completing his Master's of Exercise Science at Edith Cowan University. "
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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

Oct 19, 2020 • 29min
29: Redefining training demands during a pandemic at PSV Eindhoven
In episode 29, Yannick van der Schee, Strength & Conditioning Coach at PSV Eindhoven joins us.
Specifically Yannick will be looking at:
Competition demands including European football
Physical preperation for 2 games per week
The long Covid-19 break
Ensuring freshness
About Yannick
"I started coaching when I was 15, with a kids football team at the club I played myself. It straight away got to me. I kept coaching and got my bachelor in sports and movement. I trained with several groups with a wide range of goals. From children to elderly people, from recreational adults to adolescents with Down syndrome. From weight losing to injury losing to enhancing performance. This experiences led me back to my sport which I always loved, football. I started my internship at PSV in the youth academy 6 years ago and got a part time contract after the first year. Still working there now as a S&C coach at the first team at the moment, enjoying every day."
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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.
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Oct 12, 2020 • 24min
28: Finding Inspiration During Unemployment
In episode 28, Walter Grandez, Strength & Conditioning Coach joins us.
Specifically Walter will be looking at:
Getting blindsided by unemployment
Using additional time to develop
How to get the next job
About Walter
"Walter is currently a Network Youth National Team Sport Scientist with the US Soccer Federation and was formerly the Lead Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LA Galaxy (MLS). He has previously worked in professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies in the Minor League farming system in the Dominican Republic, worked as a sport scientist for USA Rugby Men's 7s national team, and a former strength and conditioning coach with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. He started off his coaching career as an EXOS Performance Specialist Intern in 2016 which led to his first coaching job as an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at California State University, Northridge. He currently holds the distinction title of Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) and his CSCS through the NSCA and recently graduated with his MSc from AT Still University in March 2020"
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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 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

Oct 5, 2020 • 24min
27: Does playing the game really boost buy in?
In episode 27, Ivi Casagrande Strength & Conditioning Coach at Orlando Pride, joins us.
Specifically Ivi will be looking at:
Transitioning from athlete to coach
Up/downsides to having played the sport
Does having played give her the edge as a coach?
About Ivi
"Ivi worked as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Orlando Pride, a professional women's
soccer team from the NWSL League for 2 seasons before moving to England at the end of September 2020. Ivi also worked as a Network Sports Scientist with US Soccer Youth National Teams from 2018 until 2020. Prior to Orlando Pride, Ivi was the Director of Sports Performance for Redline Athletics, a youth athletic training
facility in Michigan, from January 2018 until April 2019. A 2014 graduate from Bowling
Green State University with a bachelors degree in Applied Health Science and Masters in Exercise
Physiology, Ivi also worked as a Sports Performance coach for BGSU W. Soccer team from 2015-
2017, while also doing mentorships in European Clubs such as Arsenal FC (First team and
Academy teams), Aston Villa and FC Basel Academy teams. In 2016, she worked for EXOS Los
Angeles as an intern as well as LA Galaxy First Team, USL Team and Academy teams. Ivi holds XPS Sports Performance Specialist Certification from EXOS, and Mobility WOD Coach Certifications."
https://www.ivicasagrande.com/
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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 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

Sep 28, 2020 • 20min
26: The Future Of Big Impact Tech In Team Sports
In episode 26, Ryan White PhD researcher at Leeds Beckett, joins us.
Specifically Ryan will be looking at:
What kind of technology do we currently have?
How wil this change and develop
What is the role of comupuer learning and AI?
About Ryan
"Ryan is PhD student at Leeds Beckett University and is currently a sport scientist at Leeds Rhinos rugby league club. He holds a BSc (Hons) and an MSc in sport science from Stellenbosch University. He has previously worked in professional football and rugby union with Ajax Cape Town and Yorkshire Carnegie."
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-white-714395124/
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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 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

Sep 21, 2020 • 23min
25: The Secrets Behind Growing A Youth Development Business
In episode 25, Rom Smaldon and Sam Guy, co-founders of Cornwall High Performance, joins us.
Specifically Rob & Sam will be looking at:
Key considerations when starting a business
Getting your first clients
Accelerating growth
Scaling up your business
About Rob & Sam
"Rob and Sam are the co founders of Cornwall High Performance, a private company specialising in youth athlete development. They have been running their successful Child to Champion program for four years now and are currently working with over sixty youth athletes from a range of sports.
Alongside this successful program they provide a business consultation service for aspiring or established coaches looking to launch and grow their youth business. Their coaching practice has been established using a tried and tested marketing pathway which they now educate other coaches in via their business mentoring. With both services flourishing, the near future will see them launch onto the online space to the wider audience"
https://www.cornwallhighperformance.co.uk/
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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


