Science for Sport Podcast

In episode 23, JD Snyder, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Peak Force International, joins us. Specifically JD will be looking at: Importance of communication Methods of communication Tips for improving communication About JD "John “JD” Snyder High Performance Coach Peak Force Taichung, Taiwan Currently working with: • Dajia and Taichung City Track and Road Cycling teams •Former 2014 Asian Games Champion, Track Cycling, Hsiao Mei Yu •National High School Champions Yu Ti Tao Rhythmic Gymnastics •Collegiate Rhythmic Gymnastics, National Taiwan University of Sport •Former Asian Games Champion Yang Kuei- 50m Freestyle Swimming •National Taiwan University of Sport Swimming Team • Chinese-Taipei Paralympic Table Tennis & Swimming •Former High Performance Coach, Team China Track Cycling •Former High Performance Coach for Chinese Olympic Committee Team China Shooting Sports; 2018 Asian Games Champion, Wu Jia Yu- Team Pistol; Former 2008 Beijing Olympic Gold Medalist Pang Wei- Individual 10m pistol." FREE AGILITY MINI-COURSE - COACH ACADEMY Get your free full, 6-part agility mini-course using the link below! Access the mini-course for free with this link: bit.ly/sfspodcast_24 * 🔔 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 23, Matt Frakes, Sport Nutritionist at The University of Louisville, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: The importance of diet in concussion patients Key nutritional recommendations Physiology underpinning these How to apply this practically About Matt "Matthew R. Frakes, PhD, RD, CSCS is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Mr. Frakes is a former Division I collegiate student-athlete who completed his undergraduate and Master's degree at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, and his Doctorate degree at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. He has a wide range of experiences in sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, private practice, and healthcare settings. His passion includes enhancing athletic performance through both evidence-based research and practice-based evidence. Building upon a sports nutrition and clinical nutrition background, his research interest focuses on the impact of nutrition and dietary intake on the recovery rate of sports-related concussions. Currently, Mr. Frakes works as a Sports Nutritionist at the University of Louisville." FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_23 * 🔔 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 22, Yoeri Pegel, Strength & Conditioning Coach at AFC Ajax, joins us. Specifically Yoeri will be looking at: What plyometrics are, and why they are important Key considerations in team sports How he progresses plyos Examples of how to implement this in training About Yoeri "Yoeri currently works as Performance Trainer at AFC Ajax. At 27 years old, he’s coming from a not-so-common background, majoring in Business at the University of Amsterdam. Since then he’s worked and gained experience in a wide array of sports, ranging from football, to the Dutch Men’s National Basketball Team and 3x3 Basketball Team, to world class level fighters such as Badr Hari, and European level athletes from sports such as weightlifting and field hockey." * FREE AGILITY MINI-COURSE - COACH ACADEMY Get your free full, 6-part agility mini-course using the link below! Access the mini-course for free with this link: https://join.scienceforsport.com/agility-1 * 🔔 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 21 James De Lacey, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically James will be looking at: How to get a job abroad Benefits & downsides to living abroad When to choose stability vs adventure About James "James was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Romanian Rugby Union. He has previously worked in America’s professional rugby competition Major League Rugby with Austin Elite and the NZ Women’s National Rugby League Team. He is a published author and has completed a MSc in Sport & Exercise Science from AUT, Auckland, NZ." https://sweetscienceoffighting.com/ * 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher * Join the Coach Academy - Start your 7-day free trial The Coach Academy is a library of sports science mini-courses designed to teach S&C coaches, sports scientists and physio's the practical knowledge required to enhance athletic performance, accelerate recovery and reduce injuries. Start your free trial with this link 👇🏽 https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_21 * 🙏🏽 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 20 Cris Soler Performance Coach at the Future Falcons (Saudi Arabia Youth), join us. Specifically Cris will be looking at: What Saudi Arabia youth teams do in Europe Why they moved the team out of Saudi Arabia What the cultural difficulties are in doing this About Cris Cris: "My name is Cris Soler, Dutch performance coach currently working for the ministry of sport of Saudi Arabia on a football development project based in Spain. At the moment preparing the under-19 national team for the Asia cup in Uzbekistan" Science for Sport Free Downloads: FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_20 * * * 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 19 Tina Ball and David Liti, coach and commonwealth gold medal winning olympic weightlifter, join us. Specifically Tina & David will be looking at: Training adaptations due to COVID Periodisation during lockdown Mental demands of lockdown on athletes About Tina & David: Tina: "I have a very varied background in education and as a master trainer. I was a commonwealth games coach in 2010, 2014 and 2018, with gold medallist David Liti. We’ve also been to a number of world championships now, I’m very passionate about the sport, and I’m loving it!" David: "My name is David Liti, I am an Olympic weightlifter representing New Zealand, I dabbled with weightlifting from 2009, just playing around with it until 2014. I’ve been competitive from 2015 until now, and have been to the Junior Worlds in 2016, and Senior Worlds in 2017, 2018, and 2019. I was commonwealth gold medallist in 2018, and I’m hoping to go to Tokyo next year." Where to find them.... www.strengthhq.co.nz Instagram: @strengthhq.weightlifting @davidliti1 Twitter: @strengthhq.weightlifting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weightlifting.stre Science for Sport Free Downloads: FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_19 * * * 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

Hamish Munro, a seasoned Strength and Conditioning coach at Bristol City U18, delves into the power of cluster sets in optimizing in-season strength. He explains what cluster sets are and their key advantages, particularly their role in enhancing athlete performance. The discussion spans the use of velocity-based training (VBT) combined with cluster sets, showcasing practical applications and recovery strategies. Hamish emphasizes the importance of individualized training adjustments and culture to maintain peak fitness during the competitive season.

In episode seventeen Brad Schoenfeld, researcher and educator, joins us. Specifically Brad will be looking at: Why hypertrophy is important Key adaptations underpinning hypertrophy How we can achieve these adaptations About Brad: "Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D, C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles." https://www.amazon.com/Science-Development-Muscle-Hypertrophy-Schoenfeld/dp/1492597678 Instagram: @Bradschoenfeldphd Twitter: @Bradschoenfeld Science for Sport Free Downloads: FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_17 * * * 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 sixteen Lachlan Wilmot, Co-Director of Athletes Authority, joins us. Specifically Lachlan will be looking at: How much individualisation is important What are limiting factors for individualisation Individualisation in team vs private settings About Lachlan: "I am currently director of a facility here in Sydney Australia called Athletes Authority which is a private facility for athletes only, whether that’s development, amateur or pro athletes. My background was initially as a personal trainer back in the day, so came out of the Fitness First ranks. Worked for the GWS Giants for 8 years as the Strength & Power coach, and then moved over to the dark side to the NRL with the Paramatta Eels where I was head of performance there for a couple of years, before I moved into the private sector, with the current facility expanding at a rate we didn’t plan on, but it’s been very good. So I jumped on board with our co-owner Carl, and here we are!" https://athletesauthority.com.au/ Instagram: @perforamancecoach_wilmot @athletesauthority Twitter: @lachlan_wilmot @athletesauthority Science for Sport Free Downloads: FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_16 * * * 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 fifteen Fergus Connolly, coach, teacher, mentor, author and speaker, joins us. Specifically Fergus will be looking at: Why it is important to program from a holistic perspective How you can structure holistic training methods How these methods may differ in small vs large teams About Fergus: "Coach, teacher, mentor, author, speaker and student of success and resilience – Dr. Fergus Connolly has worked with some of the world’s leading sports, military, and business teams including Verizon, the San Francisco 49ers, University of Michigan, Liverpool FC and multiple Special Forces units." Fergus' Services: https://fergusconnolly.com/ Check out Fergus' latest book here: The Happiness Handbook for High Achievers https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B075P1MJT3?_encoding=UTF8&node=283155&offset=0&pageSize=12&searchAlias=stripbooks&sort=author-pages-popularity-rank&page=1&langFilter=default#formatSelectorHeader Instagram: @Fergus.connolly Twitter: @Fergus_Connolly Science for Sport Free Downloads: FREE TRIAL - COACH ACADEMY 7 Days Free at our brand new Coach Academy! The Coach Academy is a comprehensive online library of sports performance mini-courses that's updated every single week. Sign up for free with this link: https://bit.ly/sfspodcast_15 * * * 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