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Science for Sport Podcast

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Jul 15, 2024 • 21min

224: Elite Energy: Nutrition Strategies For Winning

In episode 224, Tom Shaw, Performance Nutritionist, join us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: The importance of fueling for match day Science underpinning fueling Recovery from matches Exactly what elite athletes eat to optimise performance About Tom "Tom Shaw is a performance nutritionist who most recently worked for Sparta Prague. Before that, he worked with Wakefield Trinity in the Super League and European Tour golfers. He holds an MSc in Sport Nutrition and BSc in Sport & Exercise from Liverpool John Moores University. He works with teams and athletes through his business Shaw Performance Ltd." LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/-tom-shaw?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bb32RTvhjQFCu8ZiewvGNGQ%3D%3D Papers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33097528/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35253609/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919844/ Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode224 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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Jul 8, 2024 • 20min

223: Maximise Your Adaptation To Training

Conor Heeney, Head of S&C at LJMU, discusses training adaptation in combat sports, exploring how exposure to training induces positive changes. He delves into understanding training-induced fatigue, bodily systems for physical training, physiological adaptations, and maximizing athlete adaptation through needs analysis and training monitoring.
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Jul 1, 2024 • 26min

222: Elite Rest: The Science Of Recovery In Sport

In episode 222, Phil Samuel S&C Coach at the US Air Force, join us. Specifically Phil will be looking at: What recovery is Cornerstones of recovery Science-based recovery methods How to apply these methods About Phil "Phil is a Strength and Conditioning Coach from the UK with a MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. Phil previously worked within professional football before taking his current position as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the US Air Force. Alongside this, Phil is also a consultant Strength and Conditioning coach for Oxford University and a guest lecturer for the University of Portsmouth." Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-samuel/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/psa__performance Oxford uni recovery pyramid - https://www.instagram.com/p/C7MEEJTIyEO/ Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode221 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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Jun 24, 2024 • 30min

221: Unlock Performance Potential With Jump Profiling

In episode 221 Tommy Munday of Sharp Training Systems, join us. Specifically Tommy will be looking at: Importance of jump profiling How to profile Equipment needed How to program based on your data About Tommy "Tommy has been a UKSCA Accredited S&C coach for the last five years. He has previously worked for Manchester United Women and Boxing Science, and now coaches under the banner of Sharp Training Systems in Sheffield, where he provides physical performance testing, training and consultancy to motivated athletes and coaches in a variety of sports including athletics, football, hockey, netball and rowing." Instagram: @sharp.trainingsystems Twitter: @tommymunday1 Website: https://www.sharptrainingsystems.co.uk/ Loaded jump calculator tool: https://www.sharptrainingsystems.co.uk/loadedjumptemplate Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode221 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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Jun 17, 2024 • 25min

220: No Gym, No Problem: Maximal Gains With Minimal Equipment

In episode 220 Desmond Cooper and Jebrai Regan, American Football Players and Strength & Conditioning Coaches, join us. Specifically Coop and Jay will be looking at: Skills coaches need to train with low equipment Types of adjustments coaches and athletes can make How they coach sessions with low equipment About Coop & Jay: "Desmond Cooper is a professional American football player with a rich athletic background. He excelled as a former D1 athlete in both track and football before making a mark in various prominent leagues including the NFL, CFL, and several European football leagues. With seven years of experience in Europe, Desmond has also become a well-known figure in sports training, having worked with numerous professional, collegiate, and high school athletes across different sports. Currently, he shares his expertise and insights as the host of the podcast "The Coaches Compass," available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Jebrai Regan is a distinguished professional American football player currently showcasing his skills with the Fehervar Enthroners in Hungary, a country where he is also a citizen and proudly represents the Hungarian national team. As a former D1 American football player, Jebrai brings a wealth of experience to the field. Aside from his athletic achievements, Jebrai is the founder of EVOL, a company dedicated to training athletes across Europe. Having spent eight years in Europe, Jebrai is deeply rooted in the sports community and actively contributes to its growth. Furthermore, he shares his knowledge and perspectives through his podcast, "The Coaches Compass," adding depth and value to the sports conversation." IG: @coachcoop_9, @_vicdamonejr_32, @coaches.compass, @dc9fit, @evolhp spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecoachescompass youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAFQwfqShJQz8YPD5-uqTrQ Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode220 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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Jun 10, 2024 • 29min

219: Rocket Your Career With The Perfect Placement

Tom Brownlee, Assistant Professor with experience in physiologist work, discusses placement types, choosing placements, optimizing learning, and landing jobs post-placement. Topics include internships in sports, transitioning to professional roles, practical experiences in sports science, and maximizing internship opportunities.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 34min

218: Secrets Behind Elite Cricketer's Physical Preperation

In episode 218 Pete Sim, Physical Preparation coach for England Men’s Test Cricket team, joins us. Specifically Pete will be looking at: Physical demands How to plan around 5 day events What gym sessions look like Recovery in cricket About Pete: "Current Physical Preparation coach for England Men’s Test Cricket team. Worked in cricket since 2017, prior to Test role I was at Yorkshire CCC and then on to Worcestershire CCC. Started my S&C career in Rugby Union at Newcastle Falcons in 2013." Instagram: @petersim13 Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode218 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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May 27, 2024 • 39min

217: Is Hybrid Training Easier Than You Think?

In episode 217 Phil Price, Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University, joins us. Specifically Phil will be looking at: Hybrid training vs Concurrent training Physiology underpinning hybrid training How to optimise hybrid training About Phil: "Dr Phil Price is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning and Biomechanics at St Mary's University, and is the course lead for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning (distance learning). Phil is part of the HIFIm research team investigating the use of exercise countermeasures for training in microgravity, and is the host of The Progress Theory Podcast. Phil has an interest in concurrent/hybrid training and has recently released the book 'The science of hybrid training' available form Amazon." Instagram: @drphilprice @theprogresstheory Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1W0i8daXZbxEAeV17eMGw Podcast:https://the-progress-theory.captivate.fm/listen?fbclid=PAAaa6PzjO9S-IHyRk6oDEXaLVf6e6EmuLgiyhepcYULVGyqXt6Ms32UXp6jM_aem_AVvgx7aqZpBNnTeI6x5r0MnGZkrrN-WKYmMRI5sGwfCY3EwgkSdYI5P1vNuNbsAh2cE Website: www.theprogresstheory.com Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode217 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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May 20, 2024 • 23min

216: How To Rehab From A 1% Chance To Live

In episode 216, Tim Chiarolanza former S&C Coach and major trauma survivor, joins us. Specifically we will be looking at: How diet and sleep improved his rehabilitation The importance of exercise science in rehabilitation What athletes can learn from his journey About Tim : "Tim Chiarolanza is a major trauma survivor. After spending over a decade working to achieve his dream job, including two stints working in professional baseball as a minor league strength and conditioning coach, he was named the head of strength and conditioning at his Alma mater, Lycoming College. He spent about six weeks in the position before he was accidentally struck by a car on November 16, 2021 while chasing after his dog, whose leash had broken during a walk. He suffered life-threatening injuries, including a ruptured aorta in his heart. He has a traumatic brain injury that did not show up until three days following the accident. He was Life Flighted to Geisinger Medical Center, where he was given a 1% chance of survival. Following his time in the ICU at the hospital, he was transferred to Bryn Mawr Hospital for inpatient rehab. He was released from inpatient rehab at the end of January 2022. He currently lives in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife and their dog, Finn, who was uninjured running into the street. He is currently starting a non-profit called Triumph In Recovery which assists people who have traumatic brain injuries, which Tim still suffers from due to his accident, trauma survivors, and stroke survivors. He is also writing a book, a peer mentor for brain injury patients at his rehab hospital, and working to begin a speaking career because he wants to help as many people as possible with his survival. Instagram - @timchiarolanza Facebook - Tim Chiarolanza LInkedIn - Timothy Chiarolanza M.S. CSCS, RSCC Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode210 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ 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
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May 13, 2024 • 45min

215: How Just 100g Of Resistance Can Change The Sprinting World

Joe Dolcetti, Troy Jones, and Sam Portland discuss wearable resistance in sprinting, revolutionizing training methods. They explore enhancing sprinting technique, revolutionizing resistance training for improved performance, and utilizing wearable resistance for enhancing athletic performance. Troy and Sam also share insights on sports consulting and technology.

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