
Science for Sport Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 26, 2024 • 32min
204: Optimal Week Planning For Footballers
In episode 204 Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach with Aesthetic Athletics, joins us.
Specifically Andy will be looking at:
The difference between pro, semi-pro and youth players
Important physical qualities
How to structure a week to optimise performance
An example of how a session with him would look
About Andy :
"Andrew works with elite youth and senior soccer players through Aesthetic Athletes. Previously, he has worked as an S&C Coach in the NHS and Leeds United F.C. Ladies Academy"
Instagram: @aestheticathletics
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Feb 19, 2024 • 27min
203: Should You Train Through Pain?
In episode 203 Christle Guevarra, Sport Medicine Physicain with US Figure Skaing, joins us.
Specifically Christle will be looking at:
The difference between pain and injury
Training during pain and injury
How to adjust training during pain and injury
About Christle :
"Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician - Family Medicine Residency, Sports Medicine Fellowship
-Team Physician for US Figure Skating
-Private Practice (telemedicine)
-Non-clinical work with Renaissance Periodization: Project Management (Marketing, Coaching, Digital Products, Education)"
Twitter: https://twitter.com/christleguevar1
Instagram: @dr.christle
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Feb 12, 2024 • 24min
202: Carbs Are King For Team Sports
In episode 202 Sarah Chantler, Registered Dietician at Leeds Beckett University. joins us.
Specifically Sarah will be looking at:
Fuel sources for team sports
Importance of carbohydrates
How much fuel you need
Case study: How to eat like a pro
About Sarah :
"Dr Sarah Chantler is a Registered Dietitian specialising in sport. She currently works across multiple domains of education, research and applied practice through Leeds Beckett university. She works predominantly with team sport athletes and enjoys creating pragmatic and engaging strategies for teams to optimise their nutrition and performance."
Instagram: Foodninja_za https://www.instagram.com/foodninja_za/
Twitter (X) : sarahchantler https://twitter.com/sarahchantler
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Feb 5, 2024 • 31min
201: Elite Ice Hockey Training Secrets
In episode 201 Joe Neal, Owner of 2SP Performance in Detroit. joins us.
Specifically Joe will be looking at:
The physical requirements of ice hockey
How to adjust training based on game stress
How to improve ice hockey performance in the gym
About Joe :
"Joe has been a private sector Strength and Conditioning Coach for 17 years in Detroit Michigan. In that time, he has been working with mainly hockey and baseball, ranging from youth to professional athletes"
Instagram:
@joeneal2
@2spsports
Website
www.2spsports.com
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Jan 29, 2024 • 32min
200: Creating South Australia's Best Gym
In episode 200, Sean Baker Owner of PEAQ - South Australia's Best Gym, joins us.
Specifically Sean will be looking at:
How he created and financed his gym
How to designed the space
How sessions relate to the design
How he programs for PEAQ performance
About Sean :
"Sean is an ASCA Elite Level 3 Coach, with a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. His journey in the S&C world has primarily been centred around Australian Rules Football and Cricket, however in more recent times has diversified into Lacrosse and Professional Women’s Basketball.
Concurrently while exploring a career in the sporting world, Sean has operated in the private sector, with the aim to manipulate his S&C skillset to be appropriate for all abilities. His work in the private sector has organically grown to having his own facility (recently earning the crown of ‘best gym in South Australia’), with an expansion due to occur in the coming months."
Instagram: @s.c.baker @peaqperformance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-baker-095532ba
Website: www.peaq.com.au
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Jan 22, 2024 • 30min
199: Elite LTAD On A Shoestring Budget
In episode 199, Conor Clancey Human Performance Specialist at OrthoArizona, joins us.
Specifically Connor will be looking at:
Perfect LTAD facilities
Bare bones LTAD facilities
How to produce world class LTAD sessions with limited equipment
About Conor :
"At the conclusion of his NCAA Division-1 baseball career, Conor Clancey turned his focus to exercise science and has remained in the field ever since. For the past eight years, Conor has delivered athlete-centered strength and conditioning training to amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes. He currently work as a human performance specialist at OrthoArizona, a sports medicine company based in Phoenix, Arizona, and is a member of Grand Canyon University’s exercise science staff where he instructs several upper-level sport performance courses to undergraduate students. With a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Performance and the designation of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA, Conor strives to assist athletes in effectively developing the abilities that may positively influence on-field/court/ice performance. With a passion for educating, he enjoys creating an atmosphere in which athletes both enjoy and understand the reasoning behind their training process."
Instagram - @coach.clancey
X (Formerly known as Twitter) - @ConorClancey
Athletic Movement Skills (Human Kinetics) by Clive Brewer
www.Physedgames.com
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Jan 14, 2024 • 28min
198: Learn Professional Grappling Sport Performance Secrets
In episode 198 James de Lacey, Strength and Conditioning Coach, joins us.
Specifically James will be looking at:
Physiology underpinning grappling sports
How to train in the gym for improved grappling performance
How to plan your training weeks for optimum performance
About James :
"James owns Sweet Science of Fighting and Lift Big Eat Big. He holds a Master of Sport & Exercise Science with published research in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. James spent his career applying sports science and coaching knowledge in professional and international rugby league and union for the past decade. He now specializes in combat sports preparation"
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https://liftbigeatbig.com/
https://jamesdelacey.com/
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Jan 8, 2024 • 29min
197: How Vegetarian And Vegan Athletes Can Master Nutrition To Perform Optimally
In episode 197 Sam Thompson, Sport Nutritionist and PhD Candidate at the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC, joins us.
Specifically Sam will be looking at:
What plant based diets are
The advantages and disadvantages to vegetarian and vegan diets
How to avoid key pitfalls of these diets
Real world examples of how to implement these diets for athletes
About Sam :
"I am a Sports and Exercise Nutritionist based in Valencia, Spain currently undertaking my PhD with the University of the West of Scotland and Celtic FC investigating the dietary behaviours of elite youth footballers. Previously, I worked with a range of clients ranging from the general population to athletes, including team sport athletes as well as individual sports such as cycling, running and triathlon. "
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samthompson_nutrition/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/samtnutrition
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Jan 1, 2024 • 37min
196: Rocket Your Fitness During Injuries While Respecting Tissue Healing, Capacity, and Tolerance
In episode 196, Merrick Lincoln, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us.
Specifically Merrick will be looking at:
How strength training and rehab differ
What pain scales are and how to use them
Case study: How to rehab injuries using pain scales
About Merrick :
"Dr. Merrick Lincoln is an Assoicate Professor of Exercise Science and Rehabiltation Medcine at Saginaw Valley State University, Michigan, USA, a licensed Physical Therapist, and a Certified Strength and Condiitoning Specialist. His research and clinical interests center on resistance training programming for performance enhancement, injury risk reducton, and rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries. Outside of work, Dr. Lincoln is a father of twins, a Great Lakes waterman (paddleboarding, kayaking, open-water swimming), and gym equipment afficionado. To learn more from Dr. Lincoln, access his publications in Strength and Conditioning Journal, T-Nation, Breaking Muscle, and Personal Training Quarterly, or catch him presenting at an upcoming National Strength and Conditioning Association event."
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Dec 25, 2023 • 38min
195: How To Sprint Like A Top NFL Draft Pick
In episode 195 Les Spellman, Speed Coach, joins us.
Specifically Les will be looking at:
What speed is
How physiology relates to technique
Universial technique model
How to improve your speed
About :
"Les Spellman is one of America's elite speed performance coaches. Over the past 10+ years, Les has trained several Olympians as well as athletes in the NFL, and NCAA Division I. Most notably, he’s trained 28 NFL draft picks in the past 3 drafts including 8 first round picks."
X: @les7spellman
IG: @les7spellman
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