Science for Sport Podcast
Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science… This entertaining podcast explores: • The science behind the world’s best athletes. • Current issues and events in the world of sport. • How to master the art and science of coaching. Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events affecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping. Though anyone is welcome to join us on this enjoyable journey, this podcast is primarily for: • S&C coaches/sports scientists • Physiotherapists • Nutritionists/Dieticians • Physical education teachers • Sports enthusiasts • Knowledge-seeking athletes If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.
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In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Michel will be looking at: Importance of strength in swimming Importance of core training What S&C can add when athletes are strong enough About Michel "Michel Verkade is an S&C coach for the Dutch Women’s Waterpolo and Para-Swimming teams. A fo
In episode 232 Tom Stringwell, Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance, joins us. Specifically Tom will be looking at: Types of eccentric training Physiology underpinnig eccentric training How and when to use eccentric training About Tom "Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance and consultant to teams and athletes througho
In episode 231 Andrew Usher, Researcher and Boxing Coach, joins us. Specifically Andrew will be looking at: Importance of energy systems Energy system misconceptions How to implement sprint interval training About Andrew "Andrew Usher, exercise physiologist and teaching fellow fellow at Abertay University. PhD was titl
In episode 230 Daniel Booth, Head of performance for Watford FC Women, joins us. Specifically Daniel will be looking at: Why jobs ask for PhDs in sport Alternatives to university education Skills necessary for coaching How to develop these skills About Daniel "Daniel Booth is currently head of performance for Watford F
In episode 229 Emma Reid, TeamGB Judo Athlete, joins us. Specifically Emma will be looking at: What life in the Olympic Village is like How she prepared to Paris The use of S&C and Sport Science Lessons she learned from the Experience About Emma "My name is Emma Reid and I have recently become an Olympian competing in
In episode 228 Jon Bell, Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, joins us. Specifically Jon will be looking at: What flexibility & mobility are Physiology underpinning flexibility & mobility Misconceptions on muscle & mobility How to optimise flexibility & mobility About Jon "Jon Bell is a lecturer in the therapeutic and