Science for Sport Podcast

Science for Sport

Every Monday, discover the science and secrets behind the world’s best athletes and how you can become an expert coach.

  • 31 minutes 29 seconds
    241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance

    Episode 241
    In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolves, and Ryan White, Sports Science Analyst at Crystal Palace. Arian and Ryan reveal how data is transforming the game, sharing insights from their own work on injury prevention, player performance, and optimising every match. They also introduce Science for Sport’s new Certified Sports Data Analyst course, a groundbreaking programme they helped create to equip the next generation of sports scientists with practical skills. If you're interested in the future of sports science or want to understand how data can make a real difference on and off the field, this is an episode not to miss!

    About Arian
    Arian Forouhandeh is the Physical Performance Data Lead at Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, where he focuses on data-driven strategies to enhance player performance and prevent injuries. His academic background includes a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, a Bachelor's in Sport and Exercise Science, and a professional certificate in Data Science. Arian is also pursuing a professional doctorate aimed at developing integrated models for injury prevention in professional football. His previous roles encompass performance analysis internships at Nottingham Forest FC, as well as sports science data analysis positions with USA Hockey and Loughborough Hockey.

    Instagram: @datainsport
    Linkedin: Arian Forouhandeh

    About Ryan
    Ryan White is the Sports Science Analyst for the first team at Crystal Palace Football Club, where he delivers daily insights and communicates data across multiple departments, contributing to the club's integrated research strategy. He is nearing the completion of his PhD, which has provided him with a strong academic foundation in sports science and data analytics. Prior to his current role, Ryan served as a Sports Scientist at Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie

    Instagram: @ryan_white_93
    LinkedIn: Ryan White

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    11 November 2024, 7:00 am
  • 31 minutes 53 seconds
    240: Goodbye: The End Of An Era

    In episode 240, Matt Solomon former host of the Science for Sport Podcat, joins us.

    Specifically you will learn:

    • Matt's favourite episodes
    • Lessons learned from the podcast
    • Lessons from Paralympic S&C

    About Matt

    "Matt Solomon is a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist, having started his career in football working in both the Netherlands and UAE, he transitioned to Olympic and Paralympic sports, forging a nice in the latter. He worked for 7 years at Sport Centrum Papendal with the Dutch Olympic Team leading the physical development for a number of Paralympic programs. Through this he was able to contribute to a number of success stories across European, World and Paralympic levels. Recently Matt was at the Paralympic games as S&C coach for the Dutch Paralympic Team, however his next step is back in to the football world, where he has started as 1st Team Physical Development Coach at Ajax.

    In addition to this he has been a contributor to Science for Sport for 7 years, producing articles, infographics and of course the Science for Sport Podcast, which celebrates it's 240th episode. He is also a course provider for the ASCA in the Netherlands and delivers guest lectures at Universities."

    Instagram: @mattsolomonstrength
    Linkedin: Matt Solomon

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    4 November 2024, 9:00 am
  • 29 minutes 30 seconds
    239: Give Your Groin The Attention It Deserves

    In episode 239, Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aesthetics Athletics, joins us.

    Specifically you will learn:

    • The importance of training the groin
    • Injuries which can occur at the groin
    • How to train the groin to prevent injuries and optimise performance

    About Andy

    "Andrew has a degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Master’s in Strength and Conditioning from Leeds Beckett University. He is the Director of Aesthetic Athletes where he works with elite soccer players and the general population. Andrew has also worked as a Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NHS, rehabilitating ACL ruptures, and is the Content Manager at Science for Sport, having previously worked as an Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach with Leeds United F.C. Ladies Academy."

    Instagram/Twitter: @aestheticathletes, @andrewhyde96

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    28 October 2024, 9:00 am
  • 20 minutes 33 seconds
    238: Go From Scrawney Teen To Elite-Level Rugby Pro

    In episode 238 Jake Colley-Davies Owner of Caradoc Conditioning, joins us.

    Specifically Jake will be looking at:

    • Physical charachteristics of rugby
    • How to put on enough mass to compete at the top level
    • How a player development pathway might look
    • Case study: What a session with Jake looks like

    About Jake

    "My name is Jake Colley-Davies, I am a Strength and Conditioning Coach that helps Rugby Players to get Fitter, Faster and Stronger. I use my knowledge and experience from my BSc Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage, and my MSc Strength and Conditioning to enable amatuer players to access the same quality strength and conditioning that professional and elite athletes access. I am currently focussed on Online Coaching, working with over 140 players through “The Rugby Athlete Programme” and my “1-1 Coaching”. I also lead S+C sessions for teams in-person, giving the players and coaches the tools to continue with quality sessions through the season. The future for Caradoc Conditoning is to continue expanding our reach and education; not only educating/supporting the players individually, but educating coaches so that they can lead quality sessions for their players."

    @caradoc_conditioning on all socials.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caradoc_conditioning
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@caradoc_conditioning

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakecolleydavies/
    Jake Colley Davies

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    21 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 23 minutes 43 seconds
    237: Optimise Training Transfer For Maximal On-Pitch Performance

    In episode 237 Matt Cook owner of Transferable Training, joins us.

    Specifically Matt will be looking at:

    • Importance of training transfer
    • Working back from game actions
    • How to maximise training transfer

    About Matt

    "I run my own little business called Transferable Training where most of my work is focused around speed and reconditioning with individual athletes. Alongside this I also do some work in team settings with both senior and academy set ups."

    Instagram - transferabletraining
    X - transferabletraining/mathewcook9

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    14 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 41 minutes 45 seconds
    236: Nutrition Essentials For Female Footballers

    In episode 236 Aimee O'Keeffe and James Morehen, join us.

    Specifically Aimee & James will be looking at:

    • Physiological difference between men and women
    • How these differences affect nutrition
    • What the research says
    • Recommendations for female footballers

    About Aimee

    "My name is Aimee Ellen O'Keeffe and I have worked in elite sport as a Performance Nutritionist for 5 years and during that time I spent 4 years at Manchester United Womens Team. I currently work for England Red Roses (Rugby)and Williams Racing (F1) supporting Academy drivers and the Pit Stop Team. Alongside this I run my own online nutrition business called Committed Nutrition Ltd working with a range of different athletes from IM to CrossFit. I have a huge passion for supporting female athletes and helping simplify performance nutrition to make a positive lasting impact."

    @committednutritionltd- Instagram

    Links to FFNN page: https://www.instagram.com/femalefootballnutrition/

    About James

    "Dr James Morehen is a performance nutritionist working with elite athletes. He is the current nutritionist with England Rugby, Bristol Bears Rugby, Chris Billam-Smith, Chris Eubank and Adam Azim."

    James
    https://www.instagram.com/morehenperformance/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-james-morehen-b325a160/

    Female Football Nutrition
    https://www.instagram.com/femalefootballnutrition/
    https://femalefootballnutritionnetwork.lpages.co/sign-up/

    BOOK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739871804?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

    Website: https://morehenperformance.lpages.co/mentorship-community-v2/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-morehen-b325a160/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/James_Morehen

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    7 October 2024, 8:00 am
  • 16 minutes
    235: Bad Break: How To Recovery Faster Than Ever From Bone Fractures

    In episode 235 Louise Wood, S&C Coach at QPR Women, joins us.

    Specifically Louise will be looking at:

    • Types of bone iinjuries
    • How bones heal
    • How to accelerate the healing process

    About Louise

    "Ten years ago I decided to go back to university and study sports rehab, followed by a masters in Strength & Conditioning. I jumped straight in the deep end getting internships with London Bronco’s, The Forge Clinic, Cobham RFC and the Samoa Rugby. I was working in the NHS for three years in respiratory outpatients, then inpatients during the pandemic. Followed by a move to geriatric medicine. I decided that sport was where I wanted to be so I took a casual role at QPR. Three season later I am now working with the PDP and women’s first team. Over the last three months I took a little sabbatical to trade football for rugby league at London Broncos as senior GSR with the men’s 1st team and Head of rehab and S&C coach for the women's team. The immediate future involves hopefully seeing QPR women gain promotion to championship level and become full time footballers. As for the end game I’m slowly building my own clinic which will offer a broad spectrum of rehab and performance services for youth athletes, weekend warriors, professionals and older adults."

    Instagram: @lnw_performance
    LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/louise-wood-msc-b080a3205

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    30 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 42 seconds
    234: Perfect Programming: Individualisation For 100s Of Athletes At Once

    In episode 234 Jake Reeve S&C Coach at Loughborough University, joins us.

    Specifically Jake will be looking at:

    • Testing & Profiling
    • How to individualise training programs
    • What these programs look like in real life

    About Jake

    "Jake is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach for Athletics and Triathlon at Loughborough University. Alongside his work at Loughborough University, Jake also offers a variety of Strength & Conditioning services through his business Peak Power, where he has supported a wide range of individual and team sport athletes.

    His previous roles include Academy Sport Scientist at Derby County Football Club, Leicester City Football Club and Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club. In addition to a Master’s of Research degree in Sport & Exercise Science from the University of Derby, Jake is also a UKSCA Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach."

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TMQm5sb6n/?igsh=MTh1YjZkbGhzYmZ3OA==

    Facebook: Peak Power
    LinkedIn: Peak Power
    Instagram: @peakpoweruk
    YouTube: @peakpoweruk

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    23 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 18 minutes 47 seconds
    233: Swim Faster Than Ever With Elite-Level Strength

    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 former teacher in physical education with a small career in Waterpolo, he also has experience in volleyball, motorsports (MXgp, Moto2, WSBK and Formula 2). However, he is specialised in water based sports."

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-verkade-35335234/

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    16 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 26 minutes 27 seconds
    232: Eccentric Training: Don't Leave Gains On The Table

    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 throughout the world."

    https://ygsp.co.uk/

    Instagram: yourgymsportsperformance

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    9 September 2024, 8:00 am
  • 33 minutes 11 seconds
    231: Why Sprint Interval Training Is Essential For Conditioning

    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 titled An Exploration of Muscle Oxygen Kinetics in Professional Boxing and based on my work with elite atheltes over the last 10 or so years. I work with a range of athletes from early start career to elite and world level both in boxing and other sporting areas. Our research paper Use of NIRS to explore skeletal muscle oxygenation during different training sessions in professional boxing Is the first to look at the effects of training modalities within professional boxing, and their relevance to outcomes (sparring and competition)."

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXLNtMNRGIc&t=6s
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjORW6pCkV0
    https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scottish-boxing-champs-fine-tuned-26974253

    Twitter: andrewusher
    Instagram: theandrewusher

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    2 September 2024, 8:00 am
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