Today's podcast features NBA performance coach Andrew Paul. Andrew is the Director of Performance and Rehabilitation for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is both a sports performance coach, as well as a physical therapist, and utilizes his wide-ranging expertise in his position. Andrew has previous experience in the NCAA, as well as with military special operat ... Show More
Aug 14
476: Kathy Sierra on Movement Mastery in Horses, Humans, and Robots
Today’s guest is Kathy Sierra. Kathy Sierra is a computer scientist, author, and horse-movement innovator who bridges neuroscience, learning psychology, and equine training. Co-creator of the award-winning Head First programming series and founder of the JavaRanch community, she ... Show More
1h 42m
Aug 7
475: Tim Riley on Intuitive Speed and Strength Training Concepts
Today’s guest is Tim Riley. Tim Riley is the Director of Sports Performance at Kollective in Austin, where he leads one of the nation’s top NFL off‑season training programs and works with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, PLL, and AVP. He also serves as a Lead Performance Coach ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
Nike Running’s Global Head Coach Chris Bennett on Good Coaching, Community, & More
Chris Bennett is the Nike Running Global Head Coach and Senior Director Nike Global Running. Translation: Chris is an absolute powerhouse of a coach and runner. I got to chat with Chris about his role at Nike, how runners approach the sport from a variety of angles, what often pr ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2024
Mastering Movement and Biomechanics | Dr. Jordan Shallow
Building Muscle, Preventing InjuryIn this episode we sit down with Dr. Jordan Shallow, chiropractor, strength and conditioning coach, and founder of Prescript. Dr. Shallow works with top athletes from the NFL, NHL, UFC, and more, helping them stay injury-free and perform at their ... Show More
1h 42m
Aug 2024
Aerobic Threshold and the Benefits of Zone 3 with John Davis, PhD
In today's running culture, people can't stop talking about Zone 2 running. But what about Zone 3? John Davis is an author, running coach, former collegiate runner, and an expert in human performance with a focus on biomechanics. He ran at Carleton College before getting a PhD in ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2021
Ep. 574 - Dr. Andy Galpin on Muscle Fibers and Hypertrophy
Andy is a tenured Professor in the Center for Sport Performance at CSU Fullerton. He was born and raised in Rochester, WA and is a die-hard Seahawks, Huskies, & Mariner fan. As a youth, Andy played every sport at his disposal, excelling at Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Trac ... Show More
55m 12s
Apr 2025
265: Why Sprint and Jump Training Transforms Every Athlete
In this week's episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes performance coach Michael Fennell, who brings over 22 years of experience in athletics coaching, specialising in long jump and sprints. Michael shares his journey from athlete to coach, includin ... Show More
30m 33s
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It’s a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 14
How to Train Like an Athlete - With NBA Trainer Cory Schlesinger
Whether you’re a gym rat, parent, or a professional athlete, we can all find ways to maximize our performance and use our bodies more efficiently. On today’s show, you’re going to gain insights into the world of sports training and performance and how it can improve your strength ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2025
How to Increase Your Speed, Mobility & Longevity with Plyometrics & Sprinting | Stuart McMillan
My guest is Stuart McMillan, a renowned track and field coach who has trained dozens of Olympic medalists, professional athletes, and team coaches across a diverse range of sports. We discuss how to use plyometric work to improve mobility, strength, posture, and overall health. W ... Show More
3h 1m