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, including his work with notable figures like Chelsea and England football star Cole Pal ... Show More
Oct 6
288: How Scotland Built a Fitter, Faster, Stronger Rugby Team
This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Stuart Yule, Head of Physical Performance with the Scotland national rugby team. Stuart’s career has spanned elite roles in football, hockey, and judo, before moving into rugby where he’s been a driving ... Show More
33m 37s
Sep 29
287: Data With Purpose: How the Houston Texans Use Sports Science to Drive Performance
This week on the Science for Sport Podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Marc Lewis, Director of Applied Sports Science at the Houston Texans. Marc’s journey is anything but conventional. From a childhood in foster care, to serving as an airborne infantry soldier in the U.S. ... Show More
42m 20s
Sep 22
286: NFL’s Digital Athlete – How Data is Transforming Player Health & Safety
This week, host Richard Graves is joined by two leading figures driving innovation in sport: Dr Mackenzie Herzog, VP of Player Health & Safety and Strategic Innovation at the NFL Julie Souza, Global Head of Sports at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Together, they explore the groundbrea ... Show More
26m 27s
Mar 2025
Alun Wyn Jones: His Relentless Rugby Routine, Family Pride and Stepping Away from the Game (E334)
Welsh former international rugby union player, Alun Wyn Jones is a name that carries weight in the world of rugby. Known for his relentless work ethic and leadership, he’s a man who’s given everything to the game.
In this episode, Alun dives deep into his journey, sharing insight ... Show More
1h 22m
Dec 2021
Muscular Endurance, Time-Crunched Training, Hard Starts and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 343
Amber and Nate are back! Join us for a discussion on what muscular endurance actually is, how to train it, and how it makes you a faster and more capable athlete, as well as discussions on time-crunched training, avoiding blowing up at the beginning of rides and much more. ------ ... Show More
1h 58m
Aug 18
Arsenal & Stormzy’s Elite Performance Coach Uncovers Nutrition Hacks You Can Learn (E366)
James Collins isn’t just your average nutritionist, he’s the behind-the-scenes expert trusted by the likes of Premier League stars, global artists like Stormzy, and even Olympic athletes. With a career built around peak performance, he’s helped shape what some of the world’s top ... Show More
1h 3m