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
Jul 7
275: What It Really Takes: A Look at Life as a Professional Footballer
In this episode, host Richard Graves sits down with former professional footballer Sam Winnall, who shares his honest reflections on a 15-year career across clubs including Wolves, Barnsley, Sheffield Wednesday, Derby County, Oxford United, and Burton Albion. Sam opens up about t ... Show More
33m 48s
Jun 30
274: The Truth About Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Warren Bradley
What do Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James... and astronauts have in common? They’re all using the same training technology, blood flow restriction (BFR). In this episode, host Richard Graves back Dr. Warren Bradley, Chief Science Officer and founder of Hytro, to unpack how BFR is t ... Show More
25m 38s
Aug 2024
s4/e29 Rewiring Your Brain & Body for Better Running with Jay Dicharry, MPT, SCS
Get ready to level up how your body MOVES! In this episode, biomechanical expert Jay Dicharry dives deep into the art and science of running with the second edition of his book, Running Rewired (seriously, go buy it), breaking down why movement quality is the secret sauce to stay ... Show More
59m 38s
Nov 2020
230: Steffan Jones on Isometrics, Variability and “2nd Generation” French Contrast Training Methods in Fast-Bowling and Athletic Skill Development | Sponsored by SimpliFaster
Our guest today is cricket fast-bowling coach and overall motor learning wizard, Steffan Jones. Stefan is the last “dual pro” between rugby and cricket, and is an ex-cricketeer turned coach. He is one of the world leading experts in regards to not only fast-bowling training, bu ... Show More
1 h
Sep 2022
322: John Garrish on Progressing Gallops, Skips and Bounds in Explosive Athletic Development
Today’s episode features strength and track coach, John Garrish. John is the director of athletic development at North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek, Florida, and the school’s head track coach. John was recently voted the 2022 National High School Strength Coach o ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2023
351: Sam Portland on Player Archetypes and Assessing “Speed Age” in the Conversation of Coaching
Today’s guest is athletic performance coach and consultant, Sam Portland. Sam has had a lengthy career in professional sport, and is the creator of “Speed Gate Golf” and the Sports Speed System. Sam provides mentorship and education to coaches, athletes and teams looking to furt ... Show More
1h 22m
Mar 2022
Dan Cleather on The Truth on “Force Absorption”, Deceleration and Triple-Extension in Sports Training
Today’s show is with coach and educator, Dan Cleather. Dan is a reader in strength and conditioning and the programme director of the MSc in strength and conditioning at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, UK. Dan began coaching at Cal State Long Beach, and then worked at the Eng ... Show More
1h 7m