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May 5
30m 33s

266: Blending Science, Rehab and Reality...

Science for Sport
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This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Scott Armistead, Athletic Trainer at Seattle Sounders FC, to explore the realities of working at the highest level of football in the US. Born and raised in New Zealand, Scott’s journey has taken him across continents — from youth football in Auckland to the intensity of Major Leagu ... Show More
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