Stuart McMillan is an elite track and field coach who has guided 70+ Olympians to over 30 medals across nine Olympic Games. As CEO of ALTIS, a global leader in sports education, he's revolutionized how we understand human movement.
This conversation is an exploration of speed—not just as a metric, but as a kind of alchemy. At the heart of Stuart's philosoph ... Show More
Jul 6
Thrilling Tales Of Modern Men: Danny McBride On Ego, Grievance & The Stories Men Tell Themselves
Danny McBride is the writer, actor, and producer behind “Eastbound & Down,” “Vice Principals,” and “The Righteous Gemstones.” For 30 years, he's satirized the aggrieved modern male, the guy who grew up on Rambo and ended up working at Geico. His first collection of short stories, ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2
Play Is The Miracle Drug: Dr. Kelly Starrett On Movement, Recovery, & The Wellness Trap
Dr. Kelly Starrett is a physical therapist, New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of The Ready State. This conversation explores human performance and a wellness culture that's become a kind of secularized religion, fixated on optimization while the fundamentals get i ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 29
What Happened To The Vegan Movement? Rich & Simon Hill On The Rise & Fall Of Plant-Based Eating
By 2020, veganism wasn't a fringe choice. It was mainstream. A few years later, the momentum faded. So what happened? I sit down with nutrition scientist Simon Hill for an honest autopsy – the overhyped meat alternatives, the broken trust around health claims, the sanctimony that ... 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.
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3h 1m
Oct 2024
Unlocking Olympic Potential with Mike Scannell
This week on The Price for Paradise, I talk with elite running coach Mike Scannell. Mike shares his journey from professional runner to coaching Grant Fisher, who recently won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters. We discuss how elite athlet ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2024
The “Bronze Medal Mindset” (and 4 More Surprising Habits From Olympians)
<p>The Olympians are the best of the best, and today, Mel is revealing 5 habits that your favorite Olympic athletes use to win. </p><p>These 5 habits will change your life forever, and they all involve mindset, mental preparation, and simple tactics that you can instantly apply i ... Show More
59m 43s
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 2022
008 | Sam Effah| You Can't Rush Closure
Sam has speed. He's represented Canada at 3 World Championships, 3 World University Games and most recently – the 2018 Commonwealth Games. As a 2-time Canadian Champion in the 100m, Sam has an innate enthusiasm for sport, marketing, and the Olympic movement. Join Najwa and Sam as ... Show More
56m 55s
Jul 2020
Every Day Is Mindset Day - Ollie Marchon - #193
Ollie Marchon is a coach and business owner. I wanted to find out the principles Ollie uses to negotiate his life as a dad, husband, athlete, coach, business owner and Nike Master Trainer. Expect to learn why having faith in your future self is crucial, how to balance a chaotic l ... Show More
1h 28m
Feb 2023
152: Optimising Youth Speed Training: They're Not Just Small Adults
In episode 152, Matt Tometz, Performance Coach, joins us. Specifically Matt will be looking at: Why youth athletes need speed Physiological adaptations in youth athletes Speed training in youth vs adults What training with Matt looks like *About Matt "Matt Tometz is a Sports Perf ... Show More
19m 7s