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 the realities of life as a professional athlete, the highs of Wembley wins and Go ... Show More
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
Jun 16
272: Inside Catapult: Global Trends, Common Pitfalls & the Future of Sports Science
This week, host Richard Graves is joined by Chris Polley, Vice President of Customer Success at Catapult, for a deep-dive into the world of elite sports performance monitoring. With over 55 sports scientists working across 16 countries, Chris shares what he and his team are seein ... Show More
43m 21s
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
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
Jan 2021
238: Alex Brooker and Mike Guadango on The Power of Belief, Placebo Effects in Training-Rehab and Becoming Your Own Coaching Superhero
Our guests today are Mike Guadango and Alex Brooker. Mike and Alex (“Brooker”) met when Alex interned for Mike at DeFranco’s gym a decade ago, and they now have a podcast together, “The Mike and Brooker Show”, in addition to their coaching careers.
Alex is the owner and operator ... Show More
1h 22m
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
Mar 2022
300: Bobby Whyte on Game-Specific Acceleration, Motor Learning and Confidence Building in Basketball Performance Training
Today’s show welcomes back Bobby Whyte. Bobby is an athletic performance and basketball skill enhancement trainer operating out of northern New Jersey. Bobby recently appeared on episode 178 of the podcast https://www.just-fly-sports.com/podcast-178-bobby-whyte/, speaking on hi ... Show More
1h 6m
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