In this episode, Jake explores the principles that underpin resilient tendons and long-term athletic durability. The conversation covers key differences between Achilles and patellar tendon rehabilitation, how loading strategies should be adapted to each, and why avoiding dramatic peaks and valleys in training is essential for keeping tendons healthy.
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Jul 2
522: Scott Leech on Constraint-Led Speed Training, AI, and the Future of Coaching
Scott Leech explores how constraints, games, and technology can enhance athletic development without sacrificing high-performance outcomes. Scott discusses adapting summer training around limited facilities, balancing speed and conditioning with GPS data, and using game-based dri ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 25
521: Joe Pedulla on Speed Profiling, Resisted Sprinting, and Athlete Archetypes
Today’s podcast guest is Joe Pedulla. Joe is a strength coach at the University of Oklahoma, where he oversees performance training for softball and women’s golf. Prior to Oklahoma, he coached in professional baseball with the Kansas City Royals organization and worked extensivel ... Show More
1h 18m
Jun 18
520: Julien Pineau on The Nervous System and the Art of Adaptation
In this episode, Julien explores resilience, energy allocation, and the deeper forces that shape athletic performance. He explains the phylogenetic hierarchy of the nervous system, how prior experiences influence behavior, and why emotions are better understood as questions rathe ... Show More
1h 30m
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It's a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for ... Show More
1h 23m
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
Apr 2023
159: Improve Endurance Performance With Perfectly Planned Strength And Power Training
In episode 159, Hector Romero, Strength & Conditioning Coach at TeamNL, joins us. Specifically Hector will be looking at: Importance of strength and power in endurance sports Adapations to strength training in endurance sports How to plan strength training for endurance sports Ab ... Show More
17m 8s
Feb 2024
204: Optimal Week Planning For Footballers
In episode 204 Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach with Aesthetic Athletics, joins us. Specifically Andy will be looking at: The difference between pro, semi-pro and youth players Important physical qualities How to structure a week to optimise performance An example of ho ... Show More
32m 10s
Apr 2023
160: Avoid The Biggest Mistakes That Athletes Make In Their Training
In episode 160, Dan Baker, Strength & Conditioning Coach, joins us. Specifically Dan will be looking at: The biggest mistakes athletes make in their training His most important advice to all athletes at all levels About Dan: "PhD in Sports and Biomedial Science. More than 40 peer ... Show More
25m 43s
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