Science for Sport Podcast
Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance.
Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet.
Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport.
This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to:
- The science powering record-breaking performances.
- The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game.
- Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching.
Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve.
Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 283
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
243: Beyond the Game: Rugby League Stars on Sacrifice, Resilience, and Reinvention
This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of Rugby League with two seasoned professionals, Scott Taylor and Ben Jones-Bishop. Between them, they boast over …
242: 15 Years, 650 Wickets, and One Iconic Headband – Jack Brooks Tells All
Episode 242:
In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves sits down with former professional cricketer Jack Brooks, whose 15-year career is a testament to resilience, hard …
241: The Data Revolution in Sport: Insights from Elite Sports Analysts on Optimising Performance
Episode 241
In this week's Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves dives into the world of data analysis in professional football with two brilliant guests—Arian Forouhandeh, Physical Performa…
240: Goodbye: The End Of An Era
In episode 240, Matt Solomon former host of the Science for Sport Podcat, joins us.
Specifically you will learn:
- Matt's favourite episodes
- Lessons learned from the podcast
- Lessons from Paralympic …
239: Give Your Groin The Attention It Deserves
In episode 239, Andy Hyde, Strength and Conditioning Coach at Aesthetics Athletics, joins us.
Specifically you will learn:
- The importance of training the groin
- Injuries which can occur at the gro…
238: Go From Scrawney Teen To Elite-Level Rugby Pro
In episode 238 Jake Colley-Davies Owner of Caradoc Conditioning, joins us.
Specifically Jake will be looking at:
- Physical charachteristics of rugby
- How to put on enough mass to compete at the top …
237: Optimise Training Transfer For Maximal On-Pitch Performance
In episode 237 Matt Cook owner of Transferable Training, joins us.
Specifically Matt will be looking at:
- Importance of training transfer
- Working back from game actions
- How to maximise training tra…
236: Nutrition Essentials For Female Footballers
In episode 236 Aimee O'Keeffe and James Morehen, join us.
Specifically Aimee & James will be looking at:
- Physiological difference between men and women
- How these differences affect nutrition
- What …
235: Bad Break: How To Recovery Faster Than Ever From Bone Fractures
In episode 235 Louise Wood, S&C Coach at QPR Women, joins us.
Specifically Louise will be looking at:
- Types of bone iinjuries
- How bones heal
- How to accelerate the healing process
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234: Perfect Programming: Individualisation For 100s Of Athletes At Once
In episode 234 Jake Reeve S&C Coach at Loughborough University, joins us.
Specifically Jake will be looking at:
- Testing & Profiling
- How to individualise training programs
- What these programs look …
233: Swim Faster Than Ever With Elite-Level Strength
In episode 233 Michel Verkade, S&C Coach at TeamNL, joins us.
Specifically Michel will be looking at:
- Importance of strength in swimming
- Importance of core training
- What S&C can add when athletes …
232: Eccentric Training: Don't Leave Gains On The Table
In episode 232 Tom Stringwell, Founder of Your Gym Sport Performance, joins us.
Specifically Tom will be looking at:
- Types of eccentric training
- Physiology underpinnig eccentric training
- How and w…
231: Why Sprint Interval Training Is Essential For Conditioning
In episode 231 Andrew Usher, Researcher and Boxing Coach, joins us.
Specifically Andrew will be looking at:
- Importance of energy systems
- Energy system misconceptions
- How to implement sprint interv…
230: All Those PhDs And Not A Single Smart Person
In episode 230 Daniel Booth, Head of performance for Watford FC Women, joins us.
Specifically Daniel will be looking at:
- Why jobs ask for PhDs in sport
- Alternatives to university education
- Skills …
229: Judo: How To Prepare For The Paris 2024 Olympics
In episode 229 Emma Reid, TeamGB Judo Athlete, joins us.
Specifically Emma will be looking at:
- What life in the Olympic Village is like
- How she prepared to Paris
- The use of S&C and Sport Science
- L…
228: Muscle Misconceptions: How To Be Big And Flexible
In episode 228 Jon Bell, Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, joins us.
Specifically Jon will be looking at:
- What flexibility & mobility are
- Physiology underpinning flexibility & mobility
- Misconc…
227: Strength Training Is Essential For Youth Development
In episode 227 Mark Helme, Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, joins us.
Specifically Mark will be looking at:
- How strength training varies during adolescence
- How to apply strength traini…
226: Implement S&C In Schools For Maximal Athletic Development
In episode 226 Tom Green, Head of Athletic Development at St Peters RC High School, joins us.
Specifically Tom will be looking at:
- How PE and S&C differ for schools
- Barriers to implementing S&C in…
225: Reclaiming The Soul Of Youth Sport
In episode 225 Michael McElhenie and Greg Dunn Founders of Exult Sport, join us.
Specifically they will be looking at:
- Importance of youth sport
- Developing a positive culture
- Maximising the impact…
224: Elite Energy: Nutrition Strategies For Winning
In episode 224, Tom Shaw, Performance Nutritionist, join us.
Specifically Tom will be looking at:
- The importance of fueling for match day
- Science underpinning fueling
- Recovery from matches
- Exactly…