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Science for Sport Podcast

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Moving Beyond Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Labels

October 19, 2026 · 36 min

Does the way we talk about aerobic and anaerobic training help us prescribe better conditioning, or can it lead us towards the wrong sessions? This week, Richard Graves welcomes James de Lacey back to the Science for Sport podcast to…
Preparing Athletes for Pressure and Adversity

October 12, 2026 · 32 min

Can athletes learn to grow from pressure, rather than simply recover from it? This week, Richard Graves welcomes Dr Nick Holton to the Science for Sport podcast to explore antifragility: the idea that appropriately managed challenges…
What Saliva Testing Can Tell Us About Athletes

October 5, 2026 · 21 min

What can a saliva sample tell a performance team that a blood test taken a few times a season might miss? This week, Richard Graves is joined by Marlon Millard, chemist and founder of Biolyz, to discuss how frequent biomarker testing…
Can a Playing Surface Change How an Athlete Moves?

September 28, 2026 · 37 min

How much does the surface beneath an athlete’s feet really affect performance and injury risk? This week, Richard Graves is joined by Professor John Sorochan from the University of Tennessee and Alan Thomson, USA Sales Director at SIS…
How Sports Science Has Changed Coaching with Simon Grayson

September 21, 2026 · 41 min

Few people are better placed to chart the evolution of sports science in professional football than Simon Grayson. Across a career spanning five decades, Simon has experienced the game as both a player and manager, from an era of bacon…

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Structure, Pacing and Recovery in Fight Preparation

September 14, 2026 · 33 min

Are elite athletes training harder than the demands of their sport require? This week, Richard Graves is joined by performance coach Colin Byrne, who spent seven years working with Conor McGregor as part of his training and corner…
How the NFL’s Best Practitioners Use Performance Data

September 7, 2026 · 30 min

Elite teams have access to more performance data than ever. The real competitive advantage, however, comes from knowing which questions to ask, how to interpret the answers and when to act. This week, Richard Graves is joined by Jamie…
The Three Outcomes That Define High Performance

August 31, 2026 · 28 min

What does it take to build a genuinely integrated high-performance programme? This week, Richard Graves is joined by Dr Trevor Short, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Health, Wellness and Performance at Utah State…
How Elite Athletes Respond Under Pressure

August 24, 2026 · 29 min

This week, Richard Graves is joined by Dr Alicia Naser, behavioural scientist and founder of The Naser Institute for Behavioral Sports Psychology. Dr Naser works with professional athletes and organisations across hockey, tennis…
Why Athletes Keep Breaking Down

August 17, 2026 · 35 min

This week, Richard Graves is joined by Dave Emsley, physiotherapist and movement specialist at The Body Mechanics, for a practical conversation on why successful rehabilitation needs to look beyond the site of pain. Dave explains how the…
Growth, Maturation and Athletic Development in Tennis

August 10, 2026 · 26 min

Tennis players need far more than clean technique and a strong forehand. They need to be fast, powerful, durable and able to recover well enough to perform across an unpredictable, year-round competitive schedule. This week, Richard…
Why Energy Management Is the Next Big Performance Tool

August 3, 2026 · 23 min

How much of an athlete’s performance is shaped by the materials they wear and use? This week, Richard Graves is joined by Dr Sarah Karmel, Chief Science Officer at RHEON Labs, to explore how dynamic materials are changing the way sport…

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About the show

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.