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Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
In this episode Martin talks to Professor Stacy Clemes and Dr. Grant Charlesworth-Jones to explore the pressing health challenges facing the UK workforce. From rising rates of long-term illness and sedentary lifestyles to the overlooked health crisis among truck drivers, the conversation dives deep into the systemic issues and potential solutions. Drawing on over a decade of research, the guests share insights into the SHIFT programme—Structured Health Intervention for Transport—and discuss how employers, policymakers, and individuals can take proactive steps to improve wellbeing, productivity, and safety across the nation
Learn more about the SHIFT programme here: https://www.ncsem-em.org.uk/research/optimising-health-wellbeing/impact/the-shift-study/
State of the nation 2:01
GP health 7:18
Driver health 14:48
SHIFT 17:54
The issue with truck driving 33:41
What are we doing about it? 35:52
Driving better health 44:30
Changes 47:35
Future research 54:19
Further information 57:10
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Lord Sebastian Coe joins the Experts in Sport podcast for a wide-ranging conversation tracing his journey from Loughborough student-athlete to one of the most influential figures in global sport.
In this compelling episode, he reflects on the lessons learned from his legendary athletics career, shares untold stories and the immense pressure behind delivering London 2012, and offers his vision for the future of athletics in an increasingly complex world. With candid advice for the next generation of sports leaders, this is a rare and inspiring insight into the mind of a true sporting icon.
Arriving at Loughborugh1:06
Chancellor11:16
Life after athletics16:10
London 201223:33
Spirit of 201237:08
Navigating challenges41:55
Opportunity in athletics49:13
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In this episode of Experts in Sport, we discuss Where History Begins-Loughborough's Journey Through Sport. Learn about Loughborough's early beginnings in Sport and how we grew into the number 1 university in the world for sport!
Where did history begin?: 1:46
Where are we now?: 5:11
The World Wars: 8:28
Military connections: 10:49
Sport Performance: 12:22
Sport education and research: 20:00
Best in the world: 24:53
Olympics and Paralympics: 28:18
The future: 35:04
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Every athlete faces performance challenges, but could the answers lie in their data? In this episode, we explore how data-driven innovation is uncovering hidden performance patterns and offering deeper insights into what happens beyond training hours. We also discuss where technology still has room to grow, as we continue unlocking new ways to help athletes get the very best out of themselves.
In this episode Dr Samantha Rowland discusses athelte driven data with Liverpool John Moores University's Dr Kelsie Johnson and Loughborough Sport's Olivia Murphy.
Data driven innovation: 2:42
Athlete voices: 10:38
Academic barriers: 18:14
Hormonal changes: 23:46
Encouraging participation: 29:40
Data transformation: 33:19
The next generation: 39:20
Next steps: 45:16
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England has broken records both on and off the pitch — from advancing gender equity to achieving unprecedented broadcasting figures and ticket sales. But what do these successes mean for host councils and local communities once the tournament ends?
In this episode, we speak with Cllr James Petter, Deputy Leader of West Northamptonshire Council, whose portfolio spans the local economy, culture, and leisure, and Dr Becca Leopkey from the University of Georgia, a world-leading expert on the visible and invisible impacts of hosting major events.
Our vibrant conversation centres on Northampton, an official host town that staged tournament games across three weekends and delivered a range of community activations. These engaged local residents, sports clubs, businesses, and universities throughout the Rugby World Cup. Cllr Petter and Dr Leopkey share insights on the importance of involving diverse local groups, capturing both planned and unexpected successes, and addressing the crucial question: what’s next?
Together, they explore how Northampton can build on the momentum of the tournament to deliver long-term regional benefits. This episode forms part of the Summer of Women’s Sport mini-series supported by the Institute of Advanced Studies and Spirit of 2012, who champion inclusive knowledge exchange and partnership building.
Want to know more? Make sure to check out the Loughborough University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub, plus the Loughborough Lightning rugby franchise who kick off their PWR season with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens this autumn.
What does hosting mean?: 4:00
Harnessing the hosting: 8:45
Yarn bombing: 10:07
Maintaining the momentum: 13:19
The Fanzone: 17:36
Next steps: 23:03
Collaboration: 35:10
For millions of women, the journey to fitness can be a frustrating one, filled with confusing advice that doesn't seem to fit their bodies. But what if the problem isn't with them, but with the industry itself? In this episode of Loughborough University's Experts in Sport podcast, we explore that very question as part of our Women in Sport series.
In this episode we are joined by Baz Moffat, a former Team GB athlete and CEO of The Well HQ. She argues that a critical lack of female-specific education is failing both trainers and their clients. We discuss the current landscape of personal training qualifications and how, through better educating people working in the fitness industry, we can improve health and fitness outcomes for women around the world.
Intro: 0:00
How hard should we be pushing?: 7:03
The menstrual cycle: 10:54
Women's health: 15:32
Current education: 18:07
The problems: 28:00
Future education: 31:36
Quick fixes: 39:17
Where to learn more: 44:35
What does gender equity really mean in a sport as physically demanding and strategically complex as wheelchair rugby? In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking research project that’s challenging assumptions and driving change for women in para-sport. Through personal reflections and expert insights, we explore why representation matters, how performance is measured, and what it takes to build inclusive pathways for female athletes.
Joining the conversation are Dr Thomas Rietveld from the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University, Richard Allcroft, President of World Wheelchair Rugby, Lauren Templeton, Regional General Manager for Europe at World Wheelchair Rugby, and Jason Brisbane, Chief Executive Officer of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby. Together, they share personal insights, strategic goals, and reflections on the Women’s Cup in Paris — a key testing ground for inclusive rule changes like the 0.5-point classification for female athletes. Whether you're a coach, policymaker, athlete, or simply curious about the future of inclusive sport, this episode offers a compelling look at how data, collaboration, and lived experience are shaping the next phase of wheelchair rugby.
Intros: 0:00
Gender Equity: 4:19
The research: 11:11
The rule change: 15:56
The athlete voice: 21:44
Collaboration: 28:42
Research call to action: 34:33
Takeaways: 36:46
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In this episode of the Women in Sport Summer Series, we explore how governance, marketing, and collaboration are driving transformation in women’s sport—both in the UK and globally.
Featuring Alex Teasdale, Executive Director of Women’s Rugby at the RFU, and Dr Dana Lee Ellis, a leading academic in sport marketing and event governance, we unpack the strategic role of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, the power of inclusive networks, and the importance of visionary innovation initiatives.
This conversation is part of the Women in Sport Summit, supported by the Institute for Advanced Studies, Spirit of 2012, and the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub at Loughborough University.
Intros 0:00
Leadership and collaboration: 3:50
The eve of the Rugby World Cup: 8:14
Amplification: 11:57
Focus on women's sport: 14:08
Sport beyond the event: 16:23
Global and private examples: 23:51
Inclusive leadership: 32:01
Looking ahead: 38:27
Key takeaway: 45:25
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Welcome to a special episode of the Experts in Sport Podcast, brought to you by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.
In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet essential topics in women’s sport: breast health and the science of sports bras.
Exploring why most sports bras don’t offer enough support, the impact on performance and injury risk, innovations in design, fit, and education, and how research is driving real change for athletes.
Intro 0:00
Health implications 3:31
Research 5:13
Why has it been overlooked? 7:34
Awareness 14:45
Female anthropometry 20:59
What to look for in a bra 28:32
What’s next? 37:36
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The Experts in Sport podcast is a regular series that brings together experts from across Loughborough University with external thought leaders to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia with new episodes launched regularly.
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In this episode of Experts in Sport, host Dr Hannah Fox Dugdale is joined by Dr Verity Postlethwaite to explore the groundbreaking launch of Loughborough University’s Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub. Discover how this initiative is set to transform women’s sport from grassroots to elite, tackling real-world challenges with cutting-edge research.
We also hear from special guest and former England international, Karen Carney OBE, as she shares powerful insights on athlete health, equity in sport, and what this hub means for the future.
A must-listen in the build-up to the 2025 Summer of Women in Sport!
Intro: 0:00
Karen Carney: 8:07
Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub: 8:47
The research gap: 10:50
Women focused research: 14:39
The media: 20:41
Leadership: 23:26
The hub contribution: 25:23
Women’s sport in action: 27:09
Karen Carney OBE is also an ambassador for the new hub - https://www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/news/2024/september/karen-carney-sport-health-wellbeing-ambassador/
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https://www.lboro.ac.uk/news-events/news/2025/march/women-in-sport-hub-launch/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/women-in-sport-hub/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/ias/programmes/women-in-sport/
https://www.ncsem-em.org.uk/events/tackling-the-gap/
As the England v India Test Matches get into full swing, Experts in Sport podcast host Martin Foster sits down with Ed Smith, former National Selector for England Cricket and soon-to-be President of the MCC.
In this episode, they explore Leadership in Sport and discuss the growing impact of AI on decision-making and leadership at the highest level. Drawing from Ed’s experience in elite cricket, this conversation offers unique insights into how modern leaders balance data, intuition, and performance in a rapidly evolving sporting world.
Intro: 00:00
Leadership in Sport: 1:55
Student impact: 15:38
President of the MCC: 25:33
AI in sport: 35:46
Embracing AI: 51:34
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In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by world-leading expert in the science of the human mind, Dr Ian Taylor, to discuss his new book Time Hacks.
Together, they draw on the latest psychological research to explore how we can develop a healthier relationship with time—one that helps us break free from the cycle of boredom and mania, boosts our productivity, and brings greater balance to all areas of our lives.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with practical tips and science-backed strategies to help you take control of your time.
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Intro: 00:00
Overview: 2:34
Time warps: 6:55
The idea of time: 11:40
Practical solutions: 15:54
Why do mousetraps work: 18:32
Mind the gap: 23:16
S is for effort: 27:19
Benefits of solitude: 36:03
Bouncebackability: 45:58
Top 5 hacks: 48:08
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In today’s podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Daniel Read, Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University, to discuss the use of painkillers in sport.
Painkiller use in sport is more widespread than many people realise. In this episode, we uncover some shocking statistics and explore the reasons why athletes turn to pain relief—sometimes at great personal risk. Using real-world examples from across the sporting world, we examine the pressures, motivations, and implications behind this growing issue.
Painkiller use in sport: 2:14
Examples: 6:54
Frequency: 11:54
Classifications: 16:01
Recreational use: 19:14
Why?: 20:44
Capital: 23:41
Problems: 26:58
What needs to change?: 30:25
Youth football: 48:06
Further research: 51:09
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Today, I’m joined by Professor Josef Fahlén, Professor Paul Downward, and Dr. Mat Dowling to explore how sport functions in different contexts. We often hear about sport and physical activity in Scandinavia—but what can we actually learn from their approach?
In this podcast, we compare the Swedish and UK sport systems, discussing a wide range of topics including government funding, sports clubs, schools, facilities, and cultural influences. We also delve into the challenges of trying to implement ideas from one country into another.
Intros: 00:00
Swedish sport: 3:07
UK sport: 5:43
Comparison: 12:41
Swedish sport again: 15:51
UK sport again: 22:26
Cultural differences: 27:04
What is sport for?: 42:31
The future: 46:56
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In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Luke Roberts, author of Leading Schools and Sustaining Innovation: How to Think Big and Differently in Complex Systems, joins host Martin Foster to discuss systems change.
If you’ve been involved in the sport, physical activity, health, education, business, or any other sector, you’ll likely have heard people talk about systems change. You may have seen attempts to create change, but more often than not, the outcomes don’t match expectations.
In today’s podcast, we explore what systems change really means. We begin by defining the concept and discussing the common challenges people face when trying to bring about meaningful change, using real-world examples. We then shift focus to what is required to create and sustain systems change over time.
We hope this episode inspires anyone looking to make a positive impact and become a systems change leader of the future.
Intros: 0:00
What is Systems Change?: 3:42
Purpose of the system: 10:32
Examples: 15:45
Systems Mapping: 29:32
Getting the system ready for change: 36:00
Maintain and Sustain: 42:23
Changing the icing not the cake: 45:35
What's next?: 52:24
In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Serhat Yilmaz and Lerina Bright (Mission 89) join host Martin Foster to discuss Human trafficking in the global sports ecosystem.
Loughborough University, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.
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Intro 00:00
The issue 6:21
Definitions 11:06
In and through sport 22:42
Around sport 34:47
Recommendations 43:20
Summary 53:18
Outros 1:06:31
In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Professor Mark Williams joins host Martin Foster to discuss How Elite Athletes Are Made.
Professor Mark Williams has researched Sports Science for over 30 years, he has published hundreds of academic articles, written, and edited over 20 books and has worked at leading organisations around the world. In this podcast we focus on his book "The Best. How Elite Athletes are Made." We discuss a wide range of topics from how siblings and the environment we live in can impact our sporting success, the truth about the 10 000 hour rule, the power of coaching and much more. If you want to learn more about how elite athletes are made, then this podcast is a great place to start.
Intro 00:00
How Elite Athletes Are Made 3:25
Most important aspects 6:12
Siblings 7:32
Helicopter parenting 9:24
Location 10:39
Age and academies 20:24
Early specialisation and 10000 hours 31:23
Born or made? 35:31
Practice 38:50
What makes the best coaches? 48:01
Next steps 1:03:48
Outros 1:06:09
In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, Dr Janine Coates (expert in inclusive PE and school sport), Tammy and her mum Lynn (stars from the 'Equal Play' documentary), and Helen Derby (Strategic Lead, Programmes, Activity Alliance) join host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) to discuss how physical education can be improved to make it inclusive for everyone who takes part.
Intros 00:00
The research 2:51
Tammy's experience 5:55
Activity Alliance 10:17
Examples 18:40
The future 21:17
Wheelchair tennis 29:14
Outros 33:51
In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Steven Bradbury joins host Martin Foster to discuss Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in Sports Leadership.
Intro 00:00
Equality and equity 1:49
Leading the way: the background 3:19
Levels of representation 6:52
Benefits of a diverse workforce 9:55
Challenges 14:27
Barriers 23:15
Examples of good practice 26:02
Recommendations 34:12
Next steps 41:27
Outro 46:17
Physical activity levels of children in England and around the world remain stubbornly low.
Research has shown that Physical Education can inspire children to embrace physical activity and sport, yet the curriculum that is delivered nationwide remains narrow with a heavy focus on skill development for sport.
In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, Professor David Kirk and Professor Ash Casey discuss Models-based practice with host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead). The trio cover what models-based practice is, the potential benefits and the best way to apply Models-based practice within schools.
Professor Ash Casey is the Programme Director for the MSc and PGCE in Education with QTS (Physical Education) at Loughborough University. Ash maintains an active presence on X (formerly Twitter) (@DrAshCasey) and operates a blog (www.PEPRN.com), dedicated to translating research into practical applications Physical Education and Pedagogy. His research explores pedagogical models, teacher development through social media, and pedagogies of technology.
Professor David Kirk is an educational researcher with teaching and research interests in educational innovation, curriculum history, and physical education and sport pedagogy. He is the founding editor of the peer reviewed journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (Routledge) and editor of Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport. He has held academic appointments previously in universities in England, Australia, Ireland and Belgium and is currently Honorary Professor of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland.
Intro 00:00
Background of P.E 3:04
What is the purpose of P.E.? 12:59
Models based practise 22:30
An Activist Approach 34:53
In practise 36:49
What’s next? 48:39
Safeguarding and interpersonal abuse in sport – the development and potential impact of the IOC consensus statement.
Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the release of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport.
In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, hosted Martin Foster is joined by those involved in delivering this initiative.
The panel, featuring Prof Daniel Rhind (Loughborough University), Prof Yetsa Adebodunde Tuakli-Wosornu, (Stanford University), and Kirsty Burrows (Head of the IOC's Safe Sport Unit), discuss the background to the consensus statement, its development, the overarching recommendations and what this means for wider stakeholders.
Intro 00:00
Consensus statement importance 2:52
Research rationale 7:42
Definitions 9:14
Methodology 16:31
Findings 18:06
Sport and society 28:27
Intentional interpersonal violence 34:43
Recommendations 41:28
What changes do you want to see? 52:02
Outros 56:01
In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK’s low levels of sport participation.
The podcast includes discussions on government policy and its impact on participation rates, and what needs to change to encourage more people to become active.
Intro 00:00
Participation rates 7:10
History of monitoring 12:19
How have things changed? 17:27
General trends 22:46
Specific trends 25:57
Fitness industry 30:27
Biggest impact 37:18
Future of policy 39:29
What are we trying to achieve? 50:06
The future 55:04
Axel Dopfer, Professor Duncan Walker, Dr Richard Ferguson, and Josh Cresswell join us to discussHow Loughborough University's world-class sports ecosystem helped alumnus Axel Dopfer break the German hour record.
Intros 0:00
University approach 6:55
Training as a Loughborough student 11:20
Memorable moments 14:26
Interdisciplinary aspect 16:37
Heat acclimation 27:52
Training smart 32:02
Build up to the day 39:34
Methodology 48:29
The Event 52:24
What next? 56:47
How to find out more 1:03:22
Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Tom Balshaw join host Stuart McErlain-Naylor to break down the anatomy of Strongman Champion Eddie Hall and highlight the key characteristics that enabled him to break world records in the deadlift.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Intros
1:04 An evening with Eddie Hall
5:16 Scope of research
10:13 Why Eddie Hall?
11:55 Preparation
16:50 What did the day entail?
22:19 Main findings of the case study
26:24 Under or over developed?
28:43 Tendon adaptation
34:44 Injury risk
37:07 Inherited characteristics
42:11 Limiting factors in human performance
43:43 What else is there to know about Eddie?
45:58 Current and future research
49:27 Where to find out more
50:55 Outros
Journal: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00342.2024
Professor Vicky Tolfrey chats to host Dan Trussell to discuss the Paralympics in Paris, wheelchair sport and what's to come after the Games.
Intros 0:00
Wheelchair configuration in tennis 0:43
Competitive edge 4:28
Athlete collaboration 5:26
What to expect from wheelchair sport 7:10
Wheelchair basketball at Loughborough 8:11
The future of parasport 9:41
Parasport and society 14:11
Outros 19:29
In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, discusses research within Para sport at Loughborough and its potential across the landscape of sport with guests, Vladyslava Kravchenko, Alasdair Donaldson, and Jennifer Wong, of Loughborough University.
Time stamps:
0.00-4.03 - Introduction
4.04- 8.31 - Why Loughborough?
8.32- 10.49 - Development of Para sport at Loughborough
10.50-12.32 - Examples of Para sport development
12.33-17.32 - Developing the workforce
17.33-24.05 - Opportunity at Loughborough
24.06- 28.34 - International relations
28.35-34.04 - Para sport against stigma
34.05-42.37 - London 2012 Legacy
42.38-45.53 - Barriers and stigma
45.54-48.25 - Making noise toolkit
48.26-49.54 - Diplomacy and international governance PhD
49.55-51.25 - Outros
Loughborough University alumna, Paula Radcliffe MBE, joins host, Martin Foster, in this episode of the Experts in Sport Podcast to discuss her experience as a student athlete at Loughborough and her successful career within athletics.
Timestamps:
0.00-1.23 - Intro
1.24-7.14 - Experience as a student at Loughborough University
7.14-9.57 - Combining academia and sport
9.58-12.34 - Student life
12.35-15.22 - Partnered running
15.23-17.51 - Loughborough traditions
17.52-25.06 - Preparation for competition as a student
25.07-31.22 - Changes in practice and training
31.23-34.57 - Menstrual cycle
34.58-42.52 - Androcentrism vs women in sport & training during pregnancy
42.53-47.08 - Further work
47.09-51.02 - Getting into running
51.03-51.47 - Outro
Dr Verity Postlethwaite, from the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, joins host, Dan Trussell, to discuss Spirit of 2012 and the importance of legacy that exists within major sporting competitions.
A Loughborough University study found that top sprinters, whilst being generally more muscular, had a very specific pattern to their muscularity, with some muscles far bigger. Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, talks to Professor Jonathan Folland, from the School of Sport Exercise, and Health Sciences, to discuss research findings in the area.
Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, is joined by Professor Liam Heaney, who provides an insight into how athletes are tested on the biggest stage and the work that Loughborough University is carrying out in the area.
Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, is joined by Professor of Psychology Sophia Jowett to break down coach-athlete relationships and their benefits in athletes having the edge on the biggest stage, seen in the relationship between Mel Marshall and Adam Peaty.
In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, is joined by guests, Dr Richard Ferguson and Dr Dave Nichols, to discuss research around elite cycling and performance.
Timestamps:
0.00-2.23 - Intro
2.24-8.59 - Competing at an elite level and training
9.00-12.29 - Individual or team sport and hierarchy
12.30-17.14 - Research to understand level of performance
17.15-21.38 - Interdisciplinary research at Loughborough University
21.39-24.47 - Real-life applications of cycling
24.48-27.19 - Potential use of online tools in elite training
27.20-33.51 - Beneficial research at Loughborough
33.52-42.16 - Loughborough Lightning
42.17-48.29 - Issues around androcentric research
48.30-54.24 - Upcoming research
54.25-57.11 - Outro
In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Donald Barron (Loughborough Univeristy), Austin Fuller (Porduct Director of Football and Rugby business at Hudl, former FA insights and analysis) and Robin Jackson to discuss performance analysis, artificial intelligence, and football penalties.
Timestamps:
0.00-2.23 - Intro
2.24-6.40 - Performance analysis and development
6.41-11.07 - Advent of AI
11.08-17.36 - Analyst’s job before game
17.37-20.30 - Coach comparison between team and their opposition
20.31-27.25 - Preparation prior to competition
27.26-36.59 - Use of data and metrics in decision-making
37.00-53.32 Penalties and analysis of Euros
53.33-1.00.12 - Lack of top corner saves
1.00.13-1.01.14 - Outro
0.00-2.59 - Intro and performance analysis overview
3.00-8.53 - Constraints-led approach within sport
8.54-15.18 - Tailoring training for elite athletes
15.19-18.57 - Performance analyst, coach, and athlete relationships
18.58-20.57 - Technological advancements informing data collection
20.58-30.29 - Research and metric development
30.30-37.22 - Unexpected findings within research
37.23-46.45 - Real-life applications of findings
46.46-59.23 - Encouraging development in younger players
59.24-1.04.52 - Further research
1.04.53-1.05.39 - Outro
In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Stuart McErlain-Naylor is joined by guest Judd Kalkhoven, from Western Sydney University, to discuss common misconceptions within the scope of sports injury research.
Timestamps:
0.00-4.50 - Intro
4.51-13.34 - Research and inspiration - causal models
13.35-22.53 - Implications for research findings
22.54-26.14 - Exploratory research to show statistical relationships
26.15-28.18 - Transitioning research from the lab to the field
28.19-30.11 - Do intended applications influence lab work?
30.12-33.55 - Including practitioners in research
33.56-45.44 - Need for research prior to practical application
45.45-54.10 - Prediction vs. causation
54.11-56.44 - Outro and further work
Dr Tom Webb, Associate Professor in the Centre for Business in Society at Coventry University, joins Dr Stuart McErlain-Naylor to discuss officiating within sports and the challenges that face referees and other officials across the landscape.
Throughout the episode, conversations around the role and purpose of a sports official are centred, alongside the perception of sports officials as athletes, embracing the introduction of technologies such as VAR, and debating what constitutes a successful outcome.
Timestamps:
0.00-4.30 - Introduction and background
4.31-7.49 - How does lack of research affect the representation of sports officials
7.50-13.45 - Referee and Sports Official Research Network and further projects
13.46-23.50 - Role and purpose of a sports official
23.51-27.15 - Embracing and working with technology to officiate
27.16-33.00 - Perception of the official as an athlete
33.01-36.02 - What does a successful outcome look like?
36.03-40.40 - Errors, re-refereeing and the introduction of VAR
40.41-47.47 - Issue of recruitment and retention within sports and solutions
47.48-50.53 - Examples outside of sport to improve experience
50.54-54.04 - Outro and further work
Dr Verity Postlethwaite, a doctoral prize fellow in the research theme Sport, Business and Society at Loughborough University, joins Experts in Sport host Martin Foster to discuss Spirit of 2012.
Racism is an integral issue in the arena of sport, but how can its history and mediated culture assist in breaking down barriers for athletes moving forward?
In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, hosted by Martin Foster, Dr Nik Dickerson, from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, features as a guest to discuss the wider issues surrounding racism and its entwinement with masculinity in sport media.
Highly contested issues within sport are decoded, including Colin Kaepernick’s explicit protest (taking the knee during the national anthem at an NFL game) to highlight racial injustices facing African American men, as well as incidences of police brutality.
Dr Enora Le Flao (Postdoctoral Scholar, The Ohio State University) ,Dr Lizzy Williams (Senior Lecturer, Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University) and David Powell (PhD student, Swansea University) discuss concussions in Rugby Union and instrumented mouth-guards, which have embedded sensors to measure linear and angular kinematics of the head.
Time Stamps:
0:00-4:20 Intros
4:20-5:09 What is the rationale behind all this?
5:09-11:23 How has this been previously done and where are we now?
11:23-12:59 Is the mouthguard a replacement for visual monitoring – medical threshold?
12:59-14:44 False positives and negatives
14:44-17:59 What causes concussion?
17:59-22:58 How do the mouth guards work? What are they monitoring?
22:58-26:17 Training and workload
26:17-30:25 Sex differences
30:25-32:03 Misconceptions and eventual aims
32:03-40:00 Further research
40:00-42:52 Other sports
42:53-46:20 Further information
46:20-47:28 Outro and goodbyes
Joanna Czutkowna, Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, joins Experts in Sport host Martin Foster to discuss sustainability of the fashion and sport industries and the big problems that future generations will potentially face as a result of waste.
Time Stamps:
0.00-2.30 – Introduction to guest & work
2.31-5.32 – Overview of sustainability
5.33-6.54 – Issues within the fashion industry
6.55-8.54 – Charity shops, markets and clothing waste
8.55-13.20 – Sports industry’s contribution
13.21-16.51 – UEFA leading the way
16.52-21.45 – Scope 3 emissions
21.46-24.09 – What are the most sustainable materials?
24.10-26.15 – Circular business models
26.16-28.28 – Grassroots sport
28.29-33.50 – Culture of repair & the modern education system
33.51-37.00 – Neurodiversity’s part in sustainability
37.01-39.26 – Cricket kitting out
39.27-44.52 – Fans & participants facilitating change
44.53-45.28 – Outro & goodbyes
Dr Rob Gray (Associate Professor in Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University) talks about coaching in sport as well as skill acquisition in baseball and the future of virtual reality in sport
Timestamps
00:00 - 03:41 - Introduction to guest, background and topic
03:42 - 09:49 - What is skill acquisition?
09:50 - 14:08 - Consistency vs improvement
14:09 - 20:39 - The role of the coach in skill acquisition
20:40 - 24:19 - What would a typical study consist of?
24:20 - 35:10 - Virtual reality in coaching and skill acquisition
35:11 - 41:15 - The variability of the virtual world compared to the real world
41:16 - 48:35 - Where is research and coaching going in the next few years
48:36 - 51:42 - Where to find out more about the topic in the episode
Jo Maher (Pro Vice-chancellor for Sport), Lamonte Winston (Head of NFL Academy at Loughborough) and Steve Hagan (Head Coach at the NFL Academy at Loughborough) talk about the NFL Academy, Super Bowl and the future of American football in the UK.
Timestamps
00:00 - 02:24 - Introductions to guests, topic and backgrounds
02:25 - 09:25 - How did the partnership between Loughborough and the NFL Academy start?
09:26 - 12:21 - The transferable skills from other sports
12:22 - 24:33 - Where are we today with the standard of the NFL Academy?
24:34 - 28:59 - When will we see a Loughborough student at the Super Bowl?
29:00 - 41:19 - How is the partnership going and what can be achieved in the future? 41:20 - 42:27 - Final thoughts, thank you and goodbyes.
Dr Mark Doidge (Reader in Sociology of Sport), Katie Cross (Founder of Pledgeball) and Jenny Amann (PhD student at Loughborough University talk about the impact of climate change on sport.
Timestamps
00:00 - 06:03 - Introduction to guests, background and topic of the episode
06:04 - 09:02 - What is Pledgeball now and how do people get involved?
09:03 - 15:06 - Loughborough University's involvement in this topic
15:07 - 17:00 - Personal appreciation of the sport and reasons for involvement
17:01 - 20:39 - How does Pledgeball attempt to mobilise fans into making climate-related changes?
20:40 - 39:54 - What are common pledges and types of pledges
39:55 - 51:47 - “I hadn’t realised change is NOT a difficult thing, mobilising football fans on climate change”
51:48 - 54:32 - Cultural change in football
54:33 - 58:28 - Where is research regarding climate action and nature?
58:29 - 01:01:09 - The power of sport to be agents of change, Thank you to the guests and final thoughts
Abdul Faisal Chibsah (FIFA High Performance Specialist) talks about the Africa Cup Of Nations (AFCON) and the importance of the development of football in Africa.
Timestamps
00:00 - 07:52 - Introduction to guest, background, and the topic of the episode
07:53 - 16:46 - Africa Cup of Nations and issues of football in Africa
16:47 - 22:34 - Talent development in Africa
22:35 - 26:17 – Women’s game in Africa
26:18 - 41:48 - What infrastructure is being put in place?
41:48 - 48:36 - Player pathways
48:37 - 52:50 - What does the future of football in Africa look like and which nations are the driving force behind this development?
52:51 - 54:40 - Predictions for AFCON
54:41 - 55:53 - First African nation to win the World Cup
55:54 - 57:55 - Final comments, thank you and goodbyes
Dr Laurence Warren-Westgate (Assistant Professor in Sport, Exercise and Health Psychology at the University of Nottingham talks about deception, anticipation, psychology and biomechanics in rugby with host Stuart McErlain-Naylor.
Timestamps
00:00 - 04:23 - Introduction to guest, background and the topic of the episode
04:24 - 08:33 - Anticipation in sport: Why is it important?
08:33 - 13:59 - How have anticipation and deception been studied before?
14:00 - 19:40 - How do we recreate this in realistic scenarios?
19:41 - 28:58 - Why are the successful players looking at certain areas?
28:59 - 35:11 - Can you create context-specific actions to lure opponents into traps?
35:12 - 41:36 - Are professionals actually better at deception than amateurs?
41:36 - 43:06 - Are visual elements the same in both phases of play?
43:07- 45:26 - How does bias come into play with deception and interception?
45:27 - 47:47 - What is next?
47:48 - 49:48 - Links, thank yous and goodbyes from the guest.
Dr Russell Seymour (Senior Enterprise Fellow for the Institute for Sports Business) and Elliott Brown (Sustainability Project Manager at Loughborough University) talk with host Martin Foster about Climate change and its impact on sport and what Loughborough University is doing to help.
Timestamps
00:00 - 03:14 - Introductions, Background and context of the episode
03:15 - 16:49 - Climate change and its impact of sport
16:50 - 30:16 - What strategies are in place and how can sports fans help?
30:17 - 40:05 - What has Loughborough done to help this?
40:06 - 49:52 - Changing kits every season, Car sharing and how you can help
49:53 - 51:49 - experience of sustainability in sport
51:50 - 55:17 - Thank you, links, final comments and goodbyes
Dr Mhairi Morris (Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry at Loughborough University) talks about the new NHS-approved breast cancer drug Anastrozole with Host Martin Foster. They also discuss how exercise and diet can help in preventing breast cancer alongside other topics.
Timestamps
00:00 - 07:20 - Introductions to the guest, background and current projects
07:21 - 11:29 - Breast cancer: how common is it?
11:30 - 16:42 - Prevention: health, exercise and diet
16:43 - 21:40 - Anastrozole: the new NHS-approved drug
21:41 - 29:51 - How big is the effect of physical activity?
29:52 - 34:27 - Round up, thank you to guest and links for further learning
Dr Mark Burnley (Senior lecturer at Loughborough University) talks to host Stuart McErlain-Naylor about how the study of animals can aid athlete endurance training alongside other performance parameters.
Timestamps
00:00 - 07:49 - Introduction to guest and background in field and research of the subject
07:50 - 14:34 - What is the speed duration relationship?
14:35 - 18:55 - Why can we benefit from knowledge from the Animal Kingdom?
18:56 - 30:01 - How do we control and measure what animals do?
30:02 - 34:13 - How does motivation become an issue when measuring animals?
34:14 - 43:31 - General trends that have emerged from this research
43:32 - 45:19 - Mythbusting on the accumulation of lactate
45:20 - 48:33 - How can Animals affect the future of Athletes?
48:34 - 51:41 - “Lions don’t warm up in the jungle” - Is there truth behind the saying?
51:42 - 53:41 - Final thoughts, Thank you, links and Goodbyes
Dr Claire Madigan (Senior research associate with CLIMB: The Centre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour) talks to host Martin Foster about weight loss, the new ‘magic pill’, exercise, what can be done to help people lose weight effectively and healthily without doing more harm than good as well as what needs to be put in place to help lower obesity rates in the UK
Timestamps
00:00 - 02:30 - Introductions to guest, background in weight management, PHD and previous work
02:31 - 11:23 - The weight loss ‘magic pill’ has it finally arrived?
11:24 - 15:28 - Tier 1,2,3,4 and how behaviour change is important to each tier
15:29 - 19:57 - Is there a standard model for behaviour change or is it individualised?
19:58 - 23:41 - Nutrition, social support and diet, but is exercise the missing ingredient?
23:42 - 25:14 - What does the drug actually do?
25:15 - 27:12 - The starting point of weight loss is nutrition
27:13 - 35:40 - How do we stop this becoming an issue?
35:41 - 39:10 - What can we do to assist with treatment and prevention of obesity?
39:11 - 41:57 - How can we change readily available food to assist with children’s nutrition
41:58 - 45:33 - Recap on episode
45:34 - 47:04 - Thank you, links and goodbyes
Jonathan ‘Jono’ Shepherd (Head of Performance Research at PING golf) and Doctor Aimee Mears (Senior Lecturer in Sports Technology at Loughborough University) discuss golf equipment, and how manufactures and research can work together to benefit players both expert and amateur with host Stuart McErlain-Naylor.
Timestamps
00:00 - 04:19 - Introductions to guests, background in golf and sports technology
04:20 - 11:18 - What is the performance research centre and what does it do?
11:19 - 21:12 - The interaction between the player and the equipment
21:13 - 28:32 - What technology are being used and how that helps achieve the aims of the industry?
28:33 - 30:26 - Variability of human movement or maximum performance
30:27 - 34:56 - Should you based equipment decisions off what the pros use?
34:57 - 37:57 - Speed, accuracy and the sweet spot in golf
37:58 - 44:36 - Would golf clubs be different between men and women?
44:37 - 46:18 - How good are people at judging golf equipment for themselves
46:19 - 49:14 - Conclusion, links and goodbyes from guests
Professor Karl Steptoe (Sport and Performance Psychology Lead) and Professor Denise Hill (Associate Professor in Sport Psychology, Sport and Exercise Sciences) discuss 'choking' and performance under pressure in golf with host Martin Foster.
The trio discuss the psychology behind choking as well as ways to manage and prepare for big moments.
Timestamps
00:00 - 09:19 - Introductions to Guests, background in Golf and Handicaps
09:20 - 13:56 - “The psychology of golf performance under pressure”
13:57 - 24:17 - What is Choking?
24:18 - 32:32 - How many people experience choking and is there a way to know?
32:33 - 36:53 - Two pathways to choking
36:54 - 55:10 - How do we prepare and counter choking?
55:11 - 1:00:00 - Final conclusions, thank yous and goodbyes
Stuart McErlain-Naylor and Franco Impellizzeri (Sports Coach in Clinical science and Professor of Sports, Exercise and Science in Medicine at the University of Technology Sydney) talk about the training load training load monitoring in elite sports, the limitations of this as well as the lessons that can be taken from medicine to assist the development of knowledge in this area.
Timestamps:
00:00 - 04:23 - Introductions and career background of our guest
04:24 - 14:10 - What is training load?
14:11 - 19:47 - How is this currently being applied in elite sports settings?
19:48 - 25:42 - Will coaches use this in real time to advance training sessions?
25:43 - 29:11 - What are the current limitations with how load limitations are being used now?
29:12 - 34:50 - What should future studies do differently?
34:51 - 42:25 - How would this research be done in other fields and what can be learnt from that?
42:26 - 45:15- How can we improve the dialogue between academic and practise of sport science?
45:16 - 53:00 - Where do you see train load monitoring in the next 5 years?
53:01 - 53:44 - Outro
Host Stuart McErlain-Naylor and Franco Impellizzeri (Sports coach in clinical science and Professor of sports, exercise and science in medicine at the University of technology Sydney) talk about the training load of athletes and what can be done to improve research in this area to further develop knowledge in this area.
Timestamps
00:00 - 04:23 - Introductions and Career background of our guest
04:24 - 14:10 - What is training load?
14:11 - 19:47 - How is this currently being applied in elite sports settings?
19:48 - 25:42 - Will coaches use this in real time to advance training sessions?
25:43 - 29:11 - What are the current limitations with how load limitations are being used now?
29:12 - 34:50 - What should future studies do differently?
34:51 - 42:25 - How would this research be done in other fields and what can be learnt from that?
42:26 - 45:15- How can we improve the dialogue between academic and practise of sport science?
45:16 - 53:00 - Where do you see train load monitoring in the next 5 years?
53:01 - 53:44 - Thanks yous, Goodbye and Details
Aaron Smith (Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Loughborough University) and Ben Shields (Senior Lecturer in Managerial Communication at MIT Sloan School of Management) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss the Metaverse, as well as its impact on the future of sport.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:01 Introduction and career background on our guests
04:02 – 12:54 What is the Metaverse?
12:55 – 23:41 The evolution of the Metaverse
23:42 – 29:26 Development opportunities for "Sportiverse"
29:27 – 46:46 How it may impact the business, performance and fan experience
46:47 – 50:45 Potential issues & how they should be tackled
50:46 – 99:99 Episode recap and conclusion
Sue Anstiss (alumna, founder and CEO of Fearless Women) sits down with host Martin Foster to discuss the future of women’s sport, putting great emphasis on women’s football. She tackles the prevalent exclusion and inequality women may face within the field and argues for the increase of equity before reflecting on how it may evolve in the next 10 years.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:54 Introduction and career background on our guest
03:55 – 10:24 The driving factors of women’s sport
10:25 – 19:44 The impact of primary school PE programs
19:45 – 29:36 Female exclusion and inequality in sport environments
29:37 – 36:47 Necessary elements towards the further growth of women’s sport
36:48 – 42:13 The future of women’s sport – equality vs equity
42:14 – 44:49 Episode recap and conclusion
Dr Katrine Kryger (medical researcher at FIFA) sits down with host Martin Foster and co-host Rebecca Sawiuk to discuss the occurrence and prevalence of injuries in women’s football, tackling all factors that may affect the risk level, as well as how facilities and equipment impact performance.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:26 Introduction & background into our guest
01:27 – 10:42 The prevalence of women’s injuries in sport
10:43 – 21:42 Factors that affect the level of injury risk
21:43 – 39:43 The impact of facilities and football boots
39:44 – 42:23 Adapting the design and size of the football
42:24 – 47:40 Injury prevention and future research
47:41 – 50:15 Episode recap and conclusion
Aditi Chauhan, professional footballer and Loughborough alumna, sits down with host Martin Foster to discuss her experience and career journey, her time at Loughborough University, as well as diving into the evolution of women’s football and the rise of diversity in sport in recent years.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 07:38 Introduction & background on our guest
07:39 – 11:47 Aditi’s time at Loughborough
11:48 – 23:40 The evolution of women’s football & the contrast between the UK and India
23:41 – 31:45 Inequality within women’s football
31:46 – 39:24 The future of women’s sport in India
39:25 – 45:54 The rise of diversity in sport
45:55 – 48:24 Episode recap and conclusion
Sophia Jowett (Professor in Psychology) and Rebecca Sawiuk (Former Director of Football) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss the importance of building a positive coach-athlete relationship, as well as its impact on performance.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 04:43 Introduction and background information on our guests
04:44 – 14:18 The evolution of coaching
14:19 – 23:42 The dynamic difference between men’s and women’s football
23:43 – 27:44 Women in football “breaking the concrete ceiling”
27:45 – 39:42 The main traits of a good coach-athlete relationship
39:43 – 43:08 What coaches can do to improve the relationship
43:09 – 53:38 Psychological safety within coaching
53:39 – 56:00 Episode recap and conclusion
Mark King (Loughborough Professor of Sports Biomechanics) sits down with host Stuart McErlain-Naylor to discuss his 19 years of elite Cricket Bowling Biomechanics research.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:39 Intro & background information on our guest
03:40 – 09:30 Attributes of fast bowling
09:31 – 17:26 Biomechanics testing sessions & beginners vs elite athletes
17:27 – 23:21 Putting research findings into practice
23:22 – 28:53 Techniques & avoiding injury
28:54 – 33:15 “Chucking” in fast bowling
33:16 – 35:29 AI & the future of elite cricket biomechanics
35:30 – 38:23 Episode recap & conclusion
Professor Mark Lewis (Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences), Pip Logan (Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange – University of Nottingham), and Miriam Duffy (NRC Programme Director) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss the development of the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), detailing its clinical benefits, facilities, as well as its long-term impact in the world of rehabilitation.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:04 Introduction & career background information on our guests
01:05 – 11:05 NRC & its development
11:06 – 25:16 Collaboration, research and innovation
25:17 – 30:16 The clinical benefits
30:17 – 38:10 NRC facilities
38:11 – 42:05 The long-term impact of the centre
42:06 – 46:04 Episode recap and conclusion
Dr Anna Lion (Research Fellow of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham) and Professor Richard Bibb (Professor of Medical Applications of Design) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss the Rehabilitation Technologies Network, as well as the development of technology to enhance rehabilitation devices using 3D printing and how it fits within the NRC.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:39 Introduction & career background information on our guests
01:40 – 13:27 The Rehabilitation Technologies Network & Research benefits of the NRC
13:28 – 18:26 Network workshops and projects
18:27 – 29:43 Obstacles, collaboration, and 3D-printed prosthetics
29:44 – 47:49 The potential and future of enhancing prosthesis using 3D printing
47:50 – 53:06 Episode recap and conclusion
Dr Michael Craven (Principal Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham) sits down with host Martin Foster to discuss his research into rehabilitation technology, diving into the use of exoskeletons in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sharing future development plans for the NRC.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:58 Introduction & career background information on our guest
01:59 – 09:46 Access to Communication and Technology (ACT)
09:47 – 18:16 Musculoskeletal rehabilitation technology
18:17 – 27:18 The use of exoskeletons in rehabilitation
27:19 – 33:54 Future NRC development and research
33:55 – 37:40 Episode recap and conclusion
Paula Griffiths (Professor of Population Health) and Emily Rousham (Professor of Global Public Health) sit down with host Martin Foster to discuss their research, focusing on the health and nutrition challenges that lower and middle-income countries experience. Alongside their international research partners – Dr Elizabeth Kimani-Murage and Rossina Pareja-, they tackle two recent projects in Kenya and Peru, detailing the impact of their work with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Timestamps
00:00 – 07:25 Intro & research background on our guests
07:26 – 22:44 Research project in Kenya – Paula and Elizabeth
22:45 – 41:53 Research project in Peru – Emily and Rossina
41:54 – 47:14 Future research plans
47:15 – 49:56 Episode recap and conclusion
Ed Smith, the former England international batter and ex-National Selector for England cricket, sits down with Host Martin Foster to discuss his knowledge on what it takes to compete at the very highest level of cricket.
Now in a role of Co-Founder of the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH), Ed talks about his time with England cricket, detailing how change was delivered within the culture of the sport. Additionally, he dissects his decision-making process when selecting candidates for the England team.
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Stuart McErlain-Naylor sits down with Dr Andrew Butterworth, Head of Performance Analysis for the Loughborough Lightning Netball Super League team. They discuss his usual routine as a performance analyst - dissecting his role before, during, and after a match - also detailing the process of communicating findings and feedback to both coaches and players.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 08:57 Introduction & background information on our guest
08:58 – 26:02 Andrew’s role and typical routine
26:02 – 34:26 The evolution of technology – from a Performance Analyst’s perspective
34:27 – 41:20 How the venue and equipment impact Performance Analysis
41:21 – 45:36 Performance analysis through GPS tracking
45:37 – 53:39 Communicating findings and post-match feedback
53:40 – 55:19 Advice on pursuing a career in Performance Analysis
55:20 – 56:18 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Stuart McErlain-Naylor sits down with Dr Neal Smith, reader in Biomechanics at Chichester University. They discuss his research on football kicking, his experiences of testing elite athletes, such as Cristiano Ronaldo, and finally, how his findings can be translated into improvement in performance for everyday players.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:31 Introduction & career background information on our guest
03:32 – 11:08 The basics of football kicking research
11:09 – 25:40 What goes into a good technique
25:41 – 30:17 Tackling unexpected results
30:18 – 33:12 Communicating the findings
33:13 – 38:32 Testing Cristiano Ronaldo’s free kick
38:33 – 41:35 More information on Neal’s research
41:36 – 42:15 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Psychology Lecturer Dr Clare Holley, Research Associate Dr Lucy Porter, and Dan Parker, Chief Executive of VegPower. They discuss Dr Holley and Dr Porter’s research into child eating behaviors and temperament, as well as encouraging children to eat their vegetables, highlighting three methods known as “the 3Rs” – Role-modelling, Re-offering, and Rewarding.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 01:08 Introduction & career background information on our guests
01:09 – 03:35 The 3Rs and their importance
03:36 – 18:55 Research findings on the 3Rs and child temperament
18:56 – 31:30 Obstacles parents may encounter + recommended tactics
31:31 – 35:04 VegStars – Development process and features
35:05 – 46:23 Introduction to VegPower + final thoughts and advice on the 3Rs
46:24 – 47:49 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Sports Law lecturer Dr Serhat Yilmaz for a second time. They discuss his research on the topic of football agents representing minors, tackling the elements of good practice, as well as how to combat the malpractice and exploitation that may occur in these situations.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 08:55 Introduction to Serhat’s research on the topic
08:56 – 17:43 Example of football agent malpractice
17:44 – 21:35 Parents as key stakeholders
21:36 – 30:04 The three dimensions of an agent’s practice
30:05 – 34:28 FIFA’s age restrictions for young athletes
34:29 – 35:56 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport & Performance Psychology Lead. They discuss the development and research behind the 5Cs framework, which aims to make sports psychology more accessible and targeted at helping young people.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 02:04 Introduction & career background information on our guests
02:05 – 08:39 The meaning and purpose of the 5Cs
08:40 – 16:33 The development process
16:34 – 35:03 Implementing the 5Cs in clubs and coaching
35:04 – 42:04 Measuring of the framework
42:05 – 46:32 Quickfire questions
46:33 – 50:07 Future plans for the 5Cs
50:08 – 51:07 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Professor Emma Haycraft and Dr Gemma Witcomb, co-creators of the Child Feeding Guide, to discuss their research into how to combat children’s fussy eating.
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Matt Rogan, author and co-founder of the Two Circles sports agency, to discuss his transition from entrepreneur to leader, as well as the process of creating, developing, and eventually selling the business.
Timestamps:
00:00 – 09:59 Introduction & career background information on our guest
10:00 – 17:27 The inspiration behind Two Circles
17:28 – 23:00 The purpose and management of a sports agency
23:01 – 28:39 The swift and challenging growth of Two Circles
28:40 – 32:28 The proudest moments within the agency
32:29 – 35:29 Selling the business
35:30 – 42:33 Reflecting on Two Circles’ journey
42:34 – 47:56 Keeping busy, writing “All to Play For”
47:57 – 51:24 What’s next for Matt Rogan
51:25 – 52:34 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Sports Agent and Sports Law lecturer Dr Serhat Yilmaz. They discuss FIFA’s recent regulation changes on licensing sports agents, as well as the consequences and reasoning behind them.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 02:04 Introduction & career background information on our guest
02:05 – 17:01 The changes and regulations of FIFA licensing agents
17:02 – 22:17 The new licensing model
22:18 – 28:09 Key changes of the new framework
28:10 – 35:05 Becoming a licenced agent
35:06 – 38:48 Serhat’s Sports Agent course
38:49 – 39:50 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with ultra-endurance athlete and multiple world-record holder Dr Danny Longman. They discuss his experience, as well as his research on the role of sport in understanding human evolution, adaptation, and function in challenging environments.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 01:00 Introduction & career background information on our guest
01:01 – 11:57 Longman’s world records & competition experiences
11:58 – 17:38 Longman’s research into human evolution
17:39 – 28:21 An athlete’s distribution of energy & the “Life History” theory
28:22 – 31:07 The balance between physical and cognitive performance & the “Selfish Brain” hypothesis
31:08 – 39:45 The relationship between endurance, sport, and human adaptation
39:46 – 43:15 The benefits of Longman’s research
43:16 – 47:09 Future research plans
47:10 – 48:02 Episode recap and conclusion
In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Paul Wylleman, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Brussels, to discuss the transition from junior to senior level that athletes undergo as part of their career.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 02:57 Introduction & career background information on our guest
02:58 – 06:28 Overview of an athlete’s transition from junior to senior level
06:29 – 13:16 How the Holistic Athlete Career model (HAC) was developed
13:17 – 18:34 Detailing the diverse transition experiences of junior elite athletes
18:35 – 25:17 The psychosocial impact of transitioning
25:18 – 31:06 The athlete identity
31:07 – 39:17 The importance and diversity of coach-athlete dynamics
37:18 – 45:06 Athletes in higher education
45:07 – 47:38 Preparing athletes for the transition (https://www.dualcareertools.com/)
47:39 – 55:26 The financial and legal aspects of the HAC model
55:27 – 59:34 Struggling vs. coping with the transition
59:35 – 1:01:59 The future of this branch of research
1:02:00 – 1:03:30 Episode recap and conclusion
In a new season of Experts in Sport, host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined in the studio by Dr Ian Taylor (Senior Lecturer in Psychology) to discuss how to keep our gym wear from gathering dust.
Time Stamps:
00:00 – 00:59 Introduction & career background information on our guest and host
01:00 – 05:52 Goal-setting in order to stay motivated to exercise
05:53 – 09:04 The balance between reducing effort and increasing motivation
09:05 – 12:58 Using enjoyment and short-term benefits to motivate oneself
12:59 – 16:19 Identity as an aspect of motivation
16:20 – 18:13 Exercising as early in the day as possible
18:14 – 22:34 Finding an activity that balances both movement and personal enjoyment
22:35 – 30:30 Gradually increasing the intensity in a new type of exercise
30:31 – 33:55 Episode recap and conclusion
Steve Johnson, Chief Executive Officer at the Wellbeing Science Institute discusses psychology and wellbeing to enhance sporting success both on and off the pitch.
00:00 – 03:38 Introduction & career background information on our guest
03:39 – 05:18 The beginning of the wellbeing science institute and the collaboration with Loughborough University
05:19 – 10:05 The win-win Leadership scenario – How to make both the organisation and its people succeed
10:06 – 13:58 Transformational & female leadership within the sporting industry – the importance of diversity
13:59 – 15:32 Defining Well-being and its importance on individual’s potential, and life quality
15:33 – 17:42 Usage of evidence-based approach within the Wellbeing science Institute
17:43 – 20:13 A practical model to enhance athletes’ wellbeing
20:14 – 26:49 Wellbeing as a performance enabler tool & 3 organisational approaches towards it
26:50 – 31:50 Bridge the gap between professional and personal level in a professional sporting environment
31:51 – 36:04 Benefits of multi-dimensional approach towards professional sport and the importance of a varied disciplinary education
36:03 – 38:09 How to measure short and long term success of a wellbeing program
38:10 – 43:47 The development of an organisational wellbeing strategy with the Australian NRL
43:48 – 47:45 The collaboration with Loughborough University and its impact of the wellbeing course on the university’s performance lifestyle teams.
47:46 – 49:04 Episode conclusion
Experts in Sport welcomes guests involved in the Commonwealth games with a range of practitioners from Loughborough University and beyond.
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0:00:00 Welcome
0:00:20 Professor Vicky Tolfrey, Professor of Applied Disability Sport and Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport
0:07:03 Jonathon Riall, Team England Triathlon Team Leader and Head of Performance Services at the British Paralympic Association
0:17:23 Ben Stephenson, Research Assistant in Sports Performance at Loughborough University
0:23:53 Dr Chris McLeod, an expert in eating behaviour at Loughborough University
0:43:35 Dr David Fletcher, Sport Psychologist at Loughborough University
0:50:25 Professor Mike Caine, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor for Sport and Professor of Sport Technology and Innovation at Loughborough University
Experts in Sport podcast host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) sits down with John Steele, Loughborough Sport’s Executive Director of Sport, to unearth leadership secrets that drive high performing teams.
Time Stamps -
00:00 – 1:35 Introduction & background information on the episode’s guests
1:36 – 3:35 Career beginning and the passion for leadership
3:36 – 6:00 “Serve to lead” - modern leadership with heart and mind
6:01 – 9:06 The difference between management and leadership
9:07 – 12:24 Culture and leadership behaviour to enhance high performance environment
12:15 – 17:39 Personal development - the process of leading through emotional connection
17:40 – 22:43 Transition from player to Director of Rugby and different styles of leadership
22:44 – 25:22 The importance of leading through others and multi-dimensional behaviour
25:23 – 29:52 Discussing what makes an excellent team and the significance of a varied recruitment of leaders
29:53 – 32:07 Advice for students and future development in the field of leadership
32:08 – 34:51 Self-reflection and significant career learning points
34:52 – 37:18 Create your personal leadership model in your style
37:19 – 38:12 Episode conclusion
In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, guests Dr Maddie Orr and Dr Russell Seymour, provide an informative discussion on sport, climate change and sustainability.
During the episode, host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) and the researchers, both of whom have vast scientific experience in environmental studies, explain how climate change can affect current sporting events.
Michel Masquelier, former chairman of IMG Media, covers 35 years in sports business and how he went from an intern to chairman as part of the largest sports management agency in the world. He discusses working with famous athletes and bluechip companies along his career path.
The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees Loughborough University alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).
During the first episode of 2022, Neill speaks with host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) to talk about how his career at global business giants EY (formerly known as Ernst & Young) and Microsoft helped him climb the ladder and land one of sports’ most coveted roles.
In the latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast Loughborough University’s Head of Para Sport Nik Diaper looks into evidence-based classification in Paralympic sport and the role that research can play in achieving it.
The group, brought together by Professor Vicky Tolfrey, sees Nik joined by Emma Wiggs MBE, a Paracanoe athlete and 2016 Rio Paralympic Gold Medallist, Iain Gowans, Classification Manager for the British Paralympic Association and Dr Barry Mason, a Senior Research Associate at the University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport – who has since moved to Head of GB Wheelchair Rugby’s Performance team.
The panel discuss some of their own experiences with Classification and evidence-based classification research, highlighting the importance of Classification within Paralympic sport.
Para-athlete and research associate Sam Ruddock discusses the Paralympic Games, stigma and changing attitudes around the worlds with a range of guests.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Sam Winter, Senior Lecturer from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, and Professor John Dickinson, an established international expert for applied practice and research into athlete respiratory care.
Sam, John and Martin discuss a range of topics around respiratory physiology, including the basics of breathing and breathing techniques, the implications of asthma and asthma treatment in elite sport and how research is helping to diagnose and help dysfunctional breathing.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Professor James Skinner, Dr Daniel Read and Professor Barry Houlihan to discuss drug testing athletes, why they dope and much more...
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Richard Blagrove and Dr Max Paquette to discuss one of the biggest issues facing elite endurance runners: injury, which can derail training programmes and can prevent runners reaching major championships and achieving success.
Host Martin Foster looks into the biomechanics of endurance running with Dr Sam Allen, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, and Dr Steph Forrester, Reader in Sports Engineering and Biomechanics at the Sports Technology Institute.
Sleep expert Professor Kevin Morgan discusses the impacts of competing in a different time zone and how athletes can prepare to ensure that their performance isn't hindered.
Heat expert Dr Lee Taylor discusses how top athletes can best prepare to compete in hot weather conditions such as those expected at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sport psychologist Dr David Fletcher discusses athlete preparations for an Olympics that may not have taken place due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead), sits down with Simon Bayliff, Founder and Managing Director of ARETÉ, and ex-Arsenal FC and now Beijing FC professional footballer Nico Yennaris, to delve further into the world of talent management in the football industry.
Host Martin Foster is joined by performance analysis (PA) expert Mike Hughes and Donald Barron, Applied Performance Analysis Lead at Loughborough University to delve a little deeper into the subject and discover how performance analysis has grown immensely in sport with data now playing a key role in influencing decisions both on and off the field of play.
Within sport, it is well known that recovery plays an important part of any training schedule, but how exactly does this impact team sports?
Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by Dr Tom Clifford, from the University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Lauren Delany, Loughborough University alumna, and Performance Nutritionist for Leeds Rhinos, and Dr Will Abbott, Academy Performance Manager at Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Professor JB Morin from Université Jean Monnet and Dr Bill Horg, Strength and Conditioning Lead at Loughborough University, to discuss measuring force, velocity and power in jumping and sprinting.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Mhairi Morris, Lecturer in Biochemistry from Loughborough University’s School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
Mhairi and Martin discuss a whole host of topics around cancer, including how the immune system responds to the disease, the potential preventative benefits of exercise, and further advice on physical activity to improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Lee Taylor, Reader in Exercise & Environmental Physiology, where they discuss the challenges posed by next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan, which are widely anticipated to be the hottest and potentially most humid to-date.
Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences’ Dr Richard Blagrove sits down in conversation with elite level ultrarunner and Red Bull athlete, Tom Evans.
Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff’s recent BBC documentary ‘Living with Bulimia’ sparked conversations regarding eating disorders, particularly amongst elite level athletes. But how commonplace are such health challenges?
Dr Carolyn Plateau, Senior Lecturer in Psychology explains that eating disorders may well be more common in athletes than initially thought and touches on the role that coaches and parents can play in spotting the early signs of negative eating issues.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr James King, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences to take a closer look at the relationship between exercise and weight management.
As the clock counts down to next summer’s postponed Paralympics Games, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast takes a timely look at what it takes to create an optimum performance environment for ParalympicsGB.
In this special episode, host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association and Loughborough University’s Head of Para Sport, Nik Diaper.
In this week’s special edition of the Experts in Sport Podcast, host Martin Foster introduces an international online forum featuring leading academics looking at the key themes in race, ethnicity, and racism in sports coaching.
Organised by Loughborough University’s Dr Steven Bradbury in collaboration with Dr Jim Lusted (Open University) and Dr Jacco Van Sterkenburg (Erasmus University) the forum features contributions from leading ‘race’ and sport scholars in the US, Europe and Australia.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Emily Cartigny (research associate for the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) and Simon Wombwell (Education and Development Manager at Loughborough University) to discuss the pros and cons within a dual-career, how the delivery of educational tools have had to be adapted during the lockdown period, and the importance of providing on-going support to the individual, with a particular focus on psychology and lifestyle.
Host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by Loughborough University’s Richard Allen (Director of Football) and Jamie Taylor (Performance Rugby Coach) to discuss talent identification in sport and how professional clubs can do better to support player development.
Regular hosts Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) and Dr Martin Lindley (Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences) are joined by Loughborough University’s Head of Strength and Conditioning Chris Wright, and fellow coaches Adam Whitney and Stephen Breisner to discuss how support teams now have the difficult task of managing workloads and helping ensure the transition back to the ‘norm’ runs as smoothly as possible.
Guest host Dr Martin Lindley, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences, is joined by Dr Stephen Bailey, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead), as a number of topics, including the potential benefits of supplementation, are discussed.
With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week’s Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Loughborough University’s Dr Carolynne Mason, Lecturer in Sport Management, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and Graham Helm, National Doorstep Sport Advisor for StreetGames, a national charity that helps bring sport to disadvantaged communities.
Host Martin Foster is joined by regular contributor Dr Martin Lindley, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the University’s School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences, and Mike Gleeson, Professor of Exercise Biochemistry, to discuss what role – if any – supplements can play for both the general population and elite level athletes.
With competition across the globe currently on pause, attention within sport has turned to maintaining athlete health and well-being.
In this week’s Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by the University’s Lettie Bishop, Professor of Exercise Immunology, and Dr Martin Lindley, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences.
The panel discuss exercise, immune defence and illness in elite athletes, training volume and intensity and its potential impact on immune function, with the experts concluding with advice to elite athletes regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Dominic Malcolm, Reader in Sociology of Sport, and Kerry Glendon, a physiotherapist for Loughborough Sport to discuss concussions in sport.
Host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Richard Blagrove to discuss strength, how you build it and what methods are best for your fitness goals.
To kick off 2020, host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by Joe Piggin, senior lecturer in Sport Management, to discuss junk food sponsorship in sport and its potential impact on wider society.
Loughborough University’s Al Stewart, Head of Performance Support / Strength & Conditioning Lead at the new National Tennis Academy, is joined by Enda King, Head of Performance Rehabilitation at SSC Sports Medicine, Dublin, to talk about the importance of athlete development and how to work with individuals going through injury.
In the second of a two-part series, Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, is joined by co-hosts Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) and producer Siddhanth D’Souza to delve a little deeper into the murky world of gaining an unfair advantage.
In the first of a two-part series, Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli, of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, is joined by co-hosts Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) and producer Siddhanth D’Souza to delve a little deeper into the murky world of gaining an unfair advantage.
During the episode, Dr Manoli discusses the origins of corruption in sport, detailing how it has been around “for as long as humans have been alive…with the first documented cases in the second or the third century BC during the Olympic Games in Greece.”
Matt Little, Andy Murray’s Strength and Conditioning Coach of the past 10 years, talks through his first steps in the industry, the skills he’s developed and how young coaches can stand out from the crowd.
Dr Richard Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology, meets with Dr Georgie Bruinvels, Research Scientist at Orreco and co-creator of FitrWoman discuss how performance can be affected by the menstrual cycle and the methods coaches and managers can use to approach the subject without fear of embarrassment.
As Britain braces itself to leave the European Union on October 31st, question marks remain over the true lasting impact, if any at all, that this will have on UK businesses and its assets.
Sport is of course no different and the Premier League - with its record revenue of £4.5bn - could seriously feel the pinch according to Loughborough University’s Senior Lecturer in Sport Management and Policy, Dr Borja Garcia.
The Experts in Sport series begins with a discussion on sports psychology with Professor Paul Wylleman from the University of Brussels, alongside Loughborough University’s Dr Karl Steptoe.
Here, the role Sport Psychologists play at an elite level is discussed, as is the development of the discipline, and the importance of adopting an interdisciplinary approach.
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