Applying Sport Science Podcast

by Daniel Greenwood

Collaborative, thoughtful, and well delivered sports science has the ability to provide key information, knowledge and understanding to support athletes and coaches in the pursuit of optimal performance. While science is the base knowledge of any applied scientist, the skill sets and understanding required stretch far beyond this. Collaboration, communication, relationship building, and practical understanding are all essentia ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • S1 - Ep 20 - Michael Davie - Strength and Conditioning (Milwaukee Bucks)

    S1 - Ep 20 - Michael Davie - Strength and Conditioning (Milwaukee Bucks)

    Michael Davie is the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2021 NBA CHAMPION Milwaukee Bucks! For 7 years he has been part of the program, watching the franchise rise from humble goals to the pinnacle of the sport. Prior to the NBA Mike was part of the Queensland Academy of Sport where he held key roles supporting Australia's elite swimmers, divers and female soccer players on their Olympic journey. Mike talks about the necessity of an open mind, a broad skill set and a willingness to learn in order to adapt to the challenges of working with elite athletes. His 3 words for strength and conditioning success: Care, Love and Humility

  • S1 - Ep 19 - Duncan French (Sports Scientist (UFC Performance Institute)

    S1 - Ep 19 - Duncan French (Sports Scientist (UFC Performance Institute)

    Dr. Duncan French is a hugely impressive figure in the applied sport science/performance support industry. With a strength and conditioning background, Duncan currently heads the hugely impressive UFC Sport Performance Institute. Duncan talks through how support staff can act as 'humble servants' to athletes and coaches in the pursuit of their goals. With athletes at the center of everything he does, his experience in college sport (University of Notre Dame), Olympic sport (English Institute of Sport) and professional sport (Newcastle Football Club) all add to his approach and philosophy of athlete engagement throughout the iterative and evolving sports science process 3 Qualities of an Applied Sport Scientist: Team Orientated, Problem Solver, Inquisitive

  • S1 - Ep 18 - Chris Chase - Strength and Conditioning (Memphis Grizzlies)

    S1 - Ep 18 - Chris Chase - Strength and Conditioning (Memphis Grizzlies)

    In his fourth season with the NBA team the Memphis Grizzlies as the director of performance Chris Chase has one of those roles many of us truly aspire to, With previous stops at the Atlanta Hawks, the University of Southern California, and the University of Connecticut he shares his insights and reflections on strength and conditioning and athlete support. This podcast reflects a lot of the discussions Chris and I have had since we met, including the integration of technology, getting coach buy-in, and building bonds with athletes for improved outcomes, He adds key reflections based on his specific experiences of the differences between working in small and large team contexts Chris's 3 Words for Successful Support Staff: Humility, Confidence, Intelligence

  • S1 - Ep 17 - Marianna Tolo - Athlete (Basketball)

    S1 - Ep 17 - Marianna Tolo - Athlete (Basketball)

    Australian basketballer Marianna Tolo is a 2 x Olympian and 2 x World Championship representative for the Australia Opals, As an athlete who has played across the globe in leagues including Australia, the USA, Turkey and France, and as an athlete who has been through 2 ACL surgeries, Marianna has a wealth of experience of support staff and sport science and what makes a difference. Her 3 words for scientist success: Knowledgeable, Practical, Friendly

  • S1 - Ep 16 - Larry Reynolds - Athletic Trainer (Memphis Football)

    S1 - Ep 16 - Larry Reynolds - Athletic Trainer (Memphis Football)

    Larry is the Senior Athletic Trainer for the University of Memphis College Football Program. Since 2013 Larry has carved out an impressive niche within the program, rehabbing athletes coming off serious injury and guiding junior staff through the perils of transferring from school to work. Larry's open mindset is a key to his success. From applying sport science technology to track recovery or enhance athlete engagement, to exploring complimentary forms of health and wellness such as aromatherapy and dry needling, Larry continues to look for every way he can better contribute to each athletes journey. Larry talks honestly about the challenges of working with an athlete at their lowest point following an injury, and the role Athletic Trainers have in rebuilding both the body and mind to return to performance. He highlights consistency, compassion, and curiosity as the cornerstones of everything we do in applied sport.