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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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

E53 - Injury prevention and management in women's football

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 &amp; background on our guest 07:39 – 11:47 Aditi’s time at Loughborough 11:48 – 23:40 The evolution of women’s football &amp; 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 

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 &amp; background on our guest 07:39 – 11:47 Aditi’s time at Loughborough 11:48 – 23:40 The evolution of women’s football &amp; 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

E52 - The rise of diversity in women's football

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 

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

E51 - Building a positive coach-athlete relationship

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 &amp; background information on our guest 03:40 – 09:30 Attributes of fast bowling 09:31 – 17:26 Biomechanics testing sessions &amp; beginners vs elite athletes 17:27 – 23:21 Putting research findings into practice 23:22 – 28:53 Techniques &amp; avoiding injury 28:54 – 33:15 “Chucking” in fast bowling 33:16 – 35:29 AI &amp; the future of elite cricket biomechanics 35:30 – 38:23 Episode recap &amp; 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 &amp; background information on our guest 03:40 – 09:30 Attributes of fast bowling 09:31 – 17:26 Biomechanics testing sessions &amp; beginners vs elite athletes 17:27 – 23:21 Putting research findings into practice 23:22 – 28:53 Techniques &amp; avoiding injury 28:54 – 33:15 “Chucking” in fast bowling 33:16 – 35:29 AI &amp; the future of elite cricket biomechanics 35:30 – 38:23 Episode recap &amp; conclusion

E50 - 19 Years of Biomechanics Research into Elite Cricket Bowling

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 &amp; career background information on our guests 01:40 – 13:27 The Rehabilitation Technologies Network &amp; 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 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 &amp; career background information on our guests 01:40 – 13:27 The Rehabilitation Technologies Network &amp; 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

E49 - National Rehabilitation Centre: Enhancing prosthesis using 3D printing

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 &amp; career background information on our guests 01:05 – 11:05 NRC &amp; 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 

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 &amp; career background information on our guests 01:05 – 11:05 NRC &amp; 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

E47 - National Rehabilitation Centre: The development of the NRC

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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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

E48 - National Rehabilitation Centre: Exoskeletons and rehabilitation technology

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 &amp; 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 

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 &amp; 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

E46 - Improving global child health and nutrition

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.Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:29 Introduction &amp; career background information on our guest 02:30 – 09:00 Ed's experiences with the Ashes 09:01 – 20:11 Insight into his former role of Chief Selector 20:12 – 26:09 Coaching, cricket culture and making improvements 26:10 – 41:34 Process/Anti-process &amp; decision-making 41:35 – 46:20 ISH and developing the Leadership in Sport course 46:21 – 47:56 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 <a href="https://www.sportshumanities.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Institute of Sports Humanities</a> (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. Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:29 Introduction &amp; career background information on our guest 02:30 – 09:00 Ed's experiences with the Ashes 09:01 – 20:11 Insight into his former role of Chief Selector 20:12 – 26:09 Coaching, cricket culture and making improvements 26:10 – 41:34 Process/Anti-process &amp; decision-making 41:35 – 46:20 ISH and developing the Leadership in Sport course 46:21 – 47:56 Episode recap and conclusion

E45 - Making decisions in sport: Ashes special

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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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

E44 - Performance analysis in the Netball Super League

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 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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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

E43 - Testing Cristiano Ronaldo's free kick

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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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

E42 - Encouraging children's healthy eating through the 3Rs

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 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

E41 - Representing minors as a football agent

In this episode of the “Experts in Sport” podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport &amp; 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 &amp; 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 Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport &amp; 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 &amp; 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

E40 - Building psychological strength through the 5Cs

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 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.

E39 - Overcoming fussy eating

Matt Rogan

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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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 Conversation with Matt Rogan: How to disrupt the market with innovation

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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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

E38 – FIFA’s new licensing model for football agents

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 &amp; career background information on our guest01:01 – 11:57 Longman’s world records &amp; competition experiences11:58 – 17:38 Longman’s research into human evolution17:39 – 28:21 An athlete’s distribution of energy &amp; the “Life History” theory28:22 – 31:07 The balance between physical and cognitive performance &amp; the “Selfish Brain” hypothesis31:08 – 39:45 The relationship between endurance, sport, and human adaptation39:46 – 43:15 The benefits of Longman’s research43:16 – 47:09 Future research plans47:10 – 48:02 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 &amp; career background information on our guest01:01 – 11:57 Longman’s world records &amp; competition experiences11:58 – 17:38 Longman’s research into human evolution17:39 – 28:21 An athlete’s distribution of energy &amp; the “Life History” theory28:22 – 31:07 The balance between physical and cognitive performance &amp; the “Selfish Brain” hypothesis31:08 – 39:45 The relationship between endurance, sport, and human adaptation39:46 – 43:15 The benefits of Longman’s research43:16 – 47:09 Future research plans47:10 – 48:02 Episode recap and conclusion

E37 - The role of sport in human evolution

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 &amp; 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 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 &amp; 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 (<a href="https://www.dualcareertools.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dualcareertools.com/</a>) 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

E36 - The psychology of becoming an elite athlete

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 &amp; career background information on our guest and host01:00 – 05:52 Goal-setting in order to stay motivated to exercise05:53 – 09:04 The balance between reducing effort and increasing motivation09:05 – 12:58 Using enjoyment and short-term benefits to motivate oneself12:59 – 16:19 Identity as an aspect of motivation16:20 – 18:13 Exercising as early in the day as possible18:14 – 22:34 Finding an activity that balances both movement and personal enjoyment22:35 – 30:30 Gradually increasing the intensity in a new type of exercise30:31 – 33:55 Episode recap and conclusion

In a new season of Experts in Sport, host <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise-health-sciences/people/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined in the studio by <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise-health-sciences/people/ian-taylor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Ian Taylor</a> (Senior Lecturer in Psychology) to discuss how to keep our gym wear from gathering dust.   Time Stamps: 00:00 – 00:59 Introduction &amp; 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

E35 - How to stay motivated on your new year fitness journey

Experts in Sport

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.

Host <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> is joined by regular contributor <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-lindley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Martin Lindley</a>, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the University’s <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences</a>, 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.

E12 - Can supplements boost your immune system?

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.

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 <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> (Applied Sport Management Lead) is joined by the University’s <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/nicolette-bishop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lettie Bishop</a>, Professor of Exercise Immunology, and <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-lindley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Martin Lindley</a>, Senior Lecturer and Director of Biosciences within the <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Sport, Health and Exercises Sciences</a>. 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.

E11 - Exercise, immune defence and illness in elite athletes

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.

Host <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> is joined by <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/jonathan-folland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Jonathan Folland</a> and <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Richard Blagrove</a> to discuss strength, how you build it and what methods are best for your fitness goals.

E9 - What is Strength?

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 second of a two-part series, <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/elisavet-manoli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli</a>, of the <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences</a>, is joined by co-hosts <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> (Applied Sport Management Lead) and producer Siddhanth D’Souza to delve a little deeper into the murky world of gaining an unfair advantage.

E6 - Corruption in Sport (Part 2)

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.” 

In the first of a two-part series, <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/elisavet-manoli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli</a>, of the <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences</a>, is joined by co-hosts <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/martin-foster/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martin Foster</a> (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.”

E5 - Corruption in Sport (Part 1)

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.

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.

E4 - How to become one of the world’s best coaches

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. 

<a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/richard-blagrove/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Richard Blagrove</a>, Lecturer in Physiology, meets with <a href="https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/staff-directory/georgie-bruinvels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Georgie Bruinvels</a>, Research Scientist at <a href="https://orreco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orreco</a> and co-creator of <a href="https://www.fitrwoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FitrWoman</a> 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.

E3 - Female athletes and the menstrual cycle

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.

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, <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/borja-garcia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Borja Garcia</a>.

E2 - How will Brexit impact the Premier League?

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.

The Experts in Sport series begins with a discussion on sports psychology with <a href="https://www.vub.be/SBMA/paul-wylleman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Professor Paul Wylleman</a> from the University of Brussels, alongside Loughborough University’s <a href="https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/ssehs/staff/karl-steptoe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Karl Steptoe</a>. 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.

E1 - Sports Psychology at an Elite Level

Find out why you should listen to Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge.  

Find out why you should listen to Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge.

An introduction to Experts in Sport

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