Science in Sports

🇺🇸 #78 Strength & Conditioning, Functional Training & Elite Athletic Performance with Mike Boyle

In this episode of Science in Sports, Simon Heidenreich talks with legendary strength & conditioning coach Mike Boyle about the evolution of athletic performance training. From functional training and unilateral strength work to injury prevention, coaching philosophy, and the future of sports science — this conversation dives deep into what actually helps athletes perform at the highest level. Mike shares lessons from decades of coaching elite athletes, working in professional sports, and helping shape modern strength & conditioning. Topics: • Functional training • Athletic development • Injury prevention • Strength & power training • Sports science in practice • Coaching psychology • Elite performance systems A must-listen for coaches, athletes, sports scientists, physiotherapists, and performance professionals.

🇩🇪 #77 Taekwondo auf Elite-Level: Training & Mindset mit Ela Aydin Konstantinidis

Wie trainiert man Reaktion, Explosivität und mentale Stärke im Taekwondo auf Weltklasse-Niveau? Ela Aydin Konstantinidis gibt Einblicke in Training, Drucksituationen und die sportwissenschaftlichen Grundlagen ihres Erfolgs.

🇩🇪 #76 Olympia-Silber im Bogenschießen: Die Wissenschaft hinter dem perfekten Schuss mit Lisa Unruh

🎯 Wie trainiert man maximale Präzision unter Druck? In dieser Folge von Science in Sports ist Olympiamedaillengewinnerin Lisa Unruh zu Gast. Wir sprechen über die Wissenschaft hinter dem Bogenschießen: Fokus, mentale Stärke, Techniktraining und die besonderen körperlichen Anforderungen eines Präzisionssports. Lisa gibt Einblicke in: * Training auf Weltklasse-Niveau * Konzentration & Routinen im Wettkampf * Druck bei Olympia * Krafttraining & Stabilität * Technik, Biomechanik & Wiederholbarkeit * Wie sich ein perfekter Schuss anfühlt Eine Folge über Präzision, Kontrolle und Performance unter Hochdruck. 🎧 Neue Folgen mit Athleten, Wissenschaftlern und Coaches jeden Montag um 06:00 Uhr. #LisaUnruh #Bogenschießen #Olympia #Sportwissenschaft #ScienceInSports #MentalTraining #Leistungssport #Archery #SportsScience

🇺🇸 #75 Are We Selecting the Wrong Athletes? The Truth About Bio-Banding with Prof. Dr. Sean Cumming

Are we selecting the wrong athletes in youth sport? In this episode, I talk to Sean Cumming (University of Bath) about bio-banding — grouping athletes by biological maturity instead of age — and why it could transform talent development. After conversations with experts in USA Hockey and Swedish systems, one thing is clear: 👉 current systems favor early developers and overlook long-term potential. We break down the science of growth, maturation, and what needs to change.

🇺🇸 #74 Building Winning Teams: Social Cohesion, Trust & Coaching Science with Alan Keane

What actually makes a team successful? In this episode, Alan Keane breaks down the science and reality behind social cohesion, trust, and team culture. Drawing from his experience in elite basketball and coaching at U20 national level, we explore: * Why relationships drive performance * How coaches can build real team connection * The role of reflection and communication * What separates good teams from great ones This is a must-listen for anyone interested in coaching, leadership, and performance environments.