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

🇩🇪 #81 Mentale Stärke im Sport: Warum Talent allein nicht reicht mit Nathalie Klingebiel

Warum schaffen es manche Athleten an die Spitze, während andere trotz großem Talent scheitern? In dieser Episode von Science in Sports spreche ich mit Sportpsychologin Nathalie Klingebiel über die mentale Seite des Leistungssports – einen Bereich, der oft unterschätzt wird, aber entscheidend für langfristigen Erfolg sein kann. Wir sprechen darüber: • Warum mentale Stärke trainiert werden muss wie ein Muskel • Wie junge Athleten mit Leistungsdruck umgehen können • Die Rolle von Selbstvertrauen, Fokus und Resilienz • Warum Talent allein nicht ausreicht • Welche Fehler Trainer und Vereine häufig machen • Wie Visualisierung und mentale Routinen die Leistung verbessern können • Warum Mentaltraining nicht nur für Profis wichtig ist Nathalie arbeitet mit Nachwuchs- und Leistungssportlern im Fußball und Boxen und teilt praktische Einblicke aus ihrer täglichen Arbeit. Eine Episode für Athleten, Trainer, Eltern und alle, die verstehen wollen, wie der Kopf Leistung beeinflusst. 🎧 Viel Spaß beim Zuhören! Links zu Nathalie: www.myndfluence.de LinkedIn: Nathalie Klingebiel Themen: Sportpsychologie, Mentale Stärke, Mentaltraining, Leistungsdruck, Nachwuchsleistungssport, Selbstvertrauen, Fokus, Resilienz, Fußball, Athletiktraining, Sportwissenschaft

🇺🇸 #80 Serial Winning Coaches — Leadership, Culture & High Performance with Prof. Dr. Sergio Lara-Bercial

What makes certain coaches consistently successful across teams, generations, and environments? In this episode of Science in Sports, Simon speaks with Dr. Sergio Lara-Bercial about his research on “Serial Winning Coaches” — elite coaches who repeatedly create winning cultures and sustained high performance. We explore: * The psychology of elite coaching * Leadership and communication * Building trust inside teams * Coaching philosophy and vision * Team cohesion and alignment * Creating high-performance environments * Why some coaches sustain success for decades This episode is packed with practical insights for coaches, athletes, sport scientists, leaders, and anyone interested in performance and human development in sport. Guest: Dr. Sergio Lara-Bercial Podcast: Science in Sports Subscribe for more episodes on sports science, coaching, performance, leadership, and athlete development.

🇺🇸 #79 Strength Training in Youth Football with Marko Matušinskij

In this episode, I sit down with Marko Matušinskij to discuss the foundations of strength training in youth football. We cover: • Where coaches should start with youth athletes • Testing & assessment in young footballers • Movement quality & exercise selection • Long-term athletic development • The role of PE and general athleticism • Common mistakes in youth performance training This episode is presented in collaboration with NSCA Germany and the NSCA Youth Development Con 2026. 📍 Sportschule Oberhaching, Munich, Germany 📅 June 13–14, 2026 The conference brings together leading experts in youth athletic development, strength & conditioning, and football performance. 🎟 Exclusive listener discount: Use code: NSCA_YOUTH26 → Get 100€ off Valid for: • CSCS Certification • Courses • Memberships and the Conference (Valid on regular prices only. Cannot be combined with other discounts.) More info: www.nscayouthcon.com [http://www.nscayouthcon.com]

🇺🇸 #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.