Soccer Science Podcast

Welcome back to the Soccer Science podcast. We recently spoke to Kitman Labs and released an in depth and informative webinar on the topic of long-term player development.With the recent announcement of Kitman Labs "Football Intelligence Platform" in partnership with The Premier League we felt it appropriate to release the webinar in podcast form also. We hope you enjoy the episode!This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

Welcome to another new episode of the Soccer Science Podcast!In this episode, sponsored by Kitman Labs, we welcome World Cup winning performance coach Darcy Norman!Join us as Darcy gives up his time to share some of his experiences from the highest level of the game. In this episode we discuss:- What is the definition of elite?- What are the personal qualities of the most successful coaches and staff?- How do you manage preparation going into a World Cup or Champions League final? - How to align the departments of elite organisations...If you enjoy this episode, please like and share it on your Social Media platforms and give us a follow! Thank you!!This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

Welcome back to the Soccer Science Podcast!In the latest episode, we welcome Dave Horracks who has spent a career exploring the winning mindsets of some of the worlds most elite and successful footballers and searching for the most innovative methods of performance environments worldwide.In this episode we discuss:- The elite mindset of Manchester United players during the Sir Alex Ferguson era- How can these psychological traits be developed or are they innate- What does the role of a Head of research and innovation do? - What is the future of coaching?- Plus much more.....Please like, share and leave a review for the Podcast. We really hope you enjoy this episode with Dave.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

Welcome back to the Soccer Science Podcast!Series 2 begins with the hugely experienced Head of Performance, Callum Walsh. Callum has worked in senior performance roles at clubs such as Cardiff City, Wigan Athletic, Atletico Paraneanse, Turkey national team, Aspire academy, Huddersfield, Newcastle & Alanyaspor in Turkey and gives us some excellent insights into topics including:- Training methodologies- Building robustness in your players- How to approach your new job-  The role of a Head of Performance- Why football is broken- Plus much more....Please like, share and leave a review for the Podcast. We really hope you enjoy this episode with Callum.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

For the latest episode of the Soccer Science podcast, we're joined by 1st Team GK Coach at Borussia Monchengladbach, Fabian Otte.Fabian gives us an extremely interesting and thought provoking conversation on the topic of player development and specialist coaching. As well as being a holder of a PhD in skill acquisition, Fabian has experience of working at the very elite level of the game as a GK coach in both the Premier League and the Bundesliga.Listen in as we discuss:- Lessons from the All Blacks- Working with Nick Pope & Yann Sommer- How do elite athletes learn- Creating a development environment whilst still striving for performance / results- How to become YOUR best version of a coach- Plus much more.....Please like, share and leave a review for the podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode with Fabian.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

For the latest episode of the Soccer Science podcast, we're joined by Loran Vrielink.Loran has built up the company Tactalyse from scratch and now works as a freelance individual coach with world renowned players such as Cody Gakpo, Stefan de Vrij, Jetro Williams, Joel Veltman and many more. Further to this, the company has grown and has coaches working with players in all corners of the world. Loran has studied the game in great detail and has played a significant part in many players' development.Listen in as we discuss:- Lessons from other sports, particularly basketball- Working with Cody Gakpo- Developing players behaviours and decision making- Is it important to understand the team methodology of the individuals you're working with as an external consultant?- Plus much more.....Please like, share and leave a review for the podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode with Loran.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

This bitesized episode of The Soccer Science Podcast has been released to announce the date and venue to the annual Soccer Science UK conference.The conference is attended by elite level speakers, delegates and exhibitors from the world of football and we look forward to hosting our 2023 event at St. George's Park on Monday 22nd May, 2023.Early Bird tickets are available until 19/3/2023 so please buy now to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there.https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2023-soccer-science-conference-tickets-565609783087?aff=ebdssbdestsearchThis episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

For the latest episode of the Soccer Science podcast, we're joined by Ravi Ramineni. Ravi is an expert in the use of data and analytics in elite level football and was a major part of the Seattle Sounders during their most successful period in the MLS.Ravi is now the CEO of his own company SRC FTBL and discusses important topics for coaches to understand such as:- Underpinning your playing methodology with data- Using KPIs for player identification- Utilising the use of data for both player recruitment & development - Plus much more.....Please like, share and leave a review for the podcast. We hope you enjoy this episode with Ravi.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

Please listen in to our third podcast episode with Bart Caubergh.Bart has had an extensive career at the top end of both the male and female game across 9 different countries. During this time he has worked as a coach, assistant coach, fitness coach and Head of performance which gives him some really holistic experiences of how to best physically prepare the players he has worked with.This podcast gives us a fascinating insight into football fitness as Bart discusses:- Optimum team & individual periodisation models- Considerations when switching between the male and female game.- When to trust the data and when to trust your gut- Plus much more.....Please like, share and leave a review the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode with Bart.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.

Please listen in to our second podcast episode with Dr. Ceri Bowley.Ceri holds a PhD in Coaching Science as well as the UEFA A licence and has worked in a variety of roles in the game, most recently as Head of Coaching Support at City Football Group and 1st Team Coach at Rangers FC.This podcast gives us a fascinating insight into leadership at the elite end of the game. Ceri discusses:- Implementing a club wide methodology- The science behind Head Coach recruitment - Physical and psychological periodisation models- What skillsets elite coaches should be looking to develop.Please like, share and leave a review the podcast. We hope you enjoy the episode with Ceri.This episode of the Soccer Science podcast is sponsored by Kitman Labs.Please check out www.kitmanlabs.com for their vast range of performance solutions.