S02 E03 - Futebol de Elite com André Cunha

Our podcast, Optimized, is our opportunity to bring you news from the frontline of elite sports performance, where biomarkers and analytics meets the possibilities of A.I. and machine learning. It’s also our chance to bring you the latest on what Orreco is up to. In this new episode of ‘Optimized’, Marc Cleary of Orreco is joined by John Hill, Head of Sport Science with Al Ettifaq of the Saudi Pro League. John was formerly with Liverpool FC for 5 years and prior to this worked with both Hearts and the MK Dons. In a wide ranging discussion John and Marc’s conversation moves between his background and path to working in Elite Football, Johns academic background and Professional Doctorate, Sports Science and its implementation at the top level of football, the challenges of working with players in the Premier League and now in the Saudi Pro League and John and his families experience living and working in Saudi Arabia. They also touch on John’s work with the Orreco team, at both Liverpool FC and now at Al Ettifaq. Enjoy the episode…. To discover more about Orreco and our cutting-edge work at the frontline of elite sports performance, listen to ‘Optimized', on our podcast page or from wherever you get your podcasts.

Orreco’s Marc Cleary is joined by Dallas Mavericks Performance Nutritionist Charles Ashford. After moving to the US from the UK in 2014, Charles spent time working as the Nutritionist with Texas Techs Football Program, before becoming the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of North Texas, leading on nutrition with 350 student athletes. These days he’s absolutely loving his role with NBA Franchise and Orreco client, the Dallas Mavericks. Join us for this fascinating episode of “Optimized”!

There are few sports scientists in world sport as experienced, popular and successful as Casey Smith. The sports medicine expert has enjoyed spells with the Phoenix Suns and trained US gold medal-winning Olympic teams in basketball and boxing. These days, he tells Orreco’s Marc Cleary, he’s absolutely loving his job as Director of Player Health and Performance for basketball superstars and Orreco client, the Dallas Mavericks. Join us for this fascinating epsiode of ‘Optimized’!

When you have someone like Dave Hamilton in your corner, the chances are that you’ll find that extra edge – that winning margin that puts you on the podium. As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Director of Performance Science, Dave oversees a sports science program that promotes athlete health and performance through the collaboration of strength and conditioning, medical treatment and nutrition. He chats to Orreco’s Marc Cleary about his work and thrilling Olympic experiences working with Team USA and Team GB.

For our special 2022 International Women's Day podcast episode we speak to two of Orreco's Female Athlete Consultancy clients and Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists in Beach Volleyball, April Ross and Alix Klineman.In our conversation, Alix recalls her reasons and experience of coming off hormonal contraception and how Orreco's Female Athlete Lead Dr Georgie Bruinvels helped prepare her for it, the multi-disciplinary approach Orreco implemented ahead of competing at the Tokyo Games, plus how the Olympic Champions optimize their travel and sleep regimes and why they want to break down barriers and open up the conversation around the menstrual cycle.

Estreamos Optimized by Orreco em Português!Neste episódio falamos com um líder mundial na área de ciências esportivas, André Cunha. André compartilha a sua experiência como brasileiro expatriado na Premier League da Inglaterra, a força da rede de talento brasileiro na sua área, como tocar uma empresa no Brasil desde outro país e como utiliza a medida dos biomarcadores em benefício do jogador da Seleção e Manchester City, Gabriel Jesus.

We have a very special second episode of Optimized to enjoy: an exclusive chat with André Cunha, performance manager for Brazilian and Manchester City footballer, Gabriel Jesus. As well as working with Gabriel in Manchester, Andre is co-founder and owner of an integrated performance centre in Brazil, 4PERFORM. Andre talks to Orreco’s Marc Cleary about his tennis career, the journey to the heart of sports physiology – and Manchester City – the ‘NASA’ of football!

A warm welcome to Season 2 of Orreco’s Optimized podcast with more top insights and stories from the world of elite sports performance and science. In this episode, Orreco Sports Scientist Marc Cleary is joined by USA Swimming Director of Sports Medicine and Science Keenan Robinson to chat about athlete support, competition, the importance of Menstrual Cycle training, keeping what’s important – important and…Jaws!

As an elite physical performance coach, Dawn Scott was described as the ‘secret weapon’ who helped the US Women’s Soccer team win two World Cups and Olympic Gold. The proud Tyneside woman also served England and the Lionesses for more than 10 years in two different stints and is now working with FIFA and UEFA on a range of projects. In this exclusive chat with Orreco’s Marc Cleary, Dawn chat’s about her career and many golden moments.

His ‘Ryders on the Storm’ are set for battle at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin from September 24-26. To mark his captaincy of Europe’s Ryder Cup team, we are delighted to bring you an exclusive chat with Irish golfing legend Padraig Harrington as he talks to Orreco sports scientist Marc Cleary about mindset, preparation, performance and how he himself has often dug deep to find the winning edge in a glittering career. An unmissable episode!