Synapse Performance Podcast David Nolan

In this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone.

In this, the second of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport. 

Topics of conversation include:
 
- Using data in physical preparation 
- Managing fatigue 
- Energy system development 
- Increasing player robustness 
- Understanding the physiological target of training
- Integrating conditioning into a team sport training session

In this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone.
In this, the first of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport. 
Topics of conversation include:
- What is the role of the sport scientist?
- Deciding what metrics are important to collect
- Effective data collection methods
- Effective interpretation of data
- GPS data collection
- External and internal load monitoring
- Effective presentation and communication of data to coaches and players. 

In this episode, David & Mark answer questions submitted by listeners.
These questions include:
- What are common mistakes people make when interpreting research
- How can you more effectively apply research with your clients and athletes?
- How to deal with science deniers?
- How to argue on social media?
Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode132

In this episode, David is joined my Dr. Tommy Lundberg.
Dr. Lundberg is a lecturer and researcher in the Karolinska Institute in the area of clinical physiology measures, in particular muscle physiology. 
In this episode, David & Dr. Lundberg discuss:
- The anthropometric and physiological differences between biological male and females.
- Sporting performance differences between biological males and females
- Testosterone suppression in transgender women and it's influence on physiological variables.
- Transgender athletes in sport.
Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode131 

In this episode David and Mark have an in-depth discussion on the topic of recovery and provide a wealth of practical advice.
The pair discuss:
- Training Load Management
- Sleep
- Psychological Stress
- Nutrition and Supplements
- Active, Passive and Novel Recovery Methods (Ice baths, heat, compression garments etc.)
- The Role of Beliefs, Placebo & the Biopsychosocial Model in Recovery 
Full show notes available at:
www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode130

In this episode, David is joined by Limerick senior football S&C coach Adrian O'Brien, performance nutritionist at Dublin GAA Mark Germaine, and S&C coach with Donegal senior football (2015-2020) Paul Fisher.
The group discuss:
- Designing and structuring a pre-season
- What to focus on during lockdown
- Reducing injury risk in GAA
- Do GAA players really need to be big and strong?
Full show notes available at:
www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode129