The World of Sports Performance Podcast

Christoph Wyss
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A podcast that dives into the cultures and journeys of sports professionals all around the world. You will hear personal stories of what it's like working in other countries, how they adapted to new cultures, and how they overcame various challenges that come with being in a different country.

  1. 11/20/2024

    #38 Craig Twentyman: Pushing the Limits of Sailing with Alinghi Red Bull Racing

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Craig Twentyman. Craig is currently the Head of Physical Performance at Alinghi Red Bull Racing. Previously, Craig was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia. He was also the Head of Athletic Performance for the One NZ Warriors.  In this episode we discuss: Moving from New Zealand to Australia Getting a job with Rugby Australia Moving back to New Zealand and working with the New Zealand Warriors and then the Black Ferns where they won the World CupTaking a job in Barcelona with Alinghi Red Bull RacingAmerica’s Cup and the world of sailingRapid fire questions  Craig can be found on LinkedIn @craigtwentyman and Instagram here Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    58 min

  2. 10/23/2024

    #37 Tim Roberts: Insights from the UFC Performance Institutes in China and Mexico

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Tim Roberts. Tim is currently the Physical Therapy Manager at the UFC Performance Institute in Mexico City. Previously, Tim was in the same role at the UFCPI in Shanghai and prior to that he was a physiotherapist at the Shanghai Sports Institute and English Institute of Sport. If you are a UFC fan this is definitely an episode for you.  In this episode we discuss: Playing Aussie Rules Football and becoming a physiotherapistMoving to the UK and getting a job with the english Institute of SportDeciding to do something completely different and move to ChinaLearning how to look broader and deal with different approachesWorking at the UFCPI in Shanghai and Mexico CityBeing at altitude in Mexico CityExperiencing different cultures at the UFCPI Tim can be found on LinkedIn @timroberts and email troberts@ufc.com Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    1 hr

  3. 09/04/2024

    #36 Roisin McNulty: Adrenaline & Artistry - A Journey with Red Bull & Cirque du Soleil

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Roisin McNulty. Ro is currently a Senior Advisor for Performance Medicine Operations at Cirque du Soleil. Previously, Ro was a lead physiotherapist at Red Bull, Cirque du Soleil, and the Wallaroos (Australian women's rugby team). This was a really fun episode where we dived into the world of Red Bull and learned the ins and outs of Cirque du Soleil.  In this episode we discuss: How Ro go into physiotherapy How Australia compares to Ireland Working at the Women’s Rugby World Cup and the growth of women’s sportsAdventures of working with Cirque du SoleilThe importance of having an interdisciplinary team around youTaking a role with Red BullLife in Austria What the Red Bull APC does  Ro can be found on LinkedIn @roisinmcnulty Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    1h 2m

  4. 06/05/2024

    #35 Jack Nayler: Training Players like David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo at some of the Biggest Clubs in the World

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Jack Nayler. Jack is currently the Head of Sports Science at Everton FC. Previously, Jack was at Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid, Celtic, and RB Leipzig. This is one of the most impressive CV’s that you will ever come across. So we dive into what it was like working at these huge clubs along with the world class players that were there.  In this episode we discuss: What it was like living in Paris and MadridFinding your own philosophy after experiencing so many different onesTransplanting vs Translating ideas to a new teamDealing with a different language at each clubGetting used to different traditions and customs Working with some of the greatest footballers in the world Being involved in some of the biggest rivalries in football  Jack can be found on LinkedIn @JackNayler Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    55 min

  5. 05/01/2024

    #34 James Goodwin: Rowing from GB to Switzerland

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with James Goodwin. James is currently the Head of Sport Science for Swiss Rowing. Previously, James was a S&C Coach for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) working with Rowing and various other sports.  In this episode we discuss: Getting into S&C and working at the EISCoaching GB RowingMoving to Switzerland S&C in Switzerland Living in Switzerland compared to England Balance between working abroad and having a partner back at home James can be found on Instagram @jgphysicalperformance , Twitter @Goody_10 LinkedIn @JamesGoodwin Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    54 min

  6. 04/03/2024

    #33 Greg Booth: Having Yao Ming as a Boss and Learning to Conform to the Culture Around You While Still Being You

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Greg Booth. Greg is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chinese Basketball Association. Greg has spent a lot of time Brazil as well as in China, where he has worked with various Olympic Teams.  In this episode we discuss: American Football in BrazilHow American sports have grown in BrazilLiving in Brazil compared to AmericaArriving in ChinaWorking under Yao MingS&C in China compared to the rest of the worldGreg’s challenge to get Chinese female athletes to do recovery work  Greg can be found on LinkedIn @GregBooth Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    1h 2m

  7. 03/06/2024

    #32 Luke Passman: The Journey from Tennis to Pro Baseball

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Luke Passman. Luke is currently the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at the New York Mets. Luke is originally from the UK where he did his studies and started his career, he then moved to Spain to work at the SotoTennis Academy, before joining the Mets.  In this episode we discuss: The state of S&C in the UK and USATaking a job at Soto Tennis Academy in SpainLearning Spanish and being ok with making mistakesExperience of traveling all over the world for tennisLife in SpainGetting a job with the NY MetsSimilarities and differences between tennis and baseball  Luke can be found on Instagram @luke_passman and LinkedIn @LukePassman Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    55 min

  8. 11/08/2023

    #31 Maury Hayashida: The Adventures of Growing up in Africa

    This week on the World of Sports Performance Podcast we are speaking with Maury Hayashida. Maury is currently the CIO/Co-Founder of Variant Training Lab. Maury is originally from Hawaii but grew up in Africa, he then went to California for PT School and then he started his own Physical Therapy Clinic in Santa Barbara, and was also the Rehabilitation Coordinator for USA Rugby. He also spent time in Italy working as a PT for Rugby Viadana. In this episode we discuss: Moving from Hawaii to ZambiaGrowing up in Zambia and KenyaMaury’s hardest transition moving to California for PT SchoolBenefits of working and traveling abroadStarting his private PT Clinic in Santa Barbara What it was like working and living in ItalyVariant Training Lab Maury can be found on his website @variant training lab Make sure you never miss any episodes or updates by following on Twitter @W_O_S_P and Instagram @worldofsportsperformance

    53 min
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A podcast that dives into the cultures and journeys of sports professionals all around the world. You will hear personal stories of what it's like working in other countries, how they adapted to new cultures, and how they overcame various challenges that come with being in a different country.

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