The Athlete Development Show

Dr Craig Harrison
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The Athlete Development Show

Science and stories from the brightest minds across many disciplines to help youth athletes unlock personal performance & develop their sporting potential.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Dr Ben Pullen on Creativity, How the Environment Shape Us, and Challenge-Based Strength Training for Children

    The evidence is clear. Stronger athletes move better, get injured less and stay engaged with sport for longer. But what should strength training look like for children? My guest today is Dr Ben Pullen, PhD in paediatric strength and conditioning and the founder of Young Athlete Training. Ben’s work integrates the physical and psychological considerations of development to provide novel, engaging and individualised strength training to both child and teenage athletes. In this ...

    1h 22m

  2. OCT 28

    Ian Renshaw on Making Learning Fun

    My guest today is Associate Professor Ian Renshaw, teacher, coach, researcher, and voracious learner. Over 35 years working in higher education, Ian has advised sporting organisations at the community and high performance level, published over 190 research articles, written several books, and collaborated on projects all over the world. In this conversation, we trace Ian’s fascinating journey from schoolboy in the UK to working and raising children in New Zealand and Australia. Ian share...

    1h 14m

  3. OCT 20

    Know your Worth | Dr Martin Buchheit

    My guest today is Dr Martin Buchheit, an esteemed author of over 250 scientific papers, 2 best-selling books, co-founder of the HIIT Science podcast, and over 20 years working in professional sports. Focusing on bridging the gap between sports science knowledge and its practical application, Martin has held roles at Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Olympique de Lyon, Lille OSC, Aspetar, Aspire Academy, and various other consultancies around the world.In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Mar...

    1h 9m

  4. OCT 13

    David Johnson on Growth, Maturation, Training Load, and Defending Against Injury

    This conversation is with Dr David Johnson, a physical development specialist with a deep understanding of growth and development. His research in injury prevention has shown what’s possible in football when the natural changes every young athlete experiences are accounted for. As the Head of Physical Development at West Ham United Football Academy and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bath, David continues to be a leader in this field. Today, we explore David’s research, includin...

    1h 15m

  5. OCT 6

    Dr Richard Young on Turning Potential into Performance

    Are you looking for deeper, more impactful development? The answer is strategic simplicity. My guest today is Dr Richard Young, keynote speaker, author, and adviser to sports leaders, teams, and professionals around the world. He has won international gold medals in cycling, coached world champions, created medal-winning programmes for three countries, and has been described as a ‘world-class performance creator’.Born in the UK, raised in Canada, and now living with his four children in...

    1h 2m

  6. SEP 26

    The Curious Mind #10 - Managing Huge Playing Loads, Building Trust, Coaching for Confidence, the Rise of Specialisation in NZ Sport, & more

    On the show this week, Dave Wright rejoins me for another episode of The Curious Mind. Our conversation focuses on another successful season for Dave coaching the Westlake Boys 1st XI and how he managed huge playing loads, the need for individualising support, how to build trust, markers of fatigue, the rise of specialisation in the NZ sporting system and what this means for player development, how to coach for confidence over competence, and more. If you enjoy today’s chat, please do m...

    53 min

  7. SEP 18

    Help your athletes find more meaning | Dr Noora Ronkainen

    This conversation is with Assistant Professor in Sport Psychology at the University of Bern in Switzerland, Dr Noora Ronkainen. Noora’s work centres on meaningful experiences in sport, exercise and physical cultures. In this episode, we dive into the concept of existential learning. Noora defines the idea for us and shares some research highlighting how reflecting on setbacks in sport can lead to personal growth. We also discuss: The current pressures on young athletes The rol...

    1h 1m

  8. SEP 6

    Professor Brendan Cropley on Effective Coaching, Reflective Practices, and the Integration of Psychological Development

    Today’s conversation is with Professor of Sport Coaching at the University of South Wales and Head of the Centre for Football Research in Wales, Brendan Cropley. Brendan is an esteemed scholar and has made a significant contribution to the Sport and Exercise Science, particularly in the area of psychology and coach education. He is also recognised worldwide as an expert in Reflective Practice and consults with a range of organisations across several industry sectors.In this episode, we ...

    1h 24m
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Science and stories from the brightest minds across many disciplines to help youth athletes unlock personal performance & develop their sporting potential.

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  • Creator
    Dr Craig Harrison
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    169
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 The Athlete Development Show
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