In dieser Episode von Science in Sports spreche ich mit DEL-Profi Max Renner (Augsburger Panther) über die wissenschaftlichen Grundlagen moderner Trainingspraxis im Eishockey.
Themen: Belastungsmanagement, Regeneration, mentale Stärke, wie man als Profi Körper und Geist über eine ganze Saison hinweg auf höchstem Niveau hält und einer Entweder-Oder Fragerunde.
Ein ehrliches Gespräch über Daten, Disziplin und die Dynamik eines Teamsportlers auf höchstem Level.
In this follow-up episode, I sit down again with Dennis Vollebregt to dive deeper into how coaches, staff, and players can work together to build a unified performance culture in hockey.
We explore what effective communication looks like between the bench and the locker room and how trust and transparency influence buy-in — without overcomplicating the process.
Whether you’re a coach, sports scientist, or simply passionate about performance, this conversation highlights how collaboration and shared understanding drive real athlete development.
🎧 Topics include:
Communication between coaches and staff
Building trust and buy-in with young athletes
Collaboration across hockey systems and cultures
Step inside the world of applied sports science with Professor Paul Comfort of the University of Salford. Known globally for his work on strength development, measurement accuracy, and performance assessment, Paul shares how rigorous research translates into better training design. We discuss methodology, measurement error, and the art of making lab findings useful in the gym and on the field.
In dieser Episode von Science in Sports spreche ich mit Linus Erdmann, 8-fachem Deutschen Meister im Kitesurfen, Profi-Athlet und Trainer. Wir tauchen tief ein in die Frage, was Hochleistung im Extremsport wirklich ausmacht – zwischen Mut, Mentalität und Methodik.
Linus gibt Einblicke in:
sein Training on und off the water
den Umgang mit Risiko, Angst und Fokus
die Rolle von Sportwissenschaft, Technik & Material
wie er Athleten heute als Trainer und Mentor begleitet
Wir sprechen über Wettbewerbe, Techniken, Training und darüber, warum Disziplin im Wind genauso wichtig ist wie im Kraftraum.
🎯 Eine Folge für alle, die Leistung verstehen wollen – nicht nur im Kitesurfing, sondern im Sport allgemein.
In this episode, we sit down with Joel Wenning from Firstbeat, a leader in physiological analytics and performance insights. We explore how sports science is transforming the way athletes train, recover, and thrive—both at the elite level and in everyday life.
Joel breaks down key concepts like heart rate variability (HRV), training load, and recovery balance, revealing how data can drive smarter decisions and prevent overtraining. From professional locker rooms to wearable devices on your wrist, we discuss the science behind peak performance—and why understanding your body’s signals is more important than ever.
Whether you're a coach, a competitive athlete, or simply someone striving to train better, this conversation offers practical takeaways on using data to unlock real performance gains.
Topics we cover:
What sports science really means today
How Firstbeat turns physiological data into performance insights
The vital role of recovery, stress, and sleep
The future: AI, personalization, and mental readiness in sport
Tune in and discover how science, data, and human potential intersect—with insights you can use in your own training.
Wie viel Wissenschaft steckt im perfekten Sprung? In diesem Podcast spricht Elena Wassen, eine der erfolgreichsten deutschen Turmspringerinnen und Olympiateilnehmerin, über die Faszination ihres Sports – zwischen Präzision, Mut und mentaler Stärke. Gemeinsam mit Expert:innen aus Sportwissenschaft, Psychologie und Training blickt sie hinter die Kulissen des Spitzensports: von Technik und Körperkontrolle bis hin zum Regelwerk und ihrer Zeit bei der Bundeswehr.
Ein Podcast über Disziplin, Leidenschaft und die Kunst, im entscheidenden Moment loszulassen.
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How do champions build endurance and stay at the top of their game? British runner Zoe Doyle and her coach Jethro McGraw reveal the secrets behind consistency, resilience, and pushing past limits. From award-winning performances to everyday mindset hacks, this episode is packed with lessons on training, motivation, and success you can use in sports and in life.
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How do your muscles actually know when to grow?
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Gommar D’Hulst (@wod_science), a CrossFit enthusiast and PhD in muscle biology, to unpack the science of performance. From amino acids like leucine and the mTOR pathway, to oxygen sensing, recovery, and nutrition strategies for WODs, we connect cutting-edge research with real-life training.
Whether you’re an athlete chasing PRs, a coach guiding others, or just a science nerd who loves CrossFit, this conversation gives you practical takeaways backed by biology.
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⚽ Zwischen Spielfeld und Wissenschaft
In dieser Folge spricht Fußballerin Anja Pfluger über ihre Arbeit am Internationalen Fußball Institut, wo sie an Themen wie individuelle Belastungssteuerung, sportwissenschaftlicher Aus- und Weiterbildung und der Professionalisierung des Frauenfußballs arbeitet.
Ein spannender Einblick in die Schnittstelle von Forschung und Praxis im modernen Fußball. 🎧
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In this episode, we sit down with Rob Nelson, Athletic Performance Coach at Penn State University, to unpack the science of skill acquisition and motor learning. Rob works with softball and swimming athletes and brings a modern perspective on how skills are developed, retained, and transferred into real performance.
We cover:
Why traditional drills don’t always translate into game performance.
How the constraints-led approach can transform training design.
Practical tips for coaches and athletes to make skills stick under pressure.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just curious about how people learn to move better, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.
„In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Jakob Lange, Leistungssportler in der Nordischen Kombination und mehrfacher Junioren-Weltmeister. Wir tauchen gemeinsam ein in die Sportwissenschaft hinter dem Spitzensport:
Sein Weg zum Nordischen Kombinierer
Monitoring, Leistungsdiagnostik und mentale Stärke
Einblicke in die Welt der Nordischen Kombination
Jakob gibt uns spannende Einblicke in seine Karriere zwischen Weltcup, Continental Cup und seinem Alltag als Zollbeamter. Ein Gespräch über Belastungssteuerung, Periodisierung – und die Frage, wie Sportwissenschaft in der Praxis wirklich aussieht.
🎙️ Perfekt für alle, die sich für Leistungssport, Trainingsmethodik und die Schnittstelle zwischen Theorie & Praxis interessieren.“
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ron McKeefery, one of the most respected names in strength and conditioning. With over 25 years of experience across the NFL, collegiate athletics, and international sport, Ron has dedicated his career to building both athletes and coaches. Currently serving as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Alabama, he brings unique insights into high-performance culture, mentorship, and leadership at the very top of football.
We dive into his coaching journey, his philosophy on athlete development, and his passion for education. Ron is also the author of two must-read books for anyone in the field: “CEO Strength Coach” and “Weight Room Wisdom”, which have inspired coaches worldwide.
Whether you’re a coach, player, or someone interested in what drives elite performance, this conversation is packed with lessons you can take straight into your own environment.
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In this episode of Science in Sports, I’m joined by Dr. Richard Blagrove — Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Programme Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University. Richard is a respected researcher, coach, and educator whose work bridges the gap between academic research and applied sport performance.
We dive into his journey into sports science, his current teaching and research, and discuss which areas of sports science education are essential, underrated, or sometimes overrated. Richard also shares advice for aspiring practitioners, insights into the future of strength and conditioning, and how physiological and psychological principles come together in athlete development.
Whether you’re a student, coach, or simply curious about the science behind performance, this conversation is packed with practical knowledge and thought-provoking discussion.
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„Fabio Wagner ist Nationalspieler, Olympia-Teilnehmer und Verteidiger beim EHC Red Bull München – und heute unser Gast. Wir sprechen über seinen Weg vom Nachwuchstalent zum Leistungsträger der Nationalmannschaft, wie er mit Drucksituationen umgeht und welche Rolle moderne Trainingsmethoden, mentale Stärke und Regeneration spielen.
Außerdem gibt’s spannende Einblicke hinter die Kulissen des Profi-Eishockeys – von harten Checks bis zu den kleinen Ritualen abseits des Eises.
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In this episode, powered by TeamBuildr Practice, we dive into Bio-Banding — a progressive approach to athlete development that focuses on biological maturity rather than just age. It's a concept gaining traction in youth sports, and for good reason: it allows for fairer, more effective, and more individualized growth.
Our guest is Ken Martel, Senior Director of Player and Coach Development at USA Hockey. Ken walks us through the science behind Bio-Banding, its real-world impact on young hockey players, and how it's helping coaches better identify and nurture long-term talent.
Whether you're a coach, parent, or simply passionate about youth development, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on how to better support athletes where they are — not just when they were born.
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In this episode, I sit down with Arnau Pina, Head of Performance for the Mexico Men’s National Basketball Team— a coach whose journey spans Europe, Latin America, and now Asia, as he prepares for his next role in Japan.
We dive into:
The key differences in performance culture between Europe, Mexico, and Japan
How to adapt your coaching style across borders and basketball systems
What it's like working with a national team vs. a club
His training philosophy and the non-negotiables in elite athlete development
Whether you're a coach, performance specialist, or just a fan of the behind-the-scenes work that drives top-level sport — this episode delivers insight from someone who lives and breathes high performance across the globe.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Dennis Vollebregt, head coach of the Dutch U18 national ice hockey team, for a cross-border conversation on youth performance in elite hockey. We explore how Germany and the Netherlands each approach athlete development, performance culture, testing and monitoring, and the transition from youth to senior levels.
While we don’t get into specific programming details, we dig into the philosophies behind our systems, the challenges we face, and what we can learn from each other’s national setups.
🎧 Topics include:
National development philosophies
Athlete buy-in and performance culture
Monitoring without micromanaging
Bridging the gap to senior-level hockey
Doppelsieg für den VfB Stuttgart Frauen – und wir sprechen mit einer, die mittendrin war: Jana Spengler. Die Fußballerin gibt Einblicke in eine außergewöhnliche Saison, in Trainingsroutinen, Teamdynamik und mentale Stärke.
Was braucht es, um konstant Leistung zu bringen? Wie sieht moderne Trainingssteuerung im Frauenfußball aus? Und was kann Sportwissenschaft im Alltag einer Spielerin wirklich bewirken?
Außerdem sprechen wir über die Entwicklung des Frauenfußballs, Regeneration, persönliche Ziele – und den Blick in die Zukunft.
🎧 Jetzt reinhören – und wie immer: abonnieren, teilen und weitersagen!
What does it take to dominate one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet — with an axe in your hands and milliseconds on the clock?
In this episode of Science in Sports, I sit down with Glen Penlington, the reigning 4-time British Lumberjack Champion, and his sister Zoe Penlington, the trailblazer who made history as the 2022 British Women’s Champion.
Together, we dive into:
The science behind elite-level chopping, sawing, and endurance
How they train strength, speed, and technique year-round
The unique bond — and rivalry — of competing as siblings
What it feels like to perform under pressure with blades flying
Whether you're into sports science, raw athleticism, or just love a good sibling showdown — this one’s for you.
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In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Prof. Wolfgang Ruf, Experte für sportorientierte Soziale Arbeit an der DHGS. Gemeinsam erkunden wir, wie Sport zum sozialen Werkzeug wird: im Jugendzentrum, auf dem Bolzplatz, in der Resozialisierung – und darüber hinaus.
Was kann Sport leisten, wenn Worte nicht reichen? Wie verbinden sich Sportwissenschaft und Soziale Arbeit in der Praxis – und was brauchen Fachkräfte, um beides wirksam zu verbinden?
Eine Episode über Bewegung als Mittel zur Beziehung, Selbstwirksamkeit und Teilhabe – und über die Kraft des Sports in sozialen Prozessen.
https://www.dhgs-hochschule.de/hochschule/mitarbeiter/professoren/prof-dr-wolfgang-ruf/#