Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Podcast Description
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast Hosted by renowned performance experts Alex Calder and Adam Centofanti, authors of the book Peak Performance for Soccer, this podcast takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of the game’s top thinkers. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the original contributors from the book—elite coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, psychologists, and more.Together, they explore the cutting-edge methods and insights that are shaping the future of soccer performance. Whether you're a coach, player, or performance enthusiast, you'll gain actionable takeaways to elevate your game, optimize training, and push the limits of what’s possible on and off the pitch.Stay ahead of the game. Tune in to the Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast.
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This podcast delves into themes such as soccer training optimization, athlete mental and physical performance, and nutrition tailored for soccer players, with episode examples exploring organizational structures in coaching and interviews with elite professionals discussing the evolution of performance roles.
Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast
Hosted by renowned performance experts Alex Calder and Adam Centofanti, authors of the book Peak Performance for Soccer, this podcast takes you beyond the pages and into the minds of the game’s top thinkers. Each episode features in-depth interviews with the original contributors from the book—elite coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, psychologists, and more.
Together, they explore the cutting-edge methods and insights that are shaping the future of soccer performance. Whether you’re a coach, player, or performance enthusiast, you’ll gain actionable takeaways to elevate your game, optimize training, and push the limits of what’s possible on and off the pitch.
Stay ahead of the game. Tune in to the Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast.
In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex sits down with Josh Rice, Head of Academy Sports Science and Nutrition at Tottenham Hotspur. Josh shares his journey across Everton, Liverpool, and Spurs, reflecting on his evolution from intern to department leader. The discussion dives into wearable technology — from GPS and heart rate integration to the three pillars of periodisation, injury risk, and fitness development. Josh explains how data informs daily training, how to balance internal and external load, and the importance of communication so that sports scientists are seen as performance enhancers, not limiters. This episode blends practical insights, applied research, and real-world examples from one of the Premier League’s top academies.
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