250: The Science for Sport Story

250: The Science for Sport Story

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322: The Performance Demands of a World Cup with Dr Dave Hancock

In this episode of the Science for Sport Podcast, Richard Graves welcomes Dr Dave Hancock back to the show. Dave has spent more than three decades working in elite sport, including roles with Chelsea, Leeds United, the England national team and the New York Knicks. He is now CEO ...  Show more

321: Preparing for the World Cup: Physical Performance Under Extreme Pressure

The 2026 Men’s World Cup will place unprecedented demands on international teams: 48 nations, 104 matches and a tournament staged across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with teams required to manage heat, humidity, altitude, travel and limited recovery time. In this episode ...  Show more

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