In this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone. In this, the second of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport.  Topics of conversation include:   - Using data in physical preparation  - Managing fatigue  - Energy system development  - Increasing player robustness  - Understanding the physiological target of training - Integrating conditioning into a team sport training session ..read more

In this episode, David is joined by sports scientist at Dublin GAA and researcher at Technological University Dublin, Shane Malone. In this, the first of a two part episode, David & Shane discuss the role of the sports scientist in elite level sport.  Topics of conversation include: - What is the role of the sport scientist? - Deciding what metrics are important to collect - Effective data collection methods - Effective interpretation of data - GPS data collection - External and internal load monitoring - Effective presentation and communication of data to coaches and players.  ..read more

In this episode, David & Mark answer questions submitted by listeners. These questions include: - What are common mistakes people make when interpreting research - How can you more effectively apply research with your clients and athletes? - How to deal with science deniers? - How to argue on social media? Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode132 ..read more

In this episode, David is joined my Dr. Tommy Lundberg. Dr. Lundberg is a lecturer and researcher in the Karolinska Institute in the area of clinical physiology measures, in particular muscle physiology.  In this episode, David & Dr. Lundberg discuss: - The anthropometric and physiological differences between biological male and females. - Sporting performance differences between biological males and females - Testosterone suppression in transgender women and it's influence on physiological variables. - Transgender athletes in sport. Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformanc ..read more

In this episode David and Mark have an in-depth discussion on the topic of recovery and provide a wealth of practical advice. The pair discuss: - Training Load Management - Sleep - Psychological Stress - Nutrition and Supplements - Active, Passive and Novel Recovery Methods (Ice baths, heat, compression garments etc.) - The Role of Beliefs, Placebo & the Biopsychosocial Model in Recovery  Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode130 ..read more

In this episode, David is joined by Limerick senior football S&C coach Adrian O'Brien, performance nutritionist at Dublin GAA Mark Germaine, and S&C coach with Donegal senior football (2015-2020) Paul Fisher. The group discuss: - Designing and structuring a pre-season - What to focus on during lockdown - Reducing injury risk in GAA - Do GAA players really need to be big and strong? Full show notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode129 ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, David is joined by PhD researcher Tim Smithies.  Tim is a researcher based at the University of Limerick in the E-sports research lab and is completing a PhD in conjunction with the Irish Research Council and Logitech.  In this episode, the pair discuss:   - What is E-Sports? - What roles do S&C and sports science play in E-sports? - What is the future of sports science research in E-Sports? - What influence does E-Sports have on health and sleep?   Full show-notes available at: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode128 ..read more

In episode 93, David joined by applied sports psychologist Hugh Gilmore. Hugh holds an undergraduate degree in sports and exercise sciences and a masters in applied sports and exercise psychology.  Hugh is also an accredited sports psychologist with the Irish Institute of Sport & BASES. David & Hugh discuss behaviour change, the benefits of motivational interviewing & applied sports psychology strategies. Full show notes available at www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode93 ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, Arthur Lynch moderates a debate between Synapse Performance's own David Nolan & Andrew Patton of Stronger By Science.  The pair debate whether there is any utility to the functional movement screen or whether it is a pointless exercise.   This is a valuable conversation for any applied practitioners in the strength and conditioning field ..read more

In this episode of the Synapse Performance Podcast, David discusses all the key elements of performing high quality performance testing. As well as the common mistakes he regularly sees in performance testing procedures across multiple sports.  ..read more