Here is our comprehensive guide on career routes in the dynamic world of sports science and sports medicine. Whether you’re a budding professional exploring your options, an established expert considering a shift, or simply curious about the diverse career paths…
Many sports scientists are inherently geared towards the science and the service, often finding it uncomfortable to “sell” themselves. However, this reluctance can mean missing out on opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Reframing this not as marketing but as…
Encounter with the Greats Many years ago, as a young and impassioned sports scientist, I found myself in a room that could easily be described as a gathering of titans (profs Reilly, Spurway, Sharpe, Maughan, et al). With the Athens…
Here’s our ultimate guide to interviews for jobs in sports science and performance: 1. Introduction to Sports Science Interviews You’ve landed here because you’re ready to jump into the exhilarating, high-stakes world of sports science interviews. Congrats! This isn’t your…
Need to get work experience for a job in sports performance? Here is my ultimate guide/ Part 1: Understanding the Value of Experience The Crucial Role of Experience in Professional Development Albert Einstein’s assertion that “The only source of knowledge…
We sports scientists love our research. We lean on peer-reviewed studies eagerly dissecting the latest findings to apply them to athlete performance, rehabilitation, and training methodologies. Yet, here’s a question for you: do we extend that same respect for evidence-based…
Sports science can be fast paced and it can also be as glacially frustrating (you know when they weren’t all melting). Whether it is fast or slow, innovation isn’t just an organisational ambition—it’s an individual imperative. Major breakthroughs often start…
The Ignorance I Couldn’t Afford For years, I was engrossed in my career as a sports science practitioner, utterly oblivious to the financial neglect happening on the side. When reality knocked on my door, it wasn’t holding a bouquet—it was…
In a recent podcast episode, David Slemen, founder of Elite Performance Partners, offered invaluable insights into the complex world of team recruitment. The conversation wasn’t just about ticking boxes on skills or experience; it delved into the nuances of passion,…
If you ever feel like you’re stuck in an endless loop of fitness tests, Excel spreadsheets, and protein shakes and are caught wondering why you are doing what you’re doing, I might have something for you?Here’s a touch of enlightenment…