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…
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 we expect athletes to be the best version of themselves, if we expect them to adhere to advice, set high standards, keep pursuing excellence – then shouldn’t they expect the best out of us too? Working with people who…
What do people really look for when they’re recruiting staff? You might have seen me talking about what sports performance employers want from practitioners before. It is so important, but I can’t believe I haven’t blogged about it before. So…
In performance support roles, whether it is as a sports scientist, sports medic, coach or similar role, you are so regularly focused on supporting others to achieve, perform or simply cope. This can be, at times, draining; it can be…