In this episode, David is joined by Steve Thompson. Steve is a lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, where he is pursuing a PhD. 

Steve is currently an integral member of a working strength and conditioning group within Sheffield Hallam, providing support for a number of different athletes and teams. Steve has recently helped three GB Divers achieve Commonwealth Bronze medals and British championships as well as a Bronze in the Diving Grand Prix in Italy. Steve has coached the semi-professional rugby league team Sheffield Eagles and GB table tennis players.

Steve provided elite strength and conditioning to the Great British Olympic Women's Volleyball team in lead up to the 2012 Olympics. Steve was heavily involved in the planning, testing, monitoring and training of the athletes as well as providing S&C support to a Paralympic wheelchair fencer, providing a completely new and interesting set of challenges.

In this episode, David and Steve discuss in detail current best practices and future research directions of velocity based training. 

In this episode, David is joined by Fergus Connolly, PhD. 

Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human potential thought leaders and influencers.

Author of the bestselling book "Game Changer - The Art of Sports Science"

Fergus has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams.
He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport, including soccer (Liverpool, Bolton Wanderers), professional and college football (San Francisco 49s and University of Michigan), rugby (Welsh national team) and elite military units.

David and Fergus discuss some insightful concepts and issues in the world of athletic development and sports science. 

Full shownotes: www.synapseperformance.ie/podcasts/episode77