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Experts in Sport

Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Performance Analysis
Eddie Hall
Sport Trafficking
FIFA
Disability Inclusion
Climate Change
International Olympic Committee
Physical Education
Elite Athletes
Coaching
Athletics
Constraints-Led Approach
Safeguarding
Interpersonal Violence
Mental Health
Sustainability In Sport
Journal Of Applied Physiology
Strength and Conditioning
Exercise

Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? In this episode, host Martin Foster is joined by experts Dr Lee Taylor, Dr Chris Esh, Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg, and Dr Valérie Bougault to break down the science behind competing ac... more

In this episode of the Experts in Sport, we explore the global role of FIFA as the world builds towards the FIFA World Cup. Host Martin Foster is joined by FIFA high-performance specialists Richard Allen and former international footballer Philippe S... more

This episode of Experts in Sport dives into the controversial launch of the Enhanced Games. Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Alex Thurston and Dr Mat Dowling, speaking live from Las Vegas, the discussion explores what really happened at sport’s mos... more

In this episode, we explore how climate change is already reshaping sport-from extreme heat disrupting elite competitions to flooded grassroots pitches across the UK.

Host Martin Foster is joined by Elliot Brown, Sustainability Manager at Loughborou... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Allen
Director of Football at Loughborough University and FIFA High Performance Specialist
FIFA; Loughborough University
Episode: E113: Building the Global Game - FIFA, Football Development, the World Cup, and the Future of Football.
Philippe Senderos
Former Swiss International footballer and World Cup player; FIFA High Performance Specialist
FIFA
Episode: E113: Building the Global Game - FIFA, Football Development, the World Cup, and the Future of Football.
Alice Thurston
Dr. Alice Thurston, sport science expert
Episode: E112: Inside the Enhanced Games: What Really Happened In Vegas
Matt Dowling
Dr. Matt Dowling, sport science expert
Episode: E112: Inside the Enhanced Games: What Really Happened In Vegas
Elliot Brown
Sustainability Manager at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Jess Silva
Co-Founder of Carbon Jacked
Carbon Jacked
Episode: E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Wendy Brown
Professor, researcher focusing on women's health and physiology
Bond University; University of Queensland; Loughborough University historically
Episode: E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Stuart Biddle
Professor of Physical Activity and Health; specialist in psychology and health behavior
University of Exeter; Loughborough University; University of Queensland
Episode: E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Richard Watton
Mega Event Advisor for UK Sport
UK Sport
Episode: E109: The Power of Events - Bidding, Impact & Long‑Term Legacy

Host

Martin Foster
Host of Experts in Sport with affiliations to Loughborough University and related Sport Science divisions; appears across numerous episodes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
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    The latest episode on the Enhanced Games was the most balanced and thoughtful summary of it I have heard yet- would recommend this podcast to anyone who tries to approach sport with an open mind and can see positives and negatives to most areas of life.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Manuel Vega
    United Kingdom23 days ago

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E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Q: What projects have you been implementing at Loughborough to advance sustainability in sport?
We've decarbonized the swimming pool with air source heat pumps, upgraded boilers, and improved thermal efficiency, achieving significant emissions reductions and creating a replicable case study for community and campus facilities.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: What piece of advice would you give to researchers starting out?
Wendy Brown urges broad, flexible learning and avoiding over-narrow specialization, recommending exposure to multiple perspectives while staying focused on one's topic. Stuart Biddle adds the importance of humility, collaboration, and choosing environments with positive, like-minded colleagues.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: Should we fitness test children in schools?
Wendy Brown emphasizes measuring fitness carefully and ethically, avoiding stigmatization, and using tests to inform goal-setting and improvements rather than ranking. She notes a historical debate and suggests testing is acceptable if used positively and inclusively.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: What is the best research you've ever read?
Wendy Brown references a Lancet Physical Activity Special Edition and a joint analysis showing that while sitting has adverse health effects, being highly physically active can mitigate many risks, making it a pivotal piece for understanding activity and sedentary behavior together.
E109: The Power of Events - Bidding, Impact & Long‑Term Legacy
Q: How can cities maximize the broader impacts of hosting events?
By building early, multi-sector partnerships; aligning with government departments; and leveraging social impact programs to extend benefits beyond sport, including health, education, and culture.

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What is Experts in Sport about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-looking conversations-heavy series that blends academic research with practical sport industry experience. Episodes frequently center on how science, data, and policy intersect with real-world sport—covering sustainability, health and wellbeing, performance, events, and the social value of sport. Guests come from universities, governing bodies, and industry, offering case studies, strategic frameworks, and actionable insights for practitioners seeking evidence-based improvements in facilities, programs, and athlete support. A notable strength is the strong link to Loughborough University and related research hubs, which helps translate scholarly findings into tangible initiatives for teams, cities, and communities. This makes the ... more

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2. Philippe Senderos
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4. Matt Dowling
5. Elliot Brown
6. Jess Silva
7. Wendy Brown
8. Stuart Biddle

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