Modernizing High Performance, Part I
In the first of an exclusive two-part series, Kitman CEO Stephen Smith talks with Chicago Cubs High Performance Director Adam Beard who provides highlights from his research on performance, discusses the role of high performance directors, and more. Having worked in the AFL, Olympic sports, international rugby, NFL and MLB, Adam has brought his unique […]
How Performance Departments Can More Effectively Engage with Coaches
In 2020’s final episode of The Game Changer Podcast, NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes’ High Performance Manager, Brad Harrington speaks with Kitman Labs Performance Scientist John Dams about high performance. He shares his advice on how performance departments can more effectively engage with coaches. Key takeaways for this podcast include: Debunking the myth that coaches don’t care about […]
The New Performance Science Opportunity
Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of Kitman Labs, welcomes Martin Buchheit, a renowned sports science researcher, and published author, to Kitman Labs as the new Head of Performance Research. In this lively discussion, the two talk about the past, present, and future of performance science, data, sports research, and how teams create highly collaborative, data-driven […]
The Football Association’s Covid-Lens to Return to Play
Join us in this exclusive episode, of the Game Changer Podcast where we interview the Football Association’s Head of Medicine, Dr. Charlotte Cowie. She shares with us exclusive insight into how elite sport is coming together to work with the DCMS to help organisations safely return to play. Here’s what you’ll take away: Exclusive insight […]
England and Wales Cricket Board – Returning to the International Stage
Join us in this exclusive episode, of the Game Changer Podcast where we interview England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) Head of Sports Science, Medicine and Innovation, Raphael Brandon. He shares with us exclusive insight as England Cricket return to play, providing his views and experiences with: Tackling the challenges of Covid-19 for national squads […]
Improvise, Adapt, Overcome – AIK Strategies to Return to Play
Join us as we speak with AIK Fotball’s Head of Coaching, Sean O’Shea as he provides insight on adapting and overcoming challenges of the Coronavirus and returning to play. Phil Clarke, Co-Founder and Operations Manager for The Sports Office and Andrew Whitelam, The Sports Office PR Consultant interview Sean O’shea from AIK Fotball. On this […]
Navigating Strategy, Humanity, and Uncertainty
Join experts from around the globe as they share their ideas and approaches for navigating the downtime caused by the novel coronavirus. Stephen Smith, Founder and CEO of Kitman Labs hosts a dynamic group discussion on how elite sports teams are navigating the uncertain waters created by the novel coronavirus. Our guests this episode – […]
On the road to a Perfect Performance Department
In the latest Game Changers podcast, Darcy Norman hosts a fascinating discussion with Dr Karl-Heinrich Dittmar, Head of the Medical Departments at Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Dr Dittmar has been with the club since 2002 and played a considerable role in the planning and organization of the medical facilities during the modernization of the BayArena. Key […]
How Self-Reflection Can Help your Organisation Grow and Succeed
Celtic F.C.’s Head of Sports Science Jack Nayler speaks with Darcy Norman around some of the key lessons he’s learned through pursuing a habit of conscious self-reflection. Key takeaways for this podcast include: Tips on how to embrace complexity and focus on the factors you can control within the elite sports environment Why it’s important […]
Building Consistent Success in Elite Sport
In this podcast, performance consultant Ed Lippie shares lessons from his time building a high performance environment within AS Roma. Key highlights include: How to build a true high performance organisation through the right processes, people and technology Creating a shared vision and transparency around your team’s goals to ask critical questions about your current […]
