By Dr Liam Anderson With the long-anticipated start of the football season now well upon us, lots of work has been happening behind the scenes in pre-season to help elite players prepare for the upcoming season. Whilst collecting data for their PhD’s, students from the University of Birmingham who are embedded within elite football clubs … Continue reading “PhD students take their data collection abroad whilst helping football clubs prepare for their upcoming seasons “
The Greatest Show on Earth
By Dr Tom Brownlee Initially, I studied and became a sports scientist because I love sport. The last few weeks have helped me to remember that more than ever as I’ve been glued to the Olympic Games – The Greatest Show on Earth! On occasion, this has been sports I have a true passion for, … Continue reading “The Greatest Show on Earth “
The Ripple Effect: The Power of Social Connectedness Through Sport
By Katie Cronin Sitting in a busy coffee shop in the bustling city of Birmingham, I couldn’t help but reflect on the ways in which we connect in this vibrant city. With its endless hustle and noise, it can still feel isolating despite the constant hum of life around us. And yet there are moments … Continue reading “The Ripple Effect: The Power of Social Connectedness Through Sport “
Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB
By Jack Blyth – Applied Professional Practice placement student 2023/2024 at the University of Birmingham My student placement in the performance analysis discipline has been an enriching and enlightening experience. Through learning by doing, I have developed both my professional and personal competencies; from knowing little about the subject in September, to gaining the important … Continue reading “Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB”
The Ability to ‘Figure it out’
By Judith Coe Higher education establishments are growing in complexity and staffing structure is changing to reflect and support this. Enter me and my new role. I am not stepping into anyone’s shoes; this is a sparkly new role that I have to grow myself. How do I learn to do this? Reaching out and … Continue reading “The Ability to ‘Figure it out’”
Navigating Football Pre Season
By Dr Liam Anderson With the pre season period now well underway within professional football. GSSPP staff member Dr Liam Anderson recorded an educational video with Joe Baker from UoB GPS supplier, Catapult Sports to discuss ways in which preseason can be navigated to obtain it’s desired outcomes. L.Anderson.4@bham.ac.uk
Manchester Festival of Coaching
By Dr Paul Garner As Mark Twain once said ‘Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is!’ This is exactly what Steve Mitchell (Mitch) and his organisation team at Sporting People did when they conceived of and then pulled off the first Festival of Coaching in Manchester, UK. Uninspired by the … Continue reading “Manchester Festival of Coaching “
MSc Programmes within the GSSPP
By Caroline White and Dr Tom Brownlee Programme leads for the MSc Exercise and Sports Medicine (Football) and MSc High Performance Sport discuss what the programme brings to the University and how they can help students with their career journey. They also touch upon aspects such as the admissions process and the structure of the … Continue reading “MSc Programmes within the GSSPP”
The challenge of player management in football tournaments
By Professor Barry Drust Photo by Robert Bye on Unsplash The 2024 summer of sport has started. The Olympics are currently just something to look forward to which means that all of my focus is on this year’s Euros in Germany (well at least until Wimbledon starts). To be honest I don’t usually pay too much attention to international … Continue reading “The challenge of player management in football tournaments “
My 10-Day Journey with the GAPS Programme: A Student Physiotherapist’s Perspective
By Aaron Nandray (MSc Pre Reg Student) and Katie Cronin Photo credit: Nicola Gotts Photography Ltd. Aaron Nandray right. As a student physiotherapist on placement, my 10-day experience with the GAPS programme was both professionally enriching and personally transformative. The combination of high-level training, community engagement, and camaraderie among athletes and staff created a familial atmosphere … Continue reading “My 10-Day Journey with the GAPS Programme: A Student Physiotherapist’s Perspective”