Win Win
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Win Win is a podcast about performance. In each episode I chat with someone who works behind the scenes in elite sport, helping athletes maximize their performance potential. If my guest is winning, hopefully their athletes are winning too. Hosted by Bruce Wardrop and brought to you by the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the South East technological University (formerly Waterford Institute of Technology) in Ireland.
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My next project @IrishSESA Podcast
November 04, 2023 10:45 - 1 minute - 3.43 MBWin Win is being retired... but I will be back soon with a new podcast from the Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association. You can it here Check out @irishSESA on Instagram and Twitter too! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrick Harding - Performance Coach to Formula 1 Driver Alex Albon
April 05, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBBeing a personal performance coach to F1 driver Alex Albon is one of the more unique jobs in sport; positions like this are rare like the drivers themselves. Irishman Patrick Harding started his career as a chartered physiotherapist and has honed his skillset over the years so that it is now laser focussed on maximizing the physical and psychological performance of individual athletes. What does it take to succeed at the cutting edge in one of the worlds most cut-throat sports? Listen to Patr...
Niamh Briggs - Assistant Head Coach, Irish Women's Rugby
March 25, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBOn Niamh Briggs' LinkedIn page, she modestly describes herself as a "retired rugby player, turned coach". In reality, Niamh is one of Ireland's most decorated players and her rugby prowess is indisputable. In the relatively short time since the end of her international career, Niamh has found a new passion in coaching. From her club (UL Bohs), to province (Munster) and most recently a return to the international game, her coaching career is on a stellar trajectory. Listen to Niamh's take on t...
Sarah, Shane & Andrew - Placement Chat In Studio
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis is a special episode. Win Win started during lockdown as a way to provide additional content to my students while working remotely. So far pisodes are recorded online but now with restrictions lifted, I was able to use the radio studio in WIT to record in-person with not one, but 3 student guests to discuss their placement experience! Sarah (Health & Exercise) worked with community-based chronic illness rehabilitation service ExWell. Shane (Nutrtition & Exercise) worked with Nutritics, a...
Sarah, Shane & Andrew - Placement Chat In Studio
March 21, 2022 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBThis is a special episode. Win Win started during lockdown as a way to provide additional content to my students while working remotely. So far pisodes are recorded online but now with restrictions lifted, I was able to use the radio studio in WIT to record in-person with not one, but 3 student guests to discuss their placement experience! Sarah (Health & Exercise) worked with community-based chronic illness rehabilitation service ExWell. Shane (Nutrtition & Exercise) worked with Nutritics, ...
Ethan O'Halloran - Placement on RTE's Operation Transformation
March 14, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB4th year Nutrition & Exercise student Ethan O'Halloran recently completed his placement working behind the scenes on RTE's Operation Transformation. Under the supervision of the show's dietician Aoife Hearne, Ethan's main job was planning the meals for each of the leaders across the 8 weeks of the show. Ethan also planned and assisted in the direction of food photo shoots, where digital content was created for the viewers to follow. Listen to Ethan's unique experience and hear how he grew in ...
Jamie Blanchfield, Head Coach at PremierEndurance.ie
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBJamie Blanchfield is a busy man! Immediately after graduating from WIT, Jamie took the bold step of setting up his own company, PremierEndurance.ie where he currently works as head coach. Alongside this, Jamie also works with Cycling Ireland as a Development Coach and has recently returned to WIT to start a research Masters exploring the topic of remote coaching. We discuss Jamie's holistic approach to coaching, his habit of self reflection and the ups and downs of starting your own business ...
Tyrone Kirwan - Placement with University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAn integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend a whole semester on placement gaining valuable experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Nutrition & Exercise Science student Tyrone Kirwan to the podcast to chat about his recent placement with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he was part of the huge operation that goes into supporting one of the "Big 10" NCAA Div 1 College Footba...
Aoibhe Richardson - Professional Runner, Atalanta NYC
February 21, 2022 15:39 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIrish distance runner Aoibhe Richardson is a professional athlete with the Atalanta Team, based in NYC. Having recently completed her master's in Public Health while competing as an NCAA athlete in the US, Atalanta was the ideal next step for Aoibhe. Uniquely, this non-profit team supports full-time female athletes who also provide mentorship to young girls in disadvantaged communities, neatly dovetailing her academic and athletic careers. Listen to Aoibhe's journey from Kilkenny to Portland ...
Aoibhe Richardson - Professional Runner, Atalanta NYC
February 21, 2022 15:39 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIrish distance runner Aoibhe Richardson is a professional athlete with the Atalanta Team, based in NYC. Having recently completed her master's in Public Health while competing as an NCAA athlete in the US, Atalanta was the ideal next step for Aoibhe. Uniquely, this non-profit team supports full-time female athletes who also provide mentorship to young girls in disadvantaged communities, neatly dovetailing her academic and athletic careers. Listen to Aoibhe's journey from Kilkenny to Portland...
Ciara Kelly - Placement with UPMC Sports Medical
February 14, 2022 07:36 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBAn integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend one whole semester out on placement gaining valuable industry experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Health & Exercise Science student Ciara Kelly to the podcast so we can chat about her recent work placement at UPMC Sports Medical in the WIT Arena. Ciara enjoyed a varied placement working with patients on multiple exercise referral schemes in d...
Dominic Munnelly - Personal Trainer
February 10, 2022 11:09 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn the second of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with sport scientist and personal trainer, Dominic Munnelly. With a career spanning 20 years in the fitness industry, Dominic has an unrivalled breadth of experience which gives him a deep understanding of the health and fitness industry. In this candid conversation, Dominic discusses his approach to programming, why consistency trumps intensity, why specificity needs to earned, how he has developed h...
Martina Gallagher - Placement at Waterford Warriors
February 07, 2022 19:52 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBAn integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend one whole semester out on placement gaining valuable industry experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Sport & Exercise Science student Martina Gallagher to the podcast so we can chat about her recent work placement at Waterford Warriors Gym. Waterford Warriors is one of Ireland's largest CrossFit facilities and has excellent structures in for tak...
Niamh Tallon - Founder, HerSport.ie
December 02, 2021 14:38 - 52 minutes - 49 MBToday I catch up with founder of HerSport.ie, Niamh Tallon. HerSport is a digital platform which aims to increase visibility, opportunity and participation of women in sport through coverage, education and cultural shift. From inception in 2018 to going full time in 2020, the platform has enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity. How is HerSport aiming to turn the tide for women's sport in Ireland? Are we in a "golden era" for Irish female athletes? What can you do to become an advocate for equali...
Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor - Head of Performance Physiology, Sport Ireland Institute
November 24, 2021 08:09 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode I catch up with Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor, Head of Performance Physiology @sportirelandinstiute. During our really interesting and informative chat Ciara gets me up to speed on all things Tokyo. What challenges faced Irish athletes heading to compete at Tokyo 2020? What plans were put in place to offset the impact of travel fatigue and jet lag? How is ongoing Irish research shaping the preparations of our athletes? What is the life of a performance physiologist really like? We an...
Ana Maia - Classification Manager, Paralympics Ireland
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBToday I catch up with Ana Maia, Classification Manager with @paralympicsireland. Classification is an essential, yet complex component of Para Sport and in this episode Ana does an amazing job of explaining what classification is, why it is necessary and how the system works. Why do we have multiple Paralympic Champions in the same event? Who is eligible to compete? How are sport classifications awarded? Can an athlete's classification change? We answer these questions and more in the latest ...
Dave Malone - Performance Director, Paralympics Ireland
November 10, 2021 11:51 - 57 minutes - 53.3 MBIn this episode I catch up with Dave Malone, Performance Director with @paralympicsireland. Dave has unrivalled experience in high performance sport. Having first competed in Atlanta '96, Tokyo 2020 was his 7th consecutive Paralympic Games. From winning gold to coaching athletes to gold, Dave has done it all. What is it like being an athlete at a major competition versus being a coach? What happens as one major competition ends and the preparations for the next one begins? How should you appr...
Eoin Rheinsich: Performance Life Skills, Sport Ireland Institute
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBTo kick off season 2 I am delighted to chat with Eoin Rheinsich, Head of Performance Life Skills at the Sport Ireland Institute. Most of us probably think that the life of an athlete is eat, sleep, train, repeat... however there is so much more to it than that. In this episode, Eoin and I discuss how we need to take a more holistic view of our athletes in order to help them maximize their potential. Can we help identify transitions in their life - for example from school to college or from tr...
Season 2 Trailer
October 30, 2021 10:36 - 1 minute - 3.42 MBSeason 2 of WinWin - coming very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deirdre Lyons - Player Development Manager with Rugby Players Ireland
April 29, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Deirdre Lyons, Player Development Manager with Rugby Players Ireland. In this role Deirdre aims to help rugby players maximise their time so they can fulfil their potential both on and off the field of play. From early engagement to help academy players negotiate school and college life, the player development manager strives to develop a positive working relationship with the athlete, so they are well placed to help them achieve balance in their life. How does the...
Dominic Munnelly
April 16, 2021 06:58 - 55 minutes - 102 MBIn the second of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with sport scientist and personal trainer, Dominic Munnelly. With a career spanning 20 years in the fitness industry, Dominic has an unrivalled breadth of experience which gives him a deep understanding of the health and fitness industry. In this candid conversation, Dominic discusses his approach to programming, why consistency trumps intensity, why specificity needs to earned, how he has developed h...
Tom Barry - Westside Barbell
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode I catch up with Tom Barry, Chief Operations Officer at Westside Barbell in Columbus Ohio. After graduating from WIT, Tom headed off full off innocence and enthusiasm to start an internship at the infamous Westside Barbell under the tuition of its equally notorious owner, Louis Simmons. 10 years on and Tom has forged out a very successful career for himself in the world of strength & conditioning and he is now considered Louis’s right hand man. What was it like walking into Wes...
Maria Chester
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBIn the fourth and final bonus episode focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with WIT graduate and personal trainer, Maria Chester. Maria completed her degree in Exercise Health in 2019 and is currently studying for her MSc in Clinical Nutrition via the University of Edinburgh. After gaining her REPs qualifications in WIT, Maria began working as a fitness instructor, transitioned to become a personal trainer and now runs her own successful business. In this open and honest discussion, M...
Maria Chester - Personal Trainer
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 88.4 MBIn the fourth and final bonus episode focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with WIT graduate and personal trainer, Maria Chester. Maria completed her degree in Exercise Health in 2019 and is currently studying for her MSc in Clinical Nutrition via the University of Edinburgh. After gaining her REPs qualifications in WIT, Maria began working as a fitness instructor, transitioned to become a personal trainer and now runs her own successful business. In this open and honest discussion, Ma...
Jay & Tony - Personal Trainers
March 22, 2021 14:13 - 59 minutes - 108 MBIn the third of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with Tony Sullivan and Jay Walsh, personal trainers working here in Waterford. Tony and Jay are both graduates of WIT, having completed the BSc in Sports Coaching & Performance, followed by the MA in Sport and Exercise Psychology and now they each run their own successful PT business. In this engaging conversation, we discuss how they work with their clients, the benefits of applying what they were tau...
Jay & Tony
March 22, 2021 14:13 - 59 minutes - 108 MBIn the third of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with Tony Sullivan and Jay Walsh, personal trainers working here in Waterford. Tony and Jay are both graduates of WIT, having completed the BSc in Sports Coaching & Performance, followed by the MA in Sport and Exercise Psychology and now they each run their own successful PT business. In this engaging conversation, we discuss how they work with their clients, the benefits of applying what they were ta...
Kiki - Online Fitness & Nutrition Coach (@_kikifit_)
March 14, 2021 11:18 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn the first of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry, I catch up with Kiki of KikiFit on Instagram. With over 100k followers Kiki is an online fitness sensation. She delivers free live workouts daily, mixed in with recipes, advice about life, relationships, and self-love. It is no wonder she was the most popular choice among our students when I asked them “who influences you?” In this open and honest chat, Kiki fills us in on how she got started, how she works with...
Ciara Losty - Sports and Exercise Psychology
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode I catch up with Ciara Losty, lecturer in applied sport and exercise psychology here in the Waterford Institute of Technology and accredited sport psychologist with the Sport Ireland Institute. On top of her lecturing, Ciara currently works with a range of Olympic athletes in preparation for Tokyo 2021, various GAA teams and provides support to all jockeys licensed with Horse Racing Ireland. What is the role of the sports psychologist and how do they typically help athletes? A...
Alan Swanton - Lead Sports Performance Analyst at Sport Ireland Institute
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode I am catching up with Alan Swanton who is the Lead Sports Performance Analyst at Sport Ireland Institute. I consider Alan to be a bit of a pioneer when it comes to performance analysis - he was working in that field back before I even knew it was a thing! Over 4 Olympic & Paralympic cycles, Alan has worked with some of Ireland's top athletes and coaches, developing systems to monitor and evaluate performance and optimize training. How has his career evolved? What does he look ...
Alan Swanton: Lead Sports Performance Analyst at Sport Ireland Institute
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode I am catching up with Alan Swanton who is the Lead Sports Performance Analyst at Sport Ireland Institute. I consider Alan to be a bit of a pioneer when it comes to performance analysis - he was working in that field back before I even knew it was a thing! Over 4 Olympic & Paralympic cycles, Alan has worked with some of Ireland's top athletes and coaches, developing systems to monitor and evaluate performance and optimize training. How has his career evolved? What does he look...
Sharon Madigan - Head of Performance Nutrition at the Sport Ireland Institute
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode I catch up with Sharon Madigan who has been the Head of Performance Nutrition at the Sport Ireland Institute since 2010. In this time Sharon has worked with some of Ireland top Olympic athletes as they prepare for some of the biggest competitions of their careers. In an informative and direct chat, Sharon shares her extensive insight into the world of performance nutrition for Ireland’s elite athletes. What is day to day life like for staff and athletes in the Sport Ireland I...
Karl Steadman - Crossfit HQ
January 28, 2021 08:48 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode I catch up with Karl Steadman who works as part of the Crossfit HQ seminar staff. Karl started his Crossfit career in 2004, opened his first gym in 2006 and joined the seminar staff in 2009 where he travels the world delivering the Crossfit methodology via their certification program. With well over a decade of experience on the seminar staff, you will be hard pressed to find another coach who has worked with as many S&C coaches, from beginners through to the highly experienc...
Christmas Recommendations
December 16, 2020 22:35 - 42 minutes - 77.5 MBHo ho ho! Five of the regular podcast hosts from WIT got together to record a joint episode recommending some books, TV programmes, films, podcasts and tech that you (or a loved one) might enjoy over the Christmas period. Features Jenny O’Connor from The Nerve, Bruce Wardrop from Win Win, Niamh Maguire from Engendering Change, Tom Grinsell from WIT Talks Student Life and Rob O’Connor of The Machine. A very Happy Christmas to all our listeners. Recommendation Notes: Bruce Wardrop (Book) A...
Shane Lehane - Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, Melbourne Rebels
December 04, 2020 15:14 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode I catch up with Shane Lehane, Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Melbourne Rebels Super Rugby Team. I am very grateful to Shane for taking the time to speak to us as he is currently double jobbing and is on tour with Australia's national rugby team, the Wallabies. As they prepare for their final Test against Argentina in the Rugby Championship, Shane shares his insights into what it is like to be responsible for training Australia’s best rugby players on the field and...
Caroline McManus - High Performance Sport New Zealand
November 16, 2020 11:54 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBIn episode 2 of the Win Win podcast I catch up with Caroline MacManus, Lead Performance Scientist with High Performance Sport New Zealand. In her current role, Caroline works with the elite rowing program located at the idyllic Lake Karapiro, on New Zealand’s North Island. Prior to this, Caroline supported many of Ireland’s top Olympic and Paralympic athletes through her work at the Sport Ireland Institute. Throughout her career, Caroline has worked with some very successful and truly excepti...
Karen Williams - British Gymnastics
November 05, 2020 20:30 - 41 minutes - 75.1 MBIn episode 1 of Win Win, I catch up with Karen Williams. Karen began her career as an exercise physiologist and has navigated from her postgraduate studies, through an successful and extensive applied career and into her current role as Head of Performance Planning with British Gymnastics. What goes into preparing a squad for the Olympics? What challenges are they facing now that the Games have been postponed? What are "brilliant basics" and how can they impact performance? What is the rise o...
Trailer
November 04, 2020 16:42 - 1 minute - 2.62 MBTrailer for Win Win, a new podcast about sport and performance from Waterford Institute of Technology. Hosted by Bruce Wardrop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.