Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Performance Coach Liverpool FC

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Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Liverpool FC

In this episode, host Dr. Megan Lowery interviews Colm Smith, the Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool. Colm discusses his background in coaching various sports, his current role with Liverpool, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a performance coach working with elite female athletes.

Key Topics Discussed

Colm's coaching background and journey into football (00:00:36)

His current role as Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool Women (00:00:45) Typical daily responsibilities and weekly training schedule (00:05:46)

Monitoring player wellness, menstrual cycles, and recovery (00:07:24) Individualizing training and recovery for each player (00:12:27)

Differences in recovery strategies for male vs. female athletes (00:17:52) Importance of building relationships and trust with players (00:14:47)

Advice for aspiring performance coaches (00:23:29)

Where to Find Colm Smith

X: @ColmSmith13

LinkedIn: Colm Smith

Key References

Menstrual cycle tracking and management

FIFA Pro research on female athlete health

Importance of coach-athlete relationships

Transitioning from male to female athlete coaching

Challenges of player recovery and fatigue management