51: Sport Science Is Broken: We Can Fix It
Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science… This entertaining podcast explores: • The science behind the world’s best athletes. • Current issues and events in the world of sport. • How to master the art and science of coaching. Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping. Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for: • S&C coaches/sports scientists • Physiotherapists • Nutritionists/Dieticians • Physical education teachers • Sports enthusiasts • Knowledge-seeking athletes If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast.
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Show Notes
In episode 51 Henk Kraaijenhof, Performance Consultant, joins us.
Specifically Henk will be looking at:
- Developments in science
- Issues with science & coaching
- Fixing these issues
- Roles of specialists in a team
About Henk
" Henk Kraaijenhof (1955) started as coach in sports in 1975. Right from the start he had the opportunity to work with elite athletes at national and international level in many sports. He became 3 times national champion in the 400 meter with a personal best of 47.4.
Originally his roots were in track and field, but he extended his expertise to other sports. In this position he coached and advised many world class and Olympic athletes. Characteristic is his quest to discover the limits in human performance of his athletes.
He is a high-profile coach who has his own integrated and well-founded vision on sports and human performance.
His job can be expressed in one title: performance consultant, he helps people to perform at their best and stay healthy doing that.
To get from coach to performance consultant needed time, dedication, knowledge an experience, that is why he intensively cooperated internationally with many scientists, doctors and researchers, in order to be able find the synergy between all performance-related factors."
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