#013 Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Performance Coach Liverpool FC

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