Applied research and how those in pro sport can help guide the research cylce with Ben Jones (Research & Innovation Manager at the Rugby Football League)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University and Reseach & Innovation Manager at the RLF, Ben Jones. Over the last 18 months, Ben and I have become good friends and I was so pleased to get on a guy who is so busy with 3 jobs. Along with the 2 jobs listed above, Ben is Head of Academy Sports Science, S&C & Research at Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Club... In this episode you will learn - Who is Ben Jones (background, education & current role[s]) How academia and pro sport can work together How Leeds Beckett works closely with Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie Who is currently and who should be guiding research The research cycle and how the practitioner can be involved Ben can be found on Twitter @23benjones