Episode 165: Paul Comfort - Research, Sport Science, and Olympic Lifting Variations for Sports Performance

This episodes guest is Dr. Paul Comfort from the University or Salford Manchester.  Paul is the programme leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Salford. While at the University his roles have included Head of Sports Science Support for Salford City Reds Rugby League Football Club (2008-2012), co-ordination of the Strength and Conditioning for England Men's Lacrosse (2008-2012), and he currently co-ordinates the sports science support for Sale Sharks RFU as part of their partnership with the University.   On this episode Paul and I discuss: Paul's background Paul's Influences  What are the good and not so good things that Paul currently see's with the physical preparation and sports science professions, and what solutions would he offer for the not so good things he is seeing Paul and I discuss about his recent book "Advanced Techniques in Strength and Conditioning" that he co-edited with Anthony Turner. Why they decided to take on such project? Paul and I discuss about his research around the use of Olympic lifting variations within the physical preparation of athletes Paul gives us his thoughts on how research with the sport science and strength and conditioning profession could be improved going forward Paul gives us a detail overview of how one should review and study published research Paul shares with us his biggest lessons he has learned so far in his career and life Paul shares his top resources Paul gives us his top advice to all the listeners   This was an outstanding episode and I hope you all enjoy it as much as we did! Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Paul's Bio Paul's Twitter Handle   ISI Symposium  Click here for the full details of the 2018 ISI Symposium. Use the code ISI50 to get a €50 discount code when you sign up for the event.    Show Sponsors: Ultimate Performance Online Mentorship To get INSTANT ACCESS to almost 20 hours of World Class online video Strength and Conditioning Information go to upmentorship.com ALTIS ALTIS 360 ALTIS Foundation Course   Ultimate Athlete Concepts Ultimate Athlete Concepts is a multi faceted company, providing the most sophisticated scientific material in sport science. UAC is the worlds leading resource for translated sport preparation educational material.    National Sports Performance Association Certified Program Design Specialist Certified Speed and Agility Coach Cerfitied Weightlifting Performance Coach Certified Sports Nutrition Coach   Athletes Acceleration Complete Warm Up Complete Speed Training Complete Speed Games Complete Jumps Training Complete Olympic Lifting Complete Guide to Training the Female Athlete Complete Core Complete Sports Conditioning  Complete Sports Nutrition Complete Program Design Sports Camp Empire   Patreon Help support the podcast by becoming a Patreon to the show here - Patreon