Peak Performance for Soccer Podcast

• Season 7: Josh Rice - Data That Drives Development

  In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex sits down with Josh Rice, Head of Academy Sports Science and Nutrition at Tottenham Hotspur. Josh shares his journey across Everton, Liverpool, and Spurs, reflecting on his evolution from intern to department leader. The discussion dives into wearable technology — from GPS and heart rate integration to the three pillars of periodisation, injury risk, and fitness development. Josh explains how data informs daily training, how to balance internal and external load, and the importance of communication so that sports scientists are seen as performance enhancers, not limiters. This episode blends practical insights, applied research, and real-world examples from one of the Premier League’s top academies. 

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• Season 6: Recap - Player Monitoring and Practical Application

  In this recap episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex and Adam reflect on Chapter 6: Player Monitoring & Practical Application, featuring insights from Lewis MacMillan (Fulham FC) and Lorcán Mason (PhD researcher). Together, they break down how to balance internal and external load, integrate subjective and objective data, and make fast, informed decisions in real-world environments. The discussion explores the “dose and response” model, managing injury risk through Fulham’s ‘Eyes On’ period, and applying monitoring principles in both high- and low-resource settings. Alex and Adam also highlight the importance of communication, critical decision-making, and the art of interpreting data with a coach’s touch.

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• Season 6: Lorcán Mason - Communication Over Complexity

  In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by Lorcán Mason, a PhD researcher and performance practitioner from Ireland. Lorcán shares his journey across Shamrock Rovers, Dundalk, and Finn Harps, reflecting on the challenges of being a “one-man department” in smaller clubs. The conversation explores practical monitoring tools like wellness questionnaires and session RPE, how to apply low-resource strategies effectively, and the importance of contextualizing data through conversations with athletes. Lorcán also discusses periodisation in congested schedules, triangulating data points, and why communication and trust matter as much as the metrics themselves. 

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• Season 6: Lewis MacMillan - Breaking Silos

  In this episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex is joined by Lewis MacMillan, Head of Player Insights at Fulham FC. Lewis shares his journey from internships at West Ham to leading performance data and monitoring at a Premier League club. The discussion explores how Fulham integrates internal and external load metrics, manages injury risk with their “Eyes On” period, and balances subjective vs objective data in daily decision-making. Lewis also highlights the evolving role of ACWR, interdisciplinary collaboration with analysts, and the practical tools that truly make a difference in player availability and performance. 

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• Season 5: Recap - Conditioning

  In this recap episode of Peak Performance for Soccer, Alex and Adam wrap up the Conditioning chapter with insights from Mark Piros-Read (Wolves) and Dr. Darren Burgess (Adelaide Crows, ex-Liverpool & Arsenal). They break down three key approaches to conditioning—isolated, hybrid, and integrated—and explore how to adapt training to a coach’s tactical philosophy. The discussion covers managing the “gray zone” for non-starters, balancing intensity with tactical execution, and why consistent, simple programming often beats complexity. Communication and buy-in emerge as the true drivers of effective conditioning. 

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