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Our sports science writer Craig Pickering brings an athlete’s and coach’s mindset to the field. For an introduction to sports science, read his series on understanding science for coaches, what makes for good research, critical elements for effective sports science, and becoming a better consumer of sports science. For more from Pickering browse topics below from the Sports Science Quarterly or read his complete archive of articles.

Numerous GAINcast episodes have also brought together experts in sports science, including:

• GAINcast 27: Sports science with Vern Gambetta
• GAINcast 192: Monitoring with Aaron Coutts and Franco Impellizzeri
• GAINcast 83: Power physiology with Angus Ross
• GAINcast 63: Supporting champions with Steve Ingham
• GAINcast 80: Performance team with Peter Vint
• GAINcast 134: Sports science has lost its way with Tony Strudwick
• GAINcast 210: Sleep science with Pat Byrne
• GAINcast 205: Nutrition science with Stuart Phillips
• GAINcast 203: Speed reserve with Gareth Sandford
• GAINcast 188: The green zone with Stephen Seiler
• GAINcast 221, GAINcast 180, GAINcast 59 with Dr. Michael Joyner
• GAINcast 177: Training tendons with Keith Baar
• GAINcast 118: It’s all about effort with Alex Hutchinson
• GAINcast 89: How speed happens with Peter Weyand
• GAINcast 219: Performance teams with David Martin
• GAINcast Episode 194: The trailblazer with Betty Atwater