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May 29, 2026

Preparing for the Demands of Tournament Football - Science For Sport

This episode of the Science for Sport Podcast features 292 Founder Dr Ben Rosenblatt and former Lead Men’s Physical Performance Coach at The Football Association. Drawing on experience across two FIFA World Cups, a UEFA European Championship, Olympic sport and international hockey, Ben discusses what it takes to prepare athletes for the demands of tournament competition.

The conversation explores how performance teams manage player readiness, training exposure, recovery and injury risk within environments where fixture congestion, travel, heat, altitude and limited preparation time can all influence performance outcomes. Ben also shares insights into the role of data, practitioner judgement and athlete understanding when making decisions under pressure.

For practitioners working in elite sport, the episode provides a detailed look at the systems, planning and decision-making processes that underpin successful tournament preparation and performance.

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