The best sports scientists bridge the gap between theory and practice. They bring coaching experience to the table and help help solve the real problems athletes are facing. This describes Esa Peltola. His diverse experiences in coaching, physiology, talent identification, and sports science helped him drive athletes to the next level, including coaching the first Australian to break 10 seconds in the 100 meters. On this week's GAINcast he shares his journey.

For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/12/gaincast-episode-232-science-at-the-track-with-esa-peltola/

The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic:

• Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. Sign up and learn more here.
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• Craig Pickering has written a great series to help coaches understand and evaluate sports science: understanding science for coaches, what makes for good research, critical elements for effective sports science, and becoming an better consumer of sports science. 
• In our HMMR Classroom, members can learn form Professor Peter Weyand about sorting sports science in a digital era.
• For more on the golden era of Australian Institute of Sport, GAINcast 219 with David Martin provides a great look at the work done during that time. GAINcast 227 also had on guest Dean Benton, who took a lot of influence from Peltola.