In this episode of Chat with Chaps, Phil Clarke and I sit down with Dave Carolan, a man with over 30 years’ experience in sports science at the highest level of football.Dave has been Head of Sports Science and Director of Sports Science at a number of clubs, including Millwall and Birmingham City, and gives us a proper insight into what the role actually involves.We dig into:⚽ What a Head of Sports Science actually does day-to-day📈 How the role has evolved massively over the last three decades⏱️ The truth behind “managed minutes” and player load🧠 The unseen pressures inside a football club🩹 Injury management, return-to-play, and squad planning🦁 And of course, some brilliant behind-the-scenes Millwall storiesIf you’ve ever wondered what goes on beyond the pitch, why certain players are rested, or how modern football clubs try to keep their best players available, this is a fascinating listen.As always, if you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe and share it with a fellow Lion 🦁#Millwall

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