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Win Win

Win Win is a podcast about performance. In each episode I chat with someone who works behind the scenes in elite sport, helping athletes maximize their performance potential. If my guest is winning, hopefully their athletes are winning too. Hosted by Bruce Wardrop and brought to you by the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the South East technological University (formerly Waterford Institute of Technology) in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:50

Tramore's Peru Crew

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2025/10/29

Ella Dooly, Ruby Fanning, Giorgi Herterich & Keelan Maloney are all members of T Bay Surf Club in Tramore, Co. Waterford. Thanks to their outstanding performances in competitions this year, they have been selected to join the Irish Team who will travel to Punta Rocas in Peru to represent Ireland at the ISA World Junior Surfing Games. Celebrate this amazing achievement by tuning in to hear their story and, if you are feeling generous and would like to support them on their journey to compete for

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1:52

My next project @IrishSESA Podcast

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2023/11/04

Win Win is being retired... but I will be back soon with a new podcast from the Irish Sport and Exercise Science Association.You can it hereCheck out @irishSESA on Instagram and Twitter too! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:09:14

Patrick Harding - Performance Coach to Formula 1...

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2022/04/05

Being a personal performance coach to F1 driver Alex Albon is one of the more unique jobs in sport; positions like this are rare like the drivers themselves. Irishman Patrick Harding started his career as a chartered physiotherapist and has honed his skillset over the years so that it is now laser focussed on maximizing the physical and psychological performance of individual athletes. What does it take to succeed at the cutting edge in one of the worlds most cut-throat sports? Listen to Patrick's

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44:38

Niamh Briggs - Assistant Head Coach, Irish Women's Rugby

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2022/03/25

On Niamh Briggs' LinkedIn page, she modestly describes herself as a "retired rugby player, turned coach". In reality, Niamh is one of Ireland's most decorated players and her rugby prowess is indisputable. In the relatively short time since the end of her international career, Niamh has found a new passion in coaching. From her club (UL Bohs), to province (Munster) and most recently a return to the international game, her coaching career is on a stellar trajectory. Listen to Niamh's take on this

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41:15

Sarah, Shane & Andrew - Placement Chat In Studio

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2022/03/21

This is a special episode. Win Win started during lockdown as a way to provide additional content to my students while working remotely. So far pisodes are recorded online but now with restrictions lifted, I was able to use the radio studio in WIT to record in-person with not one, but 3 student guests to discuss their placement experience! Sarah (Health & Exercise) worked with community-based chronic illness rehabilitation service ExWell. Shane (Nutrtition & Exercise) worked with Nutritics,

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28:13

Ethan O'Halloran - Placement on RTE's Operation...

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2022/03/14

4th year Nutrition & Exercise student Ethan O'Halloran recently completed his placement working behind the scenes on RTE's Operation Transformation. Under the supervision of the show's dietician Aoife Hearne, Ethan's main job was planning the meals for each of the leaders across the 8 weeks of the show. Ethan also planned and assisted in the direction of food photo shoots, where digital content was created for the viewers to follow. Listen to Ethan's unique experience and hear how he grew in

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40:50

Jamie Blanchfield, Head Coach at PremierEndurance.ie

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2022/03/07

Jamie Blanchfield is a busy man! Immediately after graduating from WIT, Jamie took the bold step of setting up his own company, PremierEndurance.ie where he currently works as head coach. Alongside this, Jamie also works with Cycling Ireland as a Development Coach and has recently returned to WIT to start a research Masters exploring the topic of remote coaching. We discuss Jamie's holistic approach to coaching, his habit of self reflection and the ups and downs of starting your own business early

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29:30

Tyrone Kirwan - Placement with University of...

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2022/02/28

An integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend a whole semester on placement gaining valuable experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Nutrition & Exercise Science student Tyrone Kirwan to the podcast to chat about his recent placement with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, where he was part of the huge operation that goes into supporting one of the "Big 10" NCAA Div 1 College Football

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45:39

Aoibhe Richardson - Professional Runner, Atalanta NYC

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2022/02/21

Irish distance runner Aoibhe Richardson is a professional athlete with the Atalanta Team, based in NYC. Having recently completed her master's in Public Health while competing as an NCAA athlete in the US, Atalanta was the ideal next step for Aoibhe. Uniquely, this non-profit team supports full-time female athletes who also provide mentorship to young girls in disadvantaged communities, neatly dovetailing her academic and athletic careers. Listen to Aoibhe's journey from Kilkenny to Portland to San

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21:48

Ciara Kelly - Placement with UPMC Sports Medical

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2022/02/14

An integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend one whole semester out on placement gaining valuable industry experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Health & Exercise Science student Ciara Kelly to the podcast so we can chat about her recent work placement at UPMC Sports Medical in the WIT Arena. Ciara enjoyed a varied placement working with patients on multiple exercise referral schemes in

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55:56

Dominic Munnelly - Personal Trainer

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2022/02/10

In the second of a series of four bonus episodes focusing on the fitness industry I catch up with sport scientist and personal trainer, Dominic Munnelly. With a career spanning 20 years in the fitness industry, Dominic has an unrivalled breadth of experience which gives him a deep understanding of the health and fitness industry. In this candid conversation, Dominic discusses his approach to programming, why consistency trumps intensity, why specificity needs to earned, how he has developed his

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24:42

Martina Gallagher - Placement at Waterford Warriors

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2022/02/07

An integral component of our common entry Exercise Science degree (CAO WD006) is the fact that our final year students spend one whole semester out on placement gaining valuable industry experience just before they graduate. In this episode I welcome Sport & Exercise Science student Martina Gallagher to the podcast so we can chat about her recent work placement at Waterford Warriors Gym. Waterford Warriors is one of Ireland's largest CrossFit facilities and has excellent structures in for taking on

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52:55

Niamh Tallon - Founder, HerSport.ie

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2021/12/02

Today I catch up with founder of HerSport.ie, Niamh Tallon. HerSport is a digital platform which aims to increase visibility, opportunity and participation of women in sport through coverage, education and cultural shift. From inception in 2018 to going full time in 2020, the platform has enjoyed a rapid rise in popularity. How is HerSport aiming to turn the tide for women's sport in Ireland? Are we in a "golden era" for Irish female athletes? What can you do to become an advocate for equality? We

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40:46

Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor - Head of Performance...

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2021/11/24

In this episode I catch up with Ciara Sinnott-O'Connor, Head of Performance Physiology @sportirelandinstiute. During our really interesting and informative chat Ciara gets me up to speed on all things Tokyo. What challenges faced Irish athletes heading to compete at Tokyo 2020? What plans were put in place to offset the impact of travel fatigue and jet lag? How is ongoing Irish research shaping the preparations of our athletes? What is the life of a performance physiologist really like? We answer

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38:37

Ana Maia - Classification Manager, Paralympics Ireland

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2021/11/17

Today I catch up with Ana Maia, Classification Manager with @paralympicsireland. Classification is an essential, yet complex component of Para Sport and in this episode Ana does an amazing job of explaining what classification is, why it is necessary and how the system works. Why do we have multiple Paralympic Champions in the same event? Who is eligible to compete? How are sport classifications awarded? Can an athlete's classification change? We answer these questions and more in the latest episode

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57:36

Dave Malone - Performance Director, Paralympics Ireland

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2021/11/10

In this episode I catch up with Dave Malone, Performance Director with @paralympicsireland. Dave has unrivalled experience in high performance sport. Having first competed in Atlanta '96, Tokyo 2020 was his 7th consecutive Paralympic Games. From winning gold to coaching athletes to gold, Dave has done it all. What is it like being an athlete at a major competition versus being a coach? What happens as one major competition ends and the preparations for the next one begins? How should you approach

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45:39

Eoin Rheinsich: Performance Life Skills, Sport...

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2021/11/03

To kick off season 2 I am delighted to chat with Eoin Rheinsich, Head of Performance Life Skills at the Sport Ireland Institute. Most of us probably think that the life of an athlete is eat, sleep, train, repeat... however there is so much more to it than that. In this episode, Eoin and I discuss how we need to take a more holistic view of our athletes in order to help them maximize their potential. Can we help identify transitions in their life - for example from school to college or from training

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1:51

Season 2 Trailer

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2021/10/30

Season 2 of WinWin - coming very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:14

Deirdre Lyons - Player Development Manager with Rugby...

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2021/04/29

In this episode I chat with Deirdre Lyons, Player Development Manager with Rugby Players Ireland. In this role Deirdre aims to help rugby players maximise their time so they can fulfil their potential both on and off the field of play. From early engagement to help academy players negotiate school and college life, the player development manager strives to develop a positive working relationship with the athlete, so they are well placed to help them achieve balance in their life. How does the player

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56:39

Tom Barry - Westside Barbell

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2021/04/15

In this episode I catch up with Tom Barry, Chief Operations Officer at Westside Barbell in Columbus Ohio. After graduating from WIT, Tom headed off full off innocence and enthusiasm to start an internship at the infamous Westside Barbell under the tuition of its equally notorious owner, Louis Simmons. 10 years on and Tom has forged out a very successful career for himself in the world of strength & conditioning and he is now considered Louis’s right hand man. What was it like walking into

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