One Track Mind

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Forget last night’s game or who made the team – what are the real issues, forces and innovations shaping the future of sport? Join Professor Sam Robertson as he explores sport’s most compelling questions alongside expert guests from across the globe. The science, the technology, the economics, the politics. We’re tackling it all to find out – what is the future of sport? Brought to you by Track and Victoria University.

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08. Can Injuries Really Be Predicted?

Injury – it's one of the biggest problems plaguing the sports industry. Aside from the obvious potential for physical pain, injuries are to blame for a lot of shortened careers, lost matches, and millions of dollars in potentially avoidable spending. It's no surprise then that sports organisations are eager to find that magical technology – the one that can predict (and avoid) injuries with genuine accuracy. But is this even possible? There are many who say it is, or indeed that they're already ...

Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 8

07. What Technology Do We Wish Existed?

We talk a lot about technology on this show – how it’s used, why it’s used, and the impact it has across all different types and levels of sport. We know that enormous amounts of time and money are spent developing tech that helps us track and train athletes – but it’s certainly not perfect. So what’s missing? And what are the holy grail technologies that sports scientists can only dream of? On this episode we’re joined by two of the most experienced sport scientists on the planet. We’ll discuss...

Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 7

06. Should Sport Contribute to Society?

Sport reflects life – all of it's beauty, and all of its ugliness too. But is it a two-way street? What role does sport play in shaping society? Sporting organisations and athletes are in a powerful position to effect change across all manner of fundamental issues, so how can they do that and how much responsibility lies on their shoulders? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined first by Professor Corinne Reid , Interim Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research at Vict...

Jan 13, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 6

05. Where Will Sport Be in 20 Years?

Despite our ever-increasing ability to measure the world around us in minute detail, predicting the future with total accuracy is impossible. But that's not to say we can't identify plausible scenarios for which we should prepare. So how do we do that in sport and what do those scenarios look like? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined first by Dr Michael Linley . A Senior Research Fellow at Victoria University and Managing Director at international advisory firm, Brand Ca...

Jan 06, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

04. Is Technology Ruining the Athlete-Coach Relationship?

Coaching is something we've long seen as distinctly human – a powerful and emotional exchange between coach and athlete. But like almost every other role in sport, coaching is now being augmented by technology. Is this non-stop stream of data helping our coaches and athletes? Or is it getting in the way of what really matters? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined first by Dr Martin Buchheit . Martin spent seven seasons as the Head of Performance for Paris St Germain Footb...

Dec 28, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4

03. Can Sport Ever Be Fair?

We all have different ideas of what it means to be 'fair' and who we need to be fair to. Is the way we currently do things in sport fair? Will it ever be? Is it possible to actually be fair to athletes, fans, owners, and the sport itself, all at the same time? And who should be making and enforcing these decisions? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined by Professor Sigmund Loland and John Boultbee AM. Sigmund is a renowned Professor of Sport Philosophy at the Norwegian Sch...

Dec 16, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3

02. Will Your Job Exist in the Future?

Society is staring down the barrel at major changes to how we work, and it's no different in sport. If you're currently part of the sports ecosystem, or preparing to enter it, how will your role change over the coming decades? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined by Dr Patrick Ward and David Joyce . Patrick is the Director of Research and Development for NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Founder of strength and conditioning facility Optimum Sports Performance. David is a sports ...

Dec 09, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2

01. AI in Sport – Help or Hindrance?

What, if any, are the limits for artificial intelligence in sport? Will AI help take sport to new levels of exciting never-before-seen gameplay? Or will it cause sport to no longer be considered ‘sport’ at all? To break things down, host Professor Sam Robertson is joined by two brilliant guests. First up is Dr Ellen Broad , renowned artificial intelligence expert and author of much-awarded book 'Made By Humans: The AI Condition'. Next, Sam chats to Dr Xavi Schelling , Director of Sports Science ...

Dec 02, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: One Track Mind

Coming December 3rd, it's the first episode of Track and Victoria University's brand new podcast, One Track Mind. Brought to you by a team of leading sports science researchers, One Track Mind digs into the real forces, issues and innovations shaping the future of sport. Each episode, host Professor Sam Robertson asks a big question, and gets help answering it from some of the greatest minds in sport. We're talking tech, politics, culture, economics, and more, to find out how sport is changing a...

Nov 20, 2020•2 min

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