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Peak Performance for Soccer PodcastSeason 3: Recap - Needs Analysis and TestingIn this recap, Alex Calder and Adam Centofanti explore the evolution of performance testing through the lenses of Jordan Stewart-Mackie and Martin Buchheit. The conversation unpacks the challenge of balancing test sensitivity and specificity, and warns against the pitfalls of “overwatered” sports science—testing everything without understanding anything. The hosts outline clear frameworks for why, what, and how to test, based on athlete cohorts, positional demands, and individual injury histories.
2025-07-1735 min
How did you get into sport?Alex Calder - Head of Sport Science, Houston Dynamo FC, MLSSend us a textAlex Calder is an Australian Sports Scientist and S&C coach who has spent the last 6 years with one of the leading MLS franchises in the US. In addition to his work with Houston Dynamo FC he has worked in the college system across various sports as well as worked at Orlando SC (MLS) where he was responsible for the strength and conditioning of the playing squad that included Brazilian World Cup winner, Champions League winner and 2007 worlds best player (Ballon d'or) winner Kaka. In this conversation we chat about how a boy...
2024-12-181h 30How did you get into sport?Cody Williamson – Head of Fitness, Seattle Sounders FC, MLS.Send us a textCody is a Sports Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning (S&C) Coach who started his career with the Melbourne City FC and went on to become Head Physio for the Macarthur Bulls FC in the A-League. Cody is also one of few Australian’s who have gone onto work in the Indian Super League where he was trusted with the health and wellbeing of Socceroos greatest ever goal scorer Tim Cahill during his time playing for Jamshedpur FC. This is a conversation filled with adventure, courage and multiple sliding door moments which has taken Co...
2024-08-081h 35
Find the Gap PodcastEp 41: Bringing the Energy with Adam Centofanti (Head of Fitness at Seattle Sounders FC)Coming from the recent Concacaf Champions League Win, I catch up with the head of Fitness at the Seattle Sounders FC, Adam Centofanti, to talk about his experiences transitioning from being a player and practitioner within the Australian football community, to tackling the MLS over in America. Adam recalls how he adapted to the new role without having his normal support network in his immediate family and closest friends. However, he shares how he overcame the struggles of working in another country, adapted to the lifestyle and became comfortable in a new setting.
Adam shares some key...
2022-07-2147 min
The High Performance ProjectThe High Performance Project | Adam Centofanti #51Adam Centofanti is the Head of Fitness at the Seattle Sounders FC which is one of the biggest MLS clubs in the North American League. Adam has been in the sports science circle for some years now and his story epitomises the 'sports science hustler' working and volunteering in many roles before landing in the US and working in the MLS. Adam spent over 5 years with the Melbourne City franchise formerly Melbourne Heart and was apart of the 3 championship victories during that time also. Adam chats to us about some of the success he achieved as the s...
2022-04-2138 min
Soccer Fitness ExperienceHow The Houston Dynamo is Changing US SoccerToday we sat down with Adam Centofanti, the head of Houston Dynamo Academy Strength and Conditioning.
We talked about some important attributes Houston Dynamo is developing in young players to prepare them not just for modern soccer but also life.
Follow him on twitter @adamcentofanti
2021-05-2817 min
Soccer Fitness ExperienceExactly How Houston Dynamo Is Shaping The Next Generation Of US SoccerToday we sat down with Adam Centofanti, the head of Houston Dynamo Academy Strength and Conditioning.
We talked about some important attributes Houston Dynamo is developing in young players to prepare them not just for modern soccer but also life.
Follow him on twitter @adamcentofanti
2021-05-2717 minSoccer Fitness ExperienceHow Houston Dynamo Is Shaping The Next Generation Of US soccerToday we sat down with Adam Centofanti, the head of Houston Dynamo Academy Strength and Conditioning.
We talked about some important attributes Houston Dynamo is developing in young players to prepare them not just for modern soccer but also life.
Follow him on twitter @adamcentofanti
2021-04-0417 min
Loris BertolacciAdam Centofanti. Football, Strength and Conditioning. The Journey.Adam Centofanti is Head of Academy Strength & Conditioning at Houston Dynamo. Prior to this he was Head of Academy Sports Science at Melbourne City and underpinned the W League program. In the next few months given the situation with Covid19 the theme of my podcasts will be a mix of career development and topics relevant to the sport involved, Football (Soccer) in this case. I first met Adam in 2008 before he went overseas with an Academy to Italy for a to play football. He returned 2011 and I started helping him with fitness and mentoring. He then started with a...
2020-04-2600 min