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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Tony Collins, a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor. With a career spanning decade, Tony is a leading expert in sports history, having authored over 12 books and won the prestigious Aberdare Prize four times. His expertise has been sought after by major TV programs like BBC Radio 4’s Sports and Football: A Brief History on the British and History Channels.

Tony’s impact on the world of sports history extends beyond publishing. He has contributed to organizations like Rugby League Cares, the RFU’s World Rugby Museum, and the Heritage Lottery Fund. He has also held significant leadership roles, serving as the chair of the British Society for Sports History and as editor of Sport in History, an academic journal dedicated to sports studies.

In addition to his work as a historian and consultant, Tony has taught at institutions like Leeds Metropolitan, De Montfort University, and is currently a professor at Loughborough University.

- Tony Collins Introduction to Sports History (1:30)

- Formation of Ball Sports (03:39)

- Divergences from One Game to Many Football Codes (05:58)

- Formation of Rules (10:32)

- How Soccer Over Took Rugby Union & The Importance of the FA Cup (15:00)

- The Importance of 1903-1905 in Sport: Ruby Unions Split to Rugby Leagues (23:53)

- The Importance of 1903-1905 in Sport: NFL/ Gridiron (27:35)

- How Soccer and Rugby Where Perceived in Terms of Danger in 19th Century (31:15)

- Split in NFL and NCAA (34:38)

- Effects of World War on Sport and History of Women’s Football (37:36)

- Important of the split in Rugby Union and Rugby League (47:30)

- Impact of Off Side Rule in all Football Codes (56:01)

- How did Soccer Get its Name? (1:00:22)

- Professor Collins Favourite Football Moment (1:02:45)

- Where to Find Professor Collins (1:07:52)

Tony Collins:

x/twitter: @collinstony

http://www.tonycollins.org

http://www.rugbyreloaded.com

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. We’re excited to bring you another insightful episode, and today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Federica Conti. Dr. Conti’s academic journey is truly impressive—she earned her master’s in Mathematical Modelling and Scientific Computing from the prestigious Oxford University, before going on to complete a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience. Her work stands at the fascinating crossroads of neuroscience, sleep science, and nutrition, with a special focus on how these areas intersect to optimize brain health and protect against neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Conti’s research has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in understanding how lifestyle factors such as sleep patterns and dietary choices can influence brain function. Her ground-breaking papers, including Mitigating Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Supplementation and Dietary Protocols, offer critical insights into how nutrition and supplementation can play a role and possibly reduce the effects of traumatic brain injuries.

- About the publication (02:25)

- What is a Concussion? (03:59)

- Differences between micronutrients, biological compounds (06:46)

Nutrients, Food and Supplementation

- Creatine Monohydrate (08:51)

- Omega-3 Fatty Acids DHA and EPA (17:31)

- Magnesium (27:13)

- BCAA’s (32:27)

- Riboflavin and B Vitamins (36:30)

- Top 3 Supplements we should consider mTBI and Cognitive Health (41:00)

- Dr Conti’s research, how can people help or find her work? (47:50)

Mitigating Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review of Supplementation and Dietary Protocols:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/382609510_Mitigating_Traumatic_Brain_Injury_A_Narrative_Review_of_Supplementation_and_Dietary_Protocols?_tp=eyJjb250ZXh0Ijp7ImZpcnN0UGFnZSI6InByb2ZpbGUiLCJwYWdlIjoicHJvZmlsZSJ9fQ

Dr Conti’s Journal Articles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Federica-Conti-4

Instagram: @fede.rica.conti

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Welcome Back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, Today, we have Dr. Joe Warne who is a leading authority in sports science, biomechanics, and physiology, specializing in the biomechanics of running and the role of footwear. With a wealth of hands-on experience in Strength and Conditioning, Dr. Warne has worked with elite athletes and teams, also serving as a high-performance coach and sports science consultant. Holding a PhD, his ground-breaking research has positioned him as a foremost expert on how footwear affects athletic performance and injury prevention. He has published extensively on these topics and delivered keynote addresses at major international conferences. Currently, Dr. Warne is a lecturer at Technological University Dublin, where he teaches research methods and sports science, and also directs the university’s Sports Science Replication Center. Renowned for his rigorous, critical approach to research integrity, he brings this expertise to the topic of today’s discussion.

- How Dr Warne Come into The Field of Research (01:20)

- Running and Super Shoes (03:15)

- Research Methods, Philosophy and Critical Appraisal (4:40)

- Exploratory & Confirmatory Research: Using Concussion as an Example (7:00)

- Scientific Culture (08:34)

- Sample Sizes in Research (12:08)

- P Hacking (16:17)

- Andrew Wakefield Example and Claims in Research (18:40)

- Learning Process in Research and Peer Review Credibility (23:57)

- Scoop Creep and Reviewing Process (29:00)

- Research Units in Higher Education (30:30)

- Assessing an Article (35:10)

- When to extrapolate the research (38:00)

- Dr Joe Warnes Vison and How to Support His Work (43:00)

Sports Science Replication Centre: https://ssreplicationcentre.com/author/joe-warne/

Twitter/X: @joeWarne1

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jWwlBl4AAAAJ&hl=en