In the 63rd episode of the DEBWe welcome Lukas Reichert to our podcast "Coach The Coach." He is currently working as a research associate and doctoral student at the Institute of Sports Science at Goethe University Frankfurt in the Department of Movement & Training Science. In his doctoral thesis, Lukas is primarily investigating laterality-related aspects as a potential performance reserve in professional sports players. He is particularly interested in their influence on performance and injury risk. He is also investigating stress and demand profiles in sports games as part of individual athlete monitoring.
An exciting introduction to the episode is the question of whether young talent researchers and young talent athletes experience similar challenges. Both groups invest years in their personal and professional development, without knowing whether they will ultimately reach the highest level of their careers. In the discussion, Lukas shows Paraples and differences between both target groups and provides exciting insights into his own experiences in science.
Another central topic is the influence of genetics on athletic performance. Lukas focuses intensively on his publication “How much can the genotype predict phenotypical power performance in elite male and female athletes?” and explains to what extent genetic factors actually influence athletic performance and talent identification in ice hockey.
Lukas then provides in-depth insights into another of his publications, “Upper-body isometric horizontal strength in game sport athletes”, and explains the practical implications of this study for competitive sports.
The episode provides exciting scientific findings with direct practical relevance for coaches, athletes and anyone interested in the interface between research and competitive sports.
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