<p>In this episode of Beyond the Sport, we dive into how sports equipment and technology have evolved and the impact this is having on training methods, and the future of sport.</p><br><p>We reunite with some of our past guests to explore how changes in equipment have transformed their own sports, for better and for worse.</p><br><p>⚽ Francis Benali and Mike Phelan reflect on the evolution of football - from boots and balls to VAR, goal-line technology, and rule changes. We ask the big questions, like how many red cards would Francis have picked up if VAR was around in his day?</p><br><p>They unpack both sides of the coin:</p><br><p>✅ Player welfare improvements</p><br><p>✅ Safer heading protocols</p><br><p>✅ How tech is boosting the women’s game</p><br><p>❌ Controversial calls and moments lost to the past (yes, including that Mark Hughes goal that should have stood)</p><br><p>🏉 Greg Cropper shares how equipment is shaping touch rugby, from data-tracking tech to injury monitoring tools that help keep players safe and improve the game at grassroots level. We also cover smart mouthguards with sensors that record in-game impact — a breakthrough for rugby player safety.</p><br><p>🤸 Beth Tweddle reflects on gymnastics equipment advances - from safer training environments to updated floor structures and how these changes are prolonging careers and making the sport safer for the next generation.</p><br><p>🏓 Will Bayley talks about how equipment is making table tennis more accessible and engaging for fans, from enhanced playing conditions to personality-driven moments like walk-on music, nicknames, and merch that elevate players into sporting icons.</p><br><p>🏃 And there’s more — we discuss the rise of sensored tracks in athletics, digital performance analysis, and how tech is revolutionising everything from nutrition to recovery.</p><br><p>All told this video covers:</p><br><p>🎽 How equipment developments are changing sports performance and safety</p><p>📊 The rise of data-driven training and injury prevention tools</p><p>💪 How technology is improving opportunities in women’s sport</p><p>⚙️ The balance of tradition vs. technology in decision-making</p><p>🌍 How new equipment is making sport more accessible and entertaining for fans</p><br><p>It’s a fascinating look at how sport keeps evolving - and what the future might hold.</p><br><p>👉 Subscribe now and catch up on the full Beyond the Sport series.</p><br><p>#BeyondTheSport #SportsTech #AthleteWelfare #GrassrootsToGreatness</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Beyond The Sport

Davies Sports

How Tech Is Transforming Sports: Safety, Performance & Controversy

JUL 16, 202524 MIN
Beyond The Sport

How Tech Is Transforming Sports: Safety, Performance & Controversy

JUL 16, 202524 MIN

Description

<p>In this episode of Beyond the Sport, we dive into how sports equipment and technology have evolved and the impact this is having on training methods, and the future of sport.</p><br><p>We reunite with some of our past guests to explore how changes in equipment have transformed their own sports, for better and for worse.</p><br><p>⚽ Francis Benali and Mike Phelan reflect on the evolution of football - from boots and balls to VAR, goal-line technology, and rule changes. We ask the big questions, like how many red cards would Francis have picked up if VAR was around in his day?</p><br><p>They unpack both sides of the coin:</p><br><p>✅ Player welfare improvements</p><br><p>✅ Safer heading protocols</p><br><p>✅ How tech is boosting the women’s game</p><br><p>❌ Controversial calls and moments lost to the past (yes, including that Mark Hughes goal that should have stood)</p><br><p>🏉 Greg Cropper shares how equipment is shaping touch rugby, from data-tracking tech to injury monitoring tools that help keep players safe and improve the game at grassroots level. We also cover smart mouthguards with sensors that record in-game impact — a breakthrough for rugby player safety.</p><br><p>🤸 Beth Tweddle reflects on gymnastics equipment advances - from safer training environments to updated floor structures and how these changes are prolonging careers and making the sport safer for the next generation.</p><br><p>🏓 Will Bayley talks about how equipment is making table tennis more accessible and engaging for fans, from enhanced playing conditions to personality-driven moments like walk-on music, nicknames, and merch that elevate players into sporting icons.</p><br><p>🏃 And there’s more — we discuss the rise of sensored tracks in athletics, digital performance analysis, and how tech is revolutionising everything from nutrition to recovery.</p><br><p>All told this video covers:</p><br><p>🎽 How equipment developments are changing sports performance and safety</p><p>📊 The rise of data-driven training and injury prevention tools</p><p>💪 How technology is improving opportunities in women’s sport</p><p>⚙️ The balance of tradition vs. technology in decision-making</p><p>🌍 How new equipment is making sport more accessible and entertaining for fans</p><br><p>It’s a fascinating look at how sport keeps evolving - and what the future might hold.</p><br><p>👉 Subscribe now and catch up on the full Beyond the Sport series.</p><br><p>#BeyondTheSport #SportsTech #AthleteWelfare #GrassrootsToGreatness</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>