International Research in Science and Soccer

Barry Drust is aReader in Applied Exercise Physiology at the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moore's University. His main research interests are the physiology of intermittent exercise and temperature regulation. He has published numerous books and journal articles on the physiology of soccer players.

Thomas Reilly was Director of the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Liverpool John Moore's University from 1996 to 2009. He is the Chair of the International Steering Group for Science and Football, and for 13 years was Chair of the Exercise Physiology Steering Group of the British Olympic Association. He was awarded a Doctor of Science degree for his research work in 1999 and has worked in sports science support roles with professional football teams and Olympic Games athletes.

A. Mark Williams is Professor of Motor Behaviour at the Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moore's University. He has published widely in areas related to motor control and learning, sport psychology, performance analysis and talent identification.