Dr Sean Maloney


NameDr Sean Maloney
Job titleHourly Academic
Research institute
Primary appointmentLondon Sports Institute
Email addresss.maloney@mdx.ac.uk
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6637-5310
Contact categoryAcademic staff (past)

Research outputs

Inter-limb asymmetry tracking during an intense road cycling training camp

Cree, J., Maloney, S., Bishop, C. and Turner, A.N. 2025. Inter-limb asymmetry tracking during an intense road cycling training camp. Journal of Science and Cycling. 14 (1). https://doi.org/10.28985/1425.jsc.05

Are coordinative abilities impaired during adolescence in academy soccer?

Hemmings, R.J. and Maloney, S.J. 2025. Are coordinative abilities impaired during adolescence in academy soccer? Journal of Sports Sciences. 43 (15), pp. 1452-1461. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2025.2502897

Validity and reliability of torso- versus waist-worn inertial measurement units in the assessment of vertical jumps

Amin Mohammadian, M., Mozayyany, H., Bagheri Koudakani, S. and Maloney, S. 2024. Validity and reliability of torso- versus waist-worn inertial measurement units in the assessment of vertical jumps. Journal of Biomechanics. 176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112338

Contemporary practices of strength and conditioning coaches in high-level male ice hockey: a survey-based investigation

Galati, D., Turner, A., Bishop, C. and Maloney, S. 2023. Contemporary practices of strength and conditioning coaches in high-level male ice hockey: a survey-based investigation. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 37 (11), pp. 2241-2250. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000004541

Does size matter? Effects of small vs. large pitch small-sided game training on speed and endurance in collegiate soccer players

Faga, J., Bishop, C. and Maloney, S. 2022. Does size matter? Effects of small vs. large pitch small-sided game training on speed and endurance in collegiate soccer players. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 18 (6), pp. 2033-2043. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541221126955

The effects of training interventions on inter-limbs asymmetries: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Bettariga, F., Turner, A., Maloney, S., Maestroni, L., Jarvis, P. and Bishop, C. 2022. The effects of training interventions on inter-limbs asymmetries: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Strength and Conditioning Journal. 44 (5), pp. 69-86. https://doi.org/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000701

“Small steps, or giant leaps?” Comparing game demands of U23, U18, and U16 English academy soccer and their associations with speed and endurance

Smalley, B., Bishop, C. and Maloney, S. 2022. “Small steps, or giant leaps?” Comparing game demands of U23, U18, and U16 English academy soccer and their associations with speed and endurance. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 17 (1), pp. 134-142. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211018771

The relationship between vertical stiffness during bilateral and unilateral hopping tests performed with different strategies and vertical jump performances

Mohammadian, M., Sadeghi, H., Tazji, M. and Maloney, S. 2022. The relationship between vertical stiffness during bilateral and unilateral hopping tests performed with different strategies and vertical jump performances. European Journal of Sport Science. 22 (2), pp. 182-189. https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2021.1872712

Relationships between jumping asymmetry and performance in skateboarders

Clark, L., Bishop, C. and Maloney, S. 2021. Relationships between jumping asymmetry and performance in skateboarders. Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning. 29 (1).

Does a loaded warm-up influence jump asymmetry and badminton-specific change of direction performance?

Yeung, W., Bishop, C., Turner, A. and Maloney, S. 2021. Does a loaded warm-up influence jump asymmetry and badminton-specific change of direction performance? International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 16 (4), pp. 578-584. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2020-0313

Train the engine or the brakes? Influence of momentum on the change of direction deficit

Fernandes, R., Bishop, C., Turner, A., Chavda, S. and Maloney, S. 2021. Train the engine or the brakes? Influence of momentum on the change of direction deficit. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 16 (1), pp. 90-96. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2019-1007

Jump and change of direction speed asymmetry using smartphone apps: between-session consistency and associations with physical performance

Bishop, C., Rubio, M., Gullon, I., Maloney, S. and Balsalobre-Fernández, C. 2022. Jump and change of direction speed asymmetry using smartphone apps: between-session consistency and associations with physical performance. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 36 (4), pp. 927-934. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000003567

Postactivation potentiation and change of direction speed in elite academy rugby players

Marshall, J., Turner, A., Jarvis, P., Maloney, S., Cree, J. and Bishop, C. 2019. Postactivation potentiation and change of direction speed in elite academy rugby players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33 (6), pp. 1551-1556. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001834

Lower extremity stiffness: considerations for testing, performance enhancement and injury risk

Brazier, J., Maloney, S., Bishop, C., Read, P. and Turner, A. 2019. Lower extremity stiffness: considerations for testing, performance enhancement and injury risk. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 33 (4), pp. 1156-1166. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000002283

Drop jump asymmetry is associated with reduced sprint and change-of-direction speed performance in adult female soccer players

Bishop, C., Turner, A., Maloney, S., Lake, J., Loturco, I., Bromley, T. and Read, P. 2019. Drop jump asymmetry is associated with reduced sprint and change-of-direction speed performance in adult female soccer players. Sports. 7 (1). https://doi.org/10.3390/sports7010029

Effects of a competitive soccer match on jump performance and interlimb asymmetries in elite academy soccer players

Bromley, T., Turner, A., Read, P., Lake, J., Maloney, S., Chavda, S. and Bishop, C. 2018. Effects of a competitive soccer match on jump performance and interlimb asymmetries in elite academy soccer players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 35 (6), pp. 1707-1714. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000002951

Acute and chronic effects of foam rolling vs eccentric exercise on ROM and force output of the plantar flexors

Aune, A., Bishop, C., Turner, A., Papadopoulos, K., Budd, S., Richardson, M. and Maloney, S. 2019. Acute and chronic effects of foam rolling vs eccentric exercise on ROM and force output of the plantar flexors. Journal of Sports Sciences. 37 (2), pp. 138-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2018.1486000

Lower limb stiffness testing in athletic performance: a critical review

Maloney, S. and Fletcher, I. 2021. Lower limb stiffness testing in athletic performance: a critical review. Sports Biomechanics. 20 (1), pp. 109-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2018.1460395

Determinants of club head speed in PGA professional golfers

Lewis, A., Ward, N., Bishop, C., Maloney, S. and Turner, A. 2016. Determinants of club head speed in PGA professional golfers. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 30 (6), pp. 2266-2270. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001362

Do stiffness and asymmetries predict change of direction performance?

Maloney, S.J., Richards, J., Nixon, D.G.D., Harvey, L.J. and Fletcher, I.M. 2017. Do stiffness and asymmetries predict change of direction performance? Journal of Sports Sciences. 35 (6), pp. 547-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2016.1179775

Vertical stiffness asymmetries during drop jumping are related to ankle stiffness asymmetries

Maloney, S., Richards, J., Nixon, D.G.D., Harvey, L.J. and Fletcher, I.M. 2017. Vertical stiffness asymmetries during drop jumping are related to ankle stiffness asymmetries. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. 27 (6), pp. 661-669. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12682

Effects of concurrent activation potentiation on countermovement jump performance

Mullane, M., Maloney, S., Chavda, S., Williams, S. and Turner, A. 2015. Effects of concurrent activation potentiation on countermovement jump performance. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 29 (12), pp. 3311-3316. https://doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000001010

Reliability of unilateral vertical leg stiffness measures assessed during bilateral hopping

Maloney, S.J., Fletcher, L.M. and Richards, J. 2015. Reliability of unilateral vertical leg stiffness measures assessed during bilateral hopping. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 31 (5), pp. 285-291. https://doi.org/10.1123/jab.2014-0254

A comparison of methods to determine bilateral asymmetries in vertical leg stiffness

Maloney, S.J., Fletcher, I.M. and Richards, J. 2016. A comparison of methods to determine bilateral asymmetries in vertical leg stiffness. Journal of Sports Sciences. 34 (9), pp. 829-835. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1075055

Ballistic exercise as a pre-activation stimulus: a review of the literature and practical applications

Maloney, S., Turner, A. and Fletcher, I. 2014. Ballistic exercise as a pre-activation stimulus: a review of the literature and practical applications. Sports Medicine. 44 (10), pp. 1347-1359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0214-6

Acute effects of a loaded warm-up protocol on change of direction speed in professional badminton players

Maloney, S., Turner, A. and Miller, S. 2014. Acute effects of a loaded warm-up protocol on change of direction speed in professional badminton players. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 30 (5), pp. 637-642. https://doi.org/10.1123/JAB.2014-0048
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