Are you a coach passionate about young lives? 'The Play Their Way' is the new podcast you didn't know you needed. Curious? Listen to host Laura-Jane Jones explain why you should be tuning in. To start listening, search for the 'Play Their Way' podcast in all your usual favourite podcast places. Led by the Children’s Coaching Collaborative – a colle…

Cal Jones is a judo coach based in North Wales. He recently completed his master’s thesis looking at Representative Learning Design in judo, including developing a tool to help coaches identify how representative their practice design is. In this podcast, UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies speaks with him about representative learni…

Georgia Askew works as a Skill Acquisition specialist for Paralympics Australia while also pursuing a PhD at Queensland University of Technology. In this podcast, Georgia joins UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies sharing examples from her practice and research on how skill development principles can benefit not only elite para-sport …

In this podcast, Mark O'Sullivan (Head of Youth Development for under 8-12 year olds) at AIK Ungdomsfotbolls) discusses his work in youth development at AIK as well as his PhD research with UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies During the conversation Mark discusses a variety of topics, including why learning is non-linear and what thi…

Professor Ian Renshaw discusses with UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies his coaching and academic background, as well as the development of the constraints-led approach to designing practice. In this podcast Ian: uses numerous real-world examples from rugby and cricket to illustrate his points and bring them to life emphasises the s…

Are you interested in creating a connection with the people you coach? Would you like to build empathy, encourage risk-taking and create memories with those in your care? If so then this podcast will be a great start. Professional Storyteller Clare Murphy shares so much in this podcast, explaining how the brain responds to story, our history with i…

Coaching Development Manager at The Premier League Scott McNeill shares his coaching journey - developing coaches at Great Britain Hockey and the transition from hockey to working in football. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of t…

Author Todd Hargrove shares his experience and understanding of skill acquisition in supporting functional and pain free movement. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.…

Podcast with Dr Will Roberts and Danny Newcombe. Will and Danny explore the subject of skill acquisition and putting theory into practice for children through to elite athletes. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.…

Coach of elite head coaches Cody Royle and UK Coaching Coach Programme and Pathway Manager Tom Hartley talk about the challenging role of being a head coach, and explore a selection of the 'seven hard truths about head coaching' from Cody's book, The Tough Stuff. As well as understanding more about the head coach role, Cody shares some of the princ…

Podcast with Tyler Yearby discussing how and why we need to think about skill acquisition for strength and conditioning and not just for movement coordination and on the field practice. Yearby is co-director of education at Emergence, a sport movement, skill and education company. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improv…

Doug Lemov, author of 'Teach Like a Champion' and 'The Coach's Guide to Teaching', talks about effective coaching. Lemov shares his expertise with UK Coaching Coach Programme and Pathway Manager Tom Hartley on practice design for learning, effective feedback, observation and a wide range of other topics relating to coaching practice. When listening…

Podcast with Dr James Rudd, researcher and practitioner in physical literacy, and Jiani Ma, a PhD student researching the application of fundamental movement skills into practice. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.…

In this Coach Developer Podcast, Dr Peter Olusoga discusses the importance of coach self-care. The chartered psychologist, senior lecturer in psychology at Sheffield Hallam University and host of the Eighty Percent Mental podcast, which looks at the mental side of sport performance, outlines the key elements of a self-care first aid kit, including …

Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies shares a conversation with Lesley McKenna, a 3 x Olympic snowboarder and programme manager at GB Snowsport. With climbing and skateboarding debuting at the Tokyo Olympic Games, McKenna explores the impact becoming an 'Olympic sport' will have on the coaches and coach development workforce. Whatever your role, …

Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies speaks with skill acquisition specialist, co-founder of Movement & Skill Acquisition Ireland and Senior Lecturer at Munster Technological University Dr Ed Coughlan. In the discussion, Dr Coughlan reveals how to design coaching sessions to help participants and athletes retain learning - before it's then transf…

Conversation with Language of Coaching author and Head of Athletic Performance at the Irish Rugby Football Union Nick Winkelman. In this podcast, Nick introduces the power of language to support skill acquisition and provides loads of practical examples for coaches to get their teeth stuck into. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be ac…

Learning Scientist Megan Sumeracki joins Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley and Modern Learning Officer Mark Scott to talk about the principles of effective learning. In this hour long podcast, we explore retrieval practice, spaced learning and interleaving, and consider what these mean for coaches looking to maximise their practice design and expe…

Podcast with Dr James Stafford, who works at neurotechnology company INCISIV as a business development lead, about how perception and action are constantly being calibrated. This podcast explores how we calibrate our movement and how coaches can support skill development and (re)calibration especially during periods of growth, development, aging, t…

Kirk Vallis, Head of Creative Capability at Google shares with us his principles for creative problem-solving. In this discussion, Kirk shares five scenarios with UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley that people who support coaches might encounter and explores a range of ways for creating "one more option". Head to ukcoaching.org to acces…

Canoeist and kayaker Lena Kraus, who is is a writer and translator, and has completed one of the longest canoe races in the world twice, shares her personal experience of harassment whilst participating in sport and physical activity. Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies talks to canoeist, kayaker and paddlesport coach Lena Kraus - who has comple…

Join professor of organisational psychology, author and podcaster Damian Hughes as he talks about the power of humility and vulnerability in a coaching environment. The UK Coaching podcast with Damian Hughes explores the qualities of vulnerability and humility and their impact on effective coaching practice. In the discussion, Damian shares insight…

UK Coaching Coach Developer of the Year for 2020, Sarah Green, joins Senior Coach Developer Andy Bradshaw in conversation. In the podcast, the England Netball Performance Pathway Coach Developer shares her coaching and learning journey, starting with the beautiful game to working with The Roses. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be ac…

Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley speaks to Katayoun Khosrowyar about her inspiring journey into coaching and empowering women through sport. Katayoun, or Kat as she is better known, is an Iranian-American football coach and former head coach of Iran's U19 women's football team. She was the first Iranian woman to carry a FIFA ‘A’ coaching licence …

Kicking off the third series of Coach Developer Conversations is Paul Pritchard. Join the climber, mountaineer and author for an inspiring conversation with UK Coaching's Senior Coach Developer Marianne Davies about diversity and inclusion, motivation, risk, reward and acceptance. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improv…

In this podcast, UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to GB Fencing coach Ian Litchfield about what has influenced him on his coaching journey. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.…

Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley speaks to four coaches: Chris, Adrian, Jordan and James, who work at different levels of participation across a range of sports, to discover how they switch off from their coaching, how they manage their aspirations and why having a strong network is important. Taking time to reflect on the boundaries between coac…

Dr Bob Muir, Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, talks to Andy Bradshaw and shares his journey as a coach developer and his research within the field. In this latest Coach Developer Conversations podcast, Dr Bob Muir shares how his work as a coach developer has evolved as his research in this area has progressed. The dis…

In this Coach Developer Conversation former Pilot Instructor David Diprose talks to Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about his experiences of training and developing pilots in the Royal Air Force. David talks about the importance of creating the right environment to give feedback, honest conversations and pilot-instructor relationships – all rela…

Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching Tom Hartley speaks to University of North Carolina Soccer Team and former US Women's National Team Head Coach Anson Dorrance, taking a deep dive into Anson's philosophy as a leader and coach to discuss how he supports the development of individuals and the team and what the competitive cauldron is all about Wha…

Former England Netball Head Coach Tracey Neville talks to Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about the principles that underpin great leadership, building strong relationships with athletes and developing a shared team culture Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow you…

In this podcast Burnley goalkeeper coach, Fabian Otte discusses the challenge of taking what we learn from the training session to the game or performance. Fabian gives some great examples of how he supports participants to pick up information in practice that they will use in performance. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active a…

UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to Luke Chadwick, former professional footballer and Premier League winner about his transition from elite performer to grassroots coach, and how he's developing his coaching philosophy. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.or…

UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to Head Coach of the Great Britain and England international men's hockey teams Danny Kerry about his approach to coaching, supporting athletes and working as a coaching team. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow y…

Olympic slalom coach Craig Morris shares his thoughts on 'developing adaptability' in athletes. Craig's coaching has been attracting attention for all the right reasons. One of the most interesting elements of his work is his willingness to be brave and to embrace humility, to experiment, co-create and work with his athletes to develop. In this pod…

In this podcast, Rikki Bingham, Lead Paralympic Coach for Archery GB and an ex-athlete, Jude Hamer, a 2-time wheelchair basketball Paralympian focusing on Tokyo, Frances Bateman, a wheelchair basketball, canoe and club coach, and UK Coaching's Head of Coaching Nick Levett unpick the implications for coaches of the Rising Phoenix Netflix documentary…

In this podcast, we shine a spotlight on how parents can better support coaches. Robin Taylor, author of research into parents and families in sport, UK Coaching's Heather Douglas, a cricket, boxing and football sports parent, and Jennifer Owsley, mother of Hockey Gold Medallist Lily Owsley, explore practical tips on how both parents and coaches ca…

UK Coaching Coach Developers Tom Hartley and Jenny Coady speak to USA Women's soccer legend Heather O’Reilly about her experiences of Great Coaching through her playing career. Heather made over 200 appearances for the US Women’s Soccer Team, winning three Olympic gold medals and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. At a club level Heather played at 6 clubs…

Arsenal Academy Manager Per Mertesacker speaks to UK Coaching’s Tom Hartley about what influenced his coaching as he moved away from the pitch and on to the coaching staff. After a playing career at the highest level of the sport, the ex-Arsenal and Germany captain had plenty of people and experiences to influence his coaching style and philosophy.…

Arsenal Women First Team Head Coach Joe Montemurro speaks to UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about the importance of understanding and integrating emotions in practice and competition. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be pa…

A person-centred approach is an important element of coaching people at any age. Recognising the Principles of Great Coaching can help in developing your own unique approach, or brand, of coaching, seen through your own coaching behaviours. In this session, UK Coaching Ambassador, Wheelchair Basketball Coach, Paralympian and owner of Believe It Coa…

Coaching teenagers can be a complex and challenging process for anyone! In this podcast, Level 4 Rugby Coach and RFU Sports Coach Mentor Gareth Hatherley-Hurford, UEFA B and Youth Award Football Coach Caroline Ames and UK Coaching's Mark Bateman discuss how to help young people deal with change and uncertainty by providing information, emotional su…

Sally Needham, coach and coach developer, talks to UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about her work understanding brain development and its implications for supporting coaches and learners. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be…

In this episode, UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer, Marianne Davies talks to Olympic swimmer, coach and coach developer Anne-Marie Munk about how her experiences of competing and coaching across diverse cultures, countries, contexts, roles and times has shaped her coaching philosophy and practice. Anne-Marie reflects on the theme of transitions an…

The challenge of coaching children changes as they get older, and in this podcast UK Coaching's Head of Coaching Nick Levett and British Gymnastics' Gemma Kirkham discuss how best to support the emotional and social needs of the children you coach alongside their physical needs Want to be part of the Curious Coaches' Club? Fuel your curiosity by jo…

In this podcast, Head of Coach & Volunteer Development at Little Athletics, NSW Australia Darren Wensor, County Coach Developer at the FA Jackie Bushell and Head of Primary PE and Academy Coach Anthony Lands discuss coaching children aged 5-8. Darren, Jackie and Anthony explore: what to expect from children at this age our priorities as coaches whe…

In this podcast Head of Medical Services at Wasps Rugby Ali James and Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist Dr Matt Wright discuss changes in behaviour, thoughts and practices as sports start returning to training and competition after COVID-19 Want to be part of the Curious Coaches' Club? Fuel your curiosity by joining our experts ev…

In this podcast, Premier league Coach Educator and Lead Tutor at UK Coaching Paul Hughes, Sports Advisor at the Special Olympics Eurasia Louise McSweeney and Coach Development Workforce Officer at UK Coaching Esther Jones discuss adapting coaching practices to cater for mixed ability groups. The discussion covers what adaptation means in coaching a…

UK Sport's Coach Development Advisor Jay Roper explores his experiences of, and insight around, evidence informed coach learning and development. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.…

The Athlete A documentary on Netflix focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics (USAG) doctor Larry Nassar’s abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG’s toxic culture. Now more than ever, we need to look after the people we work with, regardless of where they are on their sport and physical activity journey. In this podcast, Senior Consulta…