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The Sports Initiative Podcast

A podcast that aims to dissect the experiences and philosophies of practitioners working in sport and academia from around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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182 - Mike Avery - Why being player centric is at the...

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2024/08/23

Mike Avery is the Sporting Director and Head coach at Fort Wayne FC.Mike Avery's Role and Perspective- 02:09Mike Avery, the sporting director and head coach for Fort Wayne FC, provided an overview of the club's history, future aspirations, and his responsibilities in coaching and managing the team. Additionally, he discussed his side business, Center Circle Influencers, and shared his perspective on the professionalization of sports, emphasizing the importance of relationships and the impact on

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51:30

181 - Ben Chase - How NIL will change the game in...

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2024/08/15

Introduction and Background 0:30Michael Wright sets the stage for the podcast interview with Ben Chase, emphasizing the focus on NIL and its implications for college athletics. Ben Chase shares insights into the upcoming football season in Florida and details his role as the director of NIL strategy for the Florida Gators, highlighting his background in law and previous experience with NIL at a national company.Celebrating Success at the Olympics 4:50Ben Chase and Michael Wright share their

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48:45

180 - Daniel Sellitti -How Puerto Rico plan success...

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2024/08/01

Daniel Sellitti is Sporting Director at the Puerto Rico Football Association. Roles and Challenges in Soccer- 0:12Daniel Sellitti explains his dual roles in the soccer world, emphasizing the interplay between his positions at North Carolina FC and the Puerto Rico Football Federation. He delves into the complexities of the American soccer scene, discussing the cultural influences and the challenges faced by clubs in different states. Sellitti also highlights the importance of creating opportunities

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179 - Eric Fawcett - Pattern recognition in Elite...

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2024/07/18

Eric Fawcett is a coach for Edminton Stingers and a scouting consultant Introduction to Eric Fawcett- 0:14Michael Wright invites Eric Fawcett to introduce himself and his work as a basketball coach. Eric provides details about his role as a coach for the Edmonton Stingers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League and his remote consulting for Division 1 basketball teams in the NCAA. He emphasizes his focus on using team strategy, analytics, and global basketball strategies to gain an edge.Integrating

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1:06:36

178 - Rob Simpson - Athletes can't be treated like...

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2024/07/11

Rob Simpson is a Strength and Conditioning coach at Sale Sharks. In his role he works with a variety of athletes across age groups and focuses on their individual development in preparation for first team rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:56

177 - Tim Baghurst - Coach education in the US

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2024/07/04

Tim Baghurst is a professor at Florida State University and Director of the FSU Coach programme.Coach Education and Qualifications -0:25Timothy Baghurst explains the purpose of the FSU Coach, an interdisciplinary center for athletic coaching, and its mission to support coaches and sports administrators with best practices. He discusses the history of coach education in different countries, particularly comparing the US and the UK, and the varying levels of structure and qualifications required for

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1:15:20

176 - Stuart Morgan - How to manage Ryder Cup Nerves

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2024/06/27

Stuart Morgan is a Professional PGA Coach that works with some of the best players in the world.Golf Coaching Journey and Transition to Science-1:06Stuart Morgan shares his background in professional golf coaching, including his work with David Ledbetter, coaching winners on major tours, and his current focus on motor learning and practice in elite golf. He also discusses his transition from being a player to a coach and his interest in integrating science into golf coaching.Golf Coaching and

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175 - Mark Bennett - How does culture effect...

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2024/06/20

Mark Bennett MBE is a high performance specialist consultant who has worked across the globe including Oklahoma City Thunder, Saracens Rugby and Premier League.Mark Bennett MBE on Performance Development System1:50Mark Bennett MBE explains the concept of culture as the natural behaviors within an organization or team, and how they manifest under pressure and in different situations. He also delves into the distinction between culture and performance, highlighting that having a great culture does not

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24:27

174 - My Diary - Coach educating in Thailand on...

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2024/06/12

This week I explain my long absence and dissect my time in Thailand working for the EFL and Carabao as part of a coach education initiative called 'Coach the Coaches'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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173 - Gary McDermott - Navigating the IDP blizzard

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2024/05/01

Gary McDermott us the U18 manager at Forest Green Rovers having worked at Southampton FC in the Foundation and Youth phase prior.Coaching Philosophy and Player Involvement - 5:47G McDermott, in a detailed explanation, shares his evolved coaching beliefs and the shift towards player involvement in game plans and training sessions. He describes a program where players watch opposition matches, deliver game plans, and suggest training focuses, leading to a collaborative approach that has yielded

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55:23

172 - Scott Parkinson - The difference between the...

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2024/04/23

Scott Parkinson is the assistant coach at Seattle Reign who are part of the USWL.Scott Parkinson's Journey and Coaching Philosophy - 5:54Scott Parkinson, the head assistant coach at Seattle Reign FC, shares his journey from playing football in the UK to coaching in the US. He discusses the pivotal moments in his coaching journey, including learning about the collective 11 and the level of detail in coaching. He also emphasizes his coaching philosophy, which revolves around energy, application, and

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171 - Brian Slugocki - Do NHL players work on their...

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2024/04/16

Brian Slugocki is a hockey coaches who works across the development pathway culminating with some work with NHL players during offseasons.Introduction and Background of Brian Slugocki -1:08Michael Wright and Brian Slugocki set up the recording and exchange pleasantries about the weather in Arizona. Brian then shares his background in ice hockey, from playing at the University of Arizona and in Sweden to coaching youth and professional players, including his current role as a skills coach for the

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170 - Karl Sanderg - Diaries of a Sporting Director

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2024/04/09

Karl Sandberg is the Sporting Director at FC Djusholm Karl Sandberg's Journey to Becoming a Sporting Director - 10:19Karl Sandberg shares his journey from volunteering as a football coach to becoming a sporting director, emphasizing the impact of his engineering background on his coaching philosophy. Michael Wright acknowledges the non-traditional route into coaching and discusses the value of diverse backgrounds in the coaching world.Youth Football Development and Club Ownership - 16:45Michael

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55:21

169 - Darren Warner - How do you create problem...

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2024/04/02

Show notesDarren Warner's Career Journey - 1:01Darren Warner shares his experience of being an elite athlete, British champion, and competing at world and Olympic levels for about 10 years. He then discusses his transition to becoming an Olympic coach, coaching top players, and eventually becoming the CEO of a judo governing body in Wales. Warner also talks about his academic pursuits, including finishing his PhD and writing a book on skill acquisition, and his current role at St. Mary's.Transition

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52:41

168 - Olly Logan - 'Embracing the arena' Preparing...

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2024/03/26

Olly Logan is the Head of Innovation, Biomechanics and Performance analysis at British Swimming. He is currently preparing athletes for Pairs 2024 Olympics.Show notesOverview of Roles and Training in Olympic and Paralympic Sports - 0:31Olly Logan, head of biomechanics innovation and performance analysis at British Swimming, provides an overview of his role, which involves working with Olympic swimming, Paralympic swimming, and diving. He explains the training schedules for athletes in these sports,

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53:13

167 - Alex Odowd - The utilisation of position...

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2024/03/19

Alex O'Dowd is the player and coach development manager at Northampton Saints. With over 2 decades of experience in the New Zealand and the UK, Alex has a wide range of experiences within development and performance pathwaysShow notesAlex O'Dowd's Coaching Background - 2:03Alex O'Dowd provides a detailed overview of his coaching background, highlighting his current role as an academy development manager at Northampton Saints and his responsibilities in talent identification, coaching, and coach

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166 - Stuart McClaren - Preparing players for the Old...

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2024/03/12

Stuart McClaren is the former Under 18's coach and Scottish powerhouse Celtic FC. He had also previously worked as 1st team coach with the Scottish Women's team and as part of the Scottish FAStuart McLaren's Coaching Journey - 0:48Stuart McLaren shares his coaching journey, starting with his player-manager role at the Brisbane Strikers in the old national soccer league in Australia. He then moved on to work in elite youth football programs, as an assistant at North Queensland Fury, and as head coach

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The exciting future of the Sports Initiative

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2024/03/05

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165 - Dr Adam Kelly - There are multiple ways to...

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2023/12/12

Dr Adam Kelly is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in Talent Identification and development. Formally and academy player and coach, he now focuses on supporting national governing bodies in their creation of talent development pathways.Show notes1:39 - Introduction to Dr Adam Kelly4:27 - What is talent development & performance vs potential6:50 - The use of performance markers as potential indicators8:45 - The challenges of competitions in potential development12:00 - Historical key identifiers

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57:40

164 - Greame Mathie - The best performing...

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2023/12/05

Greame Mathie is the Managing Director of Ayr United and formally worked for Hibernian and Celtic.Introduction and Overview of Managing Director's Role - 1:31Michael and Graeme discuss the balance between on-pitch performance and off-pitch factors such as fan engagement and business operations. Graeme emphasizes the importance of team performance in driving revenue and fan engagement, but also acknowledges the need to focus on other aspects of the business when the team is not performing

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