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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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163 - Kevin Mannion - Andy Farrell and co created a...

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2023/11/28

Kevin Mannion is a Strength and Conditioning coach and Premiership Rugby Club Sale Sharks. Previously he has worked for Gloucester Rugby and Rugby League side Wigan Warriors.Show notes:Developing Successful Academy Programs - 1:31Kevin Mannion shares insights on what made the Wigan period successful, including the players' understanding of the responsibility of playing for Wigan and the presence of leaders like Andy Farrell and Chris Identy. He emphasizes the importance of creating a cultural

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162 - Andrew Cresci - You fail more than you win in...

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2023/11/21

Andrew Cresci is the Hitting Coach for the Houston Astro. Focusing on the development pathway, Andrew's role is to develop players ball striking ability with the aim of them having success ready for Major League progression.Michael Wright and Andrew Cresci had a wide-ranging conversation covering various topics related to sports coaching and player development. The conversation also touched on the evaluation process for baseball talent and development, including the challenges of identifying talent

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161 - David Garcia - In Spain they link the technical...

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2023/11/14

David Garcia is a coach and coach educator in the US. He undertook his formal training as part of the Spanish F.AShow notesDavid Garcia's Journey to a New Perspective on Football CoachingDavid Garcia's journey to a new perspective on football coaching began when he moved to Spain to pursue his Uefa licensing. He was struck by the way players were treated with more respect for their intelligence of the game and the more holistic approach to training. Through his blog and coaching career, he has

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55:30

160 - Dave Whitmore - It's important to challenge the...

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2023/11/07

Dave Whitmore is a Cricket coach at Leicestershire County Cricket Club. In this episode they discussed the importance of core principles in coaching and the success of Leicestershire's pathway program. Dave also talked about the challenges of developing high potential players in cricket and the importance of managing players through uncomfortable situations.Dave and Michael then discussed the challenges of training for cricket in wet weather countries like England and the advantages of playing in

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51:40

159 - Ian Costello 'The Munster Way' creating the...

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2023/10/31

Ian Costello is the Head of Rugby Operations at Munster Rugby. Previous to this he also worked at Wasps and Nottingham. Ian Costello shares his experiences and responsibilities as head of Rugby operations at Monster Rugby, focusing on strategic decision-making around player development, systems, recruitment, retention, culture, and leadership. He emphasizes the importance of coaching quality and alignment of values and beliefs in player development, and the club's clear game model and technical

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158 - Steve Thompson - The introduction of Velocity...

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2023/10/18

Steve Thompson is a lecturer at Sheffield Hallan University and high performance S+C coach at a number of National Governing Bodies. He specialises in Velocity Base Training in supporting athletic development.Show notes:Introduction and Discussion of Work Roles - 0:56Introduction and Technical Details - 7:41Introduction to Velocity Based Training (VBT) - 13:45Velocity Based Training (VBT)Understanding Velocity-Based Training - 16:35Using VBT as a Tool for Confident Decision Making - 25:57Low

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55:11

157- Greg Revak - Rotating and the power positionless...

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2023/10/10

Greg Revak is a hockey coach, coach developer and podcast host of Hockey IQ.The podcast covered a range of topics related to hockey and soccer, with a focus on coaching education, player development, and game strategy. The speakers discussed the importance of ongoing education and development for coaches, as well as the challenges of balancing parenting and coaching. They also explored the evolution of hockey and soccer, including changes in tactics and the use of technology. The speakers emphasized

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51:32

156 - Paul Felton - How international cricket is...

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2023/10/03

Michael Wright interviews Paul Felton, an expert in biomechanics and bowling technique. Felton discusses his background and passion for cricket, as well as his ongoing research on prosthetic blades for Paralympic athletes. The discussion also covers the principles and application of fast bowling, including the key parameters for consistent fast bowling and the challenges of applying these principles to junior bowlers. Felton emphasizes the importance of talent identification and individualized

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53:45

155 - Brenton Del Chairo - Creating adaptable...

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2023/09/26

Brenton Del Chairo is the hitting coach and player development lead for the Milwaukee Brewers. Show notes 1:00 - Brenton provides his playing and coach credentials2:30 - What drew him to coaching6:00 - His experience as a pro8:30 - The jump in talent at the MLB level10:00 - How good coaching was modelled14:30 - The role of a hitting coach18:30 - Developing key KPI'a for performance21:00 The scheduling of feedback23:40 - Helping players identify performance trends29:30 - The power of multi sports in

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154 - Wayne Goldsmith -'Commitment is an athletes...

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2023/09/20

Wayne Goldsmith's coaching, thinking and teaching have influenced some of the world's leading athletes, coaches and teams . He is an inspirational speaker and presenter who is able to educate, entertain , challenge and engage audiences of all ages. Working across the world, Wayne has experience of working with regional and national sports teams helping them improve their overall team performance.Show notes::0:30 - The heartache of being a Tottenham fan2:00- - Wayne provides an overview of his

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56:03

153 - Cody Royle - Breaking the coaching mold

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2023/09/12

Cody Royle is a AFL coach who formally worked as a coach for the Canadian National team. Alongside this he is a two time author of 'The tough stuff' and 'where others won't' as well as acting as mentor to coaches around the globe.Show notesCody Royle and Michael Wright discussed a range of topics related to coaching, including Royle's background and journey to becoming a coach, the psychology of fear in sports, and the importance of human qualities such as awareness and communication in coaching

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152 - David Tenney - From Seattle to Austin via the NBA

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2023/09/05

David Tenney is the High Performance Director at Austin FC. Formally of the Seattle Sounders and NBA team Orlando Magic, David has in depth understanding of player performance and how to assist management in best preparing players to perform through a season of competitive action.Show notes:2:00 - David provides his credentials and background6:25 - Preparing a team performance10:00 - An overview of how team location can affect player preparation11:30 - The distances MLS players will covered per

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151 - Philip O'Callaghan - How you get the variety in...

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2023/08/29

Philip O'Callaghan is a teacher and tennis coach. He focuses on the use of ecological dynamics and constraint based approach when working with tennis players in skill development.Show notes:1:50 - Philip provides his credentials and overview of his career3:15 - What interested Philip in skill acquisition4:40 - How it effected his game5:50 - The theory behind the games based approach7:20 - Real life example of constraint based approach in tennis8:30 - Simplification of a task or game11:30 -

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150 - John Pascarella - Sir Alex Ferguson and...

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2023/08/22

John Pascarella is the assistant coach at Forward Madison. His has also had stints with MLS sides Sporting Kansas City and Minnesota United. John has held a variety of roles and positions in his time from goalkeeper coach through to head coach.Show notes:2:00 - Introduction to John and his credentials5:30 - What is good coaching?10:00 - Understanding the role of an Assistant coach13:00 - How to gain intel on the environment you are entering 17:30 - How do keep the same ideas fresh in training21:00 -

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149 - Nick Scott - Developing rugby from the...

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2023/08/15

Nick Scott is the Director of Rugby of Seria A Pesaro. Formally working for the RFU in England, Nick has helped sculpture the rugby system in England helping it produce some of the modern day internationals such as Maro Itoje, Anthony Watson and Marcus Smith.Show notes:1:30 - Nick provides his story and overview of his credentials5:30 - What drew him to Rugby8:00 - Biggest challenges transitioning into rugby full time11:30 - The transition from amateur to professional15:00 - Providing coach specific

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148 - Richard Cheetham - Encouraging kids to play...

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2023/08/01

Richard Cheetham MBE is a coach and lecturer at the University of Winchester focusing on coach development. He has also worked as a consultant for a variety of NGB's and professional sporting organisations assisting their coach development programme and environmental demands.Show notes:1:35 - Richard provides an overview of his credentials2:15 - How he got into coaching whilst in NZ3:40 - The key principles of good coaching5:00 - Why to focus on interpersonal skills rather than technical and

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45:28

147 - Alan Murdoch - The preparation of your Ferrari...

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2023/07/25

Alan Murdoch is a owner and coach at Speed Works Bath. Formally of Bath Rugby, Alan now works in a consultancy capacity and looks to support players and team with there aim to improve speed and agility. He also specialises in rehabilitation and has worked with International players, such as Anthony Watson, in their return to peak physical fitness Show notes02:25 - An overview of Alan's career as a practitioner05:00 - Why is speed and agility so imperative to elite sport09:00 - How to train

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146 - Dr Zoe Wimshurt (part 2) - Why shouting scan...

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2023/07/04

Dr Zoe Wimshurst is a former hockey player turned Doctor of Sport Vision. Director of Performance Vision, Zoe looks to help athletes develop better visionary skill and awareness of their surroundings. Through a variety of practical and academic training techniques, Zoe is able to develop athletes ability to 'scan' pitches and player locations more effectively. She also assist coaches in their development of this skill in sessions and why shouting 'scan' may not be the most effective measure. Hosted

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145 - Dr Zoe Wimshurt (part 1) - Why sight may an...

The Sports Initiative Podcast ·

2023/06/26

Dr Zoe Wimshurst is a former hockey player turned Doctor of Sport Vision. Director of Performance Vision, Zoe looks to help athletes develop better visionary skill and awareness of their surroundings. Through a variety of practical and academic training techniques, Zoe is able to develop athletes ability to 'scan' pitches and player locations more effectively. She also assist coaches in their development of this skill in sessions and why shouting 'scan' may not be the most effective measure. Hosted

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144 - Jorge Couto Reis - The Porto way -...

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2023/06/22

Jorge Couto Ruis is a football coach who has worked for European powerhouses FC Porto and FC Barcelona. He also wrote a book around tactical periodisation called 'The Pattern Morphocycle’s Sustainability'.Show notes:01:00 - Jorge introduces his coaching story02:00 - How he started his journey at FC Porto04:00- How he started his journey at FC Barcelona 08:00- The FC methodology and how he learnt this at the start of his career.10:30 - The coaching pathway and principles at FC Porto13:30 - The

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