Inside The Coaching Grid

This week I sat down with Amy Thompson, GB Hockey international and East Grinstead player, who's turned a broken kneecap into a masterclass in resilience and perspective. We talked about her journey from being a five-foot teenager who didn't make county level to breaking into the GB program, the reality of balancing a nine-to-five job with Premier League hockey, and how breaking her kneecap the day after signing her first professional contract became an unexpected gift. Amy opened up about the

This week I sat down with Yousef Majid, Surrey spinner who's taken an unconventional path from left-arm seamer to off-spin bowler. We talked about his journey from watching his dad play club cricket to making his T20 and Championship debuts for Surrey, the mental shift that changed everything, and why focusing less on proving people wrong and more on enjoying the game has been crucial to his development. Yousef opened up about being rejected by Surrey's academy at 15, how that fueled his

This week I sat down with Ben Geddes, professional cricketer at Middlesex who's carved out an impressive path through the county game.We talked about his journey from starting cricket Surrey at age eight to playing alongside internationals, the reality of moving counties after spending his entire career at Surrey, and what it takes to succeed in professional cricket. Ben opened up about winning three championships in four years, learning from legends like Kane Williamson, and the mental challenges

This week I sat down with Connor Slevin, a young rugby player carving out his path in the professional game. We talked about his journey through the age groups, breaking into senior rugby, and the challenges that come with trying to make it at the top level. Connor opened up about setbacks he’s faced, what keeps him motivated, and the advice he’d give to anyone looking to follow a similar path. It’s an honest chat about the reality of chasing a career in sport. The good days, the hard ones, a...

What’s the honest reality of life as a professional hockey player? In this episode I sit down with Sam Taylor, England and GB hockey international, to talk about his journey from grassroots to the international stage, the highs of his debut, and the setbacks and injuries that shaped his career. Sam opens up about the mental and physical challenges of competing at the top level, recovery methods, and how friendships, coaching, and advice from others have kept him grounded. From travelling the ...

What is it really like to play international rugby sevens? In this episode, I sit down with Grace Crompton, GB Sevens and Harlequins star, to explore her journey, the demands of the game, and how she’s inspiring the next generation of girls in rugby. From her first England camp to the mental challenges of elite sport, Grace opens up about the pressures of international rugby, how she prepares differently for 7s and 15s, and what success truly means to her. She also shares reflections on her c...