The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam Holmshaw
In the Sports Coaching podcast, I invite coaches from various sports, contexts and backgrounds as guests to join me in exploring and discussing a wide variety of topics within the world of Sports Coaching.
S5EP9 - How can coaches facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset? - with Millie Chandarana
June 23rd, 2022
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Millie Chandarana (Blackburn Rovers WFC player, Mad Mentoring, …
S5EP8 - Do athletes spend enough time training their minds? - with Ed Gibbins
June 11th, 2022
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast - Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ed Gibbins (co-founder and product lead at Rewire Fitness). In this …
S5EP7 - How do we create a culture for coaches and athletes? with Lauren Ammon
May 26th, 2022
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Host Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Lauren Ammon (Athlete mindset coach - Cincinnati, Ohio, United …
S5 - EP6 - Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach - with Rhys Desmond
April 14th, 2022
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with the one and only Rhys Desmond - CEO of the Mastermindsite.com. In this episode today, the chaps discuss the topic of 'Developing a tactical and …
S5EP5 - Turning individualism into inclusion - with Patrick Touhey
March 25th, 2022
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with Patrick Touhey (president at Elite Performance Too – E, LLC. former high school …
The Sports Coaching Podcast x Friday night counter attack collaboration episode
March 10th, 2022
In this special episode of the The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with Friday night counter attack host Hamzah Khohwadia. Hamza is a student …
S5EP4 - An insight into breathwork and mentality training, and its impact in sports performance
February 17th, 2022
Welcome back - we apologise for the delay over the last 3 months but we are so happy to be back with this brand new episode.
In Episode 4, we welcome …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP3 - Foundation & Youth development phase age-group football: How do we create the right learning environments?
December 12th, 2021
With Guest - Paul Robinson
In this episode today I'm joined by Paul Robinson, UEFA B and RTC talent centre football coach. In this episode we talk …
S5EP2 - The long road of youth coaching: Chris Meyer’s 9-year journey as a youth basketball coach.
October 19th, 2021
In Season 5 Episode 2, Sam welcomes Chris Meyer onto the podcast (Youth Basketball Coach in Sacramento, California, USA & Author of Four Months and a lifetime). In this episode, Chris talks us through his 9 year …
S5EP1 - Leadership in coaching practice: How can we be effective leaders? - with Matthew Raidbard
October 13th, 2021
Welcome back for Season 5 of The Sports Coaching Podcast!
In the first episode of the new season, host Sam Holmshaw welcomes Matthew Raidbard onto …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP12 - The Coach-Athlete relationship Part 2: An insight into the CA relationship within youth football
May 13th, 2021
In this delayed final episode of Season 4, Sam Holmshaw speaks to Craig Scott. Craig is currently a First team coach and U12’s Head coach at Worthing …
The Sports Coaching Podcast -S4EP11 -Collaboration episode with the Sports Initiaive podcast- part 2
April 13th, 2021
In Part 2 of our collaboration with The Sports Initiative Podcast. Hosts Sam Holmshaw & Micheal Wright discuss a range of topics within coaching …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP10 - Collaboration episode with The Sports initiative podcast - Part 1
April 8th, 2021
In this very special episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with our friends The Sports Initiative Podcast. Hosts Sam Holmshaw & …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP9 - An introduction on the coach-athlete relationship and its importance in coaching practice: an insight within boxing - with Will Smith
March 31st, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Will Smith, MSc Sports Coaching student, Masters coach educator …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 8 - Is there too much attention on weight loss/slimness in sport?
March 24th, 2021
In this latest bitesize episode of Season 4, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Kate Bancroft, Undergrad course team leader & lecturer (Education) and PE …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP7 - An insight on the importance and impact on nutrition in sports performance
March 17th, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Dan Richardson, Performance nutritionist at Dan Richardson Nutrition, …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 6 - What is a mental model, target performance model? And how can we use these in coaching practice?
March 9th, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Liv Phillips (Swimming coach and Ilkley Town Women's First team …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 Episode 5 - What is a donor sport? & how can it be beneficial in youth development
March 3rd, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Ben Strafford, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) student in Motor Learning …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 4 - Whats it like being the managers son? & how does it work coaching with your family? - with Ethan & Simon Holmshaw
February 20th, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by brother Ethan & father Simon Holmshaw in an all-start Holmshaw …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 3 - A players experiences on youth development and an insight on if coach gender makes a difference within the women's game - with Beth Curzon
February 16th, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Beth Curzon, Professional football player at FC Pirin Blagoevgrad. In …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 2 - Risk vs Reward and how we can implement this into practice design - with Laurence Mead
February 7th, 2021
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Laurence Mead. Laurence is currently a Performance centre coach for …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 1 - The role of psychology in sports coaching - with Ryan White
February 3rd, 2021
WE ARE BACK!!!! WITH A BRAND NEW SEASON
In this first episode of Season 4 Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ryan White. Ryan is currently a MSc Sport & …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 12 - Turning black coal into diamonds - the art of Pressure Inurement Training - with Richard Allen
January 17th, 2021
In our Season 3 finale, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Richard Allen of RDA coaching, Richard is also a coach at Loguhborough Foxes Women, A teacher a …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 11 - The Importance of Understanding Self as a coach - with Dan Steele
January 13th, 2021
WERE BACK!!!!!!!
A well needed 4 weeks off for Host Sam Holmshaw over the Christmas Period but were back and excited to get going one again.
In this …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - S3EP10 - What should go into a PE curriculum- with Dan Lycett & Ross Williams
December 15th, 2020
In the latest episode of the Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by first Dan Lycett (Head of athletic development at St David’s College) …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 9 - Does a ‘Name’ necessarily make a good coach? - An insight into Coach Decision Making Ability
December 8th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Kieran O'Kane, Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at South West …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 8 - An insight to coaching curling & the differences to team sports
November 29th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam is joined by Charly Suter, Trainer & Coach of the Cherry Rockers & Co-programme manager of the junior centre at Curling Club Aarau in Switzerland. In …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 7 - Practical implications in amateur, senior & junior sport for high end qualifications.
November 24th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Sam Fox, current rugby development officer at Bridlington RUFC, …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 6 - A guide to getting hired for 'top-level' coaching roles - with Brian Rzeppa
November 17th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam is Joined by Brian Rzeppa, Author of ‘You’re Hired: A Guide to Working in Sports’. In this episode, we discuss 'a guide to getting hired for 'top-level' coaching …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5 - An insight into Coach mentoring - with Mick Thomas
November 9th, 2020
In this Weeks Episode, Sam is joined by Mick Thomas. RTC coach at Everton FC, Lecturer at Everton Football College & a Coach mentor at the FA. In …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 4 - Optimising player development with the foundation phase in football- with Carl Wild
November 2nd, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Carl Wild, Foundation phase lead & U12’s coach (Girls regional …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 3 - An introduction to the Constraints-Led Approach & it's application In football - with Ben Bell
October 26th, 2020
In this episode, Sam is joined by Ben Bell, an MSc student in Sports Leadership at the University of Cardiff & Author of 'introduction to the constraints-led approach: application in football. In the episode, Ben …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 2 - An integrative look at performance psychology and Positive Youth Development - with Dr Ian Cowburn & Ross Shand
October 19th, 2020
In the second episode of Season 3, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Dr Ian Cowburn (Senior Lecturer of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University) & …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 1 - Coaches perceived capital in Football
October 12th, 2020
A Brand new Season!!!! To kick of Season 3 I'm joined by Sam Jackson, current First team womens manager at Farsley Celtic Women. In this episode we chat all about coaches perceived capital in Football Coaching! Giving …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Guests
October 7th, 2020
Check out who joined us in Season 2
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 12 - Issues with modern coaching - with Scott Martin
September 29th, 2020
In the final episode of Season 2 I'm joined by Scott Martin all the way over in Wisconsin USA. Scott is a soccer coach who holds a wealth of …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 11 - Performance Analysis and its importance in coaching practice - with Geraint Davies
September 22nd, 2020
In the latest episode I'm joined by Geraint Davies, Head of PE & Games at Leicester Grammer School, Head Coach at Nuneaton RFC, Senior Coach …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Scoreboard Soccer - with David Baird
September 14th, 2020
This week I'm joined by David Baird, Girls & Women’s club developmental officer at the Scottish Football Association and Academy Coach at Hearts FC. In this episode, we discuss David's learning design concept …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 9 - Exploring how capital & culture of the environment can influence performance ideas - with Sam Gevaux
September 7th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I am joined by Sam Gevaux, MSc Sports Coaching alumni student at Leeds Beckett Univeristy who is currently Director of player and coach development for Waterloo …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 8 - should coaches follow guidelines or technical frameworks for sports specific skills in skill acquisition - with Marianne Davies
August 31st, 2020
This week I'm joined by Marianne Davies, Senior Coach developer at UK coaching. In this episode we chat around the question 'should coaches follow …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Team Cultures & Buy-in - with Damian McGrath
August 22nd, 2020
This week I'm joined by Damian McGrath, Current Head coach of the Germany Rugby &’s national team. In this episode, we chat ‘team cultures and …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Challenging traditional approaches to practice design - with Elliot Foweraker
August 17th, 2020
This week i'm Joined by Elliot Foweraker, Director of Hockey at Taunton School in Somerset. Elliot holds a wealth of experience in Hockey Coaching, …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 5 - Experiences of inequality for elite female coaches - with Tayler Wilkinson
August 10th, 2020
This week I’m joined by Tayler Wilkinson, Performance Coach for Dronfield netball club, graduate netball coach for Worksop college and U15’s …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Coach & Player Development - with Paul Johnson
August 3rd, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Paul Johnson, Tennis Co-ordinator and Assistant coach at Leeds Beckett Tennis. …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Contextual Interference - with Dan Walker
July 28th, 2020
In this weeks episode, I'm joined by Dan Walker, Host of the Walker Talks Coaching Podcast and a 1st Year Sports Science, Coaching and Physical Education student at Loughborough University. In this episode we chat all …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Geometry & the eco-system, tactical concepts & coaching practice in football - with Peter Prickett
July 19th, 2020
In the second episode of Season 2 of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Peter Prickett. Peter is a Level 3 coach in both Fustal and Football, and is currently a coach at Brentford Football Club community sports …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 1 - Motivations of adolescent athletes - Personal Strivings in Rugby Union Elite Youth Players - with Jonny McMurtry
July 12th, 2020
And were back!
Season 2 of The Sports Coaching Podcast kicks off with Jonny McMurtry. Jonny is a rugby union coach currently based in Queensland, …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 9 - 12 trailer
July 10th, 2020
A short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 9 - 12
The Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - Guests
July 8th, 2020
Check out this short clip to see who we had as guests on series 1
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 5 - 8 trailer
July 8th, 2020
A short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 5 - 8 of series 1
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 1 - 4 trailer
July 6th, 2020
A short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 1 - 4 of Series 1.
The Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - Episode 12 - Talent Development
June 29th, 2020
In the final episode of this remarkable first series, I'm joined by Tobias Schölzel. Tobias is a talent scout for the DFB (German Football Federation) and former youth coach at KAS Eupen in Belgium. In this episode we …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 11 - Decision Making in Cricket
June 20th, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by two guests this week. First, Jake Pearson, masters student of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University and Assistant Coach with Yorkshire Women's …
The Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - Episode 10 - Life Skills
June 14th, 2020
Episode 10 – In Episode 10 of The Sports Coaching podcast, I’m Joined by Kieran Sykes, Current pre-club academy coach at LA Galaxy. In this episode, our topic of conversation is ‘Life Skills’. We begin by providing an …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 9 - Play in Coaching
June 7th, 2020
In Episode 9 of the SC podcast, I'm Joined by Owen Mooney, PHD student at Leeds Beckett University & learning and games development coordinator at the Dublin county board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. In this …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 8 - Teaching vs Coaching
May 31st, 2020
In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Matthew Hennessey, Junior School Sports Intern at the Grange School in Cheshire. …
The Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 7 - Games based coaching
May 25th, 2020
In Episode 7 of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm joined by Jack Rolfe, the Founder of 'The Coaching Lab'. In this episode we talk 'Games-based …
The Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 6 - Growth Mindset
May 17th, 2020
This week I'm joined by Bruce Aitchison, current Housemaster at Merchiston Castle School. Bruce has had a wealth of experience in both coaching & …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 5 - Perceptual-cognitive expertise
May 10th, 2020
In the latest episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm joined by Dr Dave Alder, Senior lecturer of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University and Youth Development phase talent reporter for the Football Association. …
The Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 4 - Introduction to Coaching Pedagogy
May 4th, 2020
In Episode 4 of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Aled Jones, Academy Manager of Harrogate Rugby Union FC, first team coach at Leeds Beckett Korfball and part-time lecturer of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 3 - The Coach-Athlete Relationship
April 27th, 2020
In the third episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Nathan 'Wiggy' Wigfull, first team goalkeeping coach at Sheffield FC women. In …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 2 - What is Coaching ?
April 20th, 2020
In the second episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Joe Garside, a current Pre-Club Academy coach at LA Galaxy and former U17's Head coach at Ilkley Town Football Club. In this episode, we explore the …
The Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 1 - Coaching philosophies, Playing philosophies & Performance models
April 13th, 2020
In the first ever edition of the Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm Joined by the current Head Coach of the Men's 4th Rugby Union team at Leeds Beckett University, Josh Smith. In this episode, we talk coaching philosophies, …
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