Ever wondered how an accidental career can become a lifelong passion? Tag along on our fascinating journey with Chris Cushion, a world-leading academic at Loughborough University who stumbled into his role but has grown to love it deeply. His coaching journey began at a non-league club and flourished during his time at university studying sports science. Listen to how the guidance of a coach educator sparked something within Chris, pushing him to explore this path further.
This episode isn't just about Chris's journey, it's also a tribute to the coaches who've impacted his career - Steve Holland, Brendan Rogers, and Paul Clement. Their unique stories and traits have greatly influenced Chris's coaching style and the industry as a whole. But it doesn't end there. We traverse the evolution of coach education in sports, discussing how funding, parochialism, and income generation have shaped its development and the shift from knowledge-driven coaching to a more practical, how-to approach.
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00:00 Coming Up
0:00:51 Journey Into Coaching
0:05:34 Impact of Various Coaches on Success
0:10:18 Coach Education Evolution in Sports
0:21:13 Improving Coaching and Coach Education
0:30:59 Adaptation and Evolution in Coaching
0:37:19 Evolution of Coaching in Sport
0:44:21 Observing Coaching and the Value of Internships
0:52:22 Sports Coaching and Impact
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