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The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP11 - An insight on Coaching in Asia - Part 1Hello and welcome back to The Sports Coaching Podcast. This week host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Sam Hough (Senior sports development coach at Burnley Football Club). This week, the chaps discuss ‘coaching in Asia’, which seems a suitable topic as our host enters his second year coaching full-time in Asia, whilst guest Mr Hough has just called time on 7 years coaching over in China. In the episode (Part 1), both Sam’s share there experiences coaching in China, sharing the similarities and differences of coaching between the UK and China, and the challenges (both personal and within coaching practice) that they h...
2023-10-031h 11The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP10 - Developing a long-term curriculum around the four phases of the football/soccer game - with Fran ConstancioAnd a big welcome back! Its been just under year but The Sports Coaching Podcast is back again. Thanks to all those that have got in touch in our time away - we are very happy to be here releasing fantastic conversations once again.
In this episode host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Fran Constancio (UEFA pro licence coach, YDP Lead (14-16s) & Assistant PDP (18s) at MK Dons Football club, formerly YDP Academy coach and Football & Education programme lead at Northampton Town Football club). Sam sat down with Fran back in July of 2022...
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The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP9 - How can coaches facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset? - with Millie ChandaranaIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Millie Chandarana (Blackburn Rovers WFC player, Mad Mentoring, The Beautiful mind game). In this episode, the guys talk about how coaches can facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset. Millie talks us through mindset and how a healthy/postive mindset can benefit athletes in both sports performances and everyday life in General. Millie shares her playing experiences and how her own development of a positive mindset has impacted her progression as a football player/ in everyday life and to set up her own...
2022-06-231h 04The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP8 - Do athletes spend enough time training their minds? - with Ed GibbinsIn 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 episode the chaps discuss the topic "Do athletes spend enough time training their minds?". Topics such as cognitive fatigue, the perception of fatigue, mental readiness, and psyiological and psychological wellbeing are all discussed within this episode. A great listen for any coaches that are new into the subject area of sports science.
Thanks so much to Ed for jumping on the podcast, you can find Rewire fitness at https://rewirefitness.app
2022-06-1156 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP7 - How do we create a culture for coaches and athletes? with Lauren AmmonIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Host Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Lauren Ammon (Athlete mindset coach - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States). In this episode Sam & Lauren discuss "How to create a culture for both coaches and athletes". Lauren shares her definition of culture, its importance in sports performance and so much more in this fantastic episode.
You can find Lauren Ammon at https://www.laurenammon.com
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2022-05-261h 09The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5 - EP6 - Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach - with Rhys DesmondIn 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 analytical understanding of the game as a coach'. In segment 1, Rhys discusses how a coach can gain develop a tactical understanding, with both Sam and Rhys sharing their personal experiences in developing their knowledge of the game. In segment 2 the chaps discuss the various ways they have both developed an analytical understanding of the football game. And finally, Rhys gives tips...
2022-04-141h 19The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP5 - Turning individualism into inclusion - with Patrick TouheyIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with Patrick Touhey (president at Elite Performance Too – E, LLC. former high school basketball head coach and college assistant coach. In this Episode today Coach Touhey talks about turning individualism into inclusion with team sports. Patrick shares his insight into the importance of developing team bonding and its powerful impact on team cohesion and subsequent performance. Finally Coach Touhey provides advice on how we can help our athletes and teams reach there fullest potential
2022-03-251h 46The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast x Friday night counter attack collaboration episodeIn this special episode of the The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with Friday night counter attack host Hamzah Khohwadia. Hamza is a student at the UCFB university in Manchester, and an academy scout at Walsall Football Club. Hamza has just started his coaching journey at local grassroots club Unity FC.
In this episode, we discuss 'coaching at my best' where Hamza takes us through the first few months of his journey as a grassroots football coach. Sam analyses Hamza's coaching practice, from his most effective moments in practice, to his biggest challenges and...
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Friday Night Counter Attack#64- The Modern Mentality of Professional Footballers ft Liam Stoneley and Samuel HolmshawEpisode 64 was an open invitation to a couple of former guests of the podcast, Liam Stoneley, Formerly of Chester FC and Sam Holmshaw, head of the Holmshaw Academy. The conversation with Hamz was full of refreshing topics such as:
- The Mentality of the Modern Footballer
- How the Mentalilty has changed for younger players.
- Do Modern Players Peak too early?
- Uefa Champions League JOINT 6 A SIDE
- Premier League Preview!
- AAAANNDDDD SO MUCH MORE!
Big thanks to Sam...
2022-02-181h 00The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP4 - An insight into breathwork and mentality training, and its impact in sports performanceWelcome 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 Tim Hall onto the Podcast (Athlete Mindset and Breathwork Coach). Tim first gives an insight into breath-work and its impact on athletic performance. In segment 3 we then move onto discussing mentality training, and how this can benefit athletes/players. Finally Tim shares his tips and advice for implementing strategies with your team or athletes within your coaching context.
Thanks so much to Tim f...
2022-02-171h 00The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP3 - Foundation & Youth development phase age-group football: How do we create the right learning environments?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 all things about the foundation and youth development phases in age-group football, including:
- The best practices to encourage active decision-making and problem solving
- Holistic developmental differences between both phases
- Play vs practice
A really insightful episode - big thankyou to Paul for jumping on the podcast!
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2021-12-121h 14The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP2 - The long road of youth coaching: Chris Meyer’s 9-year journey as a youth basketball coach.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 journey coaching his sons basketball team from Kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade. Chris shares this unique journey discussing the strong bond he had developed with each players and why this was important to him, the different challenges he faced along with the way through the age-groups, and what he has learned through the journey.
Fantastic listen - make s...
2021-10-1952 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawS5EP1 - Leadership in coaching practice: How can we be effective leaders? - with Matthew RaidbardWelcome 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 podcast (Senior-level college athletics administrator at the University of Hartford, former mens college basketball coach at Chicago State University, Doctorate in Educational Leadership). In this episode the topic 'Leadership in coaching practice: How can we be effective leaders?' is discussed. Matthew talks us through the importance of leadership in coaching, leadership practice, recognising and developing your leadership style and much more!
You can follow Matthew on twitter: @coachraidbard
2021-10-1355 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP12 - The Coach-Athlete relationship Part 2: An insight into the CA relationship within youth footballIn 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 United FC, Holds a BSc in football coaching and is currently the Webinar Host of the platform Youth Soccer coach. In this episode the chaps discuss the coach-athlete relationship, using Jowett's conceptual model as a framework for this episode. Craig shares his experiences coaching in America around the challenges he faced and eventually creating an effective coach athlete relationship. Finally the implications for coaching practice are discussed.
Fascinating listen, apologies to...
2021-05-131h 13The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast -S4EP11 -Collaboration episode with the Sports Initiaive podcast- part 2In Part 2 of our collaboration with The Sports Initiative Podcast. Hosts Sam Holmshaw & Micheal Wright discuss a range of topics within coaching and youth development. The conversation carrys on with the chaps discussing holistic development focuses in sessions, and how this differs in, with German football coaches placing a high focus on psychological development over technical/tactical for example. The conversation then moves to 1 vs 1 development, player decision making and much much more!
2021-04-1443 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP10 - Collaboration episode with The Sports initiative podcast - Part 1In this very special episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with our friends The Sports Initiative Podcast. Hosts Sam Holmshaw & Micheal Wight discuss a range of topics within coaching and youth development. The episode was so good we decided to split it into two parts.
In part one of the episode, both Sam and Micheal give an introduction to their coaching backgrounds and routes into the roles they find themselves in today. The chaps then begin to discuss Tactical periodisation and GAME models, and how these may be implemented in youth development, and compare this...
2021-04-0846 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP9 - An introduction on the coach-athlete relationship and its importance in coaching practice: an insight within boxing - with Will SmithIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Will Smith, MSc Sports Coaching student, Masters coach educator intern and teaching undergraduate assistant at Leeds Beckett University, and boxing coach at Leeds Beckett Boxing club. In this episode, that chaps discuss 'an introduction on the coach-athlete relationship and its importance in coaching practice: an insight within boxing'. In the first segment, Will talks us through an introduction into the CA relationship and its importance within coaching. In the second segment, Will then explains the importance of the CA relationship within boxing specifically, and its...
2021-03-3159 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 8 - Is there too much attention on weight loss/slimness in sport?In this latest bitesize episode of Season 4, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Kate Bancroft, Undergrad course team leader & lecturer (Education) and PE researcher at Leeds Beckett University, Doctorate in education (gender equality in schooling) at Leeds Beckett University and former assistant headteacher at Springwell Academy. In this episode today, the topic of 'is there too much attention on weight loss/slimness in sport?' is discussed. Kate first provides an introduction into the relationship between weight loss and sport/PE. Kate then shares an insight on the potential dangers on too much focus around weight loss and slimness, and...
2021-03-2434 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S4EP7 - An insight on the importance and impact on nutrition in sports performanceIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Dan Richardson, Performance nutritionist at Dan Richardson Nutrition, Performance nutrition consultant & former Head of performance nutrition at Warrington Wolves, Former nutritionist at Manchester City Academy and Guest Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. In this episode, the topic of 'an insight on the importance and impact on nutrition in sports performance' is discussed. Dan first talks us through the topic of nutrition and where it fits in with sports performance, sharing great depth of knowledge into the micro elements of nutrition. In segment 2 Dan shares an...
2021-03-171h 01The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 6 - What is a mental model, target performance model? And how can we use these in coaching practice?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 mental skills coach) and Ethan Holmshaw (Ilkley Town Women's First team assistant manager, operations director & head coach at The Holmshaw Academy, Lead coach at Horsforth Junior Football club). In this episode the trio discuss Mental models (of sport) and target performance models. In segment 1, both Liv and Ethan give an introduction to mental models, explaining the academic concept behind the model, and its purpose. In segment two similarly the guys provide an insight on the...
2021-03-101h 09The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 Episode 5 - What is a donor sport? & how can it be beneficial in youth developmentIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Ben Strafford, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) student in Motor Learning & Control & Research Assistant (Motor Learning & Performance Analysis) at Sheffield Hallam University. This episode discussed 'what is a donor sport? & how can it be beneficial in youth development. Ben gives an insight into the concept of donor sports, whilst providing a brief overview of affordances & constraints. Ben then shares his work on how donor sports can be beneficial for players within youth development, with reference to the Athletic Skills Model and Early Specialisation vs Early Diversification...
2021-03-031h 01The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe 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 HolmshawIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by brother Ethan & father Simon Holmshaw in an all-start Holmshaw Academy special episode. Ethan is currently a second year sports coaching student @ Leeds Beckett University and currently the Assistant Manager of Ilkley Town Women's first team, whilst Simon, is a former junior football manager of 12 years who won 2 league titles and a cup and currently the assistant coach of the Women's first team at Ilkley Town. Of course, the dynamic trio are also directors and founders of The Holmshaw Academy!
In todays episode, The...
2021-02-201h 25The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe 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 CurzonIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Beth Curzon, Professional football player at FC Pirin Blagoevgrad. In this episode today Sam & Beth discuss 'a players experiences on youth development and an insight on if coach gender makes a difference within the women's game'. Beth first gives an insight on her experiences within youth development, playing for both all boys & all girls teams, sharing some of the challenges she faced, what is was like transitioning and the influence on her game. In segment 2 Beth shares here experiences of working with both male and...
2021-02-161h 05The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 2 - Risk vs Reward and how we can implement this into practice design - with Laurence MeadIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Laurence Mead. Laurence is currently a Performance centre coach for England and Great Britain Hockey, Resident hockey coach at Bryanston school, Lead coach at both Dorset & Bournemouth Hockey clubs amongst other roles. In this episode today the chaps discuss the topic of Risk vs Reward. Laurence first gives an insight into the topic, explaining the concept behind risk vs reward in layperson terms & what it means in sport. Laurence then provides several examples of how we may encourage or begin implementing this concept into your...
2021-02-071h 05The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 4 - Episode 1 - The role of psychology in sports coaching - with Ryan WhiteWE 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 & Exercise psychology student at Staffordshire University, a Video Analyst at Bashley FC and an U10's coach at AFC Stoneham. In this episode today the topic of 'the role of psychology in sports coaching is discussed'. Ryan firstly provides a very broad account of what psychology is and what this is in sports coaching. Ryan then shares an insight into why it important for coaches to be aware of psychology...
2021-02-031h 03The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 12 - Turning black coal into diamonds - the art of Pressure Inurement Training - with Richard AllenIn 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 Loughbrough College and a MSc Psychology student at Loughborough University. In this episode the topic 'Pressure inurement training" is discussed. Richard first provides an insight into first what pressure inurement training is and the benefits of using this with our players. Richard then provides a guide on how coaches can implement pressure inurement training into practice. Finally the additional implications to coaching practice are discussed!
2021-01-171h 14The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 11 - The Importance of Understanding Self as a coach - with Dan SteeleWERE 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 episode Sam was joined by Dan Steele, current MSc Sports Coaching student at Leeds Beckett, Emerging talent squad head coach at Tadcaster Albion & U10 Technical coach at York City FC Regional talent club. The chaps discuss the topic 'the importance of understanding self as a coach', a knowledge domain & treat of an expert coach (Abraham et al, n.d). Dan provides an introduction on 'understanding self' and shares h...
2021-01-131h 00The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - S3EP10 - What should go into a PE curriculum- with Dan Lycett & Ross WilliamsIn 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) and Ross Williams (Head of Physical Education & Sport at St David’s College). In this episode, we discuss 'what should go into a PE curriculum', The chaps both share the fine work that they are doing at St Davids College with the PE curriculum and their 'unique' approach they have taken through their own reflections from lockdown. We discuss what the traditional approaches you may have found in schools in the past where to P...
2020-12-1551 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 9 - Does a ‘Name’ necessarily make a good coach? - An insight into Coach Decision Making AbilityIn 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 College, MSc Sports coaching and performance student at UU and GAA Footballer & Coach. In the episode we discuss all around the topic of coach decision making. Firstly discussing an introduction to coach DM theories & the the potential problem or hiring players as coaches who haven't developed the coach DM process. Kieran then shares his MSc research and we discuss the importance of aligning your coaching decisions to your context. Finally implications to coaching practice are...
2020-12-081h 05The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 8 - An insight to coaching curling & the differences to team sportsIn 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 this episode, we discuss 'An insight to coaching curling & the differences to team sports'. Charly first provides an introduction to the sport, discussing its rules & the general game. Charly then highlights the main differences to coaching curling from team sports, highlighting how key rules provide constraints on how the coach conducts his/her practice. We then discuss how beneficial these rules actually maybe within youth d...
2020-11-2954 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 7 - Practical implications in amateur, senior & junior sport for high end qualifications.In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Sam Fox, current rugby development officer at Bridlington RUFC, Former Academy Head of Coaching at Harrogate RUFC & Leeds Beckett Sports Coaching Graduate. In this episode we talk all about coaching qualifications vs experience to problems coaches face within amatuer, senior and junior sport & more! Great listen this one be sure to check it out!!
2020-11-241h 06The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 6 - A guide to getting hired for 'top-level' coaching roles - with Brian RzeppaIn 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 roles. Brain shares with us some of the key findings from his book to first land an interview for a 'top-level role', such as building an frequently-update portfolio and an active social network. Brain talks about the importance of finding the right fit before accepting a role, and the importance that the coach shares the same vision as the board of dir...
2020-11-171h 00The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5 - An insight into Coach mentoring - with Mick ThomasIn 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 this episode, Mick provides an insight into Coach mentoring & education. Discussing the role of a Coach Mentor, common trends seen with Coaches and the similarities & differences to coach mentoring from coaching players. Implications for coach mentoring are discussed.
2020-11-0950 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 Episode 4 - Optimising player development with the foundation phase in football- with Carl WildIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Carl Wild, Foundation phase lead & U12’s coach (Girls regional talent club) at Manchester City, Programme Leader for (BA) Hons in Football Coaching & Management at UCFB Manchester & an FA Level 1 and 2 tutor in football coaching. In this episode, we discuss 'how to optimise player development with the foundation phase in football'. Carl Provides an insight on what player development means to him and how they look to optimise this within the foundation phase at Man City. Carl shares some of the learning design concepts they us...
2020-11-021h 05The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 3 - An introduction to the Constraints-Led Approach & it's application In football - with Ben BellIn 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 gives an introduction to CLA and it's key principles to learning design aswell as Ecological Dynamics. Ben then gives an overview of CLAs use in football, particularly discussing 'prescribed patterns of play' & it's problems in football today. Finally the implications within coaching practice are discussed!
2020-10-261h 15The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 2 - An integrative look at performance psychology and Positive Youth Development - with Dr Ian Cowburn & Ross ShandIn the second episode of Season 3, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Dr Ian Cowburn (Senior Lecturer of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University) & Ross Shand (BPS chartered/HCPC Registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, PHD student at Leeds Beckett University investigating PYD within talent development pathways).
In this episode, we discuss 'An integrative look at performance psychology and Positive Youth Development'. In segment 1 Ross & Ian give an introduction into both performance psychology and positive youth development. In segment 2, Ross shares his PHD work around this area and discusses his current findings. Finally, in Segment 3, Ian and Ross provide...
2020-10-191h 23The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 1 - Coaches perceived capital in FootballA 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 our insight on what capital is and the effects of perceived capital. In segment 3 we get slightly sidetracked and go on to discuss our experiences in Women's football and the current condition of the Women's game. Lots lined up for this new Season so hope you enjoy!
2020-10-121h 06The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - GuestsCheck out who joined us in Season 2
2020-10-0700 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 12 - Issues with modern coaching - with Scott MartinIn 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 experience within coaching, from working with US Soccer to his current role coaching in a high school and U15's select boy's teams in Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss 'the current issues with modern coaching', ranging from areas such as 'over-coaching', creating 'soccer robots over soccer players', 'coach-centred over player-centred approaches' and 'the perception that good coaching involves a high use of instruction and feedback'. Really fantastic listen and a g...
2020-09-2958 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 11 - Performance Analysis and its importance in coaching practice - with Geraint DaviesIn the latest episode I'm joined by Geraint Davies, Head of PE & Games at Leicester Grammer School, Head Coach at Nuneaton RFC, Senior Coach Developer and Senior Coach Developer at England Rugby. In this episode we talk 'performance analysis and its benefits for coaching practice'. Geraint firstly provides an introduction on performance analysis and its how it can be used within coaching practice. Geraint then offers an insight into the importance and general benefits to using and implementing PA into your coaching practice, and finally provides tips on how to begin setting up and using PA within your coaching!
2020-09-2250 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Scoreboard Soccer - with David BairdThis 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 'Scoreboard Soccer'. David provides an overview of the concept, as well as discussing learning design theory behind the concept and the benefits of its implementation within youth development. We also discuss 'bridging the gap between being competitive and having fun within youth development, and of course, provide the implications for coaching practice.
2020-09-141h 02The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 9 - Exploring how capital & culture of the environment can influence performance ideas - with Sam GevauxIn 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 United in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, we first chat around the similarities and differences in culture and capital between the UK and Canada. We then discuss how both culture and capital should be considered for the construction of a performance model (more commonly known as a Game model). Implications for coaching practice are also discussed!
2020-09-071h 17The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 8 - should coaches follow guidelines or technical frameworks for sports specific skills in skill acquisition - with Marianne DaviesThis week I'm joined by Marianne Davies, Senior Coach developer at UK coaching. In this episode we chat around the question 'should coaches follow guidelines or technical frameworks for sports specific skills in skill acquisition'. Marianne highlights the problems with traditional prescriptive blocked practice amongst other traditional approaches, and provides an insight into new approaches to learning design such as non-linear pedagogy and constraints based learning!
2020-08-311h 10The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Team Cultures & Buy-in - with Damian McGrathThis 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 buy-in’. Damian shares his interesting insight on what team culture means to him, and the cultures he has experienced in his previous roles, including time as head coach of Spain, Canada and Samoa rugby 7’s national team. Damian then explains the importance of ‘buy-in’ from his coaching experiences, and finally, we discuss implications for creating an effective culture and buy-in for your coaching practice.
2020-08-2256 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 6 - Challenging traditional approaches to practice design - with Elliot FowerakerThis week i'm Joined by Elliot Foweraker, Director of Hockey at Taunton School in Somerset. Elliot holds a wealth of experience in Hockey Coaching, with previous roles such as assistant coach for Sweden U21 men's indoor hockey, Senior coach for Sweden men's outdoor hockey & Wales assistant indoor coach coaching senior women which included the European championships! In this episode we discuss 'traditonal approaches to practice design' ranging from discussing what we often term 'blocked prescriptive practice' and challenge these training methodologies against new learning designs that have recently been introduced from academia.
Great episode! thanks to Elliot...
2020-08-171h 00The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 5 - Experiences of inequality for elite female coaches - with Tayler WilkinsonThis week I’m joined by Tayler Wilkinson, Performance Coach for Dronfield netball club, graduate netball coach for Worksop college and U15’s &U17’s HUB coach for Loughborough Lightning Netball. In this episode, we discuss Tayler’s undergraduate dissertation which was focused around the subject of 'Experiences of Inequality for Elite Female Coaches'. Tayler shares her research into the topic and her research findings from the study. We then discuss several implications for NGB’s to consider in various sports.
2020-08-1054 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 4 - Coach & Player Development - with Paul JohnsonIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Paul Johnson, Tennis Co-ordinator and Assistant coach at Leeds Beckett Tennis. In this episode we discuss coach & player development, Paul gives us a fascinating insight into how Leeds Beckett Tennis incorporates both coach and player development in their working model. We finally discuss the implications for both coaching, and coach education practice.
2020-08-0358 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 3 - Contextual Interference - with Dan WalkerIn 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 around the topic of contextual interference, providing an introduction to the topic, discussing the effects on skill acquisition/development, and of course as always providing guidance on how to begin implementing contextual interference into your coaching practice!.
2020-07-2838 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - Geometry & the eco-system, tactical concepts & coaching practice in football - with Peter PrickettIn 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 trust. Peter is also the Author of developing skill: a guide to soccer coaching and developing skill 2. In this episode, We start off by discussing Peters latest blog ‘Geometry and the Ecosystem’. We then discuss tactical principles of football, constraints, coaching practice and more!
A fantastic episode that makes a really great listen for coaches in any context!
2020-07-201h 07The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 1 - Motivations of adolescent athletes - Personal Strivings in Rugby Union Elite Youth Players - with Jonny McMurtryAnd were back!
Season 2 of The Sports Coaching Podcast kicks off with Jonny McMurtry. Jonny is a rugby union coach currently based in Queensland, & holds Masters of Philosophy degree, which he completed at the University of Queensland. Jonny has worked with Rugby Australia since 2010, and is the creator of the 'Coaching the Coaches' platform. In this episode, Jonny shares with us his research into 'Personal Strivings in Rugby Union Elite Youth Players, giving us an introduction to the study, and the findings from his research. Finally, Jonny talks around the implications for coaching practice based on athletes p...
2020-07-1254 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 9 - 12 trailerA short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 9 - 12
2020-07-1007 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - GuestsCheck out this short clip to see who we had as guests on series 1
2020-07-0900 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 5 - 8 trailerA short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 5 - 8 of series 1
2020-07-0803 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episodes 1 - 4 trailerA short trailer highlighting segments from episodes 1 - 4 of Series 1.
2020-07-0602 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - Episode 12 - Talent DevelopmentIn 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 discuss 'Talent Development'. We first provide an introduction on the topic, Tobias then shares an insight into the DFB's approach to Talent Development. Finally we discuss how to create the 'all rounded player' in your sport.
2020-06-291h 15The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 11 - Decision Making in CricketIn 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 Cricket Team. Second, Matthew Tyas, 3rd year student of Sports Development with Coaching at Sheffield Hallam university, U14's South Regional Coach for Yorkshire and YCB young coach of the year 2019. In this episode we chat 'Decision Making In Cricket. Jake starts us off with how types of practice can effect player Decision Making. Matt then takes the lead on pre-meditated shot selection. Finally we...
2020-06-211h 10The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast- Series 1 - Episode 10 - Life SkillsEpisode 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 introduction on the topic and Kieran shares with us his dissertation work on Life Skills. We then explain the importance of developing life skills in young athletes/players. Finally, we provide some guidelines on how to begin creating/developing life skills with our players/athletes in our coaching practice.
2020-06-1557 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 9 - Play in CoachingIn 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 episode we chat play in Coaching. Owen shares with us his PHD work into play in Coaching. We also talk the deliberate play vs practice & early specialisation vs diversification debates. Finally, Owen provides tips on how to begin to implement the concept of play into coaching
2020-06-081h 07The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 8 - Teaching vs CoachingIn the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm joined by Matthew Hennessey, Junior School Sports Intern at the Grange School in Cheshire. In this episode we chat the 'Teaching vs Coaching' debate. Matthew talks us through the roles of both a teacher and a coach through his experience, as well as discussing the similarities & differences between both roles. Finally, Matthew gives us an insight into being a teacher & a coach in the real world, away from academia. You can follow Matthew on twitter @MrMHennessey
2020-05-311h 08The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 7 - Games based coachingIn 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 coaching'. We provide an introduction to the concept and briefly discuss the games-based vs drill-based debate. Finally, Jack gives us some tips from his experience on how to begin using the games-based approach in our coaching practice. We also highlight some useful models from academia.
Check out my website to see the models we spoke about: https://samuelholmshawfootballcoach.wordpress.com/podcast/
2020-05-2546 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam Holmshaw (Trailer)
2020-05-2300 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 6 - Growth MindsetThis week I'm joined by Bruce Aitchison, current Housemaster at Merchiston Castle School. Bruce has had a wealth of experience in both coaching & teaching, ranging from being head coach at Boroughmir RFC to coaching in Hong Kong, New Zealand & the USA and holding the role of deputy head teacher at Hawick high school. In this episode we chat Growth Mindset. Bruce gives us an introduction on both Growth & Fixed mindset, and talks the use of approaches to use as a coach, teacher, parent to create a growth mindset with our players/athletes. A really great listen, not just for coaches...
2020-05-1759 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 5 - Perceptual-cognitive expertiseIn 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. In this episode, we talk 'Perceptual-Cognitive expertise'. Dave shares some of his research into perceptual-cognitive expertise, explaining the effect of these skills on performance from a player/athlete perspective. Dave also highlights some of the key research and findings in this area, as well as sharing some of his methods for creating Perceptual-Cognitive expertise in our players/athletes from his own experience in coaching. A...
2020-05-1137 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching podcast - Series 1 - Episode 4 - Introduction to Coaching PedagogyIn 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 University. In this episode we talk about ''Coaching pedagogy', discussing the 'HOW' part of the coaching process and it's importance. Aled gives an intriguing insight into his pedagogy at both Leeds Beckett Korfball and Harrogate RUFC, discussing the similarities and differences in coaching mixed gender vs same gender sports, coaching students vs academy players and how his pedagogy changes with varying age groups and contexts.
2020-05-041h 11The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 3 - The Coach-Athlete RelationshipIn the third episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Nathan 'Wiggy' Wigfull, first team goalkeeping coach at Sheffield FC women. In this episode we explore the Coach - Athlete Relationship, where we discuss the importance of the Coach - Athlete relationship from both a coaches and athletes perspective. Wiggy gives us an insight into the Coach - Athlete relationship from his viewpoint as a goalkeeper coach, and how this differs from a head coach. Finally we highlight some tips from academic literature, and Wiggy gives us his own pointers on how to create an effective Coach...
2020-04-2749 minThe Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 2 - What is Coaching ?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 question 'What is Coaching', in particular discussing the role of a coach, common perceptions of what coaching is & effective coaching, the difficulties academic coaches face in the real world, and what we both consider effective coaching to be. An interesting listen for Coaches, Players, Parents and any other stakeholders involved within youth development.
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The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam HolmshawThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Series 1 - Episode 1 - Coaching philosophies, Playing philosophies & Performance modelsIn 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, playing philosophies and playing models. Josh gives us an interesting insight on how he developed his philosophies and playing model, and how these currently influence his coaching.
Big thanks again to Josh for his time.
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