Untapped Potential

Howard Gray is one a very respected performance leader in collegiate and professional sport—a systems thinker, a mentor, and a culture shaper who’s spent two decades helping people and programs navigate the messy middle of high performance. From Texas A&M to Crystal Palace, Florida State to East Tennessee State, Howard’s fingerprints are on some of the most innovative and integrated perfo...

Chris McCormick’s journey is anything but linear—from the weight room to the pulpit, from Division I sidelines to planting a church grounded in family, service, and spiritual leadership. Before becoming the Lead Pastor at Reliant Church in Indiana, Chris spent over a decade in collegiate athletics, serving as Director of Athletic Performance at universities like FAU and Gardner-Webb. But underneat...

Charlie spent years in the world of elite sport, helping athletes at Leicester City and Arsenal perform at their peak. But while his career was progressing, inside he was questioning whether the path he was on truly aligned with who he wanted to be and how he wanted to live. Choosing to step away from a “dream job” wasn’t an act of quitting, but of stepping towards a life of deeper purpose and ali...

Brian Vancauwenbergh is part of a new generation of coaches—committed to developing young athletes while building a career that honours boundaries, wellbeing, and the courage to live by your values. With a background in physical coaching across youth football, Brian’s work bridges technical development with the human realities of what it means to coach sustainably in high-performance sport. Brian’...

Eamon Devlin is a trailblazer at the intersection of sport, data, and psychology—reimagining how teams communicate, perform, and grow. A coach, researcher, and founder of Minute9, Eamon combines deep academic insight with lived experience, offering elite teams a new lens on what actually drives high performance on game day. Born in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, Eamon’s journey has been sha...

Sarah Gregg and Jill Ritchie are trailblazers in the world of intuitive psychology and transformative coaching. As co-founders of the Intuitive Psychology Association (IPA), they’ve fused modern psychological science with intuitive wisdom to create a groundbreaking framework for personal growth. Sarah, a psychologist and bestselling author, brings her expertise in the "psychology of Flow," while J...

Jordan has a background in athletics and a unique blend of academic and practical experience, Jordan spent over seven years at Liverpool FC, rising from intern to First Team staff—despite never intending to work in football at all. Jordan is a guide for human potential in elite sport, and has recently stepped away from his prestigious role to pursue alignment, authenticity, and a deeper sense of p...

Jeron Peters is a seasoned high-performance leader, known for his relentless drive to raise standards and evolve the systems behind elite sport. With nearly 20 years of experience across physiotherapy, performance, and management roles—including time with top clubs like Ajax and Club Brugge—JP knows the grind from the inside out. But behind the impressive resume was a personal storm—burnout, ident...

Rick Cotgreave is a specialist in human transformation—guiding elite athletes, coaches, and leaders through the deeper layers of transition, identity, and performance. From his days as an England lacrosse player to his work in high-performance sport and leadership development, Rick brings a powerful blend of lived experience, curiosity, and wisdom. Rick’s journey began with chasing performance—and...

Jake Lister is a new generation coach—blending the demands of modern football with a deeply human approach to development, wellbeing, and mentorship. As an Academy Coach at Sheffield United Women and a Coach Developer at The FA, Jake’s work bridges the grassroots and elite, the tactical and the transformational. Jake’s journey in coaching began in 2014, driven by a passion for helping players grow...

James Stephenson is a pioneer in holistic athlete development, where elite performance and human wellbeing are inseparable. A two-sport international athlete for Great Britain, Olympic coach, and ordained Anglican minister, James brings a rare blend of high-performance experience, spiritual depth, and social impact to his work in sport. For nearly a decade, James has lived with his family on the Z...

As you know this podcast is where we challenge the status quo and explore what’s possible in the world of high-performance sport. Today, I want to dive into a concept that’s set to redefine the very foundation of competition, human development, and the role of sport in our society: The Gaia Games. If you’ve ever felt that the current sports system is broken—driven by short-term success, burnout, a...

Maximilian Lankheit is a game-changer in football leadership and high-performance strategy. From advising top football clubs to leading high-performance teams, Max has spent his career aligning ambitious visions with real-world execution—ensuring success both on and off the pitch. Max believes leadership is a contact sport—one that requires trust, process, and the ability to adapt. His passion lie...

Abi Okell brings a wealth of experience from her work with GB Snowsport, British Gymnastics, and GB Taekwondo. From the NHS to the world stage at the Paralympic and Olympic Games, Abi has dedicated her career to empowering athletes through tailored rehabilitation and health initiatives. Abi’s passion lies in creating safe spaces to address the unique challenges female athletes face—breaking taboos...

David Faulkner MBE is a trailblazer in culture, people, and team development across business, education, and elite sport . With an Olympic, World, and Commonwealth Team Leader background, David has worked with some of the most accomplished athletes and organizations, cultivating environments where people thrive under pressure and excel together. Awarded an MBE in 2021 for his services to sport, Da...

Denise Holland is a leader in the spiritual nature of human psychology behind sports performance—the most undiscovered competitive advantage! With over 35 years of experience, Denise has coached at the highest levels, from World Championships to England’s Super-league, and even led the Scottish Thistles to the Commonwealth Games. Her unique approach helps athletes and coaches PlayFreely™ —unlockin...

J.P. is a leadership coach, partners with leaders to support their learning, growth, and impact on the world. He believes that great teams drive results and that effective leaders are intentional in creating strong team cultures. J.P began his career as a professional basketball coach and educator, leading athletes and students, establishing high standards, and fostering an inclusive culture. This...

Sarah is the current sport psychologist for the Republic of Ireland women’s national team, coach mentor and a high-performance coach with Mindflick. She has over a decade of experience working in professional sport, education and business. Her work has included individual athletes and teams including the Premier league, ECB, various professional golfers and Sport Coach UK. Sarah has a passion...

Ryan is currently the Sports Science and Sports Medicine Lead at Aquatics GB. Ryan has also worked at many presitgious organisations including Kitmanlabs: the FA; UK Sports Institute, UKSCA, Scottish Institute of Sport and he has also been a Sports Science Lecturer. As well as his full time role at Aquatics GB, Ryan is also engaged in his PhD specializing in Multidisciplinary Team Problem Solving....

Despite Rusty being best known for his career as a professional rugby player with Bath & England Sevens and as a high performance coach, he also brings a wealth of global experience to the table. Rusty works extensively with top-tier organisations including England Rugby, Google, the NHS, and Premier League teams. His engaging storytelling, combined with deep insights into leadership, resilien...

Skye founded Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, which aims to engage parents in improving youth sports. Skye is a sought-after speaker for parents, coaches, clubs and players. A former professional player, Skye was a collegiate and youth All-American goalkeeper, Defensive MVP of the NCAA Final Four (1993) and State Champion track athlete. Skye has coached extensively at the grassroots, you...

Sid has worked with FTSE 100 companies, invested in, and mentored over 30 SME businesses, and had served as the CEO of Sale Sharks rugby for three years. What he discovered is that the most valuable asset in all sectors is people. Sid became involved in the sports sector because of its unique focus on human potential. He wanted to explore what lessons sport could offer and how they might overlap w...

Over the last 20 years Brendan has worked with peak performers in all realms of sport and business which lead him to found, scale and achieve a 7-figure exit from one of the largest fitness education providers in the UK at the age 36. Brendan's work now consists of supporting coaches and educators through his business ’The Coaches Coach’ with the  goal for his clients to a...

Welcome to this week's episode of the untapped potential podcast with me Richard Husseiny, and it’s slightly different to what you’re used to. Season 3 is just around the corner, so it seems a great time to pause and reflect on what has already come in this podcast. Men Behind Sport Update Practitioner Project 2020: 12-week group coaching program starting Jan 2025 Key Themes: People Before Perform...

Laurence is a two-time Olympic fencer, having competed for Team GB in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.   Since retiring he spent time as Performance Director of a national federation. But at the start of 2022, he transitioned into a new career involving a combination of mentoring and coaching. His current role as Director of Mentoring at The True Athlete Project enables him to explore the...