The Five W's

Brendan Creed (England Hockey) discusses his athlete journey and What Works for Him within the performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, re...

Dr Jamie Taylor (Grey Matters & Wasps Academy) discusses the construct psychological safety and its relevance and appropriateness within sport. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, prac...

Lauren Davey (Welsh Athletics) discusses her athlete journey, and the stressors of combining studying to become a Doctor alongside national level athletics (heptathlon)! The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, a...

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsyc...

Daisy Mumby (England Volleyball) discusses her athlete journey, recent Commonwealth Games experience and how the biopsychosocial aspects of performance are understood and delivered within her performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective...

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsyc...

Kevin Till (Professor of Athletic Development at Leeds Beckett University) takes us through what is talent, and how do we create systems to identify, develop and select youth athletes. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint...

David Harrison (Research Practitioner) discusses his recent research exploring psychological resilience in extreme environments ( a team completing the 100 highest peaks in the UK over 25 days), and what impact that has on coaching decision-making, social support within sporting environments and how to develop it. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast exp...

Bree Hargrave (Australian Cycling) discusses her athlete journey, coming late to track cycling, having big goals and striving to be the best she can possibly be. The Five W's Podcast W hat W orks for W ho in W hat Context and W hy The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athl...

In this episode we explore competence with self determination theory. In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  The Five W's Podcast Wha...

Hannah Brier (Welsh Athletics & Cardiff Met) discusses the importance of having a strong, supportive and happy team around you in order to produce your best performances. She explores self-efficacy and self-determination, motivations, pre-performance routines and the coach-athlete relationship.  The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsyc...

In this episode we explore autonomy, in relation to self determination theory (Deci & Ryan). In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  Th...

Sarah Wiltshire (Olympic Weightlifting) discusses her athlete journey, what works for her and how biopsychosocial strategies are incorporated into her environment and training routine. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint...

Paraphrasing the parable of the six blind individuals and the elephant we explore recognition of our limited viewpoint. In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, dri...

How often do you challenge your assumptions? How often are you curious about an outcome? How often do you ask why? In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive se...

Sarah Blizzard (Australia Bobsled) discusses her recent Winter Olympic experience, athlete journey, motivation and performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioner...

Do you listen to understand?  Or do you listen to reply? In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or an auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  The Five W's Podcast What Works fo...

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or ethnographic approach in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection.  The Five W's Podcast W hat W orks for W ho in W hat Context and W hy The podcast explores a biopsych...

Ellie Boatman (England Rugby 7's and Wasps Rugby) discusses her athlete journey, fears at not being good enough and the elite environment she operates in. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, c...

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or ethnographic approach in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute.  The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocia...

Ellie Wilson (Sheffield United) discusses the football environment she operates in, what motivates her and how seeking to be held accountable improves performance. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athlete...

Hayley Ladd (Manchester United Women & Wales) discusses her athlete journey and the nuances of performance within a team sport such as football. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, pra...

Nick Gleeson (GB Bobsleigh) discusses his athlete journey and striving to be the very best in what he does! A two-time winter Olympian and Armed Forces supported athlete (3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment), Nick discusses the physical, psychological and social impact and requirements of competing on the world stage. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast ex...

Reece Howden (Canadian Ski Cross Athlete) discusses his philosophy of being comfortable being uncomfortable, his strong belief in himself, his skills and strength and competing at the elite level. Reece is ranked No1 in the world and will be competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial app...

Mike Aspinall, former professional rugby player and now successful property entrepreneur discusses why he believes having a values based approach is key to success in sport, coaching and business. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from t...