Parkour Coach Companion

Interview with Howard Palmer, a.k.a Cosmonaut, a.k.a @parkoursblackequity. Intro Classic: Daniel Arroyo - Lost But Never Alone https://youtu.be/uP1ld1rkbf4 Please listen to the passion of this man. We discussed: Working 3 jobs Issues with Coaching Being the best Racial Invisibility Dealing with frustration Wisdom Sam finding his voice Daniel Arroyo Indoor vs Outdoor Self expression confusion The h...

Interview with Philly based coach and practitioner, Pat Carbajal. Intro Classic: Max Henry - 5 Years Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pegtU4sf5TE Threw a few questions at this cool customer to juggle with. We discussed: 'Living the questions' Finding Parkour Juggling The sound & rhythm of movement Eye movement Back & Meniscus injuries Helping students gain autonomy Contacting a new...

Interview with exercise therapist and personal trainer, Eddie Ingram, a.k.a alpha.chimp. Intro classic: Street Media x Leeds Boys - Down for the Cause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOm9CizvWpw Chuffed to finally cross paths with a man who claims his ankles are un-sprainable! ;) We discussed: Sorsari Treasure Parkour training patterns Eddie's ankle advice Eddie's Big 5 Yoga Efficient training Edd...

An interview with Leeds Level 1 Coach and practitioner, Hugo Knowles. Intro Classics: Daryl Stingley - Trials Morales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6o_Qu0Oq3c&t=170s Wenxin Yang - Controlled Descent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I8SW351amQ Nothing better than getting to know someone better who you've only seen occasionally over the years! We discussed: Swahili Can Parkour influence other...

An interview with Esprit Concrete student and coach, Georgia Munroe. Intro Classic: Julie Angel - Movement of Three https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alxyVjbqQks A deeper psychological dive into just a few topics on this one. Definitely worth a listen if you enjoyed my previous episodes with Kasturi and Lou! Quick thanks to the Leader of The Free World for the intro soundbite. We discussed: Rollersk...

An interview with the frustratingly humble Canadian practitioner Tamila Ben, a.k.a tamwithacam. Very privileged to speak with my Parkour heroine. We discussed: Sam's facial hair Gatineau City Tams 10 year video Tams animation Revisiting spots English and French language Tams first jam in France with 40 blokes Learning kongs in childhood Early inspirations Training in public Storror & Hazal Par...

Interview with Barry He, a.k.a pkdegen. Apparently he can actually coach, so I thought I'd invite him on as a filler episode. Intro: Greg Ennis - Shots Fired Big L - Platinum Plus (Instrumental) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbm5bh8f3VQ&t=100s We discussed: Chris Grayston Parkour lineage Coaching with Greg Ennis Nightscape and walls sits Kie Willis on Swapping Shoes Pkdegen Sketch process Jo...

Interview with Team Phat member, Devon McIntosh. Intro music..? I got a message from Flynn: 'Please get Devon on your podcast. I think he'll have some nuanced opinions about Parkour and coaching.' And he did! What an exciting new talent and positive individual. We discussed: Intuition & muscle memory Learning 360s Devons mad 360 at Barbican Falling as an alternate reality Sam's death drop trai...

Interview with Yoga instructor and Parkour practitioner, Olive! Intro music classic Video: Callum Powell - 2011 Beat: Spectac & 9th Wonder - Lounge (Instrumental) After debating Luis Alkmim about yoga and weight training, I thought it would be great to investigate further by bringing a Yogi onto the podcast. This one flowed really well and contains some wicked stuff on breathwork, mental chall...

We're here. Had to make a special one for episode 20! Thanks to those that sent me sound bites for the intro, I hope you enjoy the sci-fi twist haha. Intro music classic Vide: Oleg Vorslav - Out of Time Beat: Nujabes - Kodama Luis and I did a back to back podcast swap, so make sure you check out our other conversation on Swapping Shoes. I was on the other end of the questions for once! Anyway, it...

Interview with London Movement Group founder, Wil Brown - another soul plucked mercilessly from Flynn Disney's Online Exploration Group! This conversation is a cracker. Talking with Wil immediately gives you a sense of his grounded nature and calm confidence. We dipped and dived into many interesting topics here, it made my brain light up! In this episode we discuss: What is Wil trying to figure o...

Interview with Portsmouth Level 1 coach, Angus Uren. After coming across Angus' brilliantly made video essay on sexism in Parkour, I was curious to hear more from this young creative. In this episode we discuss: Second generation or separate generation? Feeling shy about doing Parkour Is the South Coast the centerpiece of Parkour? Northern gyms Angus' Level 1 experience Gymnastics qualifications T...

Interview with my assistant coach, Hector Dominguez! It was great to have this emphatic young man on the show, he always brings a smile to everyone he meets and isn't bad at Parkour coaching either! In this episode we discuss: Physical literacy International differences in coaching Swedish kids Managing behaviour Values Self confidence Mixed feelings withn a class Difference in teaching adults How...

Interview with Izzy Skemp, from JUMP Parkour, Leicester. Kicking off 2021 with my youngest (and funniest) guest so far, Izzy Skemp is a promising nineteen year old coach from Leicester. In this episode: From taking classes to coaching them Trials and tribulations of the Level 1 qualification 'Bullying' children and using humour in coaching Making girls feel welcome Being hard on yourself The value...

Interview with Andy Vogelsberg, from Regensburg, Germany. I've met Andy through Flynn Disney's Online Exploration Group, and was keen to extract some wisdom from this interesting and curious individual. Turned out to be one of my favourite talks so far! In this episode we discuss: Andy's background in training and coaching What makes an effective warm-up? Examples of structured and less structured...

Interview with Parkour Generations CEO and ADAPT qualification creator Dan Edwardes. In this episode we discuss: Who is Dan Edwardes? How Parkour professionalism started Constraints-led approach for teaching children Coaching as a vocation Imposter syndrome and self-doubt Old methods and modern science Thoughts on Storror and high level practitioners What does success look like in Parkour? Peak ex...

Interview with Parkour UK Development Manager, Chris Grant. A special episode going into detail about how to become a qualified Parkour coach in the UK! What different levels are there? Where are the courses? Who do you need to contact? All this and more with the emphatic Chris Grant. You can find Chris here: @chrisgrantgla Parkour UK @parkouruk https://parkour.uk/ And myself @samcoppack

Interview with London coach and practitioner, Posy Brown. Another uplifting voice in the women's scene. Posy has half a decade of training behind her and is now a Level 1 Qualified Parkour coach working in London. We discussed why women-only classes are beneficial, her love of the International Womens Parkour Weekend, and her recent joy in discovering Budokon yoga. You can find Posy here: @posykb...

Interview with Esprit Concrete coach and practitioner, Lou Wong. After a fascinating previous talk with Kasturi Torchia (Lou's mentor), I've been keen to learn more about the Esprit Concrete method. Here Lou and I discuss how she got involved with this method, her thoughts on identity and how her passion for dance has integrated with her ADD practice. You can find Lou here: @louiseannewong Esprit...

An on-the-road interview with Grimsby coach, Jake Harris! This one was hatched spontaneously after a sweat soaked 4 hour training session in the new Grimsby indoor Parkour Park. We talked about Jake's early involvement in Urbanfreeflow, the Northern scene and how this new gym was built. Many thanks Jake. Jake @jakecharris Team Reality @teamrealityltd Me @samcoppack

Interview with Markus Dell from Fifth Unit, a team based in Surrey, UK. As there are so few Parkour podcasts, I want to reach out and connect with people like Markus, who helps run the Fifth Unit podcast on Spotify. We hit a nice tone in this episode and went a bit deeper into North/South divides, localised inspiration and his 'Solo' video. Markus and the boys clearly have a love for the sport and...

Interview with Sara Mudallal from California, USA. I've been looking for more women to talk to in Parkour, and in Sara's case I was especially interested as she trains wearing a hijab, in alignment with her faith as a Muslim. I asked her about this and her experiences being coached by Tempest. Thank you Sara! Go follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/saramudallal/ And go follow me here: @samco...

Interview with Robin Link from Mannheim, Germany. This guy has put a LOT of time into his Instagram posts! His idea is to share the fundamentals of Parkour in a colorful and accessible way, and I think he's doing a good job. Check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/robinthecoach/ We also cover his thoughts on the German community and getting more girls into the sport. Robin is currently...

Interview with Train Hard director and qualified chiropractor, Scott Jackson. I think everyone knows who Scotty J is by now. We had a great chat about his facility down in Poole, his coaching of the Motus lads and his involvement with Parkour UK. Always so friendly and a big inspiration of mine for many a year. Instagram links: Scott @scottjacksondc Train Hard Parkour @trainhardparkour https://www...

Now available on Spotify! Interview with Esprit Concrete coach, Kasturi Torchia. Wow, what a mind we have here! It was fascinating hearing how Kasturi and the Espirit collective are integrating therapy practices within their coaching and training of ADD and Parkour. How are the original teachings of the Yamakasi continuing? Is Parkour appealing for people with avoidant personalities? Are you a thi...