The Athletic Evolution Podcast

John Scriven is the Head of Services at the Jersey Sport Foundation.  In this podcast, he discusses: His frustration in athletics forming the foundation for a curiosity in coaching.  His long list of coaching influences.  A brief overview of Russian talent development systems in the communist era.  The journey of creating and establishing a talent support structure in Jersey.&n...

In this episode Steve Curnyn, Head of Academy Football Medicine and Science at Hibernian FC discusses: His journey into coaching, including his 5 minutes of fame! Why ownership is the ultimate success in a youth physical development program. Why bringing the energy or being the "magic man" is so important. Why Hibernian FC assesses Growth & Maturation in their players. What they do with this M...

In this episode Simon Brundish, Founder of StrengthLab and creator Superheroes discusses:  How many coaches have come from a PE teaching background.   His unique purpose for coaching kids. The problems with modern day PE curriculum.  How he came to create the Superheroes program and it's success in both schools and sports academies.  The challenges with integrating physica...

In this episode Andy Bruce discusses:  His unusual journey to becoming a Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach.  What "success" looks like to him as a Youth coach. The challenges of implementing S&C in an independent school setting.  A new app he is involved in developing to help monitor the various activities of school pupils.  His love of learning and recommendations fo...

In this episode Grant Mcleod, Head of Performance Projects at Buriram United FDP discusses: The challenges of coaching in a foreign language and culture in Thailand. Creating a common coaching vocabulary and syllabus. Using small sided games to develop technical skill and conditioning. Why different age groups require specialist coaches. You can follow Grant on Instagram at @gmcl.sc and Facebook a...

In this episode Sam Guy and Rob Smaldon, Founders of Cornwall High Performance (CHP) discuss: Their varied sporting backgrounds. How Cornwall High Performance began. The challenges they face coaching youth athletes. The autonomy of running your own business vs being an employed coach. Advice for those running a youth coaching business. You can follow CHP on Instagram at @cornwallhighperformance an...

In this episode Shane discusses: The influences behind his entry into Martial Arts. His dual career in Martial Arts Instructing and Strength & Conditioning Coaching. His "Why" for coaching kids in particular, with one of the best coaches a compliment can receive! The 4 chores he makes all his students/clients complete. Why "3rd party power" is an important component in coaching. Why holistic d...

*This podcast was originally recorded in January 2018* In this episode Fergus discusses: Growing up in South Africa playing cricket, rugby, squash and hockey. How he got into coaching as a young student. Differences coaching younger athletes. Why love of the game is important. The fundamental values in order to be successful in his programs. Support vs Challenge in a developmental environment. Wha...

*This episode was originally recorded in February 2018*.   In this episode we discuss:   Ben's journey from discovering volleyball as a schoolboy, to playing at a Home Olympic Games in front of 15,000 fans. Sharing a bubble bath with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs in the process! Failing into volleyball and it’s importance in his progression.   Hearing your getti...

A brief introduction to the Athletic Evolution Podcast!