Kevin Shattock

The Five W's

Sports EN ↓ 108 episodes

What Works for Who in What Context and Why. An exploration of a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, seeking to be a form of knowledge exchange to a wide variety of practitioners (e.g., academics, coaches, psychologists, S&C, sport scientists).Each episode offers a unique perspective on the subject from current athletes or coaches discussing their lived experience, former athletes and coaches reflecting upon their learning, and conceptual frameworks from academia.

Author

Kevin Shattock

Category

Sports

Latest episode

Dec 1, 2025

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Episodes

Quillan Isidore: Winning Mentality 23.09.2023

Quillan Isidore (GB Cycling) discusses his performance environment and what he needs from a biopsychosocial perspective to perform. 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, psych...

Could a Monkey Write a Shakespeare Play? Thought Experiment Thursday 24.08.2023

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appro...

Imogen Cotter: Win the Day 12.08.2023

Imogen Cotter (Ireland & Fenix Deceuninck) discusses her performance environment and what she needs from a biopsychosocial perspective to train and perform at the elite level.  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...

Monday Morning Commute: Be An Optician 31.07.2023

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...

Dr Andi Drake: Fulfilling Potential (The Talent Hub) 01.07.2023

Dr Andi Drake (@English Athletics & Leeds Beckett University) discusses his coaching practice.  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, researchers, S&C a...

Deborah Kerr: Being Feisty 03.06.2023

Deborah Kerr (Team GB & British Canoeing) discusses her performance environment and what she needs from a biopsychosocial perspective to operate at an Olympic level. 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...

Obstacles in the Way: Thought Experiment Thursday 01.06.2023

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appro...

Gwen Crabb: Believe 13.05.2023

Gwen Crabb (Gloucester-Hartpury & Wales Rugby) discusses her athlete journey 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, practitioners, psychologists, researchers,...

The Nature of Learning: Thought Experiment Thursday 11.05.2023

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appro...

Fight Club: Thought Experiment Thursday 04.05.2023

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appro...

Cluedo: Thought Experiment Thursday 06.04.2023

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appro...

Winning Wars: Thought Experiment Thursday 23.03.2023

In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. 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 perspec...

Monday Morning Commute: Journalling 20.03.2023

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...

Aaron Kingsley Brown: Iron Sharpens Iron 11.03.2023

Aaron Kingsley Brown (Team Canada & Nike) is a three time Olympian (London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020+1) and striving for his fourth (Paris 2024). In this episode he shares his athlete journey, discusses his performance environment, and what is required to compete and have longevity at a world-class level. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast exp...

Mathilde Kramer: Dare to Dream 04.03.2023

Mathilde Kramer (Team Denmark) discusses her performance environment and what works for her as she strives for Paris 2024. 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,...

Monday Morning Commute: The Moments in Between 27.02.2023

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...

Listening: Thought Experiment Thursday 23.02.2023

Listening:  Thought Experiment Thursday. Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The...

Zoe Doyle: Life Begins at Masters 18.02.2023

Zoe Doyle (Masters Athlete, World, European, & British Champion) discusses her performance environment, athlete journey, and What Works for Her! 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...

Monday Morning Commute: Metacognition 13.02.2023

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...

Thought Experiment Thursday: Recipes 09.02.2023

In these episodes we pose a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. This style of episode serves the What Works for Who in What context and Why very well.  I will not be aiming to provide answers, but affording you the opportunity via the narrative or phil...

Rhys Britton: The Balance of Emotions 28.01.2023

Rhys Britton (GB Cycling & Saint-Piran Pro Cycling) discusses life on the track, and what he needs from his 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,...

Mehdi Kordi: It's a Process 19.11.2022

Mehdi Kordi is a track cycling coach (Royal Dutch Cycling Federation) and holds a PhD from Northumbria University exploring the neuromuscular determinants of maximal power in elite sprint cyclists. In this episode Mehdi discusses his coaching journey, philosophy, and delivery in a world-class environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a b...

Laura Siddall: Me Against the Finish Line 05.11.2022

Laura Siddall (Ironman Triathlete) discusses her athlete journey, performance environment and What Works for Her in What Context and Why. 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,...

Dr Robin Taylor: The Family Unit 08.10.2022

Dr Robin Taylor (Dublin City University) discusses the impact parents and siblings can have on talented 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 of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, re...

Paige Reed: Getting the Best Out of Me 24.09.2022

Paige Reed (Rhinos & England Netball) discusses her athlete journey and what she needs from the performance environment to get the best out of herself. 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, coach...

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