The Infinite Learners Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Steve is the author of 'Educating Football'. He is a former Vice-Principal of Teaching & Learning and currently Academy Director at Millwall FC. Steve is based in London, UK.  This one is a refreshingly honest chat about teaching, learning and education. Steve shares with us his thoughts on behaviour that develops intelligence, how teamwork impacts relationships and...

Send us Fan Mail Ted is an author, advocate and thought leader for quality health and physical education (QHPE) program delivery. He is based in Ontario, Canada. As educators approach what may be a very different, and difficult term 1 of the new academic year, Ted shares with us his refreshingly optimistic vision along with practical tips on how to create a safe space and a sense of belonging in P...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Piper is a former professional footballer. He represented England U21’s and played for Leicester City and Sunderland. He is the founder of FSD Academy and his book ‘Out Of The Darkness’ is about to be released. Matt is based in Leicester, UK. Matt is a breath of fresh air, and this is an emotional, entertaining and uplifting conversation that will inspire anyone with an hour...

Send us Fan Mail Nate Babcock is a PE teacher, former Basketball coach and author of the thought-provoking blog ‘EmanciPLAYtion’. He is based in California, USA. This one was a fascinating and prescient look at where not just PE, but education could be heading in the future.  Bursting at the seams with philosophical references, Nate shares his knowledge of theory and practice within academia to il...

Send us Fan Mail Jake is a TV & Radio broadcaster, best known as the face of Premier League Football on BT Sport. Jake is also founder of Whisper Films and host of the High Performance Podcast. He is based in Norwich, UK. Jake shares how he overcame the unfortunate and tragic events that shaped his teenage years, the role ‘roots’ and ‘wings’ played and how empathy isn’t just important, it is a...

Send us Fan Mail Julie is a best-selling author and a pioneer of teaching conceptual understanding to encourage educators to break free of the industrial model of schooling. Julie is based in Virginia, USA. We always enjoy speaking to Julie, and every time we do, we learn something new to take away and try! Julie shares with us the concept-driven model she uses to underpin learning at all levels &...

Send us Fan Mail Gemma Chambers is a Primary Years educator at the Green School, New Zealand. Gemma shares how working at the Green School has started to impact her own mindset as an educator. She describes how stepping outside of her comfort zone is now a daily occurrence, as teachers are encouraged to try new approaches to learning, without fear of failure. Gemma also reflects on her own persona...

Send us Fan Mail Steve is a Regional Manager for the Football Association PE Unit and the Assistant Manager at Tadcaster Albion FC. He is based in Leeds, UK. While talking us through a fascinating life story-so-far including a 'eureka' moment under the floorboards, Steve shares his thought on prioritising staff well being, creating a culture to get members of his team ‘on the bus’ and ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Damian describes his own upbringing in an impoverished area of Manchester. As the son of a famous boxing coach, he tells us how the gym and events at school shaped his values and future.   Damian explains how we should keep a focus on representing the true value of ourselves, why values should be accompanied by specific behaviours and how success leaves clues. Dam...

Send us Fan Mail Jean Marie Hussey has over 30 years experience in Gymnastics, She is a current national team coach, based in Virginia, USA. In this episode we discuss the recent Netflix release ‘Athlete A’, uncovering the level of child abuse across elite Gymnastics in the USA.  Jean reflects on her experiences in Gymnastics as a performer and coach and tackles some of the tough questions the doc...

Send us Fan Mail Nick is a former international athlete, having represented Great Britain and Ireland in Gymnastics. He is currently Director of Activities and Community Operations at UWCSEA East Campus in Singapore.  From breaking his ankle a day before the Gymnastics World Championships, through coaching in the UK private sector to leading a comprehensive activities programme at a world-renowned...

Send us Fan Mail Anna is the founding Head of Primary at the new Diplomatic Quarter campus of The British International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  Anna explains why enjoying work is important to her, how relationships with colleagues depend on connection and how being a parent to two children has helped her understand parents’ better in her role as a senior leader.  She speaks openly about her views...

Send us Fan Mail MJ is a former international athlete, having represented The Philippines at both Basketball and Rugby. She is the Assistant Director of Sport at British School Manila. MJ shares her unique journey into the teaching profession and describes her transition from athlete to educator. She explores the impact moving to The Philippines had on her identity and how, as a filipino born and...

Send us Fan Mail Ian is the Head of Primary Activities at UWCSEA, Singapore. He is also a member of the Spartan Pro Team. Ian shares with us how he juggles being an elite sportsman with his leadership of primary school activities and gives us an insight into his meticulous scheduling. He describes how he leads a life that allows him to focus on his passions and the things that make him happy. Ian&...

Send us Fan Mail Ryan is the High School Vice Principal of Curriculum and Learning at Jakarta Intercultural School, Indonesia. Ryan shares the importance of being decisive, tells us why you should look for reasons you might be wrong and why nothing should be taken personally by a school leader, ever. He also gives us an insight into his incredible way of taking control of negative feedback and exp...

Send us Fan Mail We enjoyed the conversation and comments from our first ever episode so much we've found someone willing to chat in our second!  This time we welcome Scott Barlow, Principal of South Axholme School, UK. Lewis and Alan discuss research, look at trends and have a good chat with the odd guest to support those working in education to be better educators and be better humans.   Sp...

Send us Fan Mail Rebekah Russell is Head of Senior School at the British School Manila.  In this episode, Rebekah talks about her own negative experiences of school and the journey to find out who she is; the importance of being a people person and why women should 'pull up their own chair' at the leaders' table. Lewis and Alan discuss research, look at trends and have a good chat w...

Send us Fan Mail Simon is an elite championship-winning football coach. He is the former Head Coach of Indonesia and The Philippines national teams. Simon is based in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this episode Simon talks about his meteoric rise from non-league football in the UK to being Head Coach of The Philippines Mens National Team. He reflects thoughtfully on how creating successful teams relies he...

Send us Fan Mail Jo Lee is Director of Performing Arts at Cranleigh School, Abu Dhabi.  In this episode Jo tackles discusses her transition from Head of Drama to Senior Leadership, why the Performing Arts are so important and why being enthusiastic isn't always the best approach! Lewis and Alan discuss research, look at trends and have a good chat with the odd guest to support those working i...

Send us Fan Mail For our first-ever episode of Infinite Leaders: Live we welcome educational consultant and International School Head, Simon Mann.  Hosted by Lewis Keens and Alan Dunstan. Visit Simon's website - www.manneducationconsultancy.com Lewis and Alan discuss research, look at trends and have a good chat with the odd guest to support those working in education to be better educators a...