The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

It's the first episode of our very special series of bitesize episodes with CRiC attendees. Dr. Luke Jones (University of Bath), took us to his newfound research interest in exploring the overlap between fatherhood and coaching.  Enjoy the episode!  Luke Jones: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/luke-jones-2 CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/ Follow us on our social media:...

We are back with season 6 and back on the road!  We have once more partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming CRiC conference, we will be recording a series of special episodes.  We gathered in the studio Dr. Sofia Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) to give us their preview of conference, and s...

For our season finale, we invited back to the studio Professor Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) who was joined by the entire podcast team. In this episode, we discussed Robyn's 2007 paper 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour'. We invited him to reflect on the origins of the paper and its relevance in today's context. Enjoy!  Link to article: https...

Fresh from submitting his doctoral thesis, Emlyn Lewis (Cardiff Metropolitan University) joins Mike Castle and his supervisor, Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University), for a conversation about his research. In this episode, they discuss Emlyn's thesis, which explores the everyday practices of coaches, with a particular focus on the boundaries between work and non-work. Follow us...

In this episode, we welcome DSC alum Ashley Kempson (University of Gloucestershire), who is joined by our very own Oli Lum—this time taking the guest's chair. They discuss their paper published in the special edition of Sports Coaching Review , which explores their experiences conducting action research, particularly their reflections from being in the field. Besides discussing the origins of...

We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson ( Anglia Ruskin University ). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article , which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemmas.  Enjoy the episode! Link to article: h...

We are delighted to receive Dr Ludvig Rasmussen (Aalborg Universitet) to the podcast. Ludvig's extensive work in the field of creativity in sports was the basis for this conversation. During the episode, we discussed Ludvig's evolving views on how to define creativity, the challenges of working with elite coaches, and his current research project.  Enjoy the episode! Ludvig Researchgate...

We are back with season 5! We start this season with Dr Ieuan Davies' (Cardiff Metropolitan University, MAD Hockey coaching) doctoral work. In this thesis, Ieuan looked back at his doctoral journey and where the ideas of a conflicted coaching identity stemmed. They also looked back at the process of doing auto-ethnographical work and the wider implications of Ieuan's work. Enjoy!  Follow...

It’s the season finale so it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the WRU Women in High Performance Programme. We invited back Dr Sofia Santos and Dr Kerry Harris who recently published paper that offers a view for the future of Women's coach education. Alongside Lisa Newton (Cardiff Met WRFC Head coach), who took part in the program, they discussed their experiences, challenges and frustrati...

In this episode, our host became the guest - Dr Oli Lum presented some of the findings of his thesis that will be soon published. Mike Castle and Oli were joined  Dr Gethin Thomas, who was Oli's Director of Studies. They looked back at Oli's first steps in his doctoral studies, at how he gained the trust of elite athletics coaches and at some of the findings and implications of the paper...

In this episode, Mike hosted Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling, PhD and UG students respectively, at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They shared some of their experiences in sports and HE, and how these experiences informed their research projects.  Join us in this conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPod Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghub Foll...

We welcomed back to the studio Dr Christian Edwards to share his experiences in designing and delivering Sport Wales' Coach Developer Practitioner. Gruff Rees (Cardiff RFC) and our host Mike Castle, who both completed the course, were in the studio with him. Enjoy their conversation! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPod Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoac...

In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Dr Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and debuted Mara Mata (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and they discussed their recent paper on translation and meaning-making in Sports coaching research. During the episode both provided an insight into their experiences when coaching and researching in second languages.  To access the paper, fol...

We are back for season 4! To kick start this season, Oli hosted our podcast producer, Dr Manuel Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Prof Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University). They presented their recently published paper on developing coaches' creative practice. The paper is available on open access, click here to access it. Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Car...

It's the final episode of the season and our final episode from the 2024 CRiC conference.  This episode is a live recording of a panel with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby on publishing in Sports Coaching Review. After a short introduction about their roles in the journal, they took questions from the audience.  We'll be back in your feed soon!!  CRiC website: https://cricsportc...

It's graduation! The SC Hub podcast joins the celebrations by releasing a very special episode! Oli sat down with 3 of our 2024 graduates: Katie Batishill, Josh Williams and Evan Kennedy. During this episode, they looked back at their first steps in HE, the challenges of being an undergraduate student, and looked at what the future reserves for them. Congratulations to all our students! Follo...

In this episode, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Ed Hall (Northumbria University). Ed is CRiC's Conference Officer and was the driving force behind the 2024 conference. He shared his conference reflections, challenges and highlights. Also, he discussed the shared his vision for future conferences. Enjoy! Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubP...

In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business)  to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work. Website: https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/about-ucfb/our...

We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia,  provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations.  Christian Bjørndal: Website: https://www.nih.no/english/about/employees/christia...

It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes  (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete Holmes Website: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/science-technology/pete-holmes Twitter/X: @pe...

Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation.  Enjoy the episode!  Andrew Higham: Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/sport-physical-activity-research-centre/study/phd...

In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine  (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field.  Enjoy the episode!  Dr Alex Consterdine: Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/alexandra-consterdine Twitter/X:https://x.com/aco...

In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education.  Enjoy the episode!  Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leeder CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/ Follow us on T...

The first of our special CRiC episodes is out!  Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches.  Enjoy the episode!  CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/ Follow us on Twitter/X: @t...

The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road!  We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes.  The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference and share what they will be looking forward to do...