The Sports Influence

In this episode of The Sports Influence, we catch up with the former Durham University Boat Club president and Henley Royal Regatta winner Jasper Den Dulk to unpack the full journey: 🏅 How leading a university rowing programme shaped his approach to pressure, people and performance 🚣‍♂️ The mentality behind winning the Thames Challenge Cup with Thames Rowing Club 🛶 The unseen side of club cultu...

In this episode of The Sports Influence , we sit down with Simon Cusden - a former professional cricketer whose story goes far beyond the pitch. From the highs of playing for Kent and Derbyshire, to the depths of battling addiction, Simon opens up about the struggles that nearly cost him everything - and the powerful journey of recovery that gave him a second chance. Now a CEO, coach, and proud pa...

In this episode of Sports Influence, we sit down with Jake Raine - a footballer whose journey started at Stoke, being scouted at just 6 years old, before taking his talents across the Atlantic to play in the U.S. From earning a scholarship to private school, to working in London’s competitive recruitment scene, Jake shares how the lessons from football shaped his drive, discipline, and perspective...

In this episode of Sports Influence, we sit down with Gus John - 2024 Boat Race winner with Cambridge and World Champion with Great Britain - to explore the mindset, discipline, and drive behind elite performance. Gus takes us inside his journey to the iconic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, sharing the mental battles, the toughest training sessions, and what it takes to compete - and win - at the high...

In this episode of Sports Influence, we sit down with David Hong - former England badminton player turned corporate high-flyer in one of the world’s biggest banks. From smashing shuttlecocks on the world stage to navigating the high-stakes world of Canary Wharf, David reveals how the discipline, resilience, and mindset from elite sport fuel success far beyond the court. Growing up in Derby, repres...

Welcome back to The Sports Influence - where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field. In this episode, we’re joined by Joey Acris and Ollie Olby, two ex-university rowers who openly embrace the reality of being mediocre athletes - and why that’s not a bad thing. From balancing sport with student life to understanding the long-term value of coaching and club cu...

In this episode, we sit down with Max Morris - a former competitive swimmer whose journey through sport laid the foundation for a rising career in sports media. From early mornings in the pool to interviewing professional footballers, Max shares how sport gave him purpose, confidence, and the skills to thrive behind the mic. \We talk about: 🏊‍♂️ How swimming shaped Max’s mindset and work ethic 🎙️...

Welcome back to The Sports Influence - where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field. In this episode, we sit down with Phoenix Muir, a UK-born basketball player making waves at Kaiser University in the USA. From the pools of Derby to the courts of Florida, Phoenix shares his story of resilience, transition, and self-belief. We talk about: 🏀 How Phoenix went...

Welcome back to The Sports Influence - where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field. In this episode, we speak to Corran Bradley , a rising star in Team GB’s senior waterpolo team , who shares the wildest, toughest, and most character-defining moments of his journey in one of the world’s most underrated sports. We talk about: How Corran ended up trying to pun...

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In this episode of The Sports Influence Podcast , we go back to where it all began — exploring the roots of an athlete. Before results or recognition, there was family, community, and the first people who believed in us. We unpack how our upbringing, early environments, and first coaches shaped our mindset, discipline, and drive. It’s a look at how the foundation is built long before the first big...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Sports Influence – where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field. In this episode, we take it back to where it all started — meeting at a swimming club in Derby at 13 years old, forming a friendship through sport, and reflecting on how those early experiences have influenced the people we’ve become. We talk about: How w...