UK Coaching Podcasts

In this podcast, UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to GB Fencing coach Ian Litchfield about what has influenced him on his coaching journey. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley speaks to four coaches: Chris, Adrian, Jordan and James, who work at different levels of participation across a range of sports, to discover how they switch off from their coaching, how they manage their aspirations and why having a strong network is important. Taking time to reflect on the boundaries between coaching and the rest of your life is crucial. When we...

Dr Bob Muir, Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, talks to Andy Bradshaw and shares his journey as a coach developer and his research within the field. In this latest Coach Developer Conversations podcast, Dr Bob Muir shares how his work as a coach developer has evolved as his research in this area has progressed. The discussion covers supporting coaches, making meaning,...

In this Coach Developer Conversation former Pilot Instructor David Diprose talks to Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about his experiences of training and developing pilots in the Royal Air Force. David talks about the importance of creating the right environment to give feedback, honest conversations and pilot-instructor relationships – all relatable topics for people supporting coaches in the...

Senior Coach Developer at UK Coaching Tom Hartley speaks to University of North Carolina Soccer Team and former US Women's National Team Head Coach Anson Dorrance, taking a deep dive into Anson's philosophy as a leader and coach to discuss how he supports the development of individuals and the team and what the competitive cauldron is all about Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be ac...

Former England Netball Head Coach Tracey Neville talks to Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about the principles that underpin great leadership, building strong relationships with athletes and developing a shared team culture Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

In this podcast Burnley goalkeeper coach, Fabian Otte discusses the challenge of taking what we learn from the training session to the game or performance. Fabian gives some great examples of how he supports participants to pick up information in practice that they will use in performance. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.o...

UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to Luke Chadwick, former professional footballer and Premier League winner about his transition from elite performer to grassroots coach, and how he's developing his coaching philosophy. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the...

UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley talks to Head Coach of the Great Britain and England international men's hockey teams Danny Kerry about his approach to coaching, supporting athletes and working as a coaching team. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

Olympic slalom coach Craig Morris shares his thoughts on 'developing adaptability' in athletes. Craig's coaching has been attracting attention for all the right reasons. One of the most interesting elements of his work is his willingness to be brave and to embrace humility, to experiment, co-create and work with his athletes to develop. In this podcast, Craig takes us on a journey of how he develo...

In this podcast, Rikki Bingham, Lead Paralympic Coach for Archery GB and an ex-athlete, Jude Hamer, a 2-time wheelchair basketball Paralympian focusing on Tokyo, Frances Bateman, a wheelchair basketball, canoe and club coach, and UK Coaching's Head of Coaching Nick Levett unpick the implications for coaches of the Rising Phoenix Netflix documentary. Rising Phoenix tells the extraordinary story of...

In this podcast, we shine a spotlight on how parents can better support coaches. Robin Taylor, author of research into parents and families in sport, UK Coaching's Heather Douglas, a cricket, boxing and football sports parent, and Jennifer Owsley, mother of Hockey Gold Medallist Lily Owsley, explore practical tips on how both parents and coaches can engage more effectively to support the learning...

UK Coaching Coach Developers Tom Hartley and Jenny Coady speak to USA Women's soccer legend Heather O’Reilly about her experiences of Great Coaching through her playing career. Heather made over 200 appearances for the US Women’s Soccer Team, winning three Olympic gold medals and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. At a club level Heather played at 6 clubs, including a season in England at Arsenal Women F...

Arsenal Academy Manager Per Mertesacker speaks to UK Coaching’s Tom Hartley about what influenced his coaching as he moved away from the pitch and on to the coaching staff. After a playing career at the highest level of the sport, the ex-Arsenal and Germany captain had plenty of people and experiences to influence his coaching style and philosophy. So how did he go about prioritising them, while l...

Arsenal Women First Team Head Coach Joe Montemurro speaks to UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about the importance of understanding and integrating emotions in practice and competition. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

A person-centred approach is an important element of coaching people at any age. Recognising the Principles of Great Coaching can help in developing your own unique approach, or brand, of coaching, seen through your own coaching behaviours. In this session, UK Coaching Ambassador, Wheelchair Basketball Coach, Paralympian and owner of Believe It Coaching Anna Jackson, award-winning sport and fitnes...

Coaching teenagers can be a complex and challenging process for anyone! In this podcast, Level 4 Rugby Coach and RFU Sports Coach Mentor Gareth Hatherley-Hurford, UEFA B and Youth Award Football Coach Caroline Ames and UK Coaching's Mark Bateman discuss how to help young people deal with change and uncertainty by providing information, emotional support and guidance. They cover: what motivates you...

Sally Needham, coach and coach developer, talks to UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer Tom Hartley about her work understanding brain development and its implications for supporting coaches and learners. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

In this episode, UK Coaching Senior Coach Developer, Marianne Davies talks to Olympic swimmer, coach and coach developer Anne-Marie Munk about how her experiences of competing and coaching across diverse cultures, countries, contexts, roles and times has shaped her coaching philosophy and practice. Anne-Marie reflects on the theme of transitions and of the importance of really connecting to her ‘w...

The challenge of coaching children changes as they get older, and in this podcast UK Coaching's Head of Coaching Nick Levett and British Gymnastics' Gemma Kirkham discuss how best to support the emotional and social needs of the children you coach alongside their physical needs Want to be part of the Curious Coaches' Club? Fuel your curiosity by joining our experts every Monday for an engaging and...

In this podcast, Head of Coach & Volunteer Development at Little Athletics, NSW Australia Darren Wensor, County Coach Developer at the FA Jackie Bushell and Head of Primary PE and Academy Coach Anthony Lands discuss coaching children aged 5-8. Darren, Jackie and Anthony explore: what to expect from children at this age our priorities as coaches when working with this age group what to include...

In this podcast Head of Medical Services at Wasps Rugby Ali James and Strength and Conditioning Coach and Sport Scientist Dr Matt Wright discuss changes in behaviour, thoughts and practices as sports start returning to training and competition after COVID-19 Want to be part of the Curious Coaches' Club? Fuel your curiosity by joining our experts every Monday for an engaging and insightful online c...

In this podcast, Premier league Coach Educator and Lead Tutor at UK Coaching Paul Hughes, Sports Advisor at the Special Olympics Eurasia Louise McSweeney and Coach Development Workforce Officer at UK Coaching Esther Jones discuss adapting coaching practices to cater for mixed ability groups. The discussion covers what adaptation means in coaching and why it is important. The panel also explore too...

UK Sport's Coach Development Advisor Jay Roper explores his experiences of, and insight around, evidence informed coach learning and development. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

The Athlete A documentary on Netflix focuses on the gymnasts who survived USA Gymnastics (USAG) doctor Larry Nassar’s abuse and the reporters who exposed USAG’s toxic culture. Now more than ever, we need to look after the people we work with, regardless of where they are on their sport and physical activity journey. In this podcast, Senior Consultant at the Child Protection in Sport Unit Carole Bi...