The Five W's

How do you go about creating a psychosocial programme? In this episode Dr Tom Mitchell (Leeds Beckett University) discusses the Eight Pillars psychosocial programme he implemented at Doncaster Rovers Football Club (Academy). The Eight Pillars are: Commitment Communication Concentration Confidence Emotional Control Presence Resilience Self-Awareness The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in W...

Richard Beck (former athlete @ Yorkshire Carnegie, and current Academy coach @ Wasps Rugby) discusses his playing career and how that is shaping his emerging coaching journey. What is your intent?  What does that look like? How can you create learning moments? How do you create better people not just better athletes? All topics discussed in this episode. I hope you enjoy the podcast! The Five W&ap...

Jenny Tong, an emerging athlete in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting and following a dual career path discusses focusing the mind, attitude and behaviour to chase what you want.  She talks about her natural talents physically and psychologically to enhance her performance, as well as how she utilises what works for her in maintaining motivation.  Her self awareness is refreshing and  engaging off...

Hugh Gilmore (Podium Psychology & Eighty Percent Mental podcast) takes us through the theory of pre performance routines. How do we create a focus or approach to maximise game day consistency? What elements or habits can we create to deliver a superb game day experience? Hugh discusses confidence, self-efficacy, learning from mistakes. I hope you enjoy the podcast! The Five W's Podcast Wh...

In this episode we explore MINDFULNESS. What is it?  How can it affect your sporting performance?  Why should you seek to cultivate a mindful practice? Christine provides answers to those questions. For more information go to: https://www.harrogatemindfulness.co.uk https://soundcloud.com/user-217362876 The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biop...

On Sunday 2nd August 2020 Harrogate Town Football Club achieved promotion to the English Football League.  A feat in the clubs history that had waited over one hundred years to come about. What was it like to be part of that environment during that time? Harrogate Town Player Jack Emmett (229 appearances) discusses and explores that environment, and what it meant to him as an athlete.   The Five W...

Christine Bell (mindfulness coach) https://soundcloud.com/user-217362876 https://www.harrogatemindfulness.co.uk Takes you through a short mindfulness exercise that supports the main episode. 

What is the Five W's podcast? The podcast is a form of knowledge exchange drawing upon the research of my current doctoral studies (Leeds Beckett University) and explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development. Each episode will feature a unique perspective on the topic from academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C or sports scientists.