The Sports Initiative Podcast

Nov 28 2024 194 ep. 65 mins 9

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A podcast that aims to dissect the experiences and philosophies of practitioners working in sport and academia from around the globe.
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193 - Ben Lucas - Navigating the world of Pre-Academy football

Nov 28 2024 51 mins

Ben Lucas is a tutor at Ignite Training. Previous to this job, he worked as Pre Academy Lead at Category 1 Academy Southampton FC.2:03Fond Sporting Memories and Influential FiguresBen Lucas reminisced about his favorite sporting memories, particularly two Leeds matches against Barcelona and Roma, highlighting the thrill of those experiences. He also mentioned the 2005 Ashes series

192 - Steve Peters - How does neurology effect the CLA

Nov 21 2024 55 mins

0:00Understanding the Impact of Technology and Lifestyle on Mental HealthStephen Peters shared a case study of a client who successfully moved from high medication for ADHD to being medication-free after two years, focusing on emotional regulation and strength conditioning. He pointed out the detrimental effects of excessive screen time on concentration and mental health, especiall

191 - Steve Peters - Why movement is key to neurology

Nov 14 2024 56 mins

01:00Personal Reflections and Sporting MemoriesMichael Wright and Stephen Peters discuss their childhood experiences with sports, highlighting the importance of unstructured play. Stephen reminisces about playing Wembley doubles and cricket with his brothers, which fostered their love for sports. He cites Gary Lineker as his sporting idol and recalls the memorable moment of watchin

190 - Dre Baldwin - How your mindset can be key to success

Nov 07 2024 41 mins

8:35Quickfire Questions with Dre BaldwinMichael Wright outlined the format for the discussion with Dre Baldwin, starting with quickfire questions before delving into Dre's background and work. Dre shared his enthusiasm for the current political climate, noting that he remains neutral but sees opportunities for content engagement. They also touched on childhood sports memories, with

189 - Dallas Mix - 'Harnessing' Olympic climbers

Oct 31 2024 56 mins

4:19Personal Sports Experiences and InfluencesDallas discussed his early sports experiences, noting that he played various sports but ultimately gravitated towards football, which he had to abandon as an adult due to physical limitations. Michael Wright commented on the prevalence of hockey in Canadian culture, expressing surprise at Dallas's different choice. They also touched on

188 - Dave Love - NBA shooting coach

Oct 24 2024 54 mins

1:07Early Sporting Memories and Changes in Soccer RulesDave Love shares his earliest sporting memory of playing youth soccer, including a humorous anecdote about wearing blue jeans to practice. Michael Wright informs him about the current rules that restrict heading the ball for younger players, emphasizing the potential tactical changes this could bring to the game. They both expr

187 - Martyn Rothwell - How to effectively work in Interdisciplinary team

Sep 26 2024 52 mins

Childhood Sporting Memories -1:39Michael Wright and Martyn Rothwell share their childhood experiences of watching and playing sports, expressing fond memories of sitting on the terraces of Widness Rugby League Club, watching football games at the old baseball ground, and being inspired by sports idols like Ellery Hanley and Paul Gascoigne. They reflect on the joy and carefree natur

186 - Jacob King - Why ineffective coaching kills talent

Sep 20 2024 46 mins

Jacob King is a basketball coach based out of Kentucky, US. After a number different coaching ventures, he decided to embark on the journey of the Constraints Led Approach to aid his player in decision making and situational awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

185 - George Ross - How to create a syllabus for the brilliant basics

Sep 12 2024 53 mins

Rugby Memories and Iconic Teams- 1:14Michael Wright and George Ross share their personal rugby memories, including George's experience touring South Africa and Michael's favorite games. They also discuss iconic rugby teams, with George highlighting the All Blacks team from 2011 to 2015 as the epitome of how rugby should be played.George Ross's Background and Role- 14:47George Ross

184 - Dr Alice Hunter - How to effectively question for improved decision making

Sep 05 2024 54 mins

Introduction to Dr. Alice Hunter's Role and Responsibilities- 1:16Dr. Alice Hunter, a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Bournemouth University, shares insights into her responsibilities, including teaching, research, administrative tasks as the Programme Leader, and providing one-to-one support for students. She emphasizes the fusion of teaching, research, and professional pract