In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Millie Chandarana (Blackburn Rovers WFC player, Mad Mentoring, The Beautiful mind game). In this episode, the guys talk about how coaches can facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset. Millie talks us through mindset and how a healthy/postive mindset can benefit athletes in both sports performances and everyday life in General. Millie shares her playing experiences and how her own development of a positive mindset has impacted her progression as a football player/ in everyday life and to set up h ..read more

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast - Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ed Gibbins (co-founder and product lead at Rewire Fitness). In this episode the chaps discuss the topic "Do athletes spend enough time training their minds?". Topics such as cognitive fatigue, the perception of fatigue, mental readiness, and psyiological and psychological wellbeing are all discussed within this episode. A great listen for any coaches that are new into the subject area of sports science. Thanks so much to Ed for jumping on the podcast, you can find Rewire fitness at https://rewirefitness.app GET 20 ..read more

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Host Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Lauren Ammon (Athlete mindset coach - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States). In this episode Sam & Lauren discuss "How to create a culture for both coaches and athletes". Lauren shares her definition of culture, its importance in sports performance and so much more in this fantastic episode.  You can find Lauren Ammon at https://www.laurenammon.com Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SCPOD at MANSCAPED.com ..read more

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with the one and only Rhys Desmond - CEO of the Mastermindsite.com. In this episode today, the chaps discuss the topic of 'Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach'. In segment 1, Rhys discusses how a coach can gain develop a tactical understanding, with both Sam and Rhys sharing their personal experiences in developing their knowledge of the game. In segment 2 the chaps discuss the various ways they have both developed an analytical understanding of the football game. And finally, Rhys gives tips ..read more

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with Patrick Touhey (president at Elite Performance Too – E, LLC. former high school basketball head coach and college assistant coach. In this Episode today Coach Touhey talks about turning individualism into inclusion with team sports. Patrick shares his insight into the importance of developing team bonding and its powerful impact on team cohesion and subsequent performance. Finally Coach Touhey provides advice on how we can help our athletes and teams reach there fullest potential ..read more

In this special episode of the The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with Friday night counter attack host Hamzah Khohwadia. Hamza is a student at the UCFB university in Manchester, and an academy scout at Walsall Football Club. Hamza has just started his coaching journey at local grassroots club Unity FC. In this episode, we discuss 'coaching at my best' where Hamza takes us through the first few months of his journey as a grassroots football coach. Sam analyses Hamza's coaching practice, from his most effective moments in practice, to his biggest challenges and reflections made so far ..read more

Welcome back - we apologise for the delay over the last 3 months but we are so happy to be back with this brand new episode. In Episode 4, we welcome Tim Hall onto the Podcast (Athlete Mindset and Breathwork Coach). Tim first gives an insight into breath-work and its impact on athletic performance. In segment 3 we then move onto discussing mentality training, and how this can benefit athletes/players. Finally Tim shares his tips and advice for implementing strategies with your team or athletes within your coaching context.  Thanks so much to Tim for coming onto the podcast - you can find ..read more

With Guest - Paul Robinson In this episode today I'm joined by Paul Robinson, UEFA B and RTC talent centre football coach. In this episode we talk all things about the foundation and youth development phases in age-group football, including: - The best practices to encourage active decision-making and problem solving - Holistic developmental differences between both phases - Play vs practice A really insightful episode - big thankyou to Paul for jumping on the podcast! samholmshaw.com/podcast ..read more

In Season 5 Episode 2, Sam welcomes Chris Meyer onto the podcast (Youth Basketball Coach in Sacramento, California, USA &  Author of Four Months and a lifetime). In this episode, Chris talks us through his 9 year journey coaching his sons basketball team from Kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade. Chris shares this unique journey discussing the strong bond he had developed with each players and why this was important to him, the different challenges he faced along with the way through the age-groups, and what he has learned through the journey. Fantastic listen - make sure to l ..read more

Welcome back for Season 5 of The Sports Coaching Podcast! In the first episode of the new season, host Sam Holmshaw welcomes Matthew Raidbard onto the podcast (Senior-level college athletics administrator at the University of Hartford, former mens college basketball coach at Chicago State University, Doctorate in Educational Leadership). In this episode the topic 'Leadership in coaching practice: How can we be effective leaders?' is discussed. Matthew talks us through the importance of leadership in coaching, leadership practice, recognising and developing your leadership style and much more ..read more