Jarrod chatted with us about his unorthodox path a career in cricket writing, data analysis and life on the road.

He has just launched a new series of podcasts which are available here

You can follow him on twitter @ajarrodkimber 

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Recorded live at our Mind & Body Extra session with Leicestershire captain Paul Horton. Plenty to get thinking about here from mental preparation to teamwork and vulnerability.

Links to explore:

How Vulnerability Became Sports Winning Weapon

The Coach- Justin Langer

How Mindfulness & Meditation Can Boost Performance

Having A Difficult Conversation

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Warwickshire Cricket Board coaches Alex and Danny shared their approaches to coaching, philosophies and the challenges of keeping a work/life balance when they day job is also a hobby.

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Luke Sutton, once of Somerset, Derbyshire and Lancashire and now a sports agent, joined us to discuss his book 'Back from the edge.' The discussion gives an insight to the issues of addiction, professional sport and above all compassion- for yourself and others.

You can buy the book here and read his interview with The Daily Telegraph here 

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We spoke to Yapa founder Jack Knowles about the new social media app designed to put mental health at the heart of online interactions.

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From playing for fun to sport as his living, when retirement was forced upon Adam Canning it was the end he never expected.

We chatted about life in sport- rugby union in this case- from pressure, the influence of coaches and dealing with the impact of the concussion that ended his career.

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This podcast episode is all about the player with the gloves on- the wicket or goal keeper- and the challenges they face.

A great chat with Lee Herring, a man who coaches keepers in both cricket and football, who has a refreshingly upbeat and fun first approach to sport.

You can follow him on twitter @dual_role

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The must see film of the year for cricket fans is "The Edge" and we were very pleased to chat with the director Barney Douglas.

Learn more about the mental fitness and health of the world number one England side of Cook, Trott, Pietersen and Panesar.

Watch the trailer here and go to watch it when is out!

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John Fuller runs the very popular Cricket Yorkshire website and we chatted about many aspects of the sport in the county. From the changing face of club cricket to the Scarborough Festival via volunteers and Ray Illingworth, this focus on a very special cricketing county is for insiders and outsiders alike!


You can buy John's latest book- Last of the Summer Wickets- tales from the Scarborough Festival- here

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Tatenda Taibu shared with us his fascinating story of his time in Zimbabwe cricket, from making the national squad at 16 to being forced to quit after threats to him and his family.

He speaks freely and wisely about the mental demands he has faced and what he has done to keep moving forward in life.

His autobiography, where he goes further to explain his life experiences, has recently been released.

Buy the book here https://www.decoubertin.co.uk/Tatenda

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