Happy Hockey

A warm welcome to episode 10 where our guest is Stephen Williams, founder of Mind Free Clothing, talking setting up a business in lockdown.

In the "first half" we hear from Stephen about his journey from a successful job in Leeds to running his own business in his home town of Colwyn Bay.

Our "half time" this week looks at gratitude and how you can build this into your day.

In the "second half" we hear more from Stephen on the challenges and successes of setting up a clothing business in global pandemic, in particular with the lockdown restrictions.

Stephen leaves us with this "three key take-aways" of

(1) Never give up

(2) Dream big

(3) Look after yourself

In episode 9 our guest is Jackie Gonzalez, Relationship Consultant Counsellor, talking the link between body and mind.

In the "first half" we hear from Jackie about their journey from starting out with a qualification to her current role as an UKCP accredited Counsellor and Systemic Psychotherapist.

Our "half time" this week looks at what we do with our money once we have learned and earned it.

In the "second half" we hear more from Jackie on her experience of lockdown working with clients and her use of walk and talk therapy illustrating some links between body and mind.

Jackie leaves us with their "key take-aways" of

(1) providing a safe space for groups when returning after lockdown (what challenges have been faced, what has gone well, what are hopes for the future)

(2) paying attention what changes have occurred to players' physical situation during lockdown

(3) being mindful of the overall link between body and mind as part of the return to play

In episode 8 our guest is Tyler Henshaw, Lead Disability Coach for Albion in the Community talking advice for younger coaches

In the "first half" we hear from Tyler about his journey from getting into sport at a young age to becoming a Futsal coach and now working for Albion in the Community

Our "half time" this week looks at Ikigai and the four areas that feed into your "reason for being".

In the "second half" we hear more from Tyler on advice for your coaches including patience and some of the challenges and ways Tyler has had to adapt to his sessions over the years.

Tyler leaves us with his"key take-aways" of

(1) have passion for what you do to help you go above and beyond

(2) learning from others including sports, coaches, experiences

(3) driving your own personal development (that you want to do)

In episode seven our guest is Emily Graves, yoga teacher @ Generaljoy, talking "movement practise" and different types of yoga classes.

In the "first half" we hear from Emily about her journey from first attending a yoga class at 14 to becoming a full time yoga teacher today.

Our "half time" looks at some considerations for your career, what you've achieved, how you've adapted to Covid and why you do what you do.

In the "second half" we hear more from Emily on her progression into yoga as a form of "movement practise" and the different types of classes now available.

Emily leaves us with her "key take-aways" of (1) work out what are your limiting beliefs (around yoga) (2) shaking be a great way into a session and (3) how gratitude and journaling can further help your experience.

In episode six our guest is Sammie Phillips, National Development Officer and Head of Elite Performance for England Touch

In the "first half" we hear from Sammie about her journey into touch rugby and representing England at four successive World Cups.

Our "half time" looks at some good old physical maintenance that we all need to consider over the coming few months - namely dentist, optician and general MOT.

In the "second half" we hear more from Sammie about her experience of wearing two major hats for England Touch as both volunteer Head of Elite Performance and her employed role as National Development Officer.

Sammie leaves us with her "key take-aways" of (1) enjoyment of sport (2) the importance of exercise & community (3) spread the word

In this episode our guest is Alan Forster, England Hockey Umpire, Sessional Coach and team captain at Lewes Hockey.

In the "first half" we hear from Alan about his journey into and then back to hockey, in particular over the past five years.

Our "half time" looks at the different types of pillow available and how to determine what suits you best depending on whether you lie on your side, your back or your front.

In the "second half" we hear more from Alan about his experience of different types of session and how to progress from restarting a sport to becoming more involved on and off the pitch.

Alan leaves us with his "key take-aways" of "Give it a go; do what you can now - you can't change the past; there's an opportunity for you out there."

In our fourth episode our guest is Ros Thompson, a Bach Flower Practitioner.

In the "first half" we talk to Ros about her journey into holistic therapies and herbal remedies.

Our "half time" focuses on diet and the "what, how & when and why we eat".

In the "second half" we take a deeper look at some of the different flowers that make up the 38 Bach Flower remedies.

Ros's "take aways" are "the Night remedy will break the habit of poor sleep; to parents homeschooling remember that teachers trained for years; regarding sleep and anxiety reduction, the brain works on the last thing you think about so focus on a beautiful thought before you go to sleep"

In our third podcast our guest is Andy Neal, a UK Athletics Level 4 throws coach and Director of Pass Sport Control Limited

In the "first half" we hear from Andy about his extensive and varied coaching journey from an early decision to stop participating through to being selected to coach for GB.

In the "second half" we into a little more detail on Andy's ethos and how he's been influenced by other coaches, in particular Tim Gallway and the idea of performance equaling potential minus interference.

Andy leaves us with his "key take aways" as being "Set up practise that allows the player to practise; Observe what’s going on and decide at what point you need to intervene; Don’t progress the players until they are ready"

In our second podcast our guest is Paul Brackley, Disability Manager for Albion in the Community.

In the "first half" we hear about how Paul was inspired to coach disability sport through a summer internship in Canada.

In the "second half" we take a deeper look at disability sport and the growth of participation across the country.

The key "take aways" from Paul being "Any coach can approach any session without any fear; Be prepared, have a session plan, but coach who is in front of you; Get to know your players because we are all people"

In our first Podcast our guest is Neil Plimmer, PGA Golf Professional and now Director of Jolf Limited about "what is coaching?"

In the "first half" we hear about Neil's journey from a young 14 year old golfer through being a PGA golf professional to now taking golf into primary schools in and around Sussex. 

Our "half time" covers our Happy Hockey social media handles available as happyhockey355 on Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook, email at [email protected]

In the "second half" we go on to discuss the wider question of what is coaching? 

We finish with our key take aways as some questions for the listener around "What do you coach? who do you coach and why? What makes you an expert?"