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Show Notes - A Coaches Corner Episode

Episode Summary: In this episode Nick and Mark reflect on the conversations recorded so far and the themes that keep emerging.

They discuss the lasting influence of PE teachers and mentors, the decline of school sport, rising costs in youth athletics, and what happens when kids lose access to play, relationships, and real-world interaction. The conversation also dives into modern coaching — fundamentals vs schemes, creativity vs control, and why coaching younger players often develops better coaches.

Key Talking Points:

• Why PE teachers and early mentors matter so much
• Access to sport and the impact of shrinking school programs
• Sport, stimulation, and social development
• Over-systemisation and the loss of creativity
• Why coaching younger players builds better coaches
• Relationship-driven coaching across all sports
• Team bonding, trust, and shared experiences
• Why fun still matters in amateur sport

“It didn’t necessarily make you great, but it exposed you to it.” - Jimmy's & Jo's Coaches Corner

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