Oliver Lam-Watson is a British Paralympic Silver and Bronze Medalist in wheelchair fencing.

Expect to learn: what makes an athlete elite, the different levels of being an athlete, perceptions and challenges of disability athletics, masculinity and disability, acceptance and appreciation of disability, and much more.

(01:01) - From Disability to Paralympic Athlete

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Luke Sutton is a former professional cricketer, agent, and host of the Understanding Men Podcast.

Expect to learn: whether athletes can be too nice to the opposition, how sledging in cricket can be a good thing, understanding men, how young men need role models, how to show vulnerability with strength and courage, the importance of how vulnerability from a man is received, and much more.

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(01:49) - The Summer of Cricket

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Tom Mitchell is a former England Rugby 7 captain and commentator.

Returning to the podcast for a second time, expect to learn: the pain and beauty of tight matches, how to build culture and motivation as a team, how adversity motivates athletes, the importance of shared experience, understanding your personal motivation, why leaders should own their mistakes, the importance of creating enough challenge and support, and much more.

(00:01:40) - England vs South Africa Rugby Analysis

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On World Mental Health Day, Lewis talks about a recent journey of starting therapy and his experiences navigating the process of finding the right therapist, battling societal stereotypes and prejudices, and the transformation he underwent in starting to uncover parts of himself. This candid discussion hopes to shed light on the importance of mental health and the role therapy can play in our personal growth and becoming the best version of yourself for you and those around you.

00:13 - Exploring the Importance of Therapy

13:54 - Taking Brave Steps Towards Personal Growth

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What do Novak Djokovic, LeBron James, Erling Haaland, and the late Kobe Bryant have in common? They all practice mindfulness. In this episode, Lewis discusses mindfulness and how being present can greatly improve the mind-body connection, allowing you to tap into your optimal performance zone.

Expect to learn:

●       Getting started on mindfulness

●       The benefits of practicing mindfulness

●       How to start your mindfulness journey as an athlete

●       Ways to cultivate curiosity in your mindfulness practice

●       Why mindfulness and meditation are not the same thing

●       How being present can give you the mental edge during games

[00:00] Introduction

[02:10] Mindfulness in sports

[03:40] Lewis’ journey to mindfulness

[04:23] The difference between mindfulness and meditation

[07:00] The benefits of learning to be mindful

[11:11] Self-awareness and the curiosity that comes with mindfulness

[16:41] When and how to be mindful every day

[19:40] Tips for mindful living

[22:05] Using mindfulness for better mental performance

[24:39] The burden of mindfulness

[27:12] Parting thoughts

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James Bracey is an English cricketer who plays for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. James made his international debut for the England cricket team in June 2021.

 Expect to hear about:

● Earning the right to play in a team

● Maintaining confidence after a poor performance

● How to handle conflict in your team as the captain

● What it takes to go from amateur to playing professionally

● How to unlink your self-worth from past performances and much more

[00:00] Introduction

[00:50] The Experience of Playing County Cricket

[02:10] What It's Like Being the Captain of a Team

[04:03] Leading the Self-Leaders in Your Team

[07:54] Understanding Body Language in Leadership

[10:59] How to Review Games That Ended Badly

[15:35] James' Journey Into Cricket

[18:32] Going Pro and Saying Yes to Every Opportunity

[21:55] Earning the Right to Play

[26:56] Advice to Young Cricket Players

[30:19] How to Overcome Your Fear of Asking Questions

[32:30] How the Best Teams Are Born

[34:10] The Benefits of Helping Others

[36:28] The Good Characteristics You Need to Go From Amateur to Pro

[38:48] James Playing For England

[40:26] Bouncing Back After a Poor Performance

[43:13] Biggest Lessons Learned From Playing For England

[45:40] Your Performance is Not Linked to Your Self-Worth

[49:04] A Look at England's Bazball Revolution

[55:27] What James Reads, Watches, and Listens To

[57:15] Parting Thoughts

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Clay Stephens is a gymnast on the Australian Olympic team. Having competed in the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, he has done all this while overcoming the condition, Poland Syndrome (the same as Lewis).

Expect to hear about:

[04:07] Clay and Lewis’ relationship with Poland Syndrome

[07:14] What stories are you telling yourself?

[13:02] Body Dysmorphia in men

[15:24] How to have a better relationship with the voices in your head

[18:55] Managing stress and conflict with humor

[21:50] There’s no such thing as perfect

[24:21] What Clay does differently compared to other athletes

[28:56] Lewis’ admiration for gymnastics

[32:10] The stretching and warming up side of gymnastics

[35:55] How to manage injuries as an athlete

[37:20] Building confidence after a nasty injury

[40:29] Why having fun in sports is crucial for athletes

[46:05] How to overcome mental blocks after an injury

[50:18] The mental process of executing a gymnastic move

[54:58] How to fix your relationship with perfectionism

[58:01] Clay’s relationship with failure

[01:03:12] Good coaches know how to balance critiques and praise

[01:08:41] Building the best team environment for athletes

[01:11:38] What businesses can learn from sports about culture

[01:14:47] Playing through pain

[01:19:05] Understand that you don’t have to live in pain forever

[01:24:21] The difference between experience and performance

[01:31:05] Ways to become an adaptable perfectionist

[01:35:31] Sports environments shaping who we are

[01:37:17] Parting thoughts

Jofra Archer is a England and Sussex Cricketer. He made his international debut for England in May 2019 and was part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

Expect to learn; ways to stay calm under pressure, how to never have a bad game twice, the benefits of having a positive attitude when injured, and the best way to balance skill training and recovery. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lewis at:TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

What are the mistakes athletes make with their coaches? In this episode, I talk about some of the mistakes I see athletes make with their coaches. Expect to learn ways to start taking feedback like a pro, how to ask the right questions, and the problem with parents doing everything for their young athletes.

[00:00] Introduction 

[00:40] The Problem with Parents Doing Everything for Young

[03:22] Why Young Athletes Must Take Ownership of Their Careers

[05:31] How to Take Feedback and Criticism Like a Champ

[08:43] The Benefits of Training Beyond Coaching Hours

[11:12] Athletes Not Asking Questions

[13:55] Learning to Ask Your Coach the Right Questions

[16:14] Parting Thoughts 

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Tom Mitchell is a Rugby Union International who has represented Great Britain and England Sevens at the World Series, the Olympics, and Commonwealth Games. Tom won an Olympic silver medal as captain for Great Britain in the 2016 Summer Olympics. He debuted for England at the 2012 Wellington Sevens and was the leading scorer in the 2013-14 World Series with 358 points, helping England to a fourth-place finish in the Series that year.

In this episode, expect to learn the foundation of authentic leadership, what it's like working in a high-performance environment, leading teams, and the difference between young Athletes today versus back in the day.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:12] Young Athletes Today Versus Back in the Day

[04:12] Coaching Introverted Versus Extroverted Athletes

[08:02] Perfectionism and Freedom of Expression

[12:58] When People Doubt Their Abilities

[18:05] Tom's Experience Working with a Sports Psychologist

[22:00] The Human-First Approach to Coaching

[28:14] Lessons Learned: Tom's Experience as a Leader

[32:02] The Foundation of Authentic Leadership

[35:44] Having Values as a Leader

[39:29] The Benefits of Having Role Models

[41:19] Lewis Reveals His Role Models Growing Up

[45:00] Tom's Sporting Role Models 

[47:58] The Best Mindset to Have as an Athlete

[51:37] Fighting the Culture of Comparison in Sports

[53:40] Parting Thoughts 

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