In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I speak with James Radford of Chesterfield Football Club and Sheffield Union Football Club. Within this conversation, James demonstrated clear referrals to his religious beliefs. His strong Christian Faith impacts his environmental creation wherein James focuses on the experiences of every athlete within an approachable culture. It is clear that James focuses on emphasising the true validity of each athlete within the academy. Consider...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with Craig Johns of World Sport Coach, NRG2Perform, Speakers Institute Corporate, and Speakers Institute. Throughout this truly insightful conversation, myself and Craig discussed pressure, stressors surrounding performers, and shifting energy within energy management using the metaphorical atomic pressure analogy.It was educational to learn that there are 5 processes one must master the use of; the pressure re...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, episode #038 sees Kate Seary of Future Leaders Network, The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, the Co-Founder of Kyniska Advocacy and WELSH ATHLETICS LIMITED Athlete give her insight. Kate described her perspective of Athlete Welfare revolving around making sure that the individual is comfortable and happy, but making sure that our happiness stems from the journey rather than letting success or times determine our emot...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, Russ Barber of The British Triathlon Federation and The Swim Coach Network is the guest on episode #037. Russ created scope for an incredible conversation by describing Athlete Welfare as a nuanced subject with a large grey area, and the three nonnegotiables within cultures that he instills; no aggressive behaviour, no belittling people and only a strict, professional athlete to coach relationship. We continued in the direction of experienc...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I thoroughly enjoyed recording episode #036 with Laurie Williams of British Wheelchair Basketball.Throughout, Laurie openly discussed her previous experiences of culture clashes, toxic individuals and the tough years she faced leading up to #Rio2016. It is upsetting to hear that not only did Laurie have a tough time participating in sport at school, she also had a tough time enjoying her sport at the top of the performance ladder.It was refreshi...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I am very happy to say that I recorded episode #035 with Lauren Delany of LVD Performance Nutrition, Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), Sale Sharks Rugby Club, Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club and Archery GB.It is fair to say; Lauren wears a lot of hats, and that this conversation is jam packed full of incredible insightful discussions, advice, experiences, beliefs and values. I thoroughly enjoyed discussing health and wellbeing as a whole wi...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I thoroughly enjoyed discussing Athlete Welfare with David Karasek of The Swiss Swimming Federation and Tribe of Athletes. This conversation was truly incredible, honest, and impressively focused on both of our perspectives and beliefs. Throughout, both myself and David asked each other questions to get to our destination of determining what best advice to offer. I enjoyed beginning the conversation focused on David's financial e...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Michael McFarlane of Bangkok Prep and World Rugby. Throughout this conversation, we hear how Michael's experiences have created who he ultimately is today. From moving countries, changing roles, and adapting life-focuses, Michael's perspectives have definitely shifted. In Michael's opinion, a reaction is everything, the best culture is led by the individuals to move in the same direction, and as a coach y...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I recorded an incredible discussion for #032 with Omar Mouneimne MBA of Bristol Bears. Omar offered an incredible discussion around helping to support individuals reach their ultimate potential without any harm coming to them physically or mentally. Omar's values were paramount throughout; Honour, Respect and Self-Control. It was intriguing to learn that these values came from his experiences. However, what stands out more signifi...

In this episode of The Athlete Welfare Podcast, I was lucky enough to record episode #031 with Kieran Gething, Welsh Super-Lightweight Boxing Champion. Throughout this conversation Kieran made clear, and passionate links to the connections that he has with his family, and ultimately how they are his support networks as well as his motivation. Kieran touched on both his personal tragedy and his physical setbacks, but throughout kept a positive mindset and managed to deter the convers...