Wow! 50th episode! Thank you to everybody who has supported the podcast - guests and listeners. I’ve enjoyed every moment. We invited on my Box Gathering colleague Ivan Cobb, Preya Dhanecha, John Stubbs, Scott Sievewright, Chris Lodge and Mick ‘considerably richer than yalll’ Maguire to talk ‘great coaching.’ Check out www.theboxgathering.co.uk for all things boxing coaching! Free membership!

So how do we train during lockdown and how do we emerge from this whole COVID-19 catastrophe? In this episode I speak about how going back to boxing principles may be beneficial for when normality finally returns!

About a year ago, I read a fascinating article from today’s guest regarding the inner battle of boxer faces. Repton’s Seema Aggarwal discusses her experiences within the sport and how it has helped shape the person she is today. You can check out her article here - a fascinating read. https://www.halftimelondon.com/home/2019/8/27/seema-boxing

There aren’t many coaches out there as revered as the British Army Lead Technical Coach - Ben Stewart. An AIBA 2 star coach, GB Coach and former England Talent Pathway Assistant Coach, Ben has consistently coached at the coal-face of high performance boxing. Ben speaks with passion and enthusiasm about the Army’s high performance programme especially regarding how they structure their approach to development. ‘We spread our bets.’ Ben goes on to speak about this philosophy and the learning principles behind it. Furthermore, some exceptional advice for up and coming coaches. It was fantastic speaking to Ben who I have had the pleasure of coaching with, learning great amounts about the art and science of coaching as well as being a great admirer of his interpersonal skills. Ladies and Gentleman - Ben Stewart.

A fascinating conversation with USA Coach Education Coordinator Chad Wigle. Chad delves in to the USA Boxing coach education programme and how it feeds in to their high performance programme under internationally renowned coach Billy Walsh. He articulately describes how he has used his knowledge from his Canadian education in to an applied development setting in the States. He also talks American culture and how the team are looking to review and instil a robust system to bring USA Boxing back to the forefront again in International boxing.

Practicing with an opponent or without - is one better than the other? What’s optimal? Should it be both? A few questions we ask in this episode.

Ex boxer and a current coach for All Stars ABC, NE London - Preya Dhanecha. Coach Preya talks about her interpretation of a positive growth mindset and how we as coaches can help cultivate one.

The autonomy support approach to coaching relies upon good communication and handing over permission as Colchester ABC coach Casy Nachman describes in this week’s podcast.

Leadership. What is it, really? Lieutenant Colonel Shamus Kelly of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers explains how leadership isn’t what it’s often perceived and also how it pertains to coaching and soldiering.

Bolognese (Well, from Modena) boxing coach Giuni Ligabue shares his views on The Italian coaching structure and how the sport is growing in Italy. A great chat with a lovely bloke. Check out his club Boxe TPO Quartiere Porto here https://www.facebook.com/Boxe-TPO-Quartiere-Porto-203310623668061/ “Urlando contro il cielo!” 🎶