What gives coaches value within the profession?

In this solo episode, I explore Pierre Bourdieu's concept of capital and discuss how coaches accumulate social and cultural capital throughout their careers. From qualifications and coaching knowledge to professional networks and reputation, I reflect on the different forms of capital that can shape coaching opportunities.

Drawing on my own experiences coaching in both the UK and Asia, I consider how the value of our qualifications, experience, reputation and relationships often depends on whether they are recognised within a particular environment.

Key topics include:

• Pierre Bourdieu's concept of capital
• Social capital and coaching networks
• Cultural capital and coaching qualifications
• Why coaching capital is context-dependent
• Lessons from coaching in the UK and Asia
• What coaches can learn about building and maintaining professional capital

Key takeaway:

The value of our qualifications, experience, reputation and networks depends on whether they're recognised within a particular environment.

And a big welcome back! Its been just under year but The Sports Coaching Podcast is back again. Thanks to all those that have got in touch in our time away - we are very happy to be here releasing fantastic conversations once again.

In this episode host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Fran Constancio (UEFA pro licence coach, YDP Lead (14-16s) & Assistant PDP (18s) at MK Dons Football club, formerly YDP Academy coach and Football & Education programme lead at Northampton Town Football club). Sam sat down with Fran back in July of 2022 to discuss the topic "Developing a long-term curriculum around the four phases of the football/ soccer game". In Segment 1 Fran talks us through the four phases of the football game (commonly known as attack, defence and the two transitional phases), why coaches choose to create/plan they're curriculum around these phases and discuss the potential benefits to players. In Segment 2 both Fran and Sam explain how coaches can begin to utilise working from the four phases in their coaching practice alongside creating principles for a game model. Finally some implications for coaching practice are discussed.

A big thank you to Fran for jumping onto the podcast!

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Millie Chandarana (Blackburn Rovers WFC player, Mad Mentoring, The Beautiful mind game). In this episode, the guys talk about how coaches can facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset. Millie talks us through mindset and how a healthy/postive mindset can benefit athletes in both sports performances and everyday life in General. Millie shares her playing experiences and how her own development of a positive mindset has impacted her progression as a football player/ in everyday life and to set up her own business focusing on physical and mindset development. Sam shares his experiences of fostering a positive mindset in athletes and why coaches should look to develop healthy mindsets with their players.

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast - Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ed Gibbins (co-founder and product lead at Rewire Fitness). In this episode the chaps discuss the topic "Do athletes spend enough time training their minds?". Topics such as cognitive fatigue, the perception of fatigue, mental readiness, and psyiological and psychological wellbeing are all discussed within this episode. A great listen for any coaches that are new into the subject area of sports science.

Thanks so much to Ed for jumping on the podcast, you can find Rewire fitness at https://rewirefitness.app

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P.S - Apologies for any issues with sound quality - we had a few technical issues with the edit that delayed this episodes release!

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Host Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Lauren Ammon (Athlete mindset coach - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States). In this episode Sam & Lauren discuss "How to create a culture for both coaches and athletes". Lauren shares her definition of culture, its importance in sports performance and so much more in this fantastic episode. 

You can find Lauren Ammon at https://www.laurenammon.com

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with the one and only Rhys Desmond - CEO of the Mastermindsite.com. In this episode today, the chaps discuss the topic of 'Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach'. In segment 1, Rhys discusses how a coach can gain develop a tactical understanding, with both Sam and Rhys sharing their personal experiences in developing their knowledge of the game. In segment 2 the chaps discuss the various ways they have both developed an analytical understanding of the football game. And finally, Rhys gives tips and advice for coaches in any sport on how they can develop their tactical and analytical understanding of the game.

Big thanks to Rhys for jumping not the podcast as a guest, you can find Rhys and all his wonderful work at https://themastermindsite.com

In this special episode of the The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with Friday night counter attack host Hamzah Khohwadia. Hamza is a student at the UCFB university in Manchester, and an academy scout at Walsall Football Club. Hamza has just started his coaching journey at local grassroots club Unity FC.

In this episode, we discuss 'coaching at my best' where Hamza takes us through the first few months of his journey as a grassroots football coach. Sam analyses Hamza's coaching practice, from his most effective moments in practice, to his biggest challenges and reflections made so far. Finally, the chaps share advice and tips for novice/first time and beginner coaches starting their journey.

A different spin to our usual format, but this episode is well worth a listen to any newbies to the coaching world. 

Welcome back - we apologise for the delay over the last 3 months but we are so happy to be back with this brand new episode.

In Episode 4, we welcome Tim Hall onto the Podcast (Athlete Mindset and Breathwork Coach). Tim first gives an insight into breath-work and its impact on athletic performance. In segment 3 we then move onto discussing mentality training, and how this can benefit athletes/players. Finally Tim shares his tips and advice for implementing strategies with your team or athletes within your coaching context. 

Thanks so much to Tim for coming onto the podcast - you can find Tim on his website - https://www.timhallbranding.com