The Coaching Seminar Podcast with Sam Holmshaw

In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Dan Richardson, Performance nutritionist at Dan Richardson Nutrition, Performance nutrition consultant & former Head of performance nutrition at Warrington Wolves, Former nutritionist at Manchester City Academy and Guest Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University. In this episode, the topic of 'an insight on the importance and impact on nutrition in sports performance' is discussed. Dan first talks us through the topic of nutrition and where it fits in with sports performance, sharing great depth of knowledge into the micro elements of nutrition. In segment 2 Dan shares an insight into the relationship between sports/activity and nutrition, discussing the impact nutrition can have on athlete/player performance. Finally, the implications for coaching practice are discussed, with Dan giving some tips on how coaches across all levels of sports can implement elements of nutrition to improve athlete performance.

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Liv Phillips (Swimming coach and Ilkley Town Women's First team mental skills coach) and Ethan Holmshaw (Ilkley Town Women's First team assistant manager, operations director & head coach at The Holmshaw Academy, Lead coach at Horsforth Junior Football club). In this episode the trio discuss Mental models (of sport) and target performance models. In segment 1, both Liv and Ethan give an introduction to mental models, explaining the academic concept behind the model, and its purpose. In segment two similarly the guys provide an insight on the concept of a target performance model, and explain how it can be used in coaching practice. Finally in segment 3 the implications for coaching practice are discussed.

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Ben Strafford, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) student in Motor Learning & Control & Research Assistant (Motor Learning & Performance Analysis) at Sheffield Hallam University. This episode discussed 'what is a donor sport? & how can it be beneficial in youth development. Ben gives an insight into the concept of donor sports, whilst providing a brief overview of affordances & constraints. Ben then shares his work on how donor sports can be beneficial for players within youth development, with reference to the Athletic Skills Model and Early Specialisation vs Early Diversification. Finally the Implications for Coaching Practice are discussed!

Thanks again to Ben for this time!

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by brother Ethan & father Simon Holmshaw in an all-start Holmshaw Academy special episode. Ethan is currently a second year sports coaching student @ Leeds Beckett University and currently the Assistant Manager of Ilkley Town Women's first team, whilst Simon, is a former junior football manager of 12 years who won 2 league titles and a cup and currently the assistant coach of the Women's first team at Ilkley Town. Of course, the dynamic trio are also directors and founders of The Holmshaw Academy!

In todays episode, The chaps discuss 'whats it like being coached by the managers son?'. Ethan played under Simon for 4 years and shared the challenges and difficulties he faced from other players, at school and even parents, whilst Simon gave his insight from the managers perspective of the pressures of having his son play in the team. In the second segment, the chaps discuss how they manage to coach together so effectively, and an insight of what its like working with your family. Finally, the implications for coaching practice are discussed, namely the importance of professionalism in coaching practice, presenting the right image in-front of players & other stakeholders, and managing challenges faced within coaching relationships!

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Beth Curzon, Professional football player at FC Pirin Blagoevgrad. In this episode today Sam & Beth discuss 'a players experiences on youth development and an insight on if coach gender makes a difference within the women's game'. Beth first gives an insight on her experiences within youth development, playing for both all boys & all girls teams, sharing some of the challenges she faced, what is was like transitioning and the influence on her game. In segment 2 Beth shares here experiences of working with both male and female coaches, and discussed with Sam the impact that coach gender has on players. Finally the implications for coaching practice are discussed! A big thanks to Beth for her time to come on the pod, great to expand our guests to players.

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In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is joined by Laurence Mead. Laurence is currently a Performance centre coach for England and Great Britain Hockey, Resident hockey coach at Bryanston school, Lead coach at both Dorset & Bournemouth Hockey clubs amongst other roles. In this episode today the chaps discuss the topic of Risk vs Reward. Laurence first gives an insight into the topic, explaining the concept behind risk vs reward in layperson terms & what it means in sport. Laurence then provides several examples of how we may encourage or begin implementing this concept into your coaching practice. Finally, the implications for coaching practice are discussed!

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WE ARE BACK!!!! WITH A BRAND NEW SEASON

In this first episode of Season 4 Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ryan White. Ryan is currently a MSc Sport & Exercise psychology student at Staffordshire University, a Video Analyst at Bashley FC and an U10's coach at AFC Stoneham. In this episode today the topic of 'the role of psychology in sports coaching is discussed'. Ryan firstly provides a very broad account of what psychology is and what this is in sports coaching. Ryan then shares an insight into why it important for coaches to be aware of psychology in their practice. Ryan then suggests some the important psychological skills across all ages, sports, contexts that coaches may look to implement into practice, and finally Sam & Ryan discuss ways coaches can begin to implement these skills into practice.

Great episode to kick off season 4, make sure you stay tuned for another epic season!

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In our Season 3 finale, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Richard Allen of RDA coaching, Richard is also a coach at Loguhborough Foxes Women, A teacher a Loughbrough College and a MSc Psychology student at Loughborough University. In this episode the topic 'Pressure inurement training" is discussed. Richard first provides an insight into first what pressure inurement training is and the benefits of using this with our players. Richard then provides a guide on how coaches can implement pressure inurement training into practice. Finally the additional implications to coaching practice are discussed!

WERE BACK!!!!!!!

A well needed 4 weeks off for Host Sam Holmshaw over the Christmas Period but were back and excited to get going one again. 

In this episode Sam was joined by Dan Steele, current MSc Sports Coaching student at Leeds Beckett, Emerging talent squad head coach at Tadcaster Albion & U10 Technical coach at York City FC Regional talent club. The chaps discuss the topic 'the importance of understanding self as a coach', a knowledge domain & treat of an expert coach (Abraham et al, n.d). Dan provides an introduction on 'understanding self' and shares his insight on the importance of this knowledge domain as a coach. Several areas within understanding self are then discussed, such as understanding who you are, how your work, how you think and how this impacts your coaching. Sam & Dan further discuss why we must be aware of our own conception of knowledge/learning and how this may reflect on the opinions we receive from others about our coaching practice.

A fantastic episode, thanks to Dan his patience in joining us on the podcast, certainly was well worth the wait!!!

Can we also give a big shoutout to Feedspot and thank them for recommending our podcast as one of the top 20 Sports Coach podcast's to listen to in 2021. Hugh honour to receive this recognition and we will continue to work hard to improve our product and provide a useful platform to coaches!

In the latest episode of the Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam Holmshaw is Joined by first Dan Lycett (Head of athletic development at St David’s College) and Ross Williams (Head of Physical Education & Sport at St David’s College). In this episode, we discuss 'what should go into a PE curriculum', The chaps both share the fine work that they are doing at St Davids College with the PE curriculum and their 'unique' approach they have taken through their own reflections from lockdown. We discuss what the traditional approaches you may have found in schools in the past where to PE curriculums, and how schools alongside St Davids are putting their own twist on the curriculum to help create an environment that allows children to be self-determined and engaged with PE, as well as their examples of using gamification and adapting the curriculum to meet the needs and wants of the children within the college. Finally, implications for coaching/teaching practice are discussed!