The Coaching Seminar Podcast with Sam Holmshaw

In Episode 7 of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm joined by Jack Rolfe, the Founder of 'The Coaching Lab'. In this episode we talk 'Games-based coaching'. We provide an introduction to the concept and briefly discuss the games-based vs drill-based debate. Finally, Jack gives us some tips from his experience on how to begin using the games-based approach in our coaching practice. We also highlight some useful models from academia.

Check out my website to see the models we spoke about: https://samuelholmshawfootballcoach.wordpress.com/podcast/

In the latest episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm joined by Dr Dave Alder, Senior lecturer of Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University and Youth Development phase talent reporter for the Football Association. In this episode, we talk 'Perceptual-Cognitive expertise'. Dave shares some of his research into perceptual-cognitive expertise, explaining the effect of these skills on performance from a player/athlete perspective. Dave also highlights some of the key research and findings in this area, as well as sharing some of his methods for creating Perceptual-Cognitive expertise in our players/athletes from his own experience in coaching. A really interesting and insightful listen for any coaches out there!

Big thanks to Dave for his time, you can follow Dave on twitter: @DB_Alder

In the third episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Nathan 'Wiggy' Wigfull, first team goalkeeping coach at Sheffield FC women. In this episode we explore the Coach - Athlete Relationship, where we discuss the importance of the Coach - Athlete relationship from both a coaches and athletes perspective. Wiggy gives us an insight into the Coach - Athlete relationship from his viewpoint as a goalkeeper coach, and how this differs from a head coach. Finally we highlight some tips from academic literature, and Wiggy gives us his own pointers on how to create an effective Coach - Athlete relationship with your athletes.

In the second episode of the Sports Coaching podcast, I'm Joined by Joe Garside, a current Pre-Club Academy coach at LA Galaxy and former U17's Head coach at Ilkley Town Football Club. In this episode, we explore the question 'What is Coaching', in particular discussing the role of a coach, common perceptions of what coaching is & effective coaching, the difficulties academic coaches face in the real world, and what we both consider effective coaching to be.  An interesting listen for Coaches, Players, Parents and any other stakeholders involved within youth development.

In the first ever edition of the Sports Coaching Podcast, I'm Joined by the current Head Coach of the Men's 4th Rugby Union team at Leeds Beckett University, Josh Smith. In this episode, we talk coaching philosophies, playing philosophies and playing models. Josh gives us an interesting insight on how he developed his philosophies and playing model, and how these currently influence his coaching.  

Big thanks again to Josh for his time.