The Drive Phase Podcast

In this episode, James speaks to Gary Laybourne, the Chief Executive Officer at Coach Core Foundation. Gary has been fortunate enough to enjoy a rich, varied and successful career to date, all of which has been based in sports coaching, development, and management.  

A coach from 17 years of age, Gary has worked with both children and adults and has a proven track record in delivering successful, meaningful, and enjoyable projects both regionally and nationally. Now on the eve of celebrating their 10th anniversary, the Coach Core Foundation has continued to grow from its pilot to a fully-fledged independent charity.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Gary’s earliest sporting and childhood experiences and how those shaped him for his current role.
• Gary’s early expectations on what his career was going to be.
• How Gary prepared for real-life coaching.
• The genesis of Coach Core’s programs in the early stages.
• How Coach Core obtained funding for its pilot programs.
• Coach Core’s recurring challenges from Gary’s day-to-day operational leadership point of view.
• The leadership philosophies that Gary has developed over the years based on his experience.
• Gary’s advice to anyone starting out in the sports coaching sector.

… and so much more!

Connect with Gary:

LinkedIn: Gary Laybourne

Twitter: @GaryLaybourne

Check out Coach Core:

Website: https://coachcore.org.uk/

LinkedIn: Coach Core Foundation

Instagram: @wearecoachcoreuk

Facebook: Coach Core

YouTube: Coach Core

Connect with James: 

Instagram: @james_ventures

Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page

LinkedIn: James Moore

Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

During their chat, Mike and James discuss the impact of attending an International College on Mike’s life, the challenges of running a startup through the pandemic, as well as the opportunity for the democratization of sports rates. The episode is packed with many key takeaways that you will find useful.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Mike’s earliest sporting memory and his childhood experiences.
• Why Mike decided to abandon his first passion - journalism.
• Mike’s first business venture and how that went.
• Mike’s journey into becoming CEO at Joymo.
• The day-to-day challenge of running a streaming service.
• Mike’s philosophy on the key to running a successful business.
• Daily routines and habits that help Mike with his business performance.

… and so much more!

Connect with Mike:

LinkedIn: Mike Emery

Check out Joymo:

LinkedIn: joymo.tv

Website: https://www.joymo.tv/

Instagram: @joymo_tv

Connect with James: 

Instagram: @james_ventures

Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page

LinkedIn: James Moore

Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

In this episode, James speaks with Zenna Hopson, the CEO of Dallaglio RugbyWorks. Zenna has been a huge part of Dallaglio RugbyWorks from the moment she became a trustee and her current role as CEO of Dallaglio RugbyWork draws from her experience, increasing revenue, maintaining education, regulation, and developing CSR practices in the private sector. She shares about her early career life, her business ventures, and the journey to becoming the chair of Ofsted. Zenna looks forward to working with hundreds of young people in the seven regions that Dallaglio RugbyWorks covers, with an eye open for funded expansion. 

In a nutshell, Zenna and James talk about:

• Zenna's childhood, school life, and how that impacted her interest in sports.
• Zenna's first business venture and how that turned out.
• Zenna's superpowers and how they have helped her chart her own path.
• Why Zenna's theme is helping young people to achieve their potential.
• The journey to becoming the chair of Ofsted.
• The perspective of sport and physical activity within Ofsted.
• RugbyWorks' programs and the kind of work that Zenna does there.
• Daily habits and routines that help Zenna lead at the level she does.

... and so much more!

Connect with Zenna:

LinkedIn: Zenna Hopson

Check out RugbyWorks: 

Website: www.dallagliorugbyworks.com

Facebook: Dallaglio RugbyWorks

Instagram: @dallagliorugbyworks

Connect with James: 

Instagram: @james_ventures

Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page

LinkedIn: James Moore

Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

In this episode, James had the privilege of speaking to Chris Vertannes, the Group CEO at UKESG.

The UK Elite Sports Group are an international sports consultancy, coaching, and training provider made up of UKESG, Planet Education, Elite Football & Elite Rugby. Alongside their work with schools, colleges, and universities in the UK, they work with a number of leading organisations in India to include Government Agencies, Higher Educational Institutions, Sports Academies, and NGOs. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, they supported their global partners with thought leadership, in the form of bespoke webinars & workshops that focussed on player development, mental health & wellbeing alongside capacity building.  

Chris embodies the coaching skills he is such an advocate for; inclusivity, integrity and fun. A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Chris has turned his passion into a business that makes a difference; coaching children skills and values applicable to both sport and to everyday life.

Being one of ten children in a sports-mad family, Chris found himself being a coach at a very young age. He would always be the one organizing the games. He was such a sports fanatic, and whatever the season he had this appetite for playing sports; making sure it was safe, fun, and that everyone was involved. That really was the start of a career path he was later to explore.

Having spent 25 years encouraging activity for UK children, Chris is now embarking on expanding the arm of his knowledge internationally.

Tune in to learn about:

• Chris’ early childhood and education.
• Planet Education’s origin story and how they achieved the goals they had set for themselves.
• Chris’ first milestone and what it took to achieve it.
• Common myths about the sports coaching industry that pushes Chris’ buttons.
• How the childhood obesity issue can be fixed.
• Chris’ main recurring challenges in his day-to-day operations.
• The changes in the sports coaching industry that Chris has witnessed since he started his business.
• The key to running a successful sports coaching business.
• Chris’ daily routine and habits that help him with his business performance. 

Check out UK Elite Sports Group:

Website: http://ukesg.co.uk/

Instagram: @ukesg

Facebook: UK Elite Sports Group

Connect with Chris:LinkedIn: Chris Vertannes

Connect with James: Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

In this episode, James speaks with Phil Andrews, Phil Andrews the Chief Executive Officer of USA Weightlifting. With responsibility for overseeing the strategy and operations of the organization, he has helped to transform the sport overseeing a complete change of culture within the sport which has seen membership in the United States almost treble since he took over. Andrews has also restructured the operations and governance of USA Weightlifting; supported significant reform internationally especially in the area of anti-doping; hosted three International Weightlifting Federation World Championship events; created the first independent Ethics and Judicial process and overseen the best high-performance results in 60 years.

Over the years, Phil has established himself as one of the leading sports administrators in the US. His work at USAW has transformed weightlifting’s governance and reputation, attracting record participation levels and sponsorships. 

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Phil’s childhood and experiences in school prepared him for his current role.
• What drew Phil to his current role.
• What USA Weightlifting looked like back then (before Phil’s tenure).
• USA Weightlifting’s model of operation.
• Some of the biggest challenges that Phil has faced.
• Phil’s opinion on the future of weightlifting. 
• Phil’s daily routines and habits that have helped Phil with his business performance. 

… and so much more!

Check out USA Weightlifting:

Instagram: @usa_weightlifting

Facebook: USA Weightlifting

Connect with Phil Andrews:

LinkedIn: Phil Andrews

Connect with James: Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

In this episode, James speaks to Ben Hilton and Suzanne Miller of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust. Ben is CEO of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, working towards the goal of helping 10,000 young people with their patented programs. Suzanne is an Athlete Mentor at the Trust, using her experience of representing GB in Badminton to support the next generation. 

The Trust is committed to getting young lives on track by helping elite athletes use their world-class experience to engage, enable, and empower disadvantaged young people to lead more positive lives. With their retired athletes’ mentoring and support, Dame Kelly Holmes Trust gives young people opportunities to volunteer, access employment or training, and participate in sport and healthy lifestyles. The Trust is clearly on a mission to help young people get their lives on track!

Ben and Suzanne talk about:

• Their early childhood and how some of their experience shaped them for their current roles.
• How Suzanne started and what it looks like to be a top level badminton player.
• The origin of the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust and some of their programmes.
• What drew both of them to their current roles.
• Some of the recurrent challenges they’ve faced while running the Trust.
• The future of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust.
• Their daily routines that help them perform at their optimum levels.

… and so much more!

Check out Dame Kelly Holmes Trust: 

Website: www.damekellyholmestrust.org

Instagram: @damekellyholmestrust

Connect with James: Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

For Made by Sport, sport isn't just about physical exercise and being fit. It's MUCH more than that.

In this episode, James speaks to Sophie Mason, the CEO of Made by Sport. Made By Sport raises awareness of the power of sport to change lives and raises funds for organisations doing just that. They want to shape a stronger future for young people and they believe sport is the best way to do it. Their campaign’s aim is to deliver a growing movement of charitable organisations and funders with a reach into thousands of schools, communities, clubs and organisations.

James and Sophie talk about:

• Sophie’s early childhood and how that introduced her to the world of sports.
• How Sophie’s father influenced her life.
• Tips for smaller organisations that are looking to get noticed by the right people.
• What Made for Sport does and how they raise funds for organisations. 
• How the pandemic affected Made by Sport’s activities.
• Sophies’ daily routine that keeps her performing at high levels.
• Advice she’d give to herself if she was just starting out in her career.

Check out Made by Sport:

LinkedIn: Made by Sport

Website: www.madebysport.com

Connect with Sophie:

LinkedIn: Sophie Mason

Connect with James: Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

What does it take to to shape a recognized and respected sport and physical activity sector that everyone wants to be part of?

In this episode, James talks to Ollie Bell, the commercial services director for the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). CIMSPA is the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector, committed to supporting, developing and enabling professionals and organizations to succeed and, as a result, inspire the nation to become more active.

It is evident that CIMSPA is on a mission to develop a vibrant, UK-wide sport and physical activity sector, with the highest standards of service delivery.

What you'll find out in this week’s episode:

• Ollie’s childhood experiences and how they set him up for the sports industry.
• How Ollie’s family played a role in his entrepreneurial drive.
• Why Ollie chose to pursue a sports coaching course.
• How Ollie’s career path was shaped as he rose through the ranks.
• The importance of setting up different pathways to higher education.
• How working for a governing body compared to working with commercial organizations for Ollie.
• An overview of CIMSPA and the role that Ollie plays in the organization.
• CIMSPA’s financial model.
• Ollie’s leadership philosophy and some of the philosophies he’s developed for himself over the years.
• Olliés advice to his 19-year old self.

Check out CIMSPA:

Website: https://www.cimspa.co.uk/

Facebook: CIMSPA

Instagram: @cimspa

Connect with Ollie:

LinkedIn: Ollie Bell

Connect with James: Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

Did you know that sports have the potential to contribute to changing people’s lives and strengthening communities?

In this episode, James speaks with Ollie Dudfield, the Executive Director of the Sport for Development Coalition. Ollie leads the backend team to support collective action to create an enabling policy environment, measure impact at scale, and unlock new investment in using sport as a tool for positive social change. Before joining the coalition, he led the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Sport for Development and Peace team, supporting 54 member countries to enhance the contribution of sport to sustainable development. He spearheaded the intergovernmental organization’s globally recognized initiatives on sport and the Sustainable Development Goals in this role.

Tune in to learn more!

What you’ll hear in this week’s episode:

• A sneak peek at Ollie Dudfield’s childhood
• Ollie’s first love in sports
• Ollie’s experience in the basketball space
• Difference between the elite level approach and the sports for development approach
• Ollie’s role and experience at the commonwealth secretariat
• Highlights of Ollie’s time at Commonwealth Secretariat
• A synopsis of the Sport for Development goals
• The challenges of bringing people together
• What drew Ollie to the role of the coalition?
• What does Ollie’s role involve on a day-to-day basis?
• The vision for the Sports for Development Coalition
• Leadership philosophies that Ollie has developed over time
• Ollie’s daily routine
• Ollie’s advice to his younger self

… and so much more!

Connect with Ollie Dudfield:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-dudfield-13834024/

Website: https://sportfordevelopmentcoalition.org/

Connect with James: 

Instagram: @james_ventures

Facebook: Coordinate Sport FB Page

LinkedIn: James Moore

Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast

Welcome to the 50th Anniversary episode and our 5th wrap-up show bringing together the best insights from our previous episodes and is a great opportunity to reflect on our aim of bringing added value to our listeners and the wider sport and physical activity community.

We’ve taken this opportunity to reflect on our last group of conversations and selected clips covering a range of key topics, showcasing key takeaways, insights, and journeys, our guests have passed on their experiences so you can fast track your growth.

Welcome to this week’s episode of The Drive Phase Podcast and we hope you’ll enjoy the show!

Connect with James:

Instagram: @james_venturesFacebook: Coordinate Sport FB PageLinkedIn: James MooreCoordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast