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The Half Court Press Podcast
By Tao MacLeodSports
The Half Court Press Podcast episodes
- E08/S21 - Tom Barton (Inverleith Hockey Club & Cyprus Hockey Association); Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…
Episode eight is with Tom Barton, who has had an interestingly diverse coaching career. He is currently the head of the youth programmes at Edinburgh based Inverleith Hockey Club, which is a committee position. He is also a co-coach of the ladies first team in the Scottish Premiership. At the same time Barton is an international standard coach with the Cyprus Men’s Hockey Team. All of this he has achieved before the age of 30, whilst also playing in his club’s men’s first eleven. In this episode we chat about coaching styles and principles, how to engage players within a positive team culture, as well as how to coach junior, senior and elite level players.
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1 hr 16 min - E07/S21 - Kareena 'Kaz' Cuthbert (Western Wildcats Hockey Club & Bowls Scotland); Coaches CornerCoaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…Episode seven is with Kareena ‘Kaz’ Cuthbert (née Marshall). A former captain of the Scottish national team, for the past few years she has been the Head Coach of Glasgow based hockey club Western Wildcats. Previously Cuthbert was the Vice President of Scottish Hockey, but recently has been named as the Head of High Performance at Bowls Scotland. In this interview we chat about what makes a good coach, how to develop a positive culture, as well as the importance of building relationships with people.You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.comSocial MediaFacebook; @HalfCourtPress1Instagram; @half_court_press1X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic55 min
- E06/S21 - John Bagnall (Scotland Korfball & Bristol Thunder Korfball Club); Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…
Episode six is with John Bagnall, who is the head coach of the Scottish korfball national team. In addition to this, John is also the coach of English Premier League side Bristol Thunder Korfball Club. In this interview we chat about Bagnall’s coaching principles, his experiences of training elite level players and the differences between working at domestic and international level.
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46 min - E05/S21 - Keely Dunn (FHumpires); Coaches CornerCoaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…Episode five is with the celebrated hockey umpire educator Keely Dunn. Whilst officiating in England, the Canadian set up FHumpires as an online platform to interact with other match officials. Over the years it’s developed in to a resource to help inform, educate and coach field hockey umpires around the world. In this interview we chat about teaching philosophies, communicating with a variety of people and how to tailor educational methods to the needs of the individual.You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.comSocial MediaFacebook; @HalfCourtPress1Instagram; @half_court_press1X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic52 min
- E04/S21 - Dan Pratt (Edinburgh City Korfball Club); Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…
Episode four is with korfball coach Dan Pratt. Currently he is coaching the first team at Edinburgh City Korfball Club, but has previously been involved with his hometown side Croydon KC, as well as the University of Edinburgh sides. As a player Dan has captained the Scotland national team. In this interview we chat about how to prepare a team, change a system and develop a positive culture.
You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.
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39 min - E03/S21 - Matt Christie (Inverleith Hockey Club); Coaches CornerCoaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…Episode three is with Matt Christie, who is a coach at Inverleith Hockey Club. Hailing from Leith, he comes from a hockey family and has played in and around the Edinburgh area for several years. Having started his coaching career with the Waverley Inveresk Trinity HC youth teams, Matt is now down the road with Inverleith. Here he is the Ladies 2nd XI and Men’s 3rd XI coach. Last season saw some silverware come his way, Christie coached the Ladies 3rd XI to the league title and received the club’s Coach of the Year Award for 2023. In this episode we chat about coaching and communication styles, the development of a positive culture, as well helping the individual alongside the wider group.You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.comSocial MediaFacebook; @HalfCourtPress1Instagram; @half_court_press1X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic52 min
- E02/S21 - Jordan Forrester (Livingston Women's Football Club); Coaches Corner
Coaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…
Episode two is with football coach Jordan Forrester. Originally from South Queensferry, he is a product of the Edinburgh College Sports Programmes. Now Jordan is the assistant coach at Livingston Women’s Football Club. Last season his side won the Championship division, which is the third tier of Scottish football, allowing for promotion to the Scottish Premier League Two. In this interview we chat about principles of coaching, team development and how to build a positive culture.
You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.
Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.com
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31 min - E01/S21 - Aiden Wren (AW Performance Hockey); Coaches CornerCoaches Corner is the latest series from the Half Court Press Podcast. Here, Tao MacLeod chats to a variety of coaches from different sports about what it is they do. We talk about coaching philosophies and techniques, youth development and team preparation, as well as how the individual fits into these concepts. If you’re curious about coaching then this is the podcast for you…Episode one is with Aiden Wren. He is the founder and director of AW Performance Hockey, which runs coaching clinics and sports sessions for youth players. Aiden is also a hockey coach at Watsonians and ESM Hockey Clubs. In this interview we discuss the development of youth players, some of the pressures faced by young athletes and about some of his coaching methods and processes.You can check out the Half Court Press online. Check out the following prompts listed below.Website; www.halfcourtpressmagazine.comSocial MediaFacebook; @HalfCourtPress1Instagram; @half_court_press1X (Twitter); @HalfCourtPress1The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsBreakerOvercastPocket CastsRadioPublic1 hr
- E04/S20 - Jean Danneberg (Germany Honamas), Amy Tennant (England & GB Hockey) & Tommy Alexander (Scottish Hockey); Goalmouth GossipThe Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds.In episode four we hear from three goalkeepers who have all played in the German Bundesliga at some point in their careers; Jean Danneberg, Amy Tennant and Tommy Alexander. Jean Danneberg is a goalkeeper for the German national team and Rot-Weiss Köln. He was a part of the World Cup winning side, where he made a name for himself as a penalty saving hero for his country. Amy Tennant is one of the goalies for the England and GB hockey teams. Currently, she plays her club hockey for Reading, but previously turned out for Großflottbeker THGC, in Hamburg, as well as East Grinstead and Bowdon HIghtown. Tommy Alexander is Scotland’s number one keeper. He is playing in the Bundesliga, in both the indoor and outdoor codes, for der Club an der Alster, having previously kept goal for UHC Hamburg, Indian Gymkhana and Reading HC. In this episode we chat about goalie kit, playing styles and what they think makes a good goalkeeper.The Half Court Press Podcast is available on…iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsApple PodcastsBreakerOvercastAnchorPocket CastsRadioPublic53 min
- E03/S20 - Phumelala Hlophe (née Mbande) & Marlise van Tonder (South Africa); Goalmouth Gossip
The Half Court Press Podcast is back! Goalmouth Gossip is our latest series, where we focus on the first player on any hockey team sheet. Tao MacLeod talks to a variety of goalkeepers from around the world about training, development and personal backgrounds.
In episode three we hear from the South African ladies goalkeepers Phumelala Hlophe (née Mbande) and Marlise van Tonder. Hailing from Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape, Phumelala has been the first choice goalie for her country for several years playing in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, as well as the Tokyo 2020/1 Olympic Games, captaining the team in the latter two tournaments. Van Tonder, coming from capital city Pretoria, has travelled with her friend and team mate around the world as one of the other keepers in the programme, being a member of the squad in the 2018 World Cup. Marlise has also played in American collegiate system, whilst studying in the USA. In this conversation we chat about what makes a good goalie, their preference for protective kit and why the goalkeeper is the most important player on the pitch.
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About The Half Court Press Podcast
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This is a show that brings you a range of news and opinion on a variety of issues from the world of sports.
The Half Court Press is a multi sports media outlet. You can download our PDF magazines from our website, watch videos on our YouTube channel, or listen to our podcasts.
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