Episode 59: Gary Laybourne - Coach Core Foundation 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
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