The Coaching Lab Playbook

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The Coaching Lab Playbook is the podcast for coaches, PE teachers, and sports leaders who want to move beyond drills and create truly engaging, game-based learning environments. Each episode breaks down what great coaching actually looks like in practice — from designing better games and asking better questions, to building environments where players think, adapt, and thrive.

  1. 1 dag geleden

    Making Sport About Them: Coach Development, Community and Change

    Discover more coaching resources, workshops, and MatchPlay Cards at The Coaching Lab. In this episode of The Coaching Lab Playbook Podcast, Jack sits down with Anthony Lands to discuss what great coach education looks like in practice. Anthony shares why understanding people and their lived experiences matters more than simply delivering content, how we can keep young people at the centre of sport, and why creating enjoyable sporting experiences should be the goal of every coach. The conversation also explores how tools like MatchPlay Cards can help shift coach behaviours, encourage reflection, and turn learning into action.

    34 min.

  2. 30 jun

    Max Caldas - More than one way to win a game - PART 2

    In this episode, we explore what it really means to make sport about the players. Max shares his philosophy on ownership, decision-making, leadership and creating a team culture where athletes are empowered rather than controlled. We also dive into how Spain are preparing for the World Cup, balancing experienced internationals with emerging talent, and why the best coaches spend less time providing answers and more time creating the conditions for learning. 🎧 Learn more at The Coaching Lab

    28 min.

  3. 21 jun

    Max Caldas - It's the players game, not the coaches - PART 1

    Max Caldas is one of the most respected coaches in world hockey. A two-time FIH Coach of the Year and current head coach of the Spanish Men's National Team, Max has built a reputation for creating high-performance environments where players take ownership, think for themselves and thrive under pressure. Under his leadership, Spain has re-established itself amongst the world's elite and secured qualification for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. A must-listen for coaches, teachers and leaders who want to create environments where people take responsibility, grow and perform at their best. 🎧 Learn more at The Coaching Lab

    30 min.

  4. 16 jun

    Why Most Staff Development in Schools Doesn’t Work (And What To Do Instead)

    In this episode of The Coaching Lab Playbook, we debrief a recent day working with Chris Clayton-Smith and his staff team. We unpack the realities of developing a consistent, confident coaching approach across a department, what stood out, what challenged staff, and what actually drives change beyond a one-off workshop. If you’re looking to build more aligned, engaging school sport… we’re now working with schools and clubs globally, get in touch to explore how we can support your team - info@thecoachinglab.org

    31 min.

  5. 29 mei

    Coaching the Person, Not the Label: SEN in Sport

    In this episode, Jack is joined by Paul Brackley to explore what inclusive coaching really looks like in practice. Drawing on his experience at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Paul shares how great SEN coaching starts with understanding the individual and adapting the game, not the player. We also dive into how simple tools like MatchPlay Cards can help coaches make better decisions in the moment and keep every player engaged. A practical, honest conversation on coaching with impact—where every player matters.

    33 min.

  6. 12 mei

    Unlocking the Game: Giving Ownership Back to Players

    See how The Coaching Lab can help you and your environment 👉🏼https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/contact In this episode of The Coaching Lab Podcast, we’re joined by Royston Dsouza from New Zealand to explore what it really means to unlock the game and give ownership back to players. Too often, coaching becomes about control — directing every action, prescribing every solution, and unintentionally taking the game away from those playing it. In this conversation, we challenge that approach and dive into how coaches can shift from being instructors to designers of learning environments, where players are encouraged to think, adapt, and make decisions under pressure.

    26 min.

  7. 21 apr

    Rethinking Coach Development: Supporting Coaches Effectively

    If you're serious about getting better, explore our NEW Coach Challenge MatchPlay Cards here 🔗 https://thecoachinglab.org/products/coach-matchplay-cards?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web In this episode of The Coaching Lab Podcast, we sit down with Panda, Head of Hockey at Oundle School, to explore what coach development really needs in the modern world. Together, we challenge the traditional model of coach education, moving beyond one-off courses and content-heavy delivery, and instead focus on what actually changes behaviour: ongoing support, better conversations, and practical tools that coaches can use in real time. Drawing on Panda’s experience leading a school programme, we unpack the realities of supporting a diverse coaching workforce, from teachers to external coaches, and the challenges of creating consistency across a department.

    33 min.

  8. 1 apr

    Teach the Game, Not the Drill: A Coaching Shift in America

    Janet and Emily, two curious field hockey coaches from the US embarked in 12 months of mentorship with The Coaching Lab. Here's what happens when you give the game back to the players. Want to explore how The Coaching Lab mentoring can support and transform your coaching in 2026? Let's chat - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/contact

    43 min.
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The Coaching Lab Playbook is the podcast for coaches, PE teachers, and sports leaders who want to move beyond drills and create truly engaging, game-based learning environments. Each episode breaks down what great coaching actually looks like in practice — from designing better games and asking better questions, to building environments where players think, adapt, and thrive.

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  • Maker
    The Coaching Lab
  • Jaren actief
    2021 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    65
  • Beoordeling
    Veilig
  • Copyright
    © The Coaching Lab
  • Website van aflevering
    The Coaching Lab Playbook

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