The Sports Coaching Podcast with Sam Holmshaw

Samuel Holmshaw
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In the Sports Coaching podcast, I invite coaches from various sports, contexts and backgrounds as guests to join me in exploring and discussing a wide variety of topics within the world of Sports Coaching.

  1. 10/03/2023

    The Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP11 - An insight on Coaching in Asia - Part 1

    Hello and welcome back to The Sports Coaching Podcast. This week host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Sam Hough (Senior sports development coach at Burnley Football Club). This week, the chaps discuss ‘coaching in Asia’, which seems a suitable topic as our host enters his second year coaching full-time in Asia, whilst guest Mr Hough has just called time on 7 years coaching over in China. In the episode (Part 1), both Sam’s share there experiences coaching in China, sharing the similarities and differences of coaching between the UK and China, and the challenges (both personal and within coaching practice) that they have faced coaching in Asia. Part 2 of the episode will be out very very soon!

    1h 12m

  2. 04/26/2023

    The Sports Coaching Podcast - S5EP10 - Developing a long-term curriculum around the four phases of the football/soccer game - with Fran Constancio

    And a big welcome back! Its been just under year but The Sports Coaching Podcast is back again. Thanks to all those that have got in touch in our time away - we are very happy to be here releasing fantastic conversations once again. In this episode host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Fran Constancio (UEFA pro licence coach, YDP Lead (14-16s) & Assistant PDP (18s) at MK Dons Football club, formerly YDP Academy coach and Football & Education programme lead at Northampton Town Football club). Sam sat down with Fran back in July of 2022 to discuss the topic "Developing a long-term curriculum around the four phases of the football/ soccer game". In Segment 1 Fran talks us through the four phases of the football game (commonly known as attack, defence and the two transitional phases), why coaches choose to create/plan they're curriculum around these phases and discuss the potential benefits to players. In Segment 2 both Fran and Sam explain how coaches can begin to utilise working from the four phases in their coaching practice alongside creating principles for a game model. Finally some implications for coaching practice are discussed. A big thank you to Fran for jumping onto the podcast!

    1h 4m

  3. 06/23/2022

    S5EP9 - How can coaches facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset? - with Millie Chandarana

    In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast host Sam Holmshaw is joined by Millie Chandarana (Blackburn Rovers WFC player, Mad Mentoring, The Beautiful mind game). In this episode, the guys talk about how coaches can facilitate the development of a positive athlete mindset. Millie talks us through mindset and how a healthy/postive mindset can benefit athletes in both sports performances and everyday life in General. Millie shares her playing experiences and how her own development of a positive mindset has impacted her progression as a football player/ in everyday life and to set up her own business focusing on physical and mindset development. Sam shares his experiences of fostering a positive mindset in athletes and why coaches should look to develop healthy mindsets with their players. GET 20% OFF @MANSCAPED + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE SCPOD AT http://MANSCAPED.COM! #AD #MANSCAPEDPOD

    1h 5m

  4. 06/11/2022

    S5EP8 - Do athletes spend enough time training their minds? - with Ed Gibbins

    In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast - Sam Holmshaw is joined by Ed Gibbins (co-founder and product lead at Rewire Fitness). In this episode the chaps discuss the topic "Do athletes spend enough time training their minds?". Topics such as cognitive fatigue, the perception of fatigue, mental readiness, and psyiological and psychological wellbeing are all discussed within this episode. A great listen for any coaches that are new into the subject area of sports science. Thanks so much to Ed for jumping on the podcast, you can find Rewire fitness at https://rewirefitness.app GET 20% OFF @MANSCAPED + FREE SHIPPING WITH PROMO CODE SCPOD AT http://MANSCAPED.COM! #AD #MANSCAPEDPOD Check out the pod at http://samholmshaw.com/podcast/ P.S - Apologies for any issues with sound quality - we had a few technical issues with the edit that delayed this episodes release!

    56 min

  5. 05/26/2022

    S5EP7 - How do we create a culture for coaches and athletes? with Lauren Ammon

    In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Host Sam Holmshaw is Joined by Lauren Ammon (Athlete mindset coach - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States). In this episode Sam & Lauren discuss "How to create a culture for both coaches and athletes". Lauren shares her definition of culture, its importance in sports performance and so much more in this fantastic episode.  You can find Lauren Ammon at https://www.laurenammon.com Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SCPOD at MANSCAPED.com!

    1h 9m

  6. 04/14/2022

    S5 - EP6 - Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach - with Rhys Desmond

    In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with the one and only Rhys Desmond - CEO of the Mastermindsite.com. In this episode today, the chaps discuss the topic of 'Developing a tactical and analytical understanding of the game as a coach'. In segment 1, Rhys discusses how a coach can gain develop a tactical understanding, with both Sam and Rhys sharing their personal experiences in developing their knowledge of the game. In segment 2 the chaps discuss the various ways they have both developed an analytical understanding of the football game. And finally, Rhys gives tips and advice for coaches in any sport on how they can develop their tactical and analytical understanding of the game. Big thanks to Rhys for jumping not the podcast as a guest, you can find Rhys and all his wonderful work at https://themastermindsite.com

    1h 20m

  7. 03/25/2022

    S5EP5 - Turning individualism into inclusion - with Patrick Touhey

    In the latest episode of The Sports Coaching Podcast, Sam speaks with Patrick Touhey (president at Elite Performance Too – E, LLC. former high school basketball head coach and college assistant coach. In this Episode today Coach Touhey talks about turning individualism into inclusion with team sports. Patrick shares his insight into the importance of developing team bonding and its powerful impact on team cohesion and subsequent performance. Finally Coach Touhey provides advice on how we can help our athletes and teams reach there fullest potential

    1h 46m

  8. 03/10/2022

    The Sports Coaching Podcast x Friday night counter attack collaboration episode

    In this special episode of the The Sports Coaching Podcast we collaborate with Friday night counter attack host Hamzah Khohwadia. Hamza is a student at the UCFB university in Manchester, and an academy scout at Walsall Football Club. Hamza has just started his coaching journey at local grassroots club Unity FC. In this episode, we discuss 'coaching at my best' where Hamza takes us through the first few months of his journey as a grassroots football coach. Sam analyses Hamza's coaching practice, from his most effective moments in practice, to his biggest challenges and reflections made so far. Finally, the chaps share advice and tips for novice/first time and beginner coaches starting their journey. A different spin to our usual format, but this episode is well worth a listen to any newbies to the coaching world.

    1h 36m
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In the Sports Coaching podcast, I invite coaches from various sports, contexts and backgrounds as guests to join me in exploring and discussing a wide variety of topics within the world of Sports Coaching.

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