The Talent Equation Podcast
The Talent Equation podcast is an 'exploration in human advancement'... mostly (but not exclusively) through the lens of sport and physical activity. Each episode is an 'emergent conversation' with practitioners, parents, researchers, authors (or some combination of all three) taking a deep dive into the ways that people can help others to enhance their developmental journey in whatever field they are committed to. These conversations are not mainstream - you will not hear ideas that are provided on standard education courses - they often fly in the face of convention - they will sometimes be controversial and provocative - the show is about doing things differently and doing different things. The people who come on the show are innovators - they are trying to break new ground or swim against the tide of what they see as a broken culture or an ineffective system - what they say will prompt new thinking or new ideas. All that is asked of the listener is to embrace the conversation with an open mind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.
Episodes
Alex joined me to discuss all things coach educationa and development having listened to my recent 'Coach Education is broken series'. Through the discussion we explore some of the 'system shifts' that I hav...
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This was recorded to reflect on the journey of the England Football Team during the previous European Championships but it still feels apt today in the wake of another final appearance and Gareth Southgate’s tenure as Head Coach coming to an end.
I have been fortunate to spend time with Gareth Southgate, the England Head Coach on a couple of occasions and I was able to glean some insights from...
This episode delves into real-world examples of how local community engagement can drive participation, social impact, and talent development but how this can only happen by utilising the qualities, skills and attributes of coaches from w...
Mauro joins me to talk about his book 'https://am...
Although Alex is a basketball coach and the book is based on Basketball, it is actually a briliiant read for coaches of any sport, especially team sports. This conversation explores many of these ideas including:
- Why '2 ball dribbling' is a complete waste of time
- Why co...
A significant majority of coaches want the industry to recognised as a profession a...
How to establish an agreed set of performance behaviours with a group that is equally spilt between wanting to be recreational and wanting to be driven by performance goals. We also explore how you deal with people who are self deluded and think that they want to be performance...
As they describe it...
"A provocative, in-depth podcast that examines the world of minor hockey, from coaching to program development to the myriad of issues faced by everyone in the game."
The guys reached out to me following my latest series called 'Coach Education i...
I share a story about a brilliant coach I know who hasn’t gone down the route of formal cert...
I take a hard look at the nature of coach education courses as a machanism to provide coaches with the kind of support they need. I criticise the thinking behind this approach and the 'culturally resient practices and beliefs' that fosters their continued use.
This focus on efficiency means that coaches often get their qualifications without genuinely engag...
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I was gripped by this conversation as we explored:
- What Tetris players can teach us about getting better.
- Why the mind is not a mus...
Combat Learning is about radically improving teachers and learners of martial arts using the ecological approach to training. They explore the little-known frontiers of skill adaptation, perceptual-motor learning, and human performance science for combat sports.
As Josh says...."After teaching martial arts for several years, I reali...
The episode explores...
- The historical context of these sports and their contemporary changes, including rule standardisation and the impact of lighter balls on game dynamics.
- Challenges in youth sports development, such as facility access and the influence of successful teams on community p...
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Mike Jagacki joins me to explore the nuances of his basketball coaching philosophy which takes a 'best of both worlds' approach' trying to integrate ecological ideas with concepts from information processing.
Key Themes Discussed:
- Balancing Coaching Styles: the importance of finding the right mix between structured and ...
She doesn’t hold back!!
Hope you enjoy
Link to my podcast with Jamie Edwards
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"EcoHoops, driven by a mission to transform youth basketball, places the utmost emphasis on nurturing the whole child. Central to our philosophy is the mental and emotional well-being of every young athlete, ensuring a positive, safe, and joy-filled basketball experience."
I thought th...
Key Takeaways:
- Impact of Coaches’ Beliefs: how coaches’ beliefs not only affe...
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