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Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Coaching Hub Podcast.    Led by Dr Christian Edwards, the Coaching Hub is a space where cutting-edge research is developed and partnerships with National and International Government Bodies are established, offering consultancy services and coach education courses.    In each episode, our guests will share their knowledge and experiences and have research-informed conversations with Manuel Santos, Mike Castle and Oli Lum, about the practical implications of their work in the coaching field. Disgrifiad y podlediad   Croeso i Bodlediad Hyb Hyfforddi Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd.    Dan arweiniad Dr Christian Edwards, mae’r Hyb Hyfforddi yn ofod lle mae ymchwil flaengar yn cael ei datblygu a phartneriaethau’n cael eu sefydlu gyda Chyrff Llywodraeth Genedlaethol a Rhyngwladol, gan gynnig gwasanaethau ymgynghori a chyrsiau addysgu hyfforddwyr.   Ym mhob pennod bydd ein gwesteion yn rhannu eu gwybodaeth a’u profiadau, gan gael sgyrsiau wedi’u llywio gan ymchwil am oblygiadau ymarferol eu gwaith yn y maes hyfforddi. Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx

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    • Apr 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

    A look back at 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour' with Prof Robyn Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 62:11


    For our season finale, we invited back to the studio Professor Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) who was joined by the entire podcast team. In this episode, we discussed Robyn's 2007 paper 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour'. We invited him to reflect on the origins of the paper and its relevance in today's context.Enjoy! Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13573320701287486Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Work and Non-Work Boundaries in Coaching with Emlyn Lewis and Dr Charlie Corsby

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 81:24


    Fresh from submitting his doctoral thesis, Emlyn Lewis (Cardiff Metropolitan University) joins Mike Castle and his supervisor, Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University), for a conversation about his research. In this episode, they discuss Emlyn's thesis, which explores the everyday practices of coaches, with a particular focus on the boundaries between work and non-work.Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Action Research with Ashley Kempson and Dr Oli Lum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 58:18


    In this episode, we welcome DSC alum Ashley Kempson (University of Gloucestershire), who is joined by our very own Oli Lum—this time taking the guest's chair. They discuss their paper published in the special edition of Sports Coaching Review, which explores their experiences conducting action research, particularly their reflections from being in the field. Besides discussing the origins of the paper, they dive into the reflections and experiences covered in the article.Enjoy! Article link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2024.2335058Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Gaining Access to a Research Context with Dr Harley-Jean Simpson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 69:15


    We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson (Anglia Ruskin University). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article, which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemmas. Enjoy the episode!Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2024.2395139Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Creativity in Coaching with Dr Ludvig Rasmussen and Dr Manuel Santos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 67:20


    We are delighted to receive Dr Ludvig Rasmussen (Aalborg Universitet) to the podcast. Ludvig's extensive work in the field of creativity in sports was the basis for this conversation. During the episode, we discussed Ludvig's evolving views on how to define creativity, the challenges of working with elite coaches, and his current research project. Enjoy the episode!Ludvig Researchgate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ludvig-Johan-Torp-RasmussenFollow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    A conflicted coaching identity with Dr Ieuan Davies and Dr Gethin Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 47:08


    We are back with season 5!We start this season with Dr Ieuan Davies' (Cardiff Metropolitan University, MAD Hockey coaching) doctoral work. In this thesis, Ieuan looked back at his doctoral journey and where the ideas of a conflicted coaching identity stemmed. They also looked back at the process of doing auto-ethnographical work and the wider implications of Ieuan's work.Enjoy! Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghubMAD Hockey Coaching: https://www.madhockeycoaching.com/

    Women-only coach education with Dr Kerry Harris, Dr Sofia Santos and Lisa Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 79:54


    It's the season finale so it's the perfect opportunity to revisit the WRU Women in High Performance Programme. We invited back Dr Sofia Santos and Dr Kerry Harris who recently published paper that offers a view for the future of Women's coach education. Alongside Lisa Newton (Cardiff Met WRFC Head coach), who took part in the program, they discussed their experiences, challenges and frustrations of the current coach education landscape. Enjoy!  Click here to access the paper.Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Dr Oli Lum and Dr Gethin Thomas on "Being fast and running fast"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 74:57


    In this episode, our host became the guest - Dr Oli Lum presented some of the findings of his thesis that will be soon published. Mike Castle and Oli were joined  Dr Gethin Thomas, who was Oli's Director of Studies. They looked back at Oli's first steps in his doctoral studies, at how he gained the trust of elite athletics coaches and at some of the findings and implications of the paper.Enjoy the episode!Social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

    Marginalised Groups in Sports with Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 73:12


    In this episode, Mike hosted Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling, PhD and UG students respectively, at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They shared some of their experiences as marginalised individuals in sports and HE, and how these experiences informed their research projects.  Join us in this conversation!Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPodFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp 

    Sport Wales' Coach Developer Programme with Dr Christian Edwards and Gruff Rees

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 63:19


    We welcomed back to the studio Dr Christian Edwards to share his experiences in designing and delivering Sport Wales' Coach Developer Practitioner. Gruff Rees (Cardiff RFC) and our host Mike Castle, who both completed the course, were in the studio with him. Enjoy their conversation!Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPodFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp 

    Translation and meaning-making with Dr Charlie Corsby and Mara Mata

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 77:37


    In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Dr Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and debuted Mara Mata (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and they discussed their recent paper on translation and meaning-making in Sports coaching research. During the episode both provided an insight into their experiences when coaching and researching in second languages.  To access the paper, follow this link. Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp 

    Developing Coaches' Creativity with Dr Manuel Santos and Prof Robyn Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 68:41


    We are back for season 4! To kick start this season, Oli hosted our podcast producer, Dr Manuel Santos (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Prof Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University). They presented their recently published paper on developing coaches' creative practice. The paper is available on open access, click here to access it.Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp 

    CRiC 2024 Sport Coaching Review Q&A with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr Charlie Corsby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 53:34


    It's the final episode of the season and our final episode from the 2024 CRiC conference. This episode is a live recording of a panel with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby on publishing in Sports Coaching Review. After a short introduction about their roles in the journal, they took questions from the audience. We'll be back in your feed soon!! CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Graduation Special Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 71:36


    It's graduation! The SC Hub podcast joins the celebrations by releasing a very special episode! Oli sat down with 3 of our 2024 graduates: Katie Battishill, Josh Williams and Evan Kennedy. During this episode, they looked back at their first steps in HE, the challenges of being an undergraduate student, and looked at what the future reserves for them.Congratulations to all our students! Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Review with Dr Ed Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 47:51


    In this episode, we are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Ed Hall (Northumbria University). Ed is CRiC's Conference Officer and was the driving force behind the 2024 conference. He shared his conference reflections, challenges and highlights. Also, he discussed the shared his vision for future conferences. Enjoy! CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Noel Dempsey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 14:56


    In the final CRiC bitesize episode, Mike welcomed Dr Noel Dempsey (University Campus of Football Business)  to the pod. Besides sharing some of his early experiences as a PhD student, Noel provided an insightful look at his work, particularly looking at the selection box metaphor in coach education and the inspiration drawn from Bernstein's work.  Website: https://www.ucfb.ac.uk/about-ucfb/our-people/our-team/ucfb-manchester-campus-academic-staff/noel-dempsey Twitter/X: @ndemps86CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx origin

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 16:50


    We are delighted to welcome to the podcast Dr Christian Thue Bjørndal (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences). Christian looked back at his first steps in academia,  provided an overview of the work on the dominating discourse on talent pathways in Norway and how talent tends to be represented in everyday conversations.  Christian Bjørndal:Website: https://www.nih.no/english/about/employees/christiab/Twitter/X: @Chris_thueCRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Pete Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 15:17


    It's episode 5 of our CRiC bitesize special episodes and Mike welcomed the very busy Dr Pete Holmes  (Nottingham Trent University). Pete was at CRiC to present a poster and a parallel session and in this episode, he brokedown how his work can influence coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Pete HolmesWebsite: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/staff-profiles/science-technology/pete-holmesTwitter/X: @petepjhCRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx Coach education

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Andrew Higham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 12:52


    Welcome to one more CRiC bitesize episode. This time, Mike chatted with Andrew Higham, PhD student at Sheffield Hallam Student. During the episode, Andrew took us back to his first steps in HE and introduced us to his work on coaches' wellbeing and the use of photo elicitation. Enjoy!Enjoy the episode! Andrew Higham:Website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/sport-physical-activity-research-centre/study/phd-topics/andrew-highamTwitter/X: @AHigham_HECRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Alex Consterdine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 13:53


    In this episode of our special CRiC series, Mike sat down with Dr Alex Consterdine  (Liverpool John Moores University). Alex previewed her work on precarity, and its implications to a wider coaching field. Enjoy the episode! Dr Alex Consterdine:Website: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/staff-profiles/faculty-of-science/sport-and-exercise-sciences/alexandra-consterdineTwitter/X:https://x.com/aconsterdine1CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Tom Leeder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 13:42


    In the second of our special CRiC episodes, Mike welcomed to the podcast Dr Tom Leeder (University of East Anglia). In this episode, Tom shared the work he has been doing with British Orienteering and the impact of the work in coach education. Enjoy the episode! Dr Tom Leeder: https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/thomas-m-leederCRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Bitesize: Dr Han Wool Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 13:58


    The first of our special CRiC episodes is out! Mike welcomed Dr Han Wool Lee (Seoul National University, Cardiff Metropolitan University) to the pod. In this first episode, Han shared the origins of his groundbreaking work on the use of Lefevbre's work in Sports Coaching and implications for coaches. Enjoy the episode! CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    CRiC 2024 Conference Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 11:34


    The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast is going on the road! We have partnered with the Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC) and during the upcoming 6th International CRiC conference, we will be recording a special series of episodes. The podcast team (Manuel Santos, Oli Lum and Mike Castle) gathered in the studio to preview the upcoming conference and share what they will be looking forward to doing at the conference. Keep an eye on your feed for more! CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    "Sustaining the unsustainable" in Sports Coaching with Prof. Robyn Jones and Dr. Charlie Corsby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 71:55


    In this episode, we welcomed back to the studio Prof. Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode we discussed their article on sustainability in coaching, that both of our guests authored with Dr. Andy Lane.  During the episode, the origins of this study, focus on coaches' everyday practice and other pressures that might render the coaching profession unsustainable were insightfully discussed. Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17430437.2023.2253754Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    "Vulnerability and uncertainty" in Sports Coaching with Dr. Charlie Corsby and Dr. Andy Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 54:28


    We are back with season 3! In the first episode of the season, Oli welcomed back to the studio Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Andy Lane (Cardiff Metropolitan University). In this episode they discussed their 2023 article: "Contending with vulnerability and uncertainty: what coaches say about coaching." This included a discussion about the origins of the study,  challenges and opportunities in the recruitment of participants, the performatic nature of qualitative interviews, and a deep dive into the study's findings. Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2022.2057697Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Game Based Approaches with Dr José Castro and Dr Ruan Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 68:15


    In our season finale, Mike received Dr. Jose Castro (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and Dr. Ruan Jones  (Senior Lecturer in Sport, Physical Education and Health, Cardiff Metropolitan University). We leaned upon our guest's expertise in the topic to discuss a range of matters, including: common misconceptions surrounding GBAs,  challenges in researching GBAs, the role of skill development in GBAs, and future areas for research. (Welsh description to be added soon)Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Charming in Coaching with Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 82:28


    Mike welcomed back to the studio Dr Sofia Santos and Prof Robyn Jones. This time, the conversation was centred around their 2022 article on "Charming, influencing and seducing" in coaching. The conversation included a breakdown of how charming is part of the everyday actions of coaches as a mean to get athletes buy-in. (Welsh description will be added soon)Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13573322.2022.2029390?role=tab&tab=permissions&scroll=topFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Dr Daniel Spencer on Language

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 78:23


    In this episode, Mike sat down with Dr Daniel Spencer (Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University) and returning guest Dr Charlie Corsby (Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching, Cardiff Metropolitan University).  In this episode, they discussed the main findings of Dan's doctoral thesis focused on the language used in the coaching field. They also discussed some of the challenges Dan felt during the data collection and the implications of findings for coaches. Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Marink Reedijk on Football and Phenomenology

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 68:44


    Dr Mike Castle interviewed his close friend Dr Marink Reedijk (Anderlecht Football Futures Head Coach). Marink and Mike relived some of their shared experiences as Doctorate in Sport Coaching students. Marink shared his views about how theory has been informing his coaching practice, everyday coaching challenges, problem solving activities in coaching and the value of mistakes in learning. Also, they discussed the findings in Marink's thesis, and how a phenomenological approach supported Marink to explore the essence of football coaching. (Welsh description will be added soon)Link to thesis: https://figshare.cardiffmet.ac.uk/articles/thesis/_Teach_me_how_to_dance_with_you_A_phenomenological_exploration_to_improve_my_own_football_coaching/14447160Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Caring in Sports Coaching with Dr Colum Cronin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 48:10


    We are delighted to welcome Dr Colum Cronin (Reader in Sports Coaching and Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University). Oli and Mike interviewed Colum on his recent book on Care in Sports Coaching. The interview included a discussion on the use of phenomenological approaches in the study of caring in coaching and the implications of caring relationships in learning.  (Welsh description will be added soon)Link to book: https://www.routledge.com/Care-in-Sport-Coaching-Pedagogical-Cases/Cronin-Armour/p/book/9780367896270Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    The theory-practice divide with Prof Robyn Jones, Dr Charles Corsby and Dr Gethin Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 80:06


    In the first episode of season 2, Mike chats with returning guests Prof. Robyn Jones, Dr. Gethin Thomas and Dr. Charlie Corsby about their 2023 paper ‘Bordering, Connecting, and Dispelling within Sports Coaching: Erasing the Practitioner–Scholar Divide'. Here, they discuss traditional views about theory and practice, coaches anti-intellectualism and ways to bring practitioners and scholars together. (Welsh description will be added soon)Link to paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/13/9/201Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Lev Vygostky with Dr Gethin Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 97:51


    In this episode, both of our hosts sat with Dr. Gethin Thomas for a conversation about the work of Lev Vygsotky applied to Sports Coaching. With a shared interest in the work of Vygostky, they discussed some of the most relevant concepts of his work and implications for coaches, including: mediation, tools, language, ZPD, the more knowledgeable other and perishivani.Yn y bennod hon, eisteddodd y ddau o'n gwesteiwr gyda Dr. Gethin Thomas am sgwrs am waith Lev Vygsotky ar Hyfforddi Chwaraeon. Gyda diddordeb a rennir yng ngwaith Vygostky, buont yn trafod rhai o gysyniadau mwyaf perthnasol ei waith a goblygiadau ar gyfer hyfforddwyr, gan gynnwys: cyfryngu, offer, iaith, ZPD, yr arall mwy gwybodus a perishivani.Link to article: https://www.scielo.br/j/motriz/a/BXKcbtcHKFnjmnb5YVLT5MC/?lang=enFollow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    The Narratives of Female Tennis Coaches with Ellen Jones and Ellie Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 45:09


    Mike Castle hosted Ellen Jones (Senior Lecturer in Performance Sport, Programme Director of Sport Physical Education and Health) and Ellie Lewis (Director and Head Coach of Tennis Squad). Ellen's recent article on the narratives of women tennis coaches' careers informed this conversation, where our guests' personal journeys illustrated some of the structural issues discussed in thee paper. Croesawodd Mike Castle Ellen Jones (‪Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Perfformiad Chwaraeon, Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglen Chwaraeon, Addysg Gorfforol ac Iechyd) ac Ellie Lewis (Cyfarwyddwr a Phrif Hyfforddwr y Sgwad Tenis). Roedd erthygl ddiweddar Ellen ar yrfa hyfforddwyr Tennis Merched yn sail i'r sgwrs hon, lle'r oedd teithiau personol ein gwestai yn darlunio rhai o'r materion strwythurol a drafodwyd yn y papur. Follow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Humor in Sports Coaching with Dr. Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 54:03


    Oli Lum sat down with Christian Edwards and Emlyn Lewis. Christian is the director of the SC Hub at Cardiff Met and the director of Football and Emlyn is a Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Cardiff Met. The interview revolved around Christian's 2018 article, focused the use of humor in SC. During the episode, Christian explained how he sees humor as a sociological tool, and broke down the concept of ‘inclusionary putdowns' while sharing some fun stories. Eisteddodd Oil Lum i lawr gyda Christian Edwards ac Emlyn Jones. Christian yw cyfarwyddwr yr Hyb Hyfforddi Chwaraeon ym Met Caerdydd a chyfarwyddwr Pêl-droed ac mae Emlyn yn Ddarlithydd mewn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon ym Met Caerdydd. Roedd y cyfweliad yn ymwneud ag erthygl Christian 2018, gan ganolbwyntio ar y defnydd o hiwmor yn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon. Yn ystod y bennod, esboniodd Christian sut y mae'n gweld hiwmor fel arf cymdeithasegol, a chwalodd y cysyniad o 'ymyriadau cynhwysol' wrth rannu rhai straeon hwyliog.Follow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    WRU Women in High Performance Programme with Dr. Sofia Santos and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 71:26


    Mike Castle interviewed Dr Sofia Santos (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching) and Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin (WRU) about the Women in High Performance Coaching Programme (WHPCP). Sofia and Catrina shared their journeys into coaching and discussed the gendered issues present in the coaching realm. These served as the basis for the creation of the WHPCP, where Sofia shared her experience leading the programme, and Catrina provided her insight as a participant. Bu Mike Castle yn cyfweld â Dr Sofia Santos (Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon) a Catrina Nicholas-McLaughlin (URC) am y Rhaglen Hyfforddi Merched Perfformiad Uwch (WHPCP). Rhannodd Sofia a Catrina eu teithiau i hyfforddi a thrafod y materion rhywedd sy'n bresennol ym myd hyfforddi. Roedd y rhain yn sail i greu'r WHPCP, lle rhannodd Sofia ei phrofiad yn arwain y rhaglen, a darparodd Catrina ei mewnwelediad fel cyfranogwr. Follow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    Gender in Sport Coaching with Dr. Kerry Harris and Jennifer Larrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 57:54


    Mike Castle interviewed Dr Kerry Harris (Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Director of Women's Football) and Jen Larrick (doctoral candidate). With a vast experience in coaching Women's Football, Kerry and Jen took us back to their first coaching experiences, shared their journey into academia, and their views on the current landscape of research in coaching and gender. Plus, they both deconstructed some common misconceptions about coaching female teams.Bu Mike Castle yn cyfweld â Dr Kerry Harris (Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon a Chyfarwyddwr Pêl-droed Merched) a Jen Larrick (ymgeisydd doethurol). Gyda phrofiad helaeth o hyfforddi Pêl-droed Merched, aeth Kerry a Jen â ni yn ôl at eu profiadau hyfforddi cyntaf, gan rannu eu taith i'r byd academaidd, a'u barn ar y dirwedd bresennol o ymchwil ym maes hyfforddi a rhywedd. Hefyd, gwnaeth y ddau ddadadeiladu rhai camsyniadau cyffredin am hyfforddi Merched.Follow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx 

    An Interview with Professor Robyn Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 45:07


    Mike Castle and Oli Lum interviewed Professor Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory).  In this conversation, Robyn was kind enough to share some personal stories while looking at the field of Sport Coaching with his distinguishing critical gaze. He looked back at his first coaching experiences, took us back to Mississippi where he attained his doctoral degree, his time in Bath University and more recently, about the creation of the Doctorate in SC at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Bu Mike Castle ac Oli Lum yn cyfweld â'r Athro Robyn Jones (Athro Chwaraeon a Theori Gymdeithasol).  Yn y sgwrs hon, bu Robyn yn ddigon caredig i rannu rhai straeon personol wrth edrych ar faes Hyfforddi Chwaraeon gyda'i olwg feirniadol nodedig. Edrychodd yn ôl ar ei brofiadau hyfforddi cyntaf, aeth â ni yn ôl i Mississippi lle enillodd ei radd doethur, ei amser ym Mhrifysgol Caerfaddon ac yn fwy diweddar, am greu Doethuriaeth yn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon ym Mhrifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd.Sport Coaching review: https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rspc20CRiC: https://cricsportcoaching.com/Robyn's researchgate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robyn-JonesFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx

    Introducing the Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 17:08


    Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University Sport Coaching Podcast! In the first part of this episode, Dr Christian Edwards (Director of the Sport Coaching Hub) and Prof Robyn Jones (Professor of Sport and Social Theory) chatted with Dr Manuel Santos (Lecturer in Sport Coaching) about the origin of the Hub. Later, Manuel, Oli Lum (Lecturer in Sport Coaching) and Mike Castle (Learning Developer) sat down to introduce you to the podcast. Croeso i Podlediad Hyfforddi Chwaraeon Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd! Yn rhan gyntaf y bennod hon, bu Dr Christian Edwards (Cyfarwyddwr yr Hyb Hyfforddi Chwaraeon) a'r Athro Robyn Jones (Athro Chwaraeon a Theori Gymdeithasol) yn sgwrsio â Dr Manuel Santos (Darlithydd mewn Hyfforddi Chwaraeon) am darddiad yr Hyb. Yn ddiweddarach, eisteddodd Manuel, Oli a Mike i lawr i'ch cyflwyno i'r podlediad. Follow us on Twitter: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx

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