Podcasts about sport wales

Protein is everywhere right now — added to yoghurts, cereals, snack bars and even water. But why has it taken centre stage in the wellness world, and how much do we actually need? In this episode of The Extra Scoop, we're joined by Dr. Chris Cashin, a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience, to help us make sense of the protein boom. From health claims to beauty industry promises, she breaks down what's fact, what's hype, and what really matters when it comes to your protein intake. We look at why protein is essential, how to tell if you're getting enough, whether plant-based options measure up, and why there's more to nutrition than just chasing numbers on a label. Whether you're perimenopausal, training for a marathon, or simply trying to eat well, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to navigate protein without the overwhelm. In This Episode, We Cover: Why protein is important and what it actually does for the body The truth behind daily targets — and whether 30g per meal is really necessary The rise of “proteinification” and how diet culture fuels the hype How protein became associated with aesthetics and the ideal body image The difference between complete and incomplete proteins Whether plant-based proteins are just as effective as animal-based sources The real risks (if any) of eating too much protein 3 simple, evidence-based takeaways to help you get what you need — without overthinking it About the Guest:Dr Chris Cashin is a Registered Dietitian, Registered Nutritionist, and Sports Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience. She's the founder of Cardiff Nutrition Consultancy, has worked with elite athletes at the English Institute of Sport and Sport Wales, and is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Manager for the MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins react to the breaking news that Cardiff Rugby are set to go into administration with the Welsh Rugby Union in line to take over the capital city side. BBC Wales business correspondent Huw Thomas as well as former Chief Executive of Sport Wales and longtime Cardiff fan Dr Huw Jones discuss the ramifications for the world-famous club.

Predictably, when Sport Wales formed its Female Health & Performance team, some asked why there was no male equivalent.The truth is that male physiology and psychology has long been viewed as the default across sport.“For so many years we haven't thought about females as being different,” says Esther Goldsmith, who works for Sport Wales, on the latest episode of the Leaders Performance Podcast.“When you think about it, it doesn't make sense because it's obvious we're different.”This lack of understanding or consideration makes one ponder just how much potential is being left on the table by female athletes. The menstrual cycle, for example, was seen as a taboo and was historically not taken into consideration when female athletes trained, performed or recovered.In seeking to redress that imbalance, Sport Wales is empowering female Welsh athletes from the grassroots through to podium potential with the support they need to succeed.“We're just trying to open up some of those conversations and improve the comfort and awareness of the athlete in order to help,” says Dr Natalie Brown, who works alongside Goldsmith.Both spoke of Sport Wales' efforts to normalise conversations about a whole range of female health issues (10:00) including pelvic floor health and stress incontinence (36:00), while busting common myths along the way (21:00).Goldsmith and Brown also discuss the importance of encouraging behavioural change through meeting the athlete where they are in their beliefs and values (15:00); helping coaches with any potential discomfort as they learn and become aware of the needs of their athletes (31:00); as well as the question of sports bras in a market without universal standards (26:00).They offer useful tips for any sports organisation regardless of their budget or level of resource but the important thing is to start having the conversation. Now.More from Sport Wales:How Sport Wales Is Enabling Female Athletes to Succeed on the World Stage‘Female-Specific Considerations Should Be Part of Normal Practice'Female Athlete Health: Five Top Tips When Discussing the Menstrual Cycle and Other IssuesListen above and subscribe today on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and Overcast, or your chosen podcast platform.

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 

With so many sanitary products on the market, we are swept into a mindset that we should 'just get on', regardless of our periods. In reality, women and girls are still troubled with the hormonal fluctuations in mood, energy, sleep quality ... and the fear of leakage or ability to use and access sanitary products for the sports / activities they're involved in.  Dr Nat Brown is research associate based at Swansea University and Sport Wales – working for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science and she is passionate about helping women feel and perform at their best throughout their menstrual cycle.If you want more support with your menstrual cycle, or want to follow her work, connect with Dr Nat:      Instagram: optimal.period      Website: www.optimalperiod.com      Email: natalie@optimalperiod.comAnd if you found todays episode interesting or just want to share your story, I'd love to hear from you!       Email: Sarahjane@FitFannyAdams.com      Instagram: @FitFannyAdamsAnd please, help the crazy algorithms of the podcast world! Drop a rating and review to help get this podcast out to the women who need to know they are not alone.  

Thornaby Football Club's committee is facing criticism after they announced that the Teeside-based club would be dropping all of its women's section. First team manager Abbey Lyle tells Clare McDonnell what this means for the women and girls in the club, the support they've received since, and what it says about grassroots women's sport. Clare also discusses the issues with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, former Paralympian and Chair of Sport Wales and the CEO of Women in Sport, Stephanie Hilborne.Clare talks to the Canadian writer and social activist Naomi Klein about her book Doppelganger, now out in the UK in paperback. The book is a result of her being mistaken for another Naomi – Wolf, for years. Naomi Klein uses her doppelganger as a metaphor to explain many of the issues facing the modern world, from climate change and politics, to obsession with wellness and the ways we parent our children. British writer Lucy Foley began her career writing historical fiction before making an extremely successful switch to crime and thrillers, and with New York Times bestsellers The Paris Apartment and The Guest List under her belt, Lucy has sold more than five and half million books. She joins Clare to discuss her latest novel, The Midnight Feast, which takes place during the opening of a luxury wellness retreat and explores the clash between the insta-ready super-rich and some very disgruntled locals.Grammy-award winning American folk singer/songwriter Aoife O'Donovan has released three critically-acclaimed solo albums, is co-founder and front woman of the string band, Crooked Still, and is also one third of the all-female group I'm With Her. Her latest album, All My Friends, is inspired by the passage of the 19th amendment and the evolving landscape of women's rights in America over the past century. She joins Clare to discuss the themes and to perform live in the studio.Presented by Clare McDonnell Producer: Louise Corley

The female monthly cycle and how it impacts training and competition is a conversation that athletes and coaches should have. The reality is that it can be awkward for both parties, so to avoid awkwardness it usually gets pushed aside. Which means that female athletes can feel isolated in navigating this part of their life. We should also include perimenopause and menopause in that conversation as it will affect most females at some point.   As a coach I do believe that we need to have these conversations, and that they should not be awkward.   Education is a big part, so to help us better understand the ways in which training and competition can be managed, I have invited Dr Natalie Brown onto the show as a guest. Natalie is a research assistant for the Welsh Institute of Performance Science. She works predominately with Sport Wales, leading on research with female athletes and the impact of the menstrual cycle on sport participation and performance. In this conversation with Natalie we talk about:   To truly understand the patterns of your monthly cycle, track it for at least 3 cycles Lifestyle factors have a huge influence on the severity of your monthly cycle Carbohydrate supplementation prior to HIT sessions might mitigate some symptoms Menstrual cycle apps are good, but listening to your body is better Perimenopause is ‘chaos' but healthy lifestyle factors can help How to arrange your training during the menopause HRT for females? It depends! Some guidance for coaches on how to open a menstrual cycle/menopause conversation with their athlete   To find out more about Natalie Brown and her work please visit these channels: Instagram Optimal.Period  Website www.optimalperiod.com,    You can find some other really good resources at the following links: Podcasts The Female Athlete,  For continued education please check out Menstrual cycle online coaching modules: UK Coaching resources   I also asked Natalie to recommend a book. This is her choice: Good for a Girl Lauren Fleshman   To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please visit her website at BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.   Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

SHOWNOTES:How does context help up define and be comfortable with who we are? In a recent conversation with Akin Thomas we spoke the role of context and how it helps us define our identity. We also spoke about his entrepreneurial streak, how the Johnson and Johnson credo inspired him to define it for his business. In this very thought provoking and sometimes difficult conversation we also spoke about

Pippa Britton OBE is a former Paralympian and now works with governing bodies to make the sport of archery more inclusive. She spoke to RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell about the sport while they were at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham. #RNIBConnect  Image Shows RNIB's Allan Russell chatting With Pippa

For episode 3, Bina welcomes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson is one of Britain's most decorated Paralympian athletes, winning 11 gold medals, four silvers and one bronze over five Paralympic Games. Tanni is established as one of the most gifted and courageous sportswomen of her generation. Since retiring from athletics, Tanni has held many important roles in sport – including vice-president of the Women's Sport Foundation and most recently Chair of Sport Wales. In 2010, Tanni became an independent peer in the House of Lords, and since this time has continued to act as a prominent and vocal advocate for disability rights, welfare reform and inclusion. She talks to Bina about the role of Boards in making cultural change in organisations, how businesses can support more disabled people into employment and what it means to be an inclusive leader. Join the conversation on sustainable growth.

Dr Natalie Brown is a research associate based at Swansea University and Sport Wales, working with the Welsh Institute of Performance Science. Her specialist area is the menstrual cycle and sport, supporting all levels of performance, whether that is the Olympic Games or helping women and girls have an active lifestyle. Both her research and applied work focusses on understanding the menstrual cycle, increasing awareness and understanding, and promoting a proactive approach to menstrual-related symptoms and management. In this podcast, I chat with Dr Natalie Brown, who is a research associate based at Swansea University working with the Welsh Institute of Performance Science. Natalie's specialist area is the menstrual cycle and sport, so we talk about her work on teachers' perceptions and experiences of menstrual cycle education in UK schools, and the resources she has created for UK Sport on the menstrual cycle. Natalie also talks about the research she is involved in on concussion in rugby, her next research projects and her career advice.

In today's episode, we have James Williams, the Chief Executive of Welsh athletics. James ensures the strategic objectives of Welsh Athletics are achieved, and his priorities are to ensure a solid financial governance base for the sport to operate and develop. James is also the main link with Sport Wales, UK Athletics, and The Four Home Country Athletics Associations.    Welsh Athletics is a national governing body of athletics driving participation and elite success across stairs across Wales. They have over 12,500 athletes and more than 110 clubs. It also organizes the ADC (Athletics Development Centre) program: this program aims at giving all athletes and coaches the best possible foundations to realize their potential.   Tune in to learn more about: Williams' earliest sporting memory and how coming up from a sporty environment shaped him? Where he wanted to have a career whether in professional sport or the administration  The  perception and image problem on Athletics, that's it is behind other sports and the strategies they're taking to create awareness Their strong team and what they're doing to secure them from burnout What he is doing in terms of staying on top form physically and mentally  …and so much more!   Connect with Williams: Twitter:    @jwilliams150 LinkedIn: James Williams   Check out Welsh Athletics: Website: https://www.welshathletics.org/  LinkedIn: WELSH ATHLETICS LIMITED Twitter: @WelshAthletics Instagram: @wetshathletics   Connect with James: Instagram: @james_ventures Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page LinkedIn: James Moore Coordinate Cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast    

Pippa Britton is Wales's most successful Archer, a double Paralympian and double world champion. Pippa made the podium at six consecutive world championships and won 24 medals at 24 international events.  Pippa also represented the Welsh able bodied archery team on more than 20 occasions and has broken many world and national records.   After retiring from competing, Pippa decided to give back to sport and society combining her understanding of diversity and equality with her experience of governance. She's had a number of prominent non-executive board roles, including the vice-chair of Sport Wales and UK anti-doping and the chair of Disability Sport Wales.  We explore much in this conversation including the importance of diverse sports boards and what more needs to be done to improve the way we treat athletes at the end of their sporting careers. A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here. Hosted by Sue Anstiss

Fantastic news for all fans of women's sport and equality – the 10th series of The Game Changers podcast is launched today with an incredible line up of guests and backing from Sport England through a National Lottery award. This award-winning podcast sees Sue Anstiss talking to trailblazing women in sport who are knocking down barriers and challenging the status quo for women and girls across society. Along with openly sharing their historic careers, what drives them and how they've dealt with tough challenges, each episode also addresses key issues for equality in sport and beyond. The new launches on April 12, 2022, with a line-up that includes: Shaunagh Brown – this professional rugby player for Harlequins and England encourages us all to re-think gender stereotypes in sport and across society Jonathan Licht – the Managing Director of Sky Sports explores what more broadcasters can do to ensure gender parity as he shares his own journey as a male ally for women's sport Pippa Britton – learn about the importance of inclusion across sport with Pippa Britton, a double Paralympian who is now Vice Chair of Sport Wales and UK Anti-Doping Tammy Parlour – the co-founder and CEO of The Women's Sport Trust explores why female athletes make such powerful role models Orla Chennaoui – the multi-talented sports broadcaster, podcaster & writer shares the power of being authentic as a woman reporting sport Emma Ross – the former Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport explains why we need to talk more openly about women's bodies in sport Isa Guha – from World Cup winning England cricketer to acclaimed cricket broadcaster, Isa Guha shares her experience of building a career in a male dominated sport Lizzie Deignan – hear how one of the world's most accomplished cyclists is changing the narrative around motherhood and elite sport  A huge thank you to our partners, Sport England who are kindly supporting the next three series of The Game Changers podcast through the National Lottery. Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here. Hosted by Sue Anstiss

We talk to Glamorgan and Criced Cymru / Cricket Wales' Mark Frost.  Recipient of a BEM in the 2022 New Years Honours List, Mark tells us about growing up in the West Midlands where his first taste of club cricket came at Dudley Cricket Club who were, at that time, captained by the recently retired Worcestershire and West Indies opener Ron Headley.After University and some excellent performances in the Minor County's Championship for Staffordshire he first signed professional terms with Surrery in 1988 and played in a team that included Alec Stewart, Ian Greig and Graham Thorpe.Mark moved to Wales to play for Glamorgan in 1990 and spent 4 seasons with the county.  He remembers playing alongside Alan Butcher, Hugh Morris, Mathew Maynard and the great Sir Vivian Richards as well as a tumultuous over facing the great Curtley Ambrose.After leaving cricket he took up an administrative role with Sport Wales and thus began a career in managing community and professional sport that has lasted almost 30 years.  Mark has had three spells working with the body representing recreational cricket in Wales.  He has been in his current role since 2014 which combines development work in the recreational sector with a role for Glamorgan CCC bringing together the professional and recreational games.He talks enthusiastically about his own professuional career and the development of cricket in Wales emphasising the inclusivity and diversity of cricket at a time when these qualities are being looked at sceptically by some outside the game.  He talks about his optimism for the future of the sport and the joy he gets from regularly volunteering as a coach at his local club, Penarth.Mark has written and published 5 books for children, details of which you can find here:https://httpthefour.weebly.com/You may wish to contact Mark directly if it is not possible to order these books from this site (contact details below)He has been a longstanding member of Christians in Sport and he explains how important his faith is to him in his work and life generally.Anyone wishing to contact Mark can do so here :mark.frost@glamorgancricket.co.ukFollow him on Twitter @MarkFrostsport

In today's adventure we speak with Lily Rice, a Welsh Wheelchair Motocross Athlete (WCMX). She tells us about her young journey in her sport, her goals for trying to get WCMX into the 2028 Paralympics, and what inspires her everyday. Listen in to learn about her story and WCMX. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

This week we welcome Catherine from Babi Actif (Active Baby).   Babi Actif is a 3-year project launched in 2019, funded via the Healthy and Active Fund. The Healthy and Active Fund is jointly supported by Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales and seeks to improve people's mental and physical health by enabling them to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.   Babi Actif aims to create a culture of active families by supporting parents and children to be active during baby's first 1000 days (conception to age 2) by delivering a range of active interventions designed to overcome real and perceived barriers to getting active outdoors with small children and during pregnancy.     The first 1000 days of being a parent are accepted to be the most significant in a child's development. The 1000 days between a woman's pregnancy and her child's 2nd birthday offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous futures. There have been a number of high profile campaigns promoting the importance of good nutrition during this time, however, the associated benefits of being active post-pregnancy and during the early years has not received the same degree of attention.   Babi Actif sessions are be delivered across Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd and include:  + A diverse programme of organised activities that improve health such as pram walks, sling walks, confidence-building taking babies outdoors and outdoor sensory play. Sessions have an emphasis on sharing skills, fostering confidence and engaging community.  + “Things to do before you're 2” campaign – The campaign is positive, creative and quirky – even walking in the rain can be fun if you turn it into a group puddle splash! By mixing creative fun content with eye-catching imagery and practical tips on being active with baby we will get people talking and doing!   Even if you are not in North Wales, this is a great podcast to listen to as it gives lots of ideas on how to be active with your little one. There are lots of projects similar to Babi Actif and some may be close to you.   The main message in our episode is to get out there and have fun with your little one.   If you have a story that you'd like to share and would like to be a guest on the show then please email Lynne at theswaneffectmumblog@gmail.com.

Today's adventure features Disability Sport Wales member, Aled Davies. He throws shot put, and discus for Team Great Britain. He is a gold medalist in the Paralympics (London and Rio), IPC World Championships (Lyon, Doha, and London), and IPC European Championships (Swansea and Grosseto). Listen in to hear how excited he is to compete in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we feature Olivia "Livvy" Breen. Olivia is a Paralympic sprinter and long jumper on Team Great Britain. She has won gold in the IPC World Championships, IPC European Championships, and Commonwealth Games as well as taking bronze at the 2012 London Paralympics. Listen in to hear Olivia speak about her sporting story leading all the way up to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we continue our feature with Disability Sport Wales by speaking with Jodie Grinham. Jodie is a para-archer and won the silver medal at the 2019 Rio Paralympics. She shares how her family played a role in her decision to be an archer as well as what she hopes people learn from watching and participating in the sport of archery! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

In today's adventure, we hear from Tom Matthews who is on the way to his first Paralympics in Tokyo. He is currently ranked #8 in the world for wheelchair table tennis. Listen in to hear Tom talk about his story, how he found table tennis, and what he is most excited for in Tokyo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/adventureswithaggie/support

It's fair to say that Laura McAllister is a Welsh sporting legend. The ex-Wales football captain played in every single one of the country's international matches between 1994 and 2001, and is also a former chair of Sport Wales. In April, she narrowly lost her bid to win a place as UEFA's representative for women on FIFA's ruling council, which was the latest move from a woman who is passionate about making the beautiful game a sport where everyone feels welcome. Laura – who is also a professor of politics and sports governance – is someone we've wanted to have on the podcast for a little while, and this episode really doesn't disappoint. We chat about everything from her experiences in the beautiful game; why she wants to use her platform to help make the sport more inclusive; the pride of representing your country; the people who came before her that made football more welcoming to LGBTQ+ people; and the importance of authenticity in sport and in life. We really, really enjoyed this one – and we think you will as well. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @LauraMcAllister @Cymru @FAW WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk

Ben Pullen is a PhD student in the Youth Physical Development Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His research focuses on the impact of strength and conditioning on the athletic motor skill competencies and the psychological attributes of youths. His PhD is a joint project with the Welsh Institute of Performance Science, Sport Wales and Swansea University. In this episode Ben discusses: Taking performance out of the athletic development equation. How S&C can be an activity that benefits children in a way sport doesn't The misconception that talented youth athletes already possess movement competency. An overview of his PhD research investigating the effect of S&C on both physical and psychological factors. Understanding the constraints led approach to coaching. The grey area of competition in children and how to manage it to get desired coaching outcomes. You can keep up with Ben's work via his Research Gate profile, Twitter: @Ben_Pullen and Instagram: @bpullen_coach . As always you can keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Facebook and Instagram.

Episode 40: Andy McDonald chats to Physiotherapist Alan Hazlett. Alan works at the British Olympic Intensive Rehabilitation Unit. Alan functions as a part of the English Institute of Sport , BOA and UK athletics. He has previously enjoyed roles at the English RFU, Reading Football Club and Sport Wales. This episode will focus primarily on how the Intensive Rehabilitation Unit functions to support elite athletes during injury followed by with some educational content from Vald Performance on Dynamic Strength Index.  In this episode Andy & Alan discuss:  Alan's backgroundThe British Intensive Rehabilitation UnitCommunicationPatient journeyEvidence Based Practise   Art v Science  Vald Performance Education Feature:Dynamic Strength Index Where you can find Alan:  Twitter LinkedIn Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team  Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth

This week on the Sports Show it was all about mental health to coincide with mental health awareness week; Owen Hathway from Sport Wales came on to tell us of their latest mental health initiatives. Ryan Bath was on telling us of the rugby team he’s helped set up called Tough Talk RFC, its members all having experiences of mental health issues to share. Paul Tabram is familiar to Ospreys supporters as he’s the man on the mic at the Liberty home games. He’s embarked on a charity walk for Swansea Mind doing 5k a day for 26 days. His final day is Tuesday 26th. David Cotterill, former Welsh international footballer told us about his foundation & the online courses he’s running. Lee Trundle was on explaining how his role has evolved as an ambassador at the Swans & how important sport is in keeping both the body and mind active. And we spoke to Monika Bugelli, Director at Swansea Samaritans.

Friday’s Sports Show was aptly renamed the Sports Zoom In as opposed to phone in...and pretty well it worked too! We spoke to former Wales Captain Ryan Jones about his fundraising challenges for the NHS. Last Saturday he ran a marathon in his back garden, Easter Saturday it’s a bike challenge. Details are on our website. Sport Wales have launched an Emergency Relief fund for sports clubs across Wales struggling through this crisis. Owen Hathway told us more.

"Raising the benchmark" is the first in a series of interviews that delves into how someone can excel in the world of football.  Laura McAllister fits this description perfectly, being a key part in developing the woman's game in Wales, along with captaining both Cardiff City and Wales during her playing career. Laura was also chair of Sport Wales from 2010-2016 and is a highly successful academic outside of sport.  This interview explores her achievements, how football has developed in the past few decades, and where the game might be headed next. 

There are lots of reasons for the rise in young disabled people taking part in sport but the chief executive of Disability Sport Wales has told the latest Sport Wale Podcast that ‘sport is now a viable option’.The 2018 School Sport Survey found significant rises in participation amongst those people who classed themselves as having an impairment – with 45% now taking part in sport three times a week or more compared to 40% in 2015.Here, Fiona Reid (CEO of Disability Sport Wales) and Owen Hathway (Head of Insight and Policy at Sport Wales) discuss the current state of play and what needs to be done in the future.

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with Lauren Williams. Lauren is a GB Juniors & Welsh athlete supported by Sport Powys. Platinum Young Ambassador for the Youth Sport Trust and was a 2016/17 Sport Wales board member. She summarised the episode in these words: "To be positive, in that sense get out, make the most of every opportunity, and if you do have changes arise still keep that positive mindset, keep that positive attitude, because that is the best thing you can do to overcome adversity there is nothing better than having a positive to get past it and to achieve what you want to.” For more information about Lauren connect with her Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.    

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game Podcast, I sat down with Daniel Milton. Daniel is a Lecturer in Physical Education & Sport Coaching in the Cardiff School of Sport. He is also one of the senior rugby coaches within the Cardiff Metropolitan rugby squad and is currently the WRU National 18's attack coach. He is currently working with Birmingham University and Sport Wales on a collaborative research project around motivation and Empowering principles. He summarises the episode with this sentence: "Create positive environments - that are based on people being task focused, given people voice and choice, getting people being respected and connected and making people be competent and if we do we can be successful and develop people that want to have a lifelong physical literacy journey or become elite sports people." For more information about Daniel connect with his Twitter. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  

To become a TV presenter, do you need to specialise or be an expert? How do you go about getting your first break, and what can you do to make sure you keep landing the jobs you want? Simon Smith has four guests to offer insight and guidance on the skills you will need to develop and what to expect from life as a presenter. They are Lisa Rogers, Anita Rani, Hilary Murray and Alvin Hall. Lisa Rogers got her first presenting role thanks to her passion for sport on Channel 4's late night show Under the Moon. Since then she has presented Scrapheap Challenge and currently presents Sport Wales for the BBC. Anita Rani presented India on Four Wheels and Four Rooms and is a regular current affairs correspondent on The One Show. Hilary Murray is an agent for Arlington Enterprises, who represent a host of talent including James Wong, Ben Fogle and Kirstie Allsopp. Alvin Hall is a money expert who came into presenting "by accident" because of his ability to clearly explain finance. Since then he has gone on to present Alvin's Guide to Good Business as well as guest present Jamie's Dream School and The Apprentice: You're Fired.