The Talent Equation Podcast

Debbie Sayers is one of the founders of Salisbury Rovers. A youth football club that has taken the concept of 'child centred' sport to a new level. In this fascinating conversation we discover how the club came about, the approach that the coaches have taken to ensure that the children are benefiting from the best experience possible and why they have opted out of formal competition structures in order to protect the integrity of their child centred philosophy. This is a group of people that deserve great admiration for the commitment and dedication that they display and the conversation demonstrates a truly fascinating story about perseverance and commitment to a cause. Hope you enjoy...------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------There are a couple of conferences coming up in the new year to learn from some of of my guests on the podcast. Go to http://www.thetalentequation.co.uk/events to find out more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Dr Don Vinson is a researcher and lecturer at Worcester University in England. He is also a practising coach who is working with the U16 England national girls hockey team and a damn fine bloke!! I dropped by to Don's office as i happened to be in his neck of the woods and was fortunate enough to find out that he had a free space open up in his diary and could spend some time with me talking about our combined passions...helping young people be the best versions of themselves, helping coaches to be better, researching and understanding the theories behind what makes us who we are and coach the way we coach. We really get into the weeds in this one but come up for air now and again to bring the ideas to life from a practical perspective. Hope you enjoy!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

It's national Parents in Sport week!! https://thecpsu.org.uk/upcoming-events/parents-in-sport-week-2018/So it is only fitting that I had a conversation with Gordon MacLelland of Working with Parents in Sport https://www.parentsinsport.co.uk. In this conversation I am actually being a sport parent and recording the podcast on my phone while watching my son play his first game of 'proper football' (this gets me into trouble so stay listening until the end to hear me try and make amends with my son for not paying enough attention to his first game....bad Dad!!!)Gordon and I explore the challenges of being a sports parent, we also look into how parents can navigate the increasingly competitive and ruthless world of talent identification as well as looking into some practical ideas around how coaches can build better relationships with parents. If you can cope with the sounds of enthusiastic parents in the background and my occasion outburst as my son does something good in the game then I am sure that you will get a lot from this.Enjoy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

David Hinchliffe is back...and this time he has a list of topics to talk about!! In this episode we cover a lot of ground including, why English batsmen can't play spin bowling, the difference between teaching and coaching, why sport is still undervalued in society, why competition is killing children's sport. I will warn you now...it's a bit of a rant fest!!Hope you enjoy it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Peter Prickett is a coach that is passionate about the role that games can play in the child's sports experience. So much so that he has written a book that is dedicated to playing games. But not just any games...specifically 3 v 3 games as he believes that they offer the most representative football experience and provide the richest opportunities for learning. In this super interesting conversation we cover...- How 40 different 3 v 3 games could become 140- His views on the development of creativity in players- How his club has turned the tables and ask the coaches to do trials and get the kids to select them if they are suitable- Why paying coaches is the model that they have adoptedThere is a lot of interesting stuff in here. I hope you enjoy. Peter's Book can be pre ordered on Amazon here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Developing-Skill-Guide-Soccer-Coaching-ebook/dp/B07H957SYD/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537296772&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=peter+prickett+3+v+3Come to the 'Future of Coaching' event with John O'Sullivan, Mark Bennett and myself on the 4th - 5th January 2019. Tickets can be purchased here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-coaching-with-john-osullivan-stuart-armstrong-mark-bennett-mbe-tickets-49934657906?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Nick Heard is a teacher and coach that has committed to being the best he can be for his students and his athletes. He set up www.relentless-optimism.com in an attempt to convey a message to those in tasked with supporting young people to explore their potential are also striving to be the best they can be. Nick took time out of his holiday (you can hear the coffee machine in the background) to have this conversation with me where we explore how young people interact with their environment and deal with challenges, setbacks and those well meaning but misguided adults (us!) that are causing more problems than they are solving. I very much enjoyed this discussion, I hope you do too!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Dr Suzanne Brown is a clinical psychologist who is fascinated by the dynamics of human development. She is exploring the challenges faced by young athletes and supporting coaches and other leaders to develop environments where young people can thrive instead of just survive. In this fascinating conversation we discuss...- Why emotions are not a bad thing. It's just that society has labelled them as good and bad- The key ingredients of a nurturing sporting culture - The changes that take place in the adolescent brain and what you need to know about how to address them- How ecological psychology is a framework for developing positive development experiences in sportIt is a really interesting discussion, I'm sure you will find it as fascinating as I did. EnjoyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Russell (Rusty) Earnshaw is back and this time he is with his partner in coaching John (Fletch) Fletcher. Together they make up two thirds of 'The Magic Academy' along with a secret partner they refer to as 'Magic Stig'. As you might expect, the guys and I cover a lot of ground in this one including: - How the guys are taking a 'games based' approach to coach development using challenge cards. - How this podcast with Amy Price https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-clumsy-pig-using-sandbox-in-fishtank-conversation/id1209549739?i=1000408126686&mt=2 inspired the gamification of coaching and coach development- How they devised the CARDS approach and how they bring it to life in their coaching- How they use a principle of 'beating the game' to help players develop awarenessThis is a fascinating romp through the minds of two of the most creative minds in coaching and coach development. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I did.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Shane Pill describes himself as an 'accidental academic'. He is a PE teacher and coach who found himself in the world of academia and has spent his career studying various pedagogical approaches to learning in sport and PE. In this fascinating conversation we discuss: - Why Shane advocates a 'pragmatic' approach to coaching that he calls 'Sport Literacy'. - The difference between a game and an 'open drill' (it's still a game in my book!).- Arnold's 'in-through-about' model of learning in sport.- The difference between 'guided discovery', 'divergent discovery' and 'convergent discovery'. It is a conversation that challenged some of my thinking...I hope it does for you too! Enjoy!!As always, if you like the podcast and are enjoying the podcast, I am hoping that you might support it. You can do this for free by leaving a review or telling your friends about it on social media. If you would like to support further then you can become a Patron by clicking on the Patreon link https://www.patreon.com/thetalentequation. You can join for as little as the price of a cup of coffee and can ask questions that may feature in some future 'ask me anything' episodes. Thank you for your support.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-talent-equation-podcast--2186775/support.

Ted Kroeten, a pioneer in player development with 'Joy of the People' program, shares his journey of establishing a free play system for children. They discuss the challenges faced, the principles behind the approach, and the successes they have seen. They emphasize the importance of free play in soccer development, balancing competitiveness and enjoyment in youth sports, and blending learning and exploration in free play.