The Sports Initiative Podcast

Brian Rzeppa is the author of 'You're Hired, a guide to working in sports'. Aiming to provide clarity and great depth of knowledge behind the hiring process in sports; Brian interviewed some of the top personal in both college and professional sports in the US. This includes such individuals as; John Cohen from Mississippi State University, Phillip Fulmer from the University of Tennessee and Lance Blanks Former General Manager of the Phoenix Suns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Devereux is the Commercial Manager for the Bristol Flyers. He focuses on the engagement and growth of Bristol Flyers basketball both locally and nationally. The club is also part of the 'Bristol Sport' group which entails Bristol City Fc and Bristol Bears Rugby in a collaborative working environment. Most notably from a marketing stand point, the group created the goal 'GIF' campaign which is now common place up and down the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Richard Elliott is Head of the Football Performance and Participation programmes at Southampton Solent University. He has experience of working with a variety of leading organisation such as the Football Association, Premier League and League Managers Association, In a research setting, he has published worked investigating the challenges and difficulties in player migration; as well as mental health challenges faced within elite sport, in particular football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Conroy is a coach and player developer within cricket. An ECB master coach, he has experience of working with some of the best up and coming players and coaches in the English game. In particular, his work at the Bunbury festival provided him with access to current England internationals at senior and junior levels. He also holds a masters degree in elite coaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Lilley is the founder of Ecan passNsupport, a coach development company for grassroots clubs and coaches. Formally a County Coach Developer for the Gloucestershire F.A, Steve spent the last 5 years delivering the level 1/2 and Uefa B to variety of course participants. Also a coach in his own right, Steve has worked for clubs such as Peterborough United, Cambridge United and Bristol City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Collier is the Lead Professional Development Phase coach at MK Dons. Working with the U18's and 23's age groups, Lee's main role is to aid the players with their final transition into first team football. A coach with a wealth of knowledge, Lee has also worked for clubs such as Yeovil Town, Reading and Bournemouth. He has also worked for the FAW in a coach developer capacity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ebun Thomas is the Lead Foundation phase coach at Portsmouth Football Club. Formally working at Charlton Athletic and Barnet, Ebun has vast experience of working in youth development. In particular, Ebun has an in depth knowledge of the London 'Cage culture' and how to engage with players from differing cultures and backgrounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Mills is a Cat 1 academy coach in the Youth Development Phase. Also a lecturer at Southampton Solent University on their Football studies course, Graham combines academic theory with practical application in performance environments. Formally the Lead YDP at Bournemouth FC, Graham has an in depth knowledge of player development and has recently created 'Fifa' style IDP frameworks for multiple sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan Loader is the Pre-Academy lead for a Cat 1 academy. A specialist in Talent ID and skill development Nathan spends a large amount of his times developing young people both on and off the pitch. A keen self developer, he has also committed to self development in a variety of ways including ECAS and learning Mandarin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Donati is a academy coach for a CAT 3 academy.. Formally working in the PDP, YDP and Head of coaching role at a variety of academies across the country, Tom has a wealth of experience of player development. The clubs he has worked at include Watford, Barnet, Charlton Athletic and Peterborough United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.