The Five W's
What Works for Who in What Context and Why. An exploration of a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, seeking to be a form of knowledge exchange to a wide variety of practitioners (e.g., academics, coaches, psychologists, S&C, sport scientists).Each episode offers a unique perspective on the subject from current athletes or coaches discussing their lived experience, former athletes and coaches reflecting upon their learning, and conceptual frameworks from academia.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Erin Wallace: The Chaos of Objectivity
In this episode Erin Wallace (British Athletics) discusses the harsh reality of athletics and its objective nature.
The Five W's Podcast
What Works for Who in What Context and Why
The podcast explores a…
The Five Minds of the Modern Strength & Conditioning Coach
In this episode I am exploring Gardners (2007) Five Minds framework in an attempt to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of S&C coaching and my own professional practice journey, and how …
Monday Morning Commute: The Alexander Isak Saga
The Alexander Isak Saga; What can we learn from a biopsychosocial perspective?
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a…
Monday Morning Commute: Be Like Arsene
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…
Episode 100: A Letter to My Younger Self
In this milestone episode I read a letter I have developed to my younger self based upon this professional doctorate journey.
This episode is inspired by the work of Dr Chris Szedlak and Dr Andrew Man…
Monday Morning Commute: Ubuntu
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…
Thought Experiment Thursday: If This Happens, Do This
Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast.
In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve a…
Ryan Dodyk: One Hundred Percent
Ryan Dodyk (Team Canada) discusses his performance environment and what he needs to perform at the highest level.
The Five W's Podcast
What Works for Who in What Context and Why
The podcast explores a …
Monday Morning Commute: The Campfire
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…
Maddie Leech: Saying It Out Loud
Road (LifePlus-Wahoo) & Track (GB Cycling) cyclist Maddie Leech discusses her athlete journey, performance environment, and the Five W's.
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Thought Experiment Thursday: Inverted Qualia
Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast.
In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve a…
Thought Experiment Thursday: Do We Actually Know?
Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast.
In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve a…
Monday Morning Commute: The Chicken or The Egg
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…
Georgina Brayshaw: Rising From the Ashes
Georgina Brayshaw (Leander & GB Rowing) discusses her journey from being told she may be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life to becoming a world champion and Olympian.
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Melissa Bratic: The On / Off Switch
Melissa Bratic (Team Canada Karate) discusses her athlete journey and performance environment.
The Five W's Podcast
What Works for Who in What Context and Why
The podcast explores a biopsychosocial appr…
Monday Morning Commute: The Finn Russell Paradox
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…
Becky Storrie: Keep Challenging
Becky Storrie (Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL & British Cycling) discusses her fast track through to the pro peloton, the challenges she has faced, and her performance environment.
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Emma Pallant-Browne: A Happy Athlete Is A Fast Athlete
Emma Pallant-Browne (Duathlon & Ironman Triathlete) discusses her athlete journey and what she needs from her performance environment to succeed.
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What Works for Who in What Context…
Thought Experiment Thursday: The Veil of Ignorance
Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast.
In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve a…
Monday Morning Commute: The River
In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commu…