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The Sports Initiative Podcast

A podcast that aims to dissect the experiences and philosophies of practitioners working in sport and academia from around the globe.

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Culture Sports Learning
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
64 minutes
Episodes
218
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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217 - Mark Cascio - How decision making is like poker

217 - Mark Cascio - How decision making is like poker

0:58 - Reflections on Childhood Sports Memories and Influences

In a conversation about childhood sports memories, Mark Cascio highlights the significance of moments spent with teammates outside of for…

00:47:47  |   Thu 04 Sep 2025
216 - Matt Weston - The mind of a gold medalist

216 - Matt Weston - The mind of a gold medalist

0:07 Childhood Sports Memories and Influences

Matt Weston reminisced about his active childhood, participating in multiple sports such as taekwondo and rugby. He highlighted the role of parents in sup…

00:50:11  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
215 - Cody Alexander - How to breakdown NFL Defence

215 - Cody Alexander - How to breakdown NFL Defence

0:32 -Cody's Touchdown Memory and Sporting Idol

Cody Alexander recounted a funny little league experience where he scored a touchdown while his pants were around his ankles, highlighting the absurdity…

01:01:36  |   Thu 21 Aug 2025
214 - Nick Shedd - Preparing the Boston Red Sox for a 162 season before the playoffs

214 - Nick Shedd - Preparing the Boston Red Sox for a 162 season before the playoffs

1:08 -Insights on Sports and Personal Experiences

Michael Wright and Nick Shedd engage in a conversation about their sports backgrounds, with Nick recalling a cherished memory of hitting a double in b…

00:56:01  |   Thu 14 Aug 2025
213 - Marcus Daws - Coaching mavericks

213 - Marcus Daws - Coaching mavericks

0:49 -Discussion on Football Experiences and Insights

Marcus Daws reflected on his childhood sporting idol, highlighting the importance of mentality and work ethic, particularly in relation to Ronaldo…

01:03:31  |   Thu 07 Aug 2025
212 - Sarah Leslie - The MDT behind Olympic Champions

212 - Sarah Leslie - The MDT behind Olympic Champions

0:28 -Fondest Sporting Memories and Values in Sports

Sarah reflected on her most memorable sports moment, which was attending the women's soccer gold medal match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she …

01:10:57  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
211 - Mark Hopley - Coaching chaos in preparation for first team rugby.

211 - Mark Hopley - Coaching chaos in preparation for first team rugby.

1:20I - nsights on Youth Development in Sports

Mark shares his fondest childhood sporting memories, emphasizing the importance of friendships formed in local clubs. He discusses his childhood sporting…

01:11:17  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
210 - Alex Cattini - Life at London's top football academies

210 - Alex Cattini - Life at London's top football academies

1:31 -Fondest Sporting Memories and Idols

Alessandro Cattini reflected on his childhood sporting memories, particularly the time spent with his granddad at local football events and the excitement of …

00:53:50  |   Thu 03 Jul 2025
209 - Laura Turner-Alleyne - The world of International Sprinting

209 - Laura Turner-Alleyne - The world of International Sprinting

0:30 -Quickfire Questions with Laura Turner-Alleyne

Laura Turner-Alleyne reflected on her childhood memory of the Barcelona Olympics, which was significant for her as it was the first Olympics she wat…

00:51:37  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
208 - Michael Jagacki - Breaking down NBA defenses

208 - Michael Jagacki - Breaking down NBA defenses

0:23 -Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights

Michael Wright introduces the format of the discussion with Mike Jagacki, outlining the quickfire questions and the opportunity to delve into Mike's per…

01:15:18  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
207 - Tim Stegmann - How Xabi Alonso changed the game with Leverkusen

207 - Tim Stegmann - How Xabi Alonso changed the game with Leverkusen

Xabi Campeón - Tim's book is available for sale at this link!


1:32 -Personal Sports Memories and Influences

Tim recounted his early sports experiences, highlighting the joy of scoring his first goals a…

01:15:41  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
206 - Craig Thompson - How to travel down a track at 80mph

206 - Craig Thompson - How to travel down a track at 80mph

1:50 -Craig's Journey Back to Football

Craig discussed his transition back to football, highlighting his long-standing interest in the sport. He thanked Michael for connecting him with Sean, which all…

01:11:11  |   Thu 29 May 2025
205 - Keiron Conway - Why 1v1 dribblers should play in defence.

205 - Keiron Conway - Why 1v1 dribblers should play in defence.

0:14 -Fondest Sporting Memories and Idols

Kieron Conway reminisced about his first football match experience, where he was surprised with tickets to see Manchester United play against Spurs. He expres…

01:00:34  |   Thu 15 May 2025
204 - Simon Letchford - How to create open and honest feedback

204 - Simon Letchford - How to create open and honest feedback

00:30 -Childhood Sporting Memories and Inspirations

Simon Letchford discussed his childhood sporting memories, including attending Crystal Palace games with his father and being inspired by Great Brit…

01:02:15  |   Thu 08 May 2025
203 - Amy Shelley - Researching for the RFU

203 - Amy Shelley - Researching for the RFU

0:15 -Childhood Sports Memories and Influential Moments

Amy Shelley reminisced about her childhood experiences with school sports, highlighting the freedom to explore different activities. She cited D…

00:58:20  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
202 - Robin Taylor - How do sibling's effect talent pathway's

202 - Robin Taylor - How do sibling's effect talent pathway's

0:41

Childhood Sports Memories and Influential Figures

Robin Taylor reminisced about his childhood sports memories, particularly his family's passion for cricket and iconic moments like the 2005 Ashes …

00:56:59  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
201 - Des Ryan - How do Arsenal physically develop their players

201 - Des Ryan - How do Arsenal physically develop their players

0:42

Fond Memories and Insights into Sports Development

Des Ryan reflected on his childhood experiences in athletics, emphasizing the impact of his coach and the excitement surrounding competitions. He…

00:51:22  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
200th Special - Best bits from the last 100 episodes

200th Special - Best bits from the last 100 episodes

Thank you to all those who continue to listen and support the podcast. Next stop ....300!

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00:48:55  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
199 - Dr Simon Moore - If we want players to be consistent, why don't we praise them when they are?

199 - Dr Simon Moore - If we want players to be consistent, why don't we praise them when they are?

1:40 -Reflections on Sports Psychology and Personal Memories

Simon Moore emphasizes the growing recognition of psychology's importance in sports, noting its benefits for both players and staff. Michae…

01:04:01  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
198 - Dan Howells - How to cut from the nonsense in Strength and Conditioning delivery

198 - Dan Howells - How to cut from the nonsense in Strength and Conditioning delivery

0:13 -Reflections on Sport and Coaching

Dan Howells discussed his childhood memories of playing rugby and the connections he made at boarding school. He expressed admiration for athletes in general, r…

00:55:57  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
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