The Link Between Well-being and Performance

In this episode, Sam chats to friend and colleague Gav Clark, PGA professional at Winter Hill GC in Berkshire. Gav is one of the growing number of golf coaches using a constraints based approach in his lessons. The conversation covers a wide range of topics including: Why misunderstanding what science actually is can cause problems. […]

In this episode Sam and Nick have a meandering conversation over a couple of beers one evening during the COVID 19 lock down period. We talk about our experience of doing less, how the change in circumstances might change our perspective on sport and life, and what the sporting landscape might look like when this […]

In this episode, Sam talks to Hockey Coach and Sport England Coach developer Lucy Moore. We discuss the power of understanding and developing strong relationships in coaching. You can follow Lucy on twitter @luckymoore15

Rugby Coach Edd Conway did his Masters thesis on the subject of Coaching Philosophy. If you want to read his submission, you can find it here It’s a phrase that is often heard in conversations with coaches or about coaching. But what does it mean? What is a coaching philosophy? As Edd found when writing […]

Sam and RFU rugby coach Nick Jackson chat about the opportunities for recruitment and retention at rugby clubs as England prepare for the final of RWC 2019.

In this episode, Sam and Grayson discuss the importance of understanding how the mind works when it comes to coaching young people.

In this episode, Sam and professional rugby player Grayson Hart share some thoughts about leadership and culture both on and off the field of play.

In this episode, Sam, Grayson and Glasgow Warriors back row forward Adam Ashe discuss ways to understand and thrive during times of change and transition

In this episode, Sam and Professional rugby player Grayson Hart talk about how understanding well being and happiness can influence performance on the field