Action Research with Ashley Kempson and Dr Oli Lum

For our season finale, we invited back to the studio Professor Robyn Jones (Cardiff Metropolitan University) who was joined by the entire podcast team. In this episode, we discussed Robyn's 2007 paper 'Coaching redefined: an everyday pedagogical endeavour'. We invited him to reflect on the origins of the paper and its relevance in today's context.Enjoy! Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13573320701287486Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

Fresh from submitting his doctoral thesis, Emlyn Lewis (Cardiff Metropolitan University) joins Mike Castle and his supervisor, Dr. Charlie Corsby (Cardiff Metropolitan University), for a conversation about his research. In this episode, they discuss Emlyn's thesis, which explores the everyday practices of coaches, with a particular focus on the boundaries between work and non-work.Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

In this episode, we welcome DSC alum Ashley Kempson (University of Gloucestershire), who is joined by our very own Oli Lum—this time taking the guest's chair. They discuss their paper published in the special edition of Sports Coaching Review, which explores their experiences conducting action research, particularly their reflections from being in the field. Besides discussing the origins of the paper, they dive into the reflections and experiences covered in the article.Enjoy! Article link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2024.2335058Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson (Anglia Ruskin University). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article, which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemmas. Enjoy the episode!Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2024.2395139Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

We are delighted to receive Dr Ludvig Rasmussen (Aalborg Universitet) to the podcast. Ludvig's extensive work in the field of creativity in sports was the basis for this conversation. During the episode, we discussed Ludvig's evolving views on how to define creativity, the challenges of working with elite coaches, and his current research project. Enjoy the episode!Ludvig Researchgate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ludvig-Johan-Torp-RasmussenFollow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

We are back with season 5!We start this season with Dr Ieuan Davies' (Cardiff Metropolitan University, MAD Hockey coaching) doctoral work. In this thesis, Ieuan looked back at his doctoral journey and where the ideas of a conflicted coaching identity stemmed. They also looked back at the process of doing auto-ethnographical work and the wider implications of Ieuan's work.Enjoy! Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghubMAD Hockey Coaching: https://www.madhockeycoaching.com/

It’s the season finale so it’s the perfect opportunity to revisit the WRU Women in High Performance Programme. We invited back Dr Sofia Santos and Dr Kerry Harris who recently published paper that offers a view for the future of Women's coach education. Alongside Lisa Newton (Cardiff Met WRFC Head coach), who took part in the program, they discussed their experiences, challenges and frustrations of the current coach education landscape. Enjoy!  Click here to access the paper.Follow us on our social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

In this episode, our host became the guest - Dr Oli Lum presented some of the findings of his thesis that will be soon published. Mike Castle and Oli were joined  Dr Gethin Thomas, who was Oli's Director of Studies. They looked back at Oli's first steps in his doctoral studies, at how he gained the trust of elite athletics coaches and at some of the findings and implications of the paper.Enjoy the episode!Social media: https://linktr.ee/sportscoachinghub

In this episode, Mike hosted Emma Godman and Tallin Cowling, PhD and UG students respectively, at Cardiff Metropolitan University. They shared some of their experiences in sports and HE, and how these experiences informed their research projects.  Join us in this conversation!Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPodFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp 

We welcomed back to the studio Dr Christian Edwards to share his experiences in designing and delivering Sport Wales' Coach Developer Practitioner. Gruff Rees (Cardiff RFC) and our host Mike Castle, who both completed the course, were in the studio with him. Enjoy their conversation!Follow us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CardiffMetSportsCoachingHubPodFollow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.asp