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There is potentially a high price to pay in pursuit of athletic development. Coaches focused on helping their athletes fulfil their dreams of becoming future Olympians risk the element of fun falling between the cracks. The issue of how far coaches should push participants in the quest for incremental performance gain is, according to ConnectedCoaches member and two-time Olympic individual pursuit silver medallist and former professional cycling coach Marion Clignet, a question of balance and fine lines. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 08/08/17. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for the blogs title ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Vi

Relational coaching is the ways coaches and athletes connect to bring about performance success and personal satisfaction. In this podcast ConnectedCoaches Content Champion Professor Sophia Jowett has provided some tips to help you build better relationships with your athletes/participants, which will help you to create a positive relational coaching environment. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 28/11/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for Relational Coaching ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

ConnectedCoaches Community Champion Kate Offord discusses the challenges she has faced in making the transition to head coach of Manchester Triathlon Club. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 10/11/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for assistant coach ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

ConnectedCoaches Community Champions Dannielle Starkey and Krissi Paterson have become adept at balancing life as a mother with studying at university and holding down a job as a sports coach. Their advice to women is that you do not need to sacrifice your career and neglect your own ambitions if you are thinking about starting a family. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 12/09/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for motherhood ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

This question will always divide opinion, as sure as night follows day. There are those who believe your methods should remain the same regardless of which gender you are coaching. Others swear that differences do exist, offering up examples to prove it. With the views of Community Champions Jon Woodward and Brett Holland this podcast aims to provide food for thought rather than serve up a definitive answer. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 21/12/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for boys and girls ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Having fun is the main reason children play sport. So what methods can coaches employ in their sessions to ensure children fall in love and stay in love with sport from an early age? This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 09/11/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for making your sessions fun ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

It is the responsibility of coaches and athletes of all levels and abilities to expand their knowledge of banned substances and supplements. Too many are burying their heads in the sand by endorsing the view that performance-enhancing drugs are a headache exclusive to the professional arena. Advice for coaches on the perils of supplements & doping, with our UK Anti Doping Accredited Advisors Barry Farquhar and Ian Tunnicliffe This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 14/02/17. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for drugs in sport ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

The greatest athletes in the world, with bundles of natural talent, still need another key component to succeed in their sport of choice – motivation. WRU Under-18s Attack Coach and ConnectedCoaches member Daniel Milton is acutely aware of this and realises the crucial importance of motivating players and keeping this mindset ongoing.   This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 11/01/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for motivating players ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Community Champion Lawrie O’Keeffe has learnt the hard way how to get players to stick to a collectively-agreed set of team goals. But for new coaches struggling to be accepted by players who have formed a tight bond, any lapse in work ethic presents a big problem. Building chemistry with your players can take time, and it’s easy to get off on the wrong foot.   This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 08/11/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for Chemistry lesson ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

What issues do coaches need to be aware of when they take charge of a group comprising a spread of ages, from 14 year olds to thirtysomethings? ConnectedCoaches Community Champion Elly Moore provides some simple solutions to the coaching conundrum.   This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 08/11/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for teenagers and adults in the same team ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Mason Crane burst onto the international cricket scene with a bang this summer of 2017, making his T20 International debut at The Ageas Bowl against the touring South Africans. Taking 1 for 38 from his allotted overs, including the prized scalp of AB De Villiers, the 20-year old marked his arrival in style. And in September, he was named in England's Test squad for the 2017–18 Ashes series. Crane has come through a coaching system that includes Lancing School, Hampshire age-groups and Academy, and the England Development Programme. But embedded in this story of a rising star, are Nick and Alison Crane, Mason’s parents. In this guest podcast released initially last week to mark Parents in Sport Week, UK Coaching speak to Nick and Alison about the trials and tribulations of being ‘high performance parents’, unpicking some of their journey, and their interactions with the coaches that have supported Mason’s evolution. They even managed to grab five minutes with Mason himself. To find out more about UK Coaching v

Gary Fowler is frustrated that he cannot make the same developmental strides with every player he coaches. The attitude of one individual has further hampered his quest. Answering his plea for help, fellow ConnectedCoaches member Ceri Bowley claims no player is ‘uncoachable’, and offers some strategies that will help you manage your expectations and cultivate a healthy team dynamic.   This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 14/06/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for problem players ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Respected sports psychologist, and former England cricketer, Jeremy Snape offers some fascinating insight and great advice for coaches operating at every level of the sporting spectrum. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 18/01/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for psychology of success ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

What qualities should club coaches be looking for when recommending players for performance centres? And what screening methods do coaches adopt at talent centres to help them pinpoint those with star potential? Community Champions Andy Bradshaw and Sara Hilton provide the answers. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 03/05/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for talent identification ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Adults and children have different mindsets. But while it is important to recognise the differences that exist between coaching adults and children, there are similarities too, and this blog examines the variety of methods coaches take in their approach to crossing the divide. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 02/09/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for coaching adults and children ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

New to coaching? Sharing their experiences Community Champions Emma Tomlinson and David Turner are here to assist you and provide some valuable advice to boost your confidence and make the process enjoyable, smooth and satisfying. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 10/10/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for first baby steps ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Adults participating in a club environment thrive on competition and crave demanding and challenging sessions. In this podcast we focus on techniques employed by two coaches - Hollie Bees & Community Champion Elly Moore - to try to coax the best out of their tennis and netball players. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 02/12/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for adult performers ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

Bringing a group of players together at county or national level who don't play alongside each other very often is the cause of many headaches for coaches. Here ConnectedCoaches Community Champions Sara Hilton and Andrew Bradshaw share their advice. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 24/09/15. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for county and national squads ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.

UK Coaching's Development Lead Officer for Children and ConnectedCoaches Community Champion, Dave Turner, is also a British javelin coach. At the London 2017 World Para Athletics Championships he coached GB's Hollie Arnold to a gold medal and a new world record. In this guest UK Coaching podcast interview he speaks about what it's like to coach at a world championships - how to stay cool, calm and collected - and what it takes to get an athlete over the line on day. To find out more about UK Coaching visit www.ukcoaching.org ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community. Music: Artist: BoxCat Games Album: Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack Title: Epic Song Track number: 10 Copyright message: "Creative Commons Attribution: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Year: 2015

For ConnectedCoaches Community Champion Andrew Beaven, ‘failure’ is a taboo word. Not failure itself – when you are learning new skills, or playing any sport, things will go wrong – just don’t use the F word. Andrew believes that a positive learning opportunity can be found in every unsuccessful outcome. This podcast has been produced from the ConnectedCoaches blog of the same name. If you enjoy it and find it helpful we’d love to hear your thoughts. You can share any feedback you have by adding a comment on the blog that was posted on 18/07/16. To find the blog visit connectedcoaches.org and search for helping children deal with failure ConnectedCoaches is UK Coaching's (formerly sports coach UK) online community for coaches from any sport or activity. Connect with coaches by registering today – it’s quick, simple and free! Visit www.connectedcoaches.org to find out more about the community.