Careers EP 4: Career Iteration and Unconventional Paths with Ben Cartwright
Release Date: 06/09/2023
The Past, Present and Future of S&C and Fitness Education in the UK with Ed Archer
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Ed Archer and I discuss the history of fitness education, the birth and landscape of S&C and a future direction for education.
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Careers EP 4: Career Iteration and Unconventional Paths with Ben Cartwright
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I chat with Ben Cartwright from the Football Fitness Federation about his path from S&C coach in professional football to owning multiple business and running the FFF.
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Careers EP 3: Sports Academy to Corporate Health with Owen Satterley
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Owen and I chat about his career progession from his 10 years leading one of the UK's biggest sports academies to working with corporate health clients.
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Masterclass EP 28: Reconsidering The Reactive Strength Index with Mark Bennett and Dr Chris Bishop
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I sit and chat with Dr Chris Bishop and Mark Bennett about their perspectives on RSI and how useful it is. Does the fact that its a ratio make it much less useful for us? Are we better with different test variables and areas of focus?
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Careers EP 2: From The Pro's To Private Gym Owner with Dave Cripps
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Dave and I talk about his transition from being an S&C in professional Rugby to becoming a Private Gym owner Find Dave on Twitter @CrippsDave
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Careers EP 1: An Early Career Development Journey with Gary Pepperell
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Gary and I chat about his progression from an Undergraduate and Postgraduate student to his new role working with the Canadian Sports Institute Atlantic. Gary reflects on decisions, learning moments, the perceived gulf between university and employment and future career plans. Reach out to Gary on Twitter: @Gary_Peps
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Masterclass EP 27: Practical Philosophy for Coaches with Dr John Stoszkowski
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John was a senior lecturer in sports coaching at the University of Central Lancashire from 2010–2021. Before that, he was a coach development manager at the Professional Golfers’ Association. He received his PhD in 2015, which focuses on social learning and critical reflection. John has published 30+ research papers, is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and is forever trying to improve his golf game. John and I discuss philosophy, careers and critical thinking relevant for coaches at all stages of their life. Starter Articles: Johns Content: Find John on Twitter:
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Masterclass EP 26: Digging Deeper Into Skill And What We Are Actually Affecting with Stuart McMillan
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In this episode I am joined by Stu McMillan who is the CEO of ALTIS and has trained over 70 Olympic athletes throughout his career. Stu recently spoke about a model he is using with an acronym: PCATS Potential Capacity Ability Technique Skill He and I discuss this model and how it relates to both speed development and to coaching more broadly. Connect with Stu here:
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Masterclass EP 25: Soft Skills, Mentorship and Personal Development with Dan Howells
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Dan Howells joins me on the podcast to talk about his passion for non-technical skills and what practitioners need to know regarless if you are starting out or running a departement.
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Masterclass EP 24: The C is for Conditioning with Tim Kettenring
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In this episode I chat with Tim Kettenring about the role of aerobic conditioning in team sports. Tim is a S&C coach from New Orleans, USA and has worked with a broad range of athletes over his career. He and I discuss the role of the aerobic base, training parameters and managing intensity.
info_outlineI chat with Ben Cartwright from the Football Fitness Federation about his path from S&C coach in professional football to owning multiple business and running the FFF.