In this episode, Nick Grantham, a performance enhancement specialist and consultant, delves into his expansive career in sports performance. With expertise ranging from netball and gymnastics to premiership football and downhill mountain biking, Nick has a lot to share about…
In this episode, Gareth Sandford, an exercise physiologist at the Canadian Sports Institute, joins the conversation. Though he’s in the early stages of his career, Gareth has a lot to offer, especially on the topic of persistence in career development.…
Podcast #34 Show Notes – Performance People In this insightful episode, host Steve focuses on the crucial topic of nurturing the next wave of professionals in the field of performance, drawing on his extensive experience with the British Olympic Association…
Certainly! The Podcast Special featuring Miss Valerie Kondos-Field, commonly known as Miss Val, offers a rich and insightful look into gymnastics, coaching ethics, and the journey of life itself. Miss Val, the Head Coach of UCLA Gymnastics, goes beyond conventional…
In this engaging interview, Katherine Grainger, Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympic athlete, shares insights from her extraordinary career. She talks about her experiences at five consecutive Olympics, culminating in a gold medal at the London 2012 Games and a…
In a compelling discussion, Steve, Jamie Pringle, and Rosie Mayes share their firsthand experiences and lessons from working closely with elite athletes. They dissect the dynamics of working in high-performance settings and discuss the nuances of engaging with top-tier talent…
In this episode I talk to long standing colleague, coach and friend Toni Minichiello, coach to one of the World’s greatest athletes Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. I’ve worked with Toni since 2001 and while we’ve talked about everything and anything over…
In this episode, Vern Gambetta discusses his rich experience on the frontlines of coaching. Starting with a light-hearted debate on whether he’s considered a “guru” or “legend”, the conversation then shifts to how Vern was introduced to sports. He reflects…