Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching Podcasts

The Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching podcast is a series on Inclusive Coaching in Sport and Physical Activity. Throughout the series you can hear from a range of coaches, from a variety of sports discussing how they have learnt and adapted their coaching to be inclusive and provide advice and support to listeners. For more information on the podcasts and discussions please visit the Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire Coaching Academy page: www.activehw.co.uk/coaching-academy

A big thank you to Rich Hurst from GiftedGab Production for hosting and producing the Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching podcasts.

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These podcasts were recorded at the University of Worcester.

To make these podcasts more inclusive each one will have a transcript attached to read.

The Podcasts are available on: Apple podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Amazon Music, PlayerFM and Podchaser

Episode 1 - Introduction

In this episode we discuss the new Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire 'Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching' podcast with the University of Worcester. With host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab Production, you can hear what inclusive coaching means for the local community and find out what is come in the series. Listen to Steve Brewster – CEO at Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Simon Thomas – Deputy CEO at Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire, Bronwyn Stubbings – Project Officer Workforce at Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire and Dr Andy Cale – Director of Coaching at the University of Worcester, as we discuss what inclusivity is, being an inclusive coach and what you can do to get involved.

For more information on Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire visit our website.

For more information on the University of Worcester visit their website.

Listen to the Podcast here - https://spotlightoninclusivecoaching.podbean.com/

To view the transcript for the podcast click the link below.

Episode 2 - Tom Reeves, Worcester RFC

In this episode we are thrilled to be joined by Worcester RFC Mixed Ability Rugby Club's Lead, Tom Reeves. Tom discusses all things rugby, his journey to inclusive coaching and shares his top tips for success. You will also hear about their success in winning the UK Coaching 2022 Inclusive Coaching Award.

For more information on Worcester RFC Mixed Ability see their website.

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Listen to the podcast here - https://spotlightoninclusivecoaching.podbean.com/

To view the podcast transcript click the link below.

Episode 3 - Glyn Harding, Football

In this episode of Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching, you can listen to host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab production talk to Glyn Harding Lecturer at the University of Worcester. Glyn discusses his work in youth sport, veterans football, his work with the Albion Foundation and his work with students at the University. He discusses a wide range of roles and experiences that have helped him become an inclusive coach and passes advice to the listeners.

For more information on Glyn's work see the University of Worcester Website.

Listen to the podcast here.

For more information on the Three Counties Ability Count League, visit their Website https://www.threecountiesleague.org/

Episode 4 - Rebecca Foster MBE, Deaflympics

In this episode of Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching, you can listen to host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab production talk to Rebecca Foster MBE, Principal Lecturer for Adapted Physical Education at the University of Worcester. Rebecca discusses her plethora of experience in sport, her coaching in athletics and Deaflympics and provides great advice on how to develop relationships with athletes.

For more information on Rebecca's work see the University of Worcester website.

Listen to the podcast here.

Episode 5 - Sarah Carter and Sophie Carter, Inclusive Skating

In this episode of Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching, you can listen to host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab production talk to Team GB Head Coach for Inclusive Skating and mindset Coach Sarah Carter and Assistant Ice Skating Coach Sophie Carter (no relation). Sarah discusses her experience as an Inclusive skating coach, how being a mindset coach also helps and the growth of her team and their achievements. Sophie also discusses 'Team Carter' being a skater and assistant coach for Sarah and her journey into inclusive coaching, providing advice for new budding coaches.

For More information on Sarah's work visit her website - The Mindset Coach

Facebook - @sarahcarterthemindsetcoach

Instagram - @themindsetcoach

For more information on Inclusive Skating visit their Website page - Inclusive Skating

Episode 6 - Simon Fisher, Wheelchair Basketball

In this episode of Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching, you can listen to host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab production talk to Simon Fisher, Head Coach Worcester Wolves Women's Premier League Wheelchair Basketball Team and Head Coach at the University of Worcester Wheelchair Basketball 1sts and Men's Basketball 2nds. Simon discusses his experiences at Paralympic games and European Championships as well as his current coaching roles and offers advice on understanding athletes.

For more information on the Women's premier League Wheelchair basketball visit their website.

Episode 7 - Dan Thorp, Tennis

In this episode of Spotlight on Inclusive Coaching, you can listen to host Rich Hurst from GiftedGab production talk to Dan Thorp founder of Redgate Sports. Dan discusses his experience as a Tennis coach, coaching in the UK and China. He also discusses his current work with Redgate sports providing sport to children who don't normally get the opportunity to participate. He offers tips and advice on being a volunteer and the importance of building a rapport with those you are coaching.

For more information on Redgate Sports visit their website - Redgate sports