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The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

Cardiff Metropolitan University
The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast
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    The CRiC Conference Review with Stephen Macdonald

    01/07/2026 | 50 mins.
    Join Mike as he chats to Stephen Macdonald, Conference Chair for CRiC 2026 at Stirling University.
    During the episode, Stephen reflects on his experiences of bidding to host the Conference, the excitement and challenges of pulling it all together, and shares some highlights and reflections of the week.
    Find out more about Stephen and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmacdonaldcoaching/
    Check out more about CRiC here: https://cricsportcoaching.com/
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    CRiC 2026 Bitesize: Dr Ian Stonebridge

    22/06/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode, Dr Ian Stonebridge (Plymouth Marjon University) looks back at his journey from professional football into academia. He gave us an insight into his PhD, including how coaches negotiate their identities over time, shaped by personal experiences and professional challenges. 

    Ian Stonebridge: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/staff-list-and-profiles/stonebridge-ian.html
    CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/
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    CRiC 2026 Bitesize: Dr Andrew Newland

    19/06/2026 | 20 mins.
    In this episode, Dr Andy Newland (Liverpool John Moores University) shares insights from his research on the complexities of the coach–athlete relationship. He explains how his personal biography influenced his PhD and discusses key findings from his research and their practical implications. Enjoy!
    Andy Newland: https://profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/15340-dr-andrew-newland
    CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com
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    CRiC 2026 Bitesize: Clare Freeman

    18/06/2026 | 12 mins.
    In the 4th episode of this CRiC bitesize series Mike welcomed Clare Freeman. She spoke about the use of creative non-fiction to bring coaches’ experiences to life. They wrapped the episode by looking at Clare's experiences within the CRiC community.
    Enjoy!
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    CRiC 2026 Bitesize: Jack Walton

    17/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    In this episode, Mike interviewed Jack Walton, PhD student at Loughborough University. They chat about his work as a coach educator and his fascinating insights into coach learning and development. 
    Enjoy!
    CRiC website: https://cricsportcoaching.com/
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About The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast
Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Coaching Hub Podcast. The Coaching Hub is a space where cutting-edge research is developed and partnerships with National and International Government Bodies are established, offering consultancy services and coach education courses. In each episode, our guests will share their knowledge and experiences and have research-informed conversations with Dr Manuel Santos, Dr Mike Castle and Dr Oli Lum, about the practical implications of their work in the coaching field. Disgrifiad y podlediad Croeso i Bodlediad Hyb Hyfforddi Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd. Dan arweiniad Dr Christian Edwards, mae’r Hyb Hyfforddi yn ofod lle mae ymchwil flaengar yn cael ei datblygu a phartneriaethau’n cael eu sefydlu gyda Chyrff Llywodraeth Genedlaethol a Rhyngwladol, gan gynnig gwasanaethau ymgynghori a chyrsiau addysgu hyfforddwyr. Ym mhob pennod bydd ein gwesteion yn rhannu eu gwybodaeth a’u profiadau, gan gael sgyrsiau wedi’u llywio gan ymchwil am oblygiadau ymarferol eu gwaith yn y maes hyfforddi.Follow us on Twitter/X: @thecoachinghubFollow us on Instagram: @thecoachinghubpodWebsite: https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/schoolofsport/research/Pages/Sports-Coaching-and-Pedagogy.aspx
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