DSF Coaching Conversations

How do you launch and grow a Performance and sport medicine community with people from all walks of life? What makes that community special, and what characteristics of the staff help cultivate that culture? Hello and Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 012 with Dan Buchanan – Director and Soft Tissue Therapist at GoPerform in Reading. If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Marcus Brown and Tom Dent In this episode we discuss: ➡️The approach and...

How do you overcome the inevitable challenges and ‘win the ugly’ moments when training and competing in Marathon events with a full-time role and young child? Hello and Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 011 with Marcus Brown – a father, a runner and trying to be his best self. If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Stephen England and Tom Dent In this episode we discuss: ➡️What happens to your mindset when you aim for a goal that is a...

What does it take to coach in a foreign country? How do you get your ideas across and connect with the athletes and staff in this situation? Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 010 with Tom Dent – coaching in Norway as the equivalent of Lead Professional Phase Coach for the U17s – U21s in England If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Ellie Wilson and Charlie Ashford In this episode we discuss: ➡️How Tom adapted to the culture in his first...

When it is you vs you, how do you ensure that you win and keep moving forwards towards your goals? Hello and Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 009 with Ellie Wilson, footballer with London Bees. If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Charlie Ashford and Scott Hann. In this episode we discuss: ➡️How to be disciplined and motivated to train like a full-time athlete while playing for a part-time club ➡️How to overcome adversity and continually...

How do you fuel over 350 athletes and establish great nutrition habits as they perform and recover at home and on the road? Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Series 1 Episode 8 with Charlie Ashford, Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of North Texas. If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Scott Hann and Greg Adamson. In this episode we hear about: ➡️Charlie’s approach to education and empowerment of nutritional principles with both the...

How do you ensure success breed success and what experiences can you share from coaching over 40 medalists in gymnastics? DSF Coaching Conversations Ep 007 is with Scott Hann, Director of Coaching at South Essex Gymnastics Club, and personal coach to international gymnasts Max Whitlock, Brinn Bevan, Reiss Beckford, Jay Thompson and Tommy Nicolaou. If you enjoy this episode, you can check out previous episodes with Greg Adamson and Jon Alty. In this episode we hear about: ➡️Scott's...

How do you connect with many athletes from different sports, different background, and empower them to develop and grow to achieve their best? Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 6 with Greg Adamson, Assistant Performance Director at The University of Tennessee. 🎧Spotify 🎧Apple www.dsfcoaching.com If you enjoy this episode, you will want to check out the episodes with Jon Alty and Forrest Lasso. In this episode we hear about: ➡️Greg’s coaching philosophy, how that...

DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 005 is with Jon Alty who is a Physiotherapist working with England U21s. Jon was a part of the support staff as the England U20s won the World Cup in 2017 and has now moved up with the group. If you enjoy this episode check out the episodes with Forrest Lasso and Stephen England. 🎧Spotify 🎧Apple www.dsfcoaching.com In this episode we discuss: ➡️Jon's experiences in football, cricket and synchronised swimming as he has learnt how to adapt his...

DSF Coaching Conversations Episode 004 is with Forrest Lasso of FC Cincinnati in the MLS. Forrest was the USL Defender of the year in just his 4th professional year in 2018, signing his first MLS contract for FC Cincinnati's inaugural MLS season. 🎧Spotify 🎧Apple If you enjoy this episode, we can recommend the episodes with Matheus Bachi and Stephen England. ⁣⁣We discuss:⁣➡️ His mindset, his belief in himself and drive to play at the top level⁣ ➡️ How he switches off from soccer,...

In Episode 003, I speak to Stephen England who is an ultra runner living with Type 1 Diabetes. Stephen is a part of Team Novo Nordisk and Team Type 1, as he pushes his limits and shows others with Type 1 #whatspossible. ⁣⁣🎧Spotify 🎧Apple If you enjoy this episode be sure to check out the episodes with Matheus Bachi and Stuart Foster. ⁣We discuss:⁣⁣➡️ Stephen's challenges following diagnosis to accept having to change his life, and being told his limits⁣ by the Doctor⁣➡️His journey to...

In this episode we are joined by Matheus Bachi, Assistant Coach of Brazil. Matheus and I played in the USA together in 2013, and now he forms part of the coaching and technical staff for Brazil. 🎧Spotify 🎧Apple If you enjoy this episode, check out these episodes with Stephen England and Forrest Lasso. In this episode we discuss: ➡️How Matheus and the other staff joined a Brazil team that was underperforming and struggling. ➡️How they began to build trust with the players, built...

Welcome to DSF Coaching Conversations!! I wanted to start this series with a personal introduction, really getting to know me and the company on an intimate level. And so therefore I’ve invited my father, Stuart, who is also a coach and mentor, to help me do this. If you enjoy this episode you will want to check out these episodes with Matheus Bachi and Stephen England. 🎧Spotify 🎧Apple In this episode we discuss: ➡️Stuart's parenting and coaching philosophy and how that has given...