These are some of my favourite podcast series
Full of stimulating subjects for coaches and coach educators
With so many great ones, you decide where to start
Why not follow each series and enjoy
The Sport Psych Show
The Sport Psych Show is a sport‑psychology podcast hosted by Dan Abrahams, a leading UK sport psychologist.
The series explores how the mind influences motivation, confidence, learning, well‑being, and performance in sport.
Each episode features conversations with coaches, researchers, and practitioners who translate psychological theory into practical tools for everyday coaching. With a focus on real‑world application—how athletes think, feel, and perform under pressure, and how coaches can create supportive, effective environments.
Overall, the podcast makes sport psychology accessible, actionable, and directly relevant to athlete development.
The Game Plan Coaching Podcast
The Game Plan Coaching Podcast, hosted by Tom Hartley
A coaching‑focused series that explores how athletes and coaches can improve performance through better thinking, clearer decision‑making, and more effective training habits.
Discussions with coaches, players, and practitioners to unpack practical ideas around mindset, learning, confidence, and handling pressure.
The subject matter centres on real‑world coaching insights—helping listeners understand how to build stronger environments, develop athletes holistically, and apply simple, actionable strategies to support long‑term development and performance.
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
The Real Science of Sport Podcast is hosted by Professor Ross Tucker, a leading sports scientist, and Mike Finch, an experienced sports journalist.
Together, they explore the evidence, data, and research behind major sporting questions, controversies, and performance trends.
The series breaks down complex science into clear, accessible explanations, covering topics such as endurance sport, physiology, injury, training methods, and elite performance.
Their conversations help listeners understand what the science genuinely supports—and where myths, misunderstandings, or hype often distort how sport is perceived.
A Year On Tour With Vittinghus
A Year On Tour With Vittinghus is hosted by Hans‑Kristian Solberg Vittinghus, when he was international badminton player competing on the BWF World Tour.
The podcast gives listeners an inside look at life as a professional athlete—covering training, travel, match preparation, performance reflections, and the realities of competing at the highest level.
HKV blends personal updates with honest discussions about form, confidence, setbacks, and season goals. The subject matter centres on elite badminton, athlete lifestyle, and conversations with fellow players.
Most‑listened episodes typically feature high‑profile guests such as Anders Antonsen, Viktor Axelsen and Mathias Boe, who share insights on competition, teamwork, and life on tour.
The Perception & Action Podcast
The Perception & Action Podcast, hosted by Dr Rob Gray, explores how humans perceive information and act on it in sport, skill learning, and performance environments.
The series focuses on ecological dynamics, motor learning, practice design, decision‑making, and how coaches can create effective learning environments. Gray breaks down research, interviews leading scientists and practitioners, and translates theory into practical coaching insights.
Most‑listened episodes often include conversations with guests such as Ian Renshaw, Keith Davids, and Shawn Myszka, discussing ecological dynamics, representative practice, and skill acquisition.
The Talent Equation Podcast
The Talent Equation Podcast, hosted by Stuart Armstrong, explores how coaches, parents, and practitioners can design better environments for learning and performance.
Stuart interviews researchers, skill‑acquisition experts, and innovative coaches who challenge traditional methods.
The subject matter focuses on ecological dynamics, practice design, motivation, player development, and coaching craft—helping listeners rethink how talent emerges and how to support athletes more effectively.
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