The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

To kick of Season 10 of the Coaching Hub Podcast, we bring you an interview with  Leanne Norman, Professor of Women in Sport.
Join Mike and Leanne as they reflect on her journey in sport and scholarship. During the episode, Mike and Leanne discuss some of her recent work, women in sport, and making an impact in the field.
You can find out more about Leanne's work here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise-health-sciences/people/leanne-norman/

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/

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/

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

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!