Game Plan Coaching Podcast
Episodes
Dr Anna Stodter: Learning Snack
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Anna Stodter is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, a rugby coach, and a researcher whose work sits right at the inter...
Dr Peter Olusoga: The Superhero Complex
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Game Plan Coaching Podcast Dr Pete Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University, a Chartered Psychologist ...
Russell Earnshaw: Are you enjoying this?
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Game Plan Coaching Podcast Russell Earnshaw, known to most as Rusty, is one of the most influential coach developers working in sport t...
Adam Kelly: Talent, Bias, Belief
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast I am joined by Professor Adam Kelly, Professor of Sport and Exercise at Birmingham City University. ...
Skye Eddy: Meet the Parents
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by Skye Eddy, founder of Soccer Parenting and The Sideline Project, a former player, ...
Richard Barbour: Perception Shapes Behaviour
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation will help you: think differently about how you design practices reflect on the questions you ask become more aware of how athlet...
Sally Needham: The Neuroscience of Coaching
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by Sally Needham - a football coach, coach developer, and human development special...
Alex Lascu: The Sound of Learning
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Alex Lascu - a coach, researcher, and learning designer whose work sits at the intersection of skill acquisitio...
Peter Sturgess: From Transmission to Possibility
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode in the brand-new series of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast. In this conversation, I’m joined by Peter Sturgess: a coach...
Series One: The Game Changing Guide
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This special episode brings together the key 'game-changing advice' from each guest in Series 1 of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast. It is a quick way t...
Stuart Armstrong: Less drills, more thrills
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Less drills, more thrills. I sit down with my good friend and long-time colleague Stuart Armstrong. I’ve known and worked with Stuart for years, es...
Rus Smith: Change a life, not just a bib
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change a life, not just a bib. I’m joined by Rus Smith, founder of the Black Country Coaches Club and a proper community coach in the truest sense ...
Jean Côté: Make today count
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Make Today Count: I’m joined by Jean Côté, one of the world’s most influential voices in coaching and talent development. We explore relationshi...
Bobby Scales II: Grit, Growth, and Goats
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grit, Growth and Goats Bobby Scales II is one of those people you just can’t help but learn from. Former Major Leaguer, senior leader with the Los A...
John Hendry OAM: Coaching through Relationships
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode offers something unique. Not a typical interview, but a rare window into the thinking of John Hendry OAM, one of the most experience...
Paul Bodin: A Platform for Players
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I am joined by Paul Bodin. Former Wales international, Swindon Town icon, and respected coach who m...
Richard Barbour: Tasks Shape Skill
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am joined by Richard Barbour. Civil-engineer-turned-coach, with 30+ years’ experience across sport and business. He’s coached ev...
Joe Baker: The Messy Middle
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching podcast, our guest is Professor Joe Baker, Tannenbaum Research Chair in Sport Science, Data Modelling and Sp...
Mark Blundell: Coaching Bodyguard
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast features someone who’s lived the full racing dream: Mark Blundell. From a council estate and motocro...
Daniel Lycett: Coachability or Compliance
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by Dan Lycett, Head of PE & Sport at St David’s College in Llandudno. A coach who describes his current practice in th...
Nicky Harverson: Soulful Coaching
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Nicky Harverson a brilliant child-first coach who helps young riders build confidence, connection and joy through c...
Liam Gilbert: The Golden Thread
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by Liam Gilbert, a coach who’s spent over a decade developing high-performing teams ...
Tom Coyd MBE: Who’s coaching the coach?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Tom Coyd MBE, Head Coach of the England Wheelchair Rugby League team and Head of Pathways for Wheelchair Rugby League at the RFL. At ...
Fran Whalley: Coaching with Honesty
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3: Coaching with Honesty, with Fran Whalley In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by Fran Whalley. A brilliant fenc...
Coaching, According to Charlie
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special minisode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by my five-year-old son, Charlie - an expert in play, honest feedback, a...
Richard Cheetham MBE: The Serious Business of Play
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The serious business of play — with Richard Cheetham MBE In this episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast, I’m joined by someone who’s been a ...
Martin Dighton: Coaching’s Quiet Superpower
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1: Coaching's Quiet Superpower Welcome to the very first episode of the Game Plan Coaching Podcast: where we share short, practical coaching ...
Trailer
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Game Plan Coaching Podcast. Led by me, Tom Hartley - an experienced Coach & Coach Developer - in each episode we will: Learn a lit...