The Coach Doctor Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Alicia Edge is the co-founder and principal dietician at Compeat Performance, a company that is revolutionising athlete nutrition and well-being through technology. Alicia is also the Lead performance dietician for the Matildas, the Australian Women’s Football team who won the hearts of millions for their performances at the 2023 FIFA World Cup. She has also held Nutritionist roles at the Australian Institute of Sport and the NSW Waratahs Rugby Union. I first met Alicia at an Exercise and Sports Science Australia forum that was discussing women in sport, and I saw someone who was very passionate about sport and performance and more importantly about female heath and well-being. Alicia later joined me on a panel at the Business and Development of Women in Football Conference and again her passion for advocating for women in sport not just as athletes but in all of the support roles such as coaching and organisational roles was inspirational.

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Dr Marcus Hannon is the current lead performance Nutritionist at the Qatar Football Association. He has previously worked as a sports nutritionist in the English Premier League with Everton and Aston Villa, with professional boxers and in Professional Rugby Union Clubs. Marcus has a strong research record and his knowledge around the needs of youth athletes is extremely important because they are the stars of the future and with increased training demands of youth athletes nutrition become vital in keeping them fit and healthy and on the pathway. Marcus discusses safe ways to meet weight in weight class sports such as boxing and compares the rigours of a Premier League season to the campaign of an International tournament such as the Asian Cup or World Cup. 

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Courtney Brackenrig is a recent graduate working in the sports science field and former elite athlete with the Australian Institute of Sport. We discuss her educational pathway, her experiences as an athlete and the importance of volunteering to create opportunities within the industry. Courtney also discusses how she continues to learn from a range of mentors and the importance of balance in the industry to ensure you do not burn out.
To contact Courtney you can find her on:
LinkedIn @courtney brackenrig
Instagram @biofueled
Email info.biofueled@gmail.com

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In this episode I talk to Ben Darwin from Gain Line Analytics. Ben is a former Wallabies and ACT Brumbies Prop who played during a very successful era for Australian Rugby. Since retiring due to injury Ben has gone on to coach in the Shute Shield, Super Rugby and the Japanese Top League before forging a career for himself in cohesion analytics. Ben breaks down what cohesion in the team setting is and provides a detailed explanation into how and why cohesion may be the next "Money Ball" of team sports.
For more information on what Gain Line Analytics do you can use the following links:
Website: http://www.gainline.biz/
Twitter: @GLAnalytics
LinkedIn: Gain Line Analytics or @Ben Darwin
Gold Digger: The Search for Australian Rugby (official trailer): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dttG_dSi6uE
The rise and decline of Australian Rugby Union - EXPLAINED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWLbaYHlI9w

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In this episode I talk to Reuben Williams and Ryan Walker from Sports Grad, if you’re not sure who these guys are then check out "the Sportsgrad Podcast" the number 1 careers podcast on itunes and you will find them helping people getting jobs in sport. I thought this conversation would be a great way to help coaches and performance staff develop their careers and opportunities in sport by taking on the top 8 steps that Reuben and Ryan recommend for getting your dream job. We discuss tips for networking and using social media to put yourself out there. If you are looking to make sport your career then this is the episode for you.
You can find more information via the links below:
Website: www.sportsgrad.com.au
Instagram: @sportsgrad
Twitter: @sportsgrad
LinkedIn: @Reuben Williams and @ Ryan Walker and @Sportsgrad
Podcast: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast

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In this episode I speak with Grant Doorey. Grant is a career coach who has spent over 25 years in professional coaching and coached at 4 rugby world cups, the French top 14, the English premiership and Super Rugby to name a few. Grant discusses his journey and some of the learnings along the way. We discuss coaching across three different continents and cultures, language barriers and the sacrifices that elite coaching involves. There is a lot for aspiring coaches to learn from this conversation.

If you would like to get in contact with Grant he is easily contacted on LinkedIn under his name: Grant Doorey

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Greg is a coach at the community level in Rugby Union and he really wants to help community coaches develop by sharing his thoughts and opinions around coaching at this level of the game. Some of the issues community coaches have to deal with is player availability, player work commitments, finding volunteers to assist with running grassroots clubs, opportunities for professional development plus many more other aspects that we discuss.

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In this episode I talk to Dr Mitch Hewitt, who is the National Youth Programs Manager at Tennis Australia. Mitch completed his PhD at the University of Southern Queensland and studied the teaching styles of tennis coaches in Australia using the Spectrum of Teaching Styles as the theoretical framework for his research. He has published multiple papers and presented at many Coaching and Physical Education conferences and more recently been a co-author on the book The Spectrum of Coaching Styles. In this episode we discuss how to implement some of the coaching styles on the spectrum and discuss their roles in coaching at all levels from foundation to elite.

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If you would like more information or to connect with Mitch you can find him via his LinkedIn page under the name: Dr Mitch Hewitt (A/Prof. University of Canberra) PhD MEd BAppSci HumanMovement(Hons)GradDipEd(PE)BA

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Kyle is the owner of The Coaching Gig, a business that specializes in coach development and coach education. Kyle has worked with multiple sports organisations across New Zealand and Australia and his mantra is to help 'people thrive on and off the field.' He is also a bit of a musician playing the guitar, drums and piano as well as being able to sing very well.
This interview definitely brought up a few issues in coaching worth thinking about in more depth for me.
The future of coaching courses and the role social media has in coach development.
The way we develop both coaches and athletes.
How we can deliver better coaching at the grassroots level.
If you would like to know more about Kyle and The Coaching Gig you can find him via the following links:
Website www.thecoachinggig.com
LinkedIn: Kyle McLean
Podcast: The Coaching Gig on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

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On this episode I talk to Associate Professor Kate Pumpa. Kate is a lecturer and researcher in the fields of exercise physiology and sports nutrition at the University of Canberra. She is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Advanced Accredited Sports Dietitian. Kate completed her PhD at the Australian Institute of Sport in 2008 and has been working as a sports dietician practitioner for almost 15 years. Like many of us in the sports industry, she began by volunteering as a sports dietician for local AFL club. Following this, she was given a role with Leinster Rugby Club in Dublin, Ireland before returning home to work with the Australia’s most successful Super Rugby Franchise the ACT Brumbies. Kate is now the performance dietitian for the Australian Rugby Union working across all teams from Junior Wallabies, Wallaroos and Rugby Sevens. Kate's primary research interests include utilising technology to monitor energy expenditure during exercise, nutrition interventions to enhance performance, and physiological performance preparation and recovery. She is a Fellow of Exercise & Sports Science Australia, an Associate Editor for the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, and on the editorial board for the journal Nutrients.
If you would like to find more out about Kate you can find her on LinkedIn under her name Kate Pumpa

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