Episode 7 - Craig Wilson 16/6/2020

06/16/20 • 33 min

In this episode I speak to someone I had the pleasure of working alongside in 2013-2014 as part of the coaching staff for Hong Kong U20 men's rugby World Junior Trophy squad; Craig Wilson.
We talk about his journey, how he got involved in rugby in the UK and how he ended up in Asia coaching rugby. We talk about coach education, what he feels are some important takeaways for players and his experience of coaching in Asia and North America, discussing the similarities and differences.
We also discuss his new project 'The Contact Coach' which can be found at https://www.thecontactcoach.com/ and how he's looking to help develop coaches and players alike in his new roles with Yale and USA Rugby. Another great chat with an old friend and someone who's doing great things in their sport.

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Special Episode - Across The Pond & Inner Edge HK - 10/6/2020

This special episode covers a hot topic in sports at the moment - early childhood specialisation.
I talk to Chris Ivany, a teacher in Hong Kong and Karen Lo, sport psychologist and founder of Inner Edge HK. We chat about the pros and cons of children playing only one sport from a young age with focus on the physical, social and psychological effects including injuries, burnout and stress.
We talk about some of the reasons why people think early specialisation is a good thing and which type of athletes/sports might benefit from this sort of approach, also touching upon the benefits of children playing a multitude of sports.
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Episode 8 - Jon Redding 23/6/2020

In this episode I speak to Jon Redding, Director of Sport and Extra Curricular Activities and Physical Education teacher at South Island School in Hong Kong which is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF).
We chat about the disruption of the education system in Hong Kong by COVID19, with reference to Physical Education lessons in particular. We discuss how PE deptartments have adapted and been innovative, especially when it comes to the practical aspect of PE that might not be as important in other subjects.
We talk about the long term athletic development approach in schools and if schools are doing best for students when it comes to participation in team sports. Learn about the exposure to resistance training in schools and how this varies between schools and even within schools themselves based on the teacher experience, the facilities and even the culture in the local community.
Another great guest and some awesome insights into the education system in Hong Kong when it comes to Physical Education.