The Five W's

The Five W's

What Works for Who in What Context and Why. An exploration of a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, seeking to be a form of knowledge exchange to a wide variety of practitioners (e.g., academics, coaches, psychologists, S&C, sport scientists).Each episode offers a unique perspective on the subject from current athletes or coaches discussing their lived experience, former athletes and coaches reflecting upon their learning, and conceptual frameworks from academia.

Episode 100: A Letter to My Younger Self

In this milestone episode I read a letter I have developed to my younger self based upon this professional doctorate journey. This episode is inspired by the work of Dr Chris Szedlak and Dr Andrew Manly. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&...

07-20
14:09

Monday Morning Commute: Ubuntu

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but peak interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the...

07-15
07:39

Thought Experiment Thursday: If This Happens, Do This

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. In this episode we use the work of American philosopher John Searle, and the Chinese Room Argument. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocia...

07-11
06:50

Ryan Dodyk: One Hundred Percent

Ryan Dodyk (Team Canada) discusses his performance environment and what he needs to perform at the highest level. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone interested in athlete de...

05-11
01:13:04

Monday Morning Commute: The Campfire

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but peak interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic...

05-06
06:23

Maddie Leech: Saying It Out Loud

Road (LifePlus-Wahoo) & Track (GB Cycling) cyclist Maddie Leech discusses her athlete journey, performance environment, and the Five W's. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone in...

04-13
01:18:07

Thought Experiment Thursday: Inverted Qualia

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint...

04-11
05:04

Thought Experiment Thursday: Do We Actually Know?

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint...

04-04
07:51

Monday Morning Commute: The Chicken or The Egg

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topi...

03-25
07:56

Georgina Brayshaw: Rising From the Ashes

Georgina Brayshaw (Leander & GB Rowing) discusses her journey from being told she may be in a wheelchair for the rest of her life to becoming a world champion and Olympian. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, an...

03-02
01:01:28

Melissa Bratic: The On / Off Switch

Melissa Bratic (Team Canada Karate) discusses her athlete journey and performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone interested in athlete development. DEFINITI...

02-18
01:21:02

Monday Morning Commute: The Finn Russell Paradox

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the ...

02-12
07:08

Becky Storrie: Keep Challenging

Becky Storrie (Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL & British Cycling) discusses her fast track through to the pro peloton, the challenges she has faced, and her performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists,...

01-13
01:15:52

Emma Pallant-Browne: A Happy Athlete Is A Fast Athlete

Emma Pallant-Browne (Duathlon & Ironman Triathlete) discusses her athlete journey and what she needs from her performance environment to succeed. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to a...

01-06
58:09

Thought Experiment Thursday: The Veil of Ignorance

Welcome to Thought Experiment Thursday’s on the Five W’s podcast. In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint...

12-21
06:09

Monday Morning Commute: The River

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the...

12-18
05:19

Thought Experiment Thursday: To Be or Not To Be

In these episodes I will be posing a philosophical viewpoint in the form of a narrative, story or question that will hopefully serve as a self-reflection prompt in relation to your coaching planning, delivery and review. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, res...

11-16
08:33

Monday Morning Commute: Jigsaw Puzzle

In Monday morning commute episodes we will explore a theoretical concept, heuristic, or auto-ethnographic narrative in a short, digestible format, one that hopefully fits nicely into your daily commute. The aim is not to provide answers but pique interest, inspire curiosity, drive self-reflection. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the...

11-13
06:49

Celia Dupre: Feeling Understood

Celia Dupre (Swiss Rowing & Stanford University) discusses her athlete journey and performance environment. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone interested in athlete developmen...

10-28
01:16:04

Quillan Isidore: Winning Mentality

Quillan Isidore (GB Cycling) discusses his performance environment and what he needs from a biopsychosocial perspective to perform. The Five W's Podcast What Works for Who in What Context and Why The podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone interested i...

09-23
01:04:23

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