
#74 Ian Renshaw on the Cricketer Podcast
16/12/2025 | 20 mins.
He's raised a Test opener, now Matt Renshaw's dad wants to help fellow coaches the world over.The Cricketer chat with Ian Renshaw, who has written a new book with Stephen Rollnick that aims to get coaches thinking differently about how they get the best out of their players.You can purchase your copy of the book via Amazon here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dynamic-Coac... Thank you Cricketer for letting us use this episode!If you're getting value from our podcast check out our membership options and coaching community at www.theconstraintscollective.com where you can access podcast summaries, narrated presentations, early release podcasts and monthly online meet ups with experts from the Constraints Collective.Support the running of the podcast at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective

#73 Developing Your Coaching Craft
10/12/2025 | 35 mins.
If you're getting value from our podcast check out our membership options and coaching community at www.theconstraintscollective.com where you can access podcast summaries, narrated presentations, early release podcasts and monthly online meet ups with experts from the Constraints Collective.Support the running of the podcast at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveIn this episode, we explore what it truly means to develop your coaching craft. Coaching isn’t a set of techniques, it’s a lifelong process of learning, reflection, and refinement. We break down why great coaches stay curious, how authenticity builds stronger relationships, and why context and deep listening matter more than any one-size-fits-all method.If you’re committed to becoming a more adaptable, self-aware, and impactful coach, this conversation will give you practical ideas to elevate your practice.Enjoy!

#72 Mark O'Sullivan
03/12/2025 | 1h 14 mins.
If you're getting value from our podcast check out our membership options and coaching community at www.theconstraintscollective.com where you can access podcast summaries, narrated presentations, early release podcasts and monthly online meet ups with experts from the Constraints Collective.Support the running of the podcast at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveIn this episode we are joined by Mark O'Sullivan, Associate Professor of Football at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Mark is also a coach, coach educator, researcher and former DJ, music producer and recording artist.Enjoy!

#71 Round Up 5
28/11/2025 | 27 mins.
If you're getting value from our podcast check out our membership options and coaching community at www.theconstraintscollective.com where you can access podcast summaries, narrated presentations, early release podcasts and monthly online meet ups with experts from the Constraints Collective.Support the running of the podcast at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveIn this episode we explore how sociocultural constraints shape the way athletes learn and perform. Using cricket examples like playing conditions in Australia and the current Ashes competition, playing styles, and how different environments create different types of players. Discussing how context and culture drive skill development and performance behaviours. We also discuss England Rugby Union's winning streak and former All Black Jeff Wilson's comments about overly structured game models and plans. Enjoy!

#70 New Website and Book
20/11/2025 | 15 mins.
If you're getting value from our podcast check out our membership options and coaching community at www.theconstraintscollective.com where you can access podcast summaries, narrated presentations, early release podcasts and monthly online meet ups with experts from the Constraints Collective.Support the running of the podcast at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollectiveLink to Ian's book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dynamic-Coaching-Playbook-Cricket-Coaches/dp/B0FMNYQFBVIn this episode we introduce our new website and Ian's new book. We discuss the ideas behind the website, a hub designed to support coaches and practitioners apply skill acquisition principles in practice. And focus on Ian's book, a resource to support coaches in facilitating more effective learning environments.Enjoy!!



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