Hosted by Jess Bunyard · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 27 episodes
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Jess Bunyard hosts Challenging the Game, a sports show with 27 episodes published.
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Emily Handyside who is Coaching Team Lead at UK Coaching. They chat about what needs to happen to ensure female coaches thrive, how to recuit and retain female coac
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Dr Ed Hall who is coach developer, consultant and reseacher. They speak about coach development, including their own experiences, where coaches can find additional
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Professor Camilla Knight who is Director of Impact, Innovation and Engagement at Greenhouse Sports. They speak about measuring impact in sport, barriers young peopl
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Heather Lewis who is Head of Delivery for LooseHeadz. They speak about mental health, how coaches can support themselves and their players, and why connection is im
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Richard Cheetham MBE. They speak about including play in coaching sessions and why it’s important (for recruitment, retention and improving players). Subscribe to C
Part of an ongoing collaborations with Holly from Sisters Who Scrum…check out this podcast episode with Holly and Helena, a women’s health physio. They chat about rugby and the pelvic floor. A great podcast for both play
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Ramsey Tomokino who coached Manusina, Samoa women’s team, during the World Cup. Ramsey is now the General Manager High Performance at Lakapi Samoa. Subscribe to Coa
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Bex Attwell. Bex is embedded within Matatū team in New Zealand. Her research explores hormonal changes in players and how menstrual information is power. Subscribe
In this episode Jess is joined by teacher and coach Dan Lycett. They discuss Dan’s experiences of coaching his daughter’s team including: what ‘detail’ looks like in sessions, being a Dad and a coach and creating a space
In this episode Jess is joined by coach Andy Stevens. They chat about how they support, check and challenge each other. Plus how they’ve reflected as they’ve developed their coaching Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity
In this episode Jess is joined by Alice Soper a hugely passionate women’s rugby advocate and writer. Jess and Alice discuss the 2022 and 2025 World Cups and their legacy. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newslett
In this episode Jess is joined by Professor Leanne Norman. Leanne is the Director of the Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society within the Carnegie School of Sport. Jess and Leanne discuss equity and inclusion at
In this episode Jess is joined by Holly Ingram. Holly describes her vaginal prolapse, rehab and return to rugby. She also discusses how she’s raised awareness within her local community and club. Subscribe to Coaching Ca
In this episode Jess is joined by Sam Larner. They chat about stats from women’s rugby, including looking ahead to the World Cup. They also discuss what stats to collect if you don’t have access to much equipment and how
In this episode Jess is joined by Russell Earnshaw. They chat about how they define learning, using videos at training and their coaching journeys Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching
In this episode Jess is joined by CEO of IDA Sports, Laura Youngson. They chat about designing female specific rugby boots and why it matters. Plus the work with Guinness and the Women’s Six Nations to launch the boot Su
In this episode Jess is joined by Rugby Development Manager for the Sheffield Eagles, Andrea Dobson MBE. They chat about wheelchair rugby league and why a ‘whole club’ ethos helps achieve inclusivity within sport Subscri
In this episode Jess is joined by Red Roses Attack Coach Lou Meadows. They chat about coaching the Red Roses, empowering players and developing skill in attack. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and sit
In this episode Jess is joined by Coach Developer Russell Earnshaw. They chat about using challenges at training, understanding emotion when coaching and making sessions feel more like a match. Subscribe to Coaching Care
In this episode Jess is joined by Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor Human Movement and Sports Medicine. They chat about returning to sport postpartum, how research can work with practice and why pregnancy and postpartum
Heather Lewis
Head of Delivery · LooseHeadz
1 appearance on this show
Helena
Licensed Mental Health Clinician · sex resort in Cancun, Mexico
1 appearance on this show
Sam Larner
author of 'Attacking The Space'
1 appearance on this show
Russell Earnshaw
The Magic Academy
2 appearances on this show
Laura Youngson
Ida Sports
1 appearance on this show
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Challenging the Game is hosted by Jess Bunyard. The show is categorised under sports (rugby) and has published 27 episodes.
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