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The Coach Doctor Podcast

Hosted by James Barkell · sports · EN · 52 episodes

About this Podcast:

Dr James Barkell discusses all aspects of sports science and coaching with top researchers, high performance practitioners, sports coaches, exercise physiologists and many more people on the front line of the sports industry. Interviews discuss coaching pedagogy, skill acquisition, sport psychology, leadership, gender issues in sport, how to deal with a losing season and many other topics. If you are involved in sports performance and looking for that extra edge for your team or athletes, the Coach Doctor may be able to help. In this podcast we aim to cover all things coaching from grassroots to grandstands for all levels of coaches. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-coach-doctor-podcast--5032805/support .

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What is The Coach Doctor Podcast about?

Dr James Barkell discusses all aspects of sports science and coaching with top researchers, high performance practitioners, sports coaches, exercise physiologists and many more people on the front line of the sports industry. Interviews discuss coaching pedagogy, skill acquisition, sport psychology, leadership, gender issues in sport, how to deal with a losing season and many other topics.

Who hosts The Coach Doctor Podcast?

The Coach Doctor Podcast is hosted by James Barkell. The show has published 52 episodes to date.

What has The Coach Doctor Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "John McKee - A Career Coaching Rugby" (3 November 2025, 67 minutes), "Steven Webster - Asensei" (18 July 2025, 74 minutes), and "Andrew Higham - Looking after Number 1: A look at coach well-being." (28 May 2025, 82 minutes).

How often does The Coach Doctor Podcast publish?

The Coach Doctor Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 64 minutes across 52 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Coach Doctor Podcast?

Booking probability for The Coach Doctor Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Coach Doctor Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Coach Doctor Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Coach Doctor Podcast?

The strongest fits for The Coach Doctor Podcast are Sports. The Coach Doctor Podcast has a sports audience.

About the host

James Barkell hosts The Coach Doctor Podcast, a sports show with 52 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    John McKee - A Career Coaching Rugby

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