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The Athlete Development Show

Dr Craig Harrison

185 episodes

2 months ago

Nate Baker is a former pro football player, current coach, and the founder of The Developer’s Way coach education. Nate believes the best coaches, teachers, and leaders aren’t defined by weekend results. Instead, they are guided by something greater—the growth and development of their people. In this conversation, Nate shares stories that show how early experiences in sport can shape whether kids stay in the game or walk away from it altogether. We also explore the bigger shifts in football ...

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Nate Baker is a former pro football player, current coach, and the founder of The Developer’s Way coach education. Nate believes the best coaches, teachers, and leaders aren’t defined by weekend results. Instead, they are guided by something greater—the growth and development of their people. In this conversation, Nate shares stories that show how early experiences in sport can shape whether kids stay in the game or walk away from it altogether. We also explore the bigger shifts in football ...

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Episodes (20/185)

The Athlete Development Show

Nate Baker on Culture, Being a Lighthouse, and Playing the Infinite Game of Development

Nate Baker is a former pro football player, current coach, and the founder of The Developer’s Way coach education. Nate believes the best coaches, teachers, and leaders aren’t defined by weekend results. Instead, they are guided by something greater—the growth and development of their people. In this conversation, Nate shares stories that show how early experiences in sport can shape whether kids stay in the game or walk away from it altogether. We also explore the bigger shifts in football ...

2 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Who are you, really?

Every week, I sit with young athletes and help them paint a clear picture of who they want to become. We close our eyes and imagine an exciting future. What does their best self look like? How does it feel? What are the words that define it? And what actions prove it true? It’s a powerful experience... --- Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at http://www.drcraigharrison.com/ Get Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig: Instagram: instagram.co...

2 months ago

3 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Ellie Hulsebosch on Embracing Fear, Chasing Flow, and Learning to Love the Process

Ellie Hulsebosch (@elliehulsebosch) is one of the most exciting young athletes on the international downhill mountain biking circuit riding for the legendary Santa Cruz Syndicate. But behind the results sheet is a story of rapid growth, powerful self-discovery, and an unwavering commitment to both performance and personal wellbeing. In this conversation, Ellie opens up about her journey — from walking her very first DH race track in 2020 to standing on World Cup podiums in Europe just a few y...

3 months ago

59 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

From the Inside Out

When a young child sits down to do a puzzle, they often begin by matching patterns. They notice colours and shapes that seem to go together and start forming.... --- Sign up for Craig's newsletter (Beyond the Game) at http://www.drcraigharrison.com/ Get Craig to speak at your club or school here. Connect with Craig: Instagram: instagram.com/drcraigharrison/ Facebook: facebook.com/drcraigharrison Twitter: twitter.com/drcraigharrison Support the show

3 months ago

2 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

REBROADCAST: The Crafted Conversation | What coaches are not acknowledging in developing young athletes!?

This episode is a rebroadcast of episode #25 of The Crafted Conversation with Marcus Sharrad. Enjoy. --- In this expansive conversation, Dr Craig Harrison invites us to rethink the purpose and practice of youth development. It’s not about designing perfect athletes, but about crafting safe, playful, expressive environments where young people can explore who they are, not just what they can do. Marcus and Craig explore the ecological complexity of performance, the importance of le...

3 months ago

56 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Professor Holly Thorpe on Stoke, Action Sports Culture, and Supporting Joyful, Creative Experiences for Our Kids

Professor Holly Thorpe, a leading voice in the sociology of sport from the University of Waikato, is an action sports advocate and someone who’s spent years studying the social dynamics of movement and play. In this episode, Holly shares her journey growing up in Gisborne’s tight-knit windsurfing and skateboarding community, where the learning came from peers, not coaches, and where the natural environment played as big a role as the people did. We discuss the idea of “stoke” — that deep sens...

5 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Josh Wall on Movement Mastery, Educational Gyms, and Supporting the Dual Lives of Student-Athletes

Josh Wall is the Director of Performance and Athletic Wellbeing at Wycombe Abbey in the UK, and lead S&C coach for England Women’s Lacrosse. Josh brings a wealth of experience from across the school landscape — from boarding to day schools — and is currently completing a Doctorate in Professional Practice at Leeds Beckett University, where his research focuses on supporting student-athletes in independent girls’ schools. In this episode, we explore Josh’s journey from football-mad Manches...

6 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

REBROADCAST: The Game Changer | Ep. 2 - Developing Athletes with Dr Craig Harrison

This is a rebroadcast of episode #2 of The Game Changer podcast, featuring Dr Craig Harrison. --- "What does it really take for young athletes to succeed? In this episode of The Game Changer podcast, we sit down with Dr. Craig Harrison, expert in youth athlete development, founder of the Athlete Development Project, and host of The Athlete Development Show to challenge common beliefs about training, success, and the role of parents in sports. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Youth Ath...

7 months ago

57 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Barnaby Sargent Megicks on Talent, Quality Relationships, and Developing the Skills of Life

What if talent development wasn’t just about creating better athletes but better people? In this conversation, I sit down with Barnaby Sargent Megicks, a researcher who spent weeks inside a cricket academy, not just watching but truly understanding what makes a talent system work. His focus isn’t just on performance but on how young athletes grow as people, how they balance their sport with school and life, and how the environments they’re in shape their future, both in and out of the game. ...

7 months ago

1 hour 23 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

The Curious Mind #11 - Developing Great Young Leaders

On the show this week, Dave Wright rejoins me for another episode of The Curious Mind. Our conversation focuses on the skills you need to develop great young leaders. --- For more on creating game changing environments that unlock meaningful progress, sign up for Craig's free newsletter Beyond the Game here. Connect with Craig on Social: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Support the show

8 months ago

1 hour

The Athlete Development Show

Suzie Muirhead on Athlete Ownership, Mentorship, and Rewriting the Development Conversation

Suzie Muirhead is the creator of Raise My Game, a tool designed to help athletes and their coaches navigate performance planning, personal growth, and decision-making. Suzie’s journey—from New Zealand hockey player to mentor and innovator—has shaped her belief that true development starts with ownership, trust, and the right conversations. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, this episode is packed with insights to help you level up. Enjoy! --- For more on creating EPIC learning enviro...

8 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Nick Susko on Systems Thinking, Psychological Safety, a Rewriting the Youth Sport Narrative

There are two ways to affect learning and development. Direct contact with the individuals and teams in front of you, or by influencing the system of which they are part of. My guest on today’s show has spent time doing both, first as a youth team coach at Sydney Football Club and then as Academy Manager. His name is Nick Susko and he played a pivotal role in shaping one of the most successful talent development programs in Australian sport, with over 60 graduates signing professional contrac...

9 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

The Best of 2024 - Dr David Johnson, Dr Ffion Thompson, and Dr John Radnor

In the ‘Best of’ collection for 2024, I’ve pulled together some of the most insightful moments from your favourite guests this year to help you revisit some powerful lessons. In part two of this 3-part series, we hear from Head of Physical Development at West Ham United Football Academy, Dr David Johnson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Queen Ethelburga’s School, Dr Ffion Thompson, and Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Dr John Radnor. Al...

10 months ago

41 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

The Best of 2024 - Dr Ihirangi Heke, Rusty Earnshaw, and Dr Richard Young

In the Best Of 2024 collection, I’ve pulled together some of the most insightful moments from your favourite guests to help you revisit some powerful lessons. In part one of this 3-part series, we hear from Founder of the Atua Matua, Dr Ihirangi Heke, People Developer, Rusty Earnshaw, and Performance Breakthrough Specialist, Dr Richard Young. All 3 guests can be heard in full in their respective episodes linked below: ADS 163 Dr Ihirangi HekeADS 170 Rusty EarnshawADS 174 Dr Richard Yo...

11 months ago

1 hour

The Athlete Development Show

Dr Julia Casadio | Her Strength

At the age of 17, my guest on today’s show received advice from her ski coach that led to her drop out. Although well intended, is was advice lacking in awareness of female physiology. Dr Julia Casadio is a sport physiologist and applied researcher with over 15 years of experience in elite sport. She has spent most of her career in the Performance Physiology team at High Performance Sport New Zealand. Julia and I connected around her latest project, Her Strength, a science-based digi...

11 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Tara Vaughan | From Shy North Harbour Teen to Olympic Gold Medalist

I met Tara at the age of 14 when she first entered the sports hall at AUT Millennium to join our Athlete Development Program. Four years later she got a call from esteemed Canoe Racing New Zealand lead coach, Gordon Walker, inviting her to join the high performance world. Then, just two years after that, she teamed up with Dame Lisa Carrington, Alicia Hoskin and Olivia Brett to win gold in the woman’s K4 at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is Tara’s story. For more on creating EPIC learni...

11 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Athlete Development Show

Dr Ben Pullen on Creativity, How the Environment Shape Us, and Challenge-Based Strength Training for Children

The evidence is clear. Stronger athletes move better, get injured less and stay engaged with sport for longer. But what should strength training look like for children? My guest today is Dr Ben Pullen, PhD in paediatric strength and conditioning and the founder of Young Athlete Training. Ben’s work integrates the physical and psychological considerations of development to provide novel, engaging and individualised strength training to both child and teenage athletes. ...

11 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Ian Renshaw on Making Learning Fun

My guest today is Associate Professor Ian Renshaw, teacher, coach, researcher, and voracious learner. Over 35 years working in higher education, Ian has advised sporting organisations at the community and high performance level, published over 190 research articles, written several books, and collaborated on projects all over the world. In this conversation, we trace Ian’s fascinating journey from schoolboy in the UK to working and raising children in New Zealand and Australia. Ian sha...

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

Know your Worth | Dr Martin Buchheit

My guest today is Dr Martin Buchheit, an esteemed author of over 250 scientific papers, 2 best-selling books, co-founder of the HIIT Science podcast, and over 20 years working in professional sports. Focusing on bridging the gap between sports science knowledge and its practical application, Martin has held roles at Paris Saint-Germain F.C., Olympique de Lyon, Lille OSC, Aspetar, Aspire Academy, and various other consultancies around the world. In this wide-ranging conversation, we explore Ma...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Athlete Development Show

David Johnson on Growth, Maturation, Training Load, and Defending Against Injury

This conversation is with Dr David Johnson, a physical development specialist with a deep understanding of growth and development. His research in injury prevention has shown what’s possible in football when the natural changes every young athlete experiences are accounted for. As the Head of Physical Development at West Ham United Football Academy and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bath, David continues to be a leader in this field. Today, we explore David’s research, includ...

1 year ago

1 hour 14 minutes