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The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population

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The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population

Matt Divall

The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population

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The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and curious population

Matt Divall

The Drop In - sport & coaching chat for a passionate and cu…

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The opportunity to speak to a living legend doesn’t come around often and this chat with David Starbrook MBE was an absolute privilege.We talk about David’s beginnings in judo, competing in two Olympic Games and being the first British Olympic
With the first episode of a new year Wayne Lakin and Matt catch up and try to keep discussions under an hour!!No script, just seeing where the conversation goes.Stay safe out there!check out Wayne’s podcast “Building Better Bodies”
Merry Christmas to everyone! Thanks to Sami Smithson, Chris Milward and Ian Rose for taking the time to come on and talk through the recently promoted “Athlete Transition Programme” and their individual roles in starting it and their hopes for
In this episode we speak to GB International judoka’s and creators and hosts of the “More Than A Fighter” podcast, Tom Reed and Aaron Turner.We delve into both their competitive careers, where those journey’s have taken them and the experiences
This episode we speak to Danny Harper of Kendal Judo Club and NW area fame. A top gent... we talk about getting started in judo and competitions, his influences in the sport and experiences (in sport and life) learnt from competing abroad. Dann
This episode is a conversation with Michael Donohue; a footballer who was scouted by Everton FC from a young age and played in their academy system for a number of years. Fast forward to present day and we discuss the challenges of early specia
For the first episode of the second season we chat to Rebecca Burnett - a former GB cadet international judoka.This amazing young lady talks about her experiences and the challenges she faced battling with anorexia nervosa and her thoughts abou
After a hiatus of a couple months, “The Drop In” is returning for its second season (or series!).This is a quick “Drop in” with some new music after all the Series 1 comments from the two Ian’s!! Hopefully, we’ll be back even better!! New episo
So we've made it to the 19th episode of The Drop In and this is a special one - The Series Finale.Taken over by the "Ant & Dec of the podcasting", Ian Johns and Ian Oliver have invited  some great judo people on to be constructive (!!!) and giv
After a brief break, we’re back!This episode is with James Austin, 2012 Olympian and creator and host of the Original Judo Podcast. Definitely a podcast to check out
This episode is a discussion and catch up with former a British International, the remarkable Mandy Costello. I really can't encourage you enough to listen until the end of this podcast as this is a story that should be heard. With having a hug
Something a little different, but with a similar feel...We speak with former British International, Gym owner and creator and host of the "Building Better Bodies" podcast, Wayne Lakin.This episode is going out across both podcast streams.We've
We continue "the debate series" with the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) GB Women's Team.A great discussion with 3 amazing female British judoka, Kate Howey MBE, Chloe Cowen and Karen Roberts as we look to select the GOAT GB Women's Team using the
Joined by Ian Johns, Ian Oliver and GB Elite Performance Coach and two times Olympian Colin Oates, we go about debating the Greatest of All Time GB Men's Team.With so many quality British Male judoka over the years to choose from, we have great
Ably assisted by British Judo Paralympic Head Coach Ian Johns, we interview 3 times Paralympic Champion Simon Jackson MBE.With a remarkable record of being unbeaten in 13 years Simon speaks about his judo career from getting into judo, his vast
You have one evening, you take 6 lads (all judo coaches and judo nuts), add some beers (wine for the sophisticated ones) and no script or plan and what do you get?!The Drop In podcast's very first (and maybe last!) Coaches Pubcast!!!  ** Warnin
1000 downloads down and still going strong!**A warning that there is some bad language and swearing in this episode**Episode 11 is a chat with Jamie Johnson, 6th Dan and British Judo Senior Women’s coach. A top man who wears his heart on his sl
1000 downloads down and still going strong!**A warning that there is some bad language and swearing in this episode**Episode 11 is a chat with Jamie Johnson, 6th Dan and British Judo Senior Women’s coach. A top man who wears his heart on his sl
We’re back with the second part of the Kate Howey interview - the coaching years.We discuss Kate’s transition into coaching, being GB Junior & U23 coach before moving into a Senior coaching role for the 2012 London Olympic Games. We talk about
Well, it’s another two parter as I interview Kate Howey MBE, British Judo Head Coach.Kate’s roll of honour is impressive to say the least:A 4 x Olympian, winning bronze in Barcelona in 1992 and silver in Sydney in 2000 making her Great Britain’
Delighted to have the opportunity to speak to Daniel Lascau, 7th Dan and IJF Sports Director. Born in Romania in May 1969 and starting judo at the age of 4, judo has definitely been a huge part of Daniel's life.In this episode, Daniel talks abo
Back by popular demand (!!) Ian Oliver joins the podcast as co-host to generally raise the standard as we interview British Judo's Paralympic Head Coach and Scunthorpe's finest, Ian Johns.Talking frankly and honestly, Ian describes his route in
This episode is an interview with 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games bronze medalist Neil Eckersley.We discuss how Neil got into judo, his time at Kendal under the leadership of Tony MacConnell, his competitive career and highlights, his time as GB
This is the concluding part of the discussion with Nigel Donohue, British Judo Performance Director (PD).This includes:Starting out in his coaching in Scotland,Working in Performance Analysis for the English Institute of Sport (EIS),Moving into
Really fortunate to have had the opportunity to chat to British Judo Performance Director Nigel Donohue - such a good long discussion that it’s in two parts (part 2 with be in Episode 5).The first part of the interview is about how Nigel got in
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