Kevin Shattock is currently working towards his professional doctorate (DProf) at Leeds Beckett University, exploring a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development.  He is the Head of Athletic Development at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) and possesses over twenty five years’ experience of sports coaching, sports science support, strength & conditioning, and athlete performance.

In this episode Kevin discusses:

His wide and varied experiences of coaching and teaching.

The Grammar School Leeds program and how it's grown since his time there.

What athletes will remember after their time with us.

Why we should consider our "fingerprints" as coaches.

How the Sagrada Familia provides an excellent example of long term thinking.

You can keep up to date with Kevin via his Twitter: @TheFiveWsPod  and his ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin-Shattock .

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