Mark, Lewis and Andy chat with international decathlete Mike Sweeney on his experiences in the early years of his coaching career. Coaching out of Liverpool Harriers, Mike coaches a number of high performing athletes, across sprints, high-jump and multievents, including the current under 20 national champion over 60 metres. Mike discusses how his own career as an athlete influences how he coaches, how he has learned from other coaches and how he manages the demands of coaching a squad of athletes competing in a variety of events.