Don't Mention The T Word

Join Craig and Chris, two Edinburgh based PE Teachers, as they debate the concept of ‘Talent’ in sport and life. Craig, a 3 times Commonwealth Games athlete in Table Tennis and Chris, an SRU age grade rugby coach will invite a number of guests from different backgrounds in a variety of sports to discuss the nature v nurture argument in their area of expertise. By exploring the various issues surrounding the concept of ‘Talent’ and performance development, the hosts hope to stimulate conversation and develop their own understanding of the subject matter. Providing thought provoking ideas for teachers, coaches, pupils, athletes, fans and policy makers.

Podcasting since 2021 • 24 episodes

Don't Mention The T Word

Latest Episodes

EP 23 - Dr James Dugdale: Premier League Academies

Professional Football club youth academies are seen as the ultimate goal for any young footballer, but are they really all they are cracked up to be? Are they really the best place to be if you want to become a professional player? How many aca...

February 06, 2023 • Episode 23 • 1:06:00

EP22: The Power of Parents

We are (finally) back with another episode of Don’t Mention the T Word. We have some new ammo for our inspiration and desperation features as well as the usual questionable banter!In this episode, we discuss the importance of the role o...

January 23, 2023 • Episode 22 • 1:02:55

EP 21 - Jimmy Moran: The Running Man

This week, we go full circle and welcome back Jimmy Moran to the show.As a pe teacher and sports coach Jimmy has a wealth of knowledge that we drew on the last time he was on the show. This time, however, we discuss his main passion: En...

April 18, 2022 • Episode 21 • 1:05:46

EP 20 - Dr Mark Slaven-Ross: Correcting ‘granny fables’ with Sport Science

In our 20th episode we are joined by Dr Mark Slaven-Ross.Dr Slaven-Ross gained his PhD from Edinburgh Napier University in 2016 and is a lecturer in Exercise Physiology at the same University. His research specifically investigates the ...

March 14, 2022 • Episode 20 • 1:07:12

Ep 19 - Elevate 98: Myth Busting the Health and Fitness Industry

Don’t Mention the T Word is back…In our returning episode we are joined by Sean McKirdy and Cameron Begbie from Edinburgh’s new premium gym, Elevate 98. We discuss some of the myths that are subconsciously or deliberately p...

February 28, 2022 • Episode 19 • 1:02:16

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