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.
Episodes
24 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...
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Episode 23
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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...
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Episode 22
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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...
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Episode 21
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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 ...
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Episode 20
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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...
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Episode 19
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1:02:16
S2 E9: Why it’s hard to turn your back on ‘Talent’
In our final episode of season 2, we look at why some people may find it difficult to turn their back on ‘Talent’. We discuss Confirmation Bias and Cognitive Dissonance; what they are and why they might be responsible for people not bei...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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46:34
S2 E8 - Rick Orr: The Value of Struggle and The Learning Pit
In the studio this week, we welcome Rick Orr. Rick works for ‘Winning Scotland’, a charity that builds confidence and resilience in young people all over the country.‘Winning Scotland’ run a programme for teachers to help ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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50:24
S2 E7 - Alan ‘Chalky’ White: “Play the Game”
Joining us in the studio this week is Heart of Midlothian and SFA development coach, Alan ‘Chalky’ White. Chalky is responsible for the ‘Play the Game’ programme rolled out by Hearts and the SFA all over Scotland. He tells us what the c...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:48
S2 E6 - Eilidh Barbour: “You can’t be, what you don’t see”
On the show this week, we welcome BBC and Sky Sports television presenter, Eilidh Barbour. Eilidh covers football on a weekly basis for BBC on programmes such as Final Score, Football Focus and the Woman’s Football Show. She also p...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:09
S2 E5 - Nat Coe: Turning the Tables on Autism
Nat Coe is a PE teacher who now works as the head of support for learning in his school in Aberdeenshire. Nat got in touch with the podcast after listening to the first season and pitched his unique experience and how he thought it rela...
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49:34
S2 E4 - Tony Stanger (part 2): ‘Red Dot Parenting’
In the second instalment of our chat with Scotland Rugby legend, Tony Stanger, we move away from talking about his rugby career to what he’s been doing since. After completing a Sports Science degree from the University of Edinburgh, To...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:06:30
S2 E4 - Tony Stanger (part 1): The Making of Scotland’s Most Famous Try
In episode 4 of this season we speak to Tony Stanger.It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to welcome Scotland Rugby’s joint record try scorer to ‘Don’t Mention the T Word’. One of his 24 tries for Scotland came against Engl...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:08
S2 E3 - Meryl Cooper: ‘Clear Intentions’
This week we welcome Meryl Cooper into the ‘Don’t Mention the T Word’ studio. Meryl is an International athlete in Trail Running. Typically covering 80km-100km in a race, she is a perfect example of training and resilience from bo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:40
S2 E2 - Ceri Davies: Nature via Nurture
This week we are joined by Ceri Davies. Ceri is internationally capped in 2 different sports, representing 3 different nations; Wales, Scotland and Australia. She started her academic career as a neuropsychologist, sport scienti...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:01:12
S2 E1 - We’re back…
We are back for another season of ‘Don’t Mention the T Word’ to discuss, debate and learn more about the concept of talent in sport.In episode 1 we cover what features of the show we are keeping for Season 2, what features we are losing...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:58
S1 E9 - What We Have Learned...
In the final episode of Season 1, we look back at all of the previous episodes and discuss some of the key points from each. We reflect on the journey it has taken us on and how it has changed our own perspectives on the various topics.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:07:14
S1 E8 - Hansine Marshall: How our Brain and Body Connect to Create Skill
In our last guest episode of season 1, we are joined by Hansine Marshall. Hansine was a former pupil at Broughton High School where she excelled in her studies and in sport. Since leaving school, Hansine has played Professional lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:00:43
S1 E7 - Colin Dalgleish: From ‘Underdog’ to British Champion
Colin Dalgleish is the current Scottish and British Singles Champion in Table Tennis. He competed in the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games and has represented Scotland all over the world. However, his route to the top of the game ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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46:23
S1 E6 - Pamela Day and Linzi McLagan: 'Grit'
On episode 6, Craig and Chris are joined by Pamela Day and Linzi McLagan. Both Pam and Linzi are Dance educationalists while also having various other strings to their bow which have contributed to them accumulating a vast array of...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:01:51
S1 E5 - Kevin Moran: 'Talent' Pathways
This week we welcome Kevin Moran to “Don’t Mention the T word”. Kevin represented Scotland at the Glasgow 2014 and Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Squash. He was part of the Scotland team that won a Bronze medal at the European Team Champ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:57
S1 E4 - Keith Cook: Feeling comfortable being uncomfortable...
In episode 4, we are joined by Keith Cook. Keith has traveled the world competing in the sport of Fencing. He is a multiple Commonwealth Championship medalist, European Championship medalist and former British Champion. Keith share...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:49
S1 E3 - Jimmy Moran: Relative Age Effect / Early Specialisation / Diversification
This week we are joined by our first guest on Don't Mention the T Word, Jimmy Moran.Jimmy is a fellow PE teacher in Edinburgh but also a performance endurance running coach. An excellent runner himself, he has also played a broad range ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:04:41
S1 E2 - Clearing the 'Talent' Jargon
This week we attempt to clear up the meaning of 'talent' and why we believe it can be a harmful concept if too much emphasis is placed on it, especially at an early stage of learning. We give some background about growth mindset an...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:01:50