The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

Gaining Access to a Research Context with Dr Harley-Jean Simpson

The Sports Coaching Hub Podcast

Show Notes

We are absolutely delighted to receive Dr Harley-Jean Simpson (Anglia Ruskin University). In this episode, we discussed Harley-Jean's recent article, which shares her experiences of gaining access to the research field. Harley-Jean shared her journey of gaining access to coaching spaces, building trust with coaches, and juggling some ethical dilemmas. Enjoy the episode! Link to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21640629.2024.2395139 Follow us on our social media: h...

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