Athletic Skills Podcast

Athletic Skills Podcast Episode 5 Integrating Fundamental Movements and Technical Coaching with Sam Cleaver

Athletic Skills Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of the Athletic Skills Podcast, we are joined by Sam who is a a strength and conditioning coach and rugby coach. Sam discusses the integration of strength and conditioning within technical coaching, both in and out of the gym. Sam shares his journey, noting the importance of fundamental movement patterns and how they relate to athletic performance, as well as the significance of injury prevention and creating a positive training environment. Sam shares his passion for women's sports and his efforts to grow the game.

Listen in for practical insights and advice on how to positively impact youth athletes' physical development.

Feel free to get in touch with Sam Cleaver:

Email: [email protected]

⁠⁠LinkedIn Profile Click here⁠⁠

To continue the discussion and chat about any of the points mentioned on the podcast, come and join the Athletic Skills Free Community to be part of a group with fellow sports coaches and PE teachers and ask questions, share ideas and challenges and learn together on impacting movement and physical development in your youth athletes!

⁠⁠Click here to join!⁠⁠

This podcast is brought to you by Brendan Chaplin Business Coaching.

Brendan guides coaches and service based entrepreneurs to deliver their best work, build a 7 figure lifestyle and performance business and create a life of freedom.

To get in touch with Brendan, DM him the word COACH and he will start the conversation on any of the platforms below:

⁠⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Come find out more about Athletic Skills here:

⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Thanks for listening!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More from Athletic Skills Podcast

Jun 3, 2025

Too many S&C coaches, sports scientists, and performance staff feel like leadership is something reserved for the person with the highest title.

May 20, 2025

Too many coaches still see nutrition as “someone else’s job.”But if you’re working with athletes — at any level — you’re influencing how they fuel, recover, and perform.

May 13, 2025

How to Use AI to Save Time, Plan Smarter, and Transform Your Coaching

Apr 29, 2025

Why Growth Spurts Confuse Coaches – And What to Do About It

Apr 22, 2025

Build stronger, faster, and more robust cricketers—without changing your entire coaching programme.

See all episodes →