Welcome to the very first episode of The Sports Influence – where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field.

In this episode, we take it back to where it all started — meeting at a swimming club in Derby at 13 years old, forming a friendship through sport, and reflecting on how those early experiences have influenced the people we’ve become.

We talk about:

• How we met through swimming 🏊‍♂️
• Our best and funniest sporting memories growing up
• The lessons sport taught us as kids – and how they show up in our adult lives
• Why we’re launching this podcast 🎧
• Our mission to share the real stories behind sport and coaching
• The long-term vision for future episodes with athletes, coaches, and everyday people influenced by sport