The Talent Equation Podcast

The Talent Equation podcast is an 'exploration in human advancement'... mostly (but not exclusively) through the lens of sport and physical activity.

Each episode is an 'emergent conversation' with practitioners, parents, researchers, authors (or some combination of all three) taking a deep dive into the ways that people can help others to enhance their developmental journey in whatever field they are committed to.

These conversations are not mainstream - you will not hear ideas that are provided on standard education courses - they often fly in the face of convention - they will sometimes be controversial and provocative - the show is about doing things differently and doing different things.

The people who come on the show are innovators - they are trying to break new ground or swim against the tide of what they see as a broken culture or an ineffective system - what they say will prompt new thinking or new ideas.

All that is asked of the listener is to embrace the conversation with an open mind.

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Recent Episodes

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Recent Reviews

SFL Hockey

Not only is this approach more fun for the kids, it’s way more fun for the coach!

Stuart has great guests and does an amazing job of breaking down the ecological dynamics approach so that non academics, which most of us coaches are, in a way we can understand and even more importantly, utilize in our practice design. Coming from the ice hockey world, which can be very rooted in tradition, these podcasts help me support what I am doing, make it so I can explain to parents why I am doing it and help me be creative in creating environments for learning. As a coach developer for USA Hockey, these are the concepts we are presenting to our coaches and there isn’t a clinic that I present that I don’t pull ideas or phrases from these episodes to help our coaches understand and use these concepts. As Stuart has said “once you see it, you can’t unsee it”
CoachRap

Interrupting ads

Great podcast of course but maybe let the listeners know you’re going to break for a sponsor instead of just cutting off mid sentence to run an ad?
Frank Kelly

Great info for sports coaches, athletes and parents

If you are a coach who wants to get better, an athelete who wants to do the same or a parent who wants to help their child then this is the Podcast to listen too. So many amazing guests across different sports and different fields esp. psychology. "Ditch those drills!"
ElevatedBasketball

Free for All on FreePlay!!!

Interview Ted Kroeten, was phenomonal! A real life case study into how children athletes acquire love of the game and skill - these ideas are worth 2nd/3rd thoughts and discussion for any sports organization.
SW User

Should be Required

Stuart’s knowledge and that of his guests is unparalleled in this space. This podcast should be required listening for anyone in the Coach Development space and all coaches. Great Work Stuart!! TJ Buchanan Technical Director, Athlete Development US Lacrosse
Coach John O'Sullivan

One of best podcasts for coaching and sport development

I look forward to every new episode, as Stuart brings together so many insightful coaches, sport scientists and leading voices in talent development and coaching. This should be mandatory listening for every coach.
Brooke Craven

Awesome Podcast

Stuart host of The Talent Equation highlights all aspects of talent recruiting in this can’t miss podcast. The host and expert guests offer insightful advice that is helpful to anyone that listens!
Craig-Winningyouthcoaching.com

Athlete development! What a great podcast, so needed!

Love what Stuart is bringing to coaches with this podcast, such a critical part of understanding how to develop athletes!