Best Tom Alsop Podcasts (2024)

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Put the phone down 24:25

3d ago24:25

24:25

Cricket gives us a vital chance to take time away from our screens and properly connect with others. Mark gives his view on this increasingly important issue in this episode. --------- Jonathan Haidt was mentioned in this episode. You can read about his work on youth phone use here and in a similar vein there is a perspective from the US surgeon ge…

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Supportive Team Environments #2 36:48

5M ago36:48

36:48

The second episode on this theme has Opening Up Cricket trustee & Sunday Times Football Correspondent Jon Northcroft sharing from another sport. We hear a range from Fergie to Guardiola on how wellbeing and team bonds are forged at the top level of football. It's fascinating to think about what we can learn from these examples. Support the Show.…

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Cathedral HS Exemplary WL Dept 54:23

5M ago54:23

54:23

Cathedral HS Exemplary WL Dept by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Supportive Team Environments #1 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

This pre season, we have a focus on how team environments can best support their members. To start with, Ethan Bamber draws on his experiences in the professional games, as we aim to find the ways we can all look out for those around us. Support the Show.

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Amy Malott 1 26 2024 51:14

6M ago51:14

51:14

Amy Malott 1 26 2024 by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Denise Joseph - Super French Teacher 37:03

8M ago37:03

37:03

Denise Joseph - Super French Teacher by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Out of season with Ethan Bamber & Tom Alsop 28:31

9M ago28:31

28:31

Ethan and Tom shared their reflections on how the close season changes how they see themselves. This was recorded just before their return to pre season training at Middlesex and Sussex. Support the Show.

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Inside Club Cricket #2 18:16

9M ago18:16

18:16

Henry returns with his second guest, Matty Jackson of Liverpool CC, for a chat focused on captaincy in the club game. Support the Show.

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Dr. Álex Quintanilla 5 - 10 28 23, 1.17 PM 1:02:33

9M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Dr. Álex Quintanilla 5 - 10 28 23, 1.17 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Inside Club Cricket #1 16:01

9M ago16:01

16:01

Thanks to Henry Eccles of Southport & Birkdale CC for this chat with his club's former overseas player Will Affleck, reflecting on the realities and pressures that can feature in the weekend game. Support the Show.

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Dr. Juan Pablo Rodríguez- 9:22:23, 4.06 PM 56:55

10M ago56:55

56:55

Dr. Juan Pablo Rodríguez- 9:22:23, 4.06 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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8 - 11 - 2023 Alex Gall Zionsville HS 53:37

11M ago53:37

53:37

8 - 11 - 2023 Alex Gall Zionsville HS by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Clevedon's Case Study with Dan Van Grudgings 34:54

12M ago34:54

34:54

Clevedon CC in Somerset have seen success with their own scheme to promote mental wellbeing through cricket at their club. Dan, the lead for this, joined Mark to share the background and strategies used. Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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How aware are we? 15:44

1y ago15:44

15:44

Mark considers what is left unsaid during Mental Health Awareness Week Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Coaches Conversation on passion 28:12

1+ y ago28:12

28:12

The second Coaches Conversation focuses on passion and how far it can take you. We got a look at this from a rugby union perspective with guest Adam Canning of Old Leamingtonians RFC joining Mark to share his thoughts. Support the Show.

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Coaches Conversation on burnout 23:32

1+ y ago23:32

23:32

Our first Coaches Conversation was recorded last night (26.03) with burnout being the topic. Chris Laker, who works with Lancashire CCC pathway and in club cricket, joined Mark to share his thoughts. Support the Show.

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Elizabeth And Denise Super Creative French Teachers - 3:15:23, 4.23 PM 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

Elizabeth And Denise Super Creative French Teachers - 3:15:23, 4.23 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Kathy Darnell : French - Spanish Exemplary Educator 53:55

1+ y ago53:55

53:55

Kathy Darnell : French - Spanish Exemplary Educator by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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A Postcard From Adelaide with Ethan Bamber & Miles Hammond 22:40

1+ y ago22:40

22:40

Ethan spoke with friend and current team mate down under Miles Hammond, of Gloucestershire CCC. Topics included... - Life as an overseas player - Finding the balance between cricket and the rest of life - How talking therapy made the difference Support the Show.

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Michelle Larson - Eastern HS - 1:30:23 56:59

1+ y ago56:59

56:59

Michelle Larson - Eastern HS - 1:30:23 by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Identity with Tom Alsop 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

28:21

Identity, particularly how much we define ourselves by our job, is a topic of almost endless discussion. Sussex keeper/batter Tom Alsop gave his insight to Mark during this episode. The focus was on how over the course of his career, he has come to see himself as more than just a cricketer. Support the Show.…

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Taking on too much 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

25:24

Mark reflects on a personal experience of going beyond what was healthy to commit to. The books mentioned in this episode were: Mike Yardy- The Hard Yards Brene Brown- Daring Greatly Tim Cantopher- Depressive Illness: The Curse Of The Strong Support the Show.

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Kristin Wasielewski - IFLTA French / College Teacher of the Year 44:45

1+ y ago44:45

44:45

Kristin Wasielewski - IFLTA French / College Teacher of the Year by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Larry Riggs.Exemplary French Professor - 11:28:22, 9.49 AM 52:58

1+ y ago52:58

52:58

Larry Riggs.Exemplary French Professor - 11:28:22, 9.49 AM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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The WK Coach with Josh Sivier 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

36:17

Josh Sivier, known across social media as 'The WK Coach' shared with Mark his passion for wicket keeping, as a player and coach. Topics include: Technical fundamentals Resilience The love of the game Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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MERCEDES MUÑIZ - PEREDO - 10:25:22, 4.49 PM 59:57

1+ y ago59:57

59:57

MERCEDES MUÑIZ - PEREDO - 10:25:22, 4.49 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Life in Grade Cricket with Sean Terry 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Sean chatted with Mark about the reality of playing Grade, or as it is now known, Premier Cricket in Australia. Having played at first class and international level, it was interesting to hear his perspective on the club game. Topic discussed include: * Creating the ideal environment * The intensity compared to the professional game * Adapting from…

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TonyLaGrotto 9 27 22 - 9:27:22, 4.44 PM 53:44

2y ago53:44

53:44

TonyLaGrotto 9 27 22 - 9:27:22, 4.44 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Routine and structure with Tara Norris 28:22

2y ago28:22

28:22

Tara Norris of Sussex, Southern Vipers, Southern Brave and the USA joined Mark to discuss: Her transition into professional cricket Routine and structure Self motivation Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Madrid2022 35:59

2y ago35:59

35:59

Madrid2022 by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Rogerian Cricket Coaching 26:23

2y ago26:23

26:23

What is your coaching philosophy? Mark shares how Carl Rogers, more familiar in the counselling world, has helped shape his. The blog post mentioned in the episode can be found here Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Jill Oskins, ENL, Clark Pleasant Middle School - 7:7:22, 4.27 PM 55:36

2y ago55:36

55:36

Jill Oskins, ENL, Clark Pleasant Middle School - 7:7:22, 4.27 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Pre Season Series with Ryan Sidebottom 30:29

2y ago30:29

30:29

Ex England, Yorkshire and Notts bowler Ryan Sidebottom joined us for the final Pre Season Series session. Topics discussed included: Stepping up to playing for England Responding to difficulties in cricket Being open about mental ill health Support the Show.

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Pre Season Series with James Bracey 23:56

2y ago23:56

23:56

Gloucestershire & England keeper James Bracey was the fifth guest for the Pre Season Series earlier this year. We're glad to share it here now after a delay. Topics discussed included: Adapting to new environments Supporting team mates Work/life balance Support the Show.

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Pre Season Series with Sam Northeast 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

Much delayed but here is the fourth of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions with Glamorgan batter Sam Northeast. Topics discussed included: Making runs for a living The role of a team mate Life away from the game Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Ft Myers FL . Luis Lillard . Creativity Workshop - 6:16:22, 10.10 AM 1:05:12

2y ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Ft Myers FL . Luis Lillard . Creativity Workshop - 6:16:22, 10.10 AM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Christina Rocha . Athens, Greece 36:51

2y ago36:51

36:51

Christina Rocha . Athens, Greece by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Guero Loco In Germany - 4:18:22, 5.07 PM 1:07:51

2+ y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Guero Loco In Germany - 4:18:22, 5.07 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Pre Season Series with Ethan Bamber & Paul Horton 40:14

2+ y ago40:14

40:14

Middlesex bowler Ethan and former Lancashire & Leicestershire batter discuss opening the innings, dealing with setbacks and the identity of a professional cricketer. Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Pre Season Series with Eve Jones 22:28

2+ y ago22:28

22:28

Warwickshire's Eve Jones was the guest for the second of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions. Topics discussed included: - Routines for batting - The challenges of The Hundred - Switching off from the game Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Julie Storm, Creative World Language Educator - 3:30:22, 9.11 PM 59:41

2+ y ago59:41

59:41

Julie Storm, Creative World Language Educator - 3:30:22, 9.11 PM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Pre Season Series with Ollie Robinson 33:04

2+ y ago33:04

33:04

Kent keeper/batter Ollie joined us for the first of the 2022 Pre Season Series sessions. We discussed: Managing the demands of professional cricket Preparation as a keeper/batter Staying mentally healthy Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Dealing with injuries with Dustin Melton 35:57

2+ y ago35:57

35:57

Derbyshire pace bowler Dustin opened up on the realities of dealing with injuries. He spoke about the impact at the time, through rehab to the longer term mental challenges. An important insight to a topic that needs more discussion. Support the Show.By Opening Up Cricket

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Juan Pablo / Alex / ¡Profesores ejemplares! 1:02:29

2+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Juan Pablo / Alex / ¡Profesores ejemplares! by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Gary Spurgin Cathedral HS Outstanding WL Educator : 1 21 2022 1:04:35

2+ y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

Gary Spurgin Cathedral HS Outstanding WL Educator : 1 21 2022 by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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Michael Edelstein - Travel Expert - 11:27:21, 11.00 AM 45:37

2+ y ago45:37

45:37

Michael Edelstein - Travel Expert - 11:27:21, 11.00 AM by Tom AlsopBy Tom Alsop

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My life as a ghost with Jon Northcroft 34:00

2+ y ago34:00

34:00

Jon Northcroft is an Opening Up Cricket trustee and football writer. In this episode he talks us the art of ghost writing, something he has done most recently for Peter Schmeichel, including: What it actually is and the process involved Staying true to what the person is saying Listening skills The parallels with counselling and therapy Lessons lea…

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Physical activity for young people with Peter Kelly 40:04

3y ago40:04

40:04

Primary school teacher Peter has a mission to increase physical activity in young people to the benefit of their mind and body. We discussed the impact of covid, barriers to promoting activity, teacher wellbeing and his initiative Prime Fitness & Education. You can find out more here Support the Show.…