Going Upstairs
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Opening Up Cricket's 'Going Upstairs' podcast where we talk sport, fitness and mental health.
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Supportive Team Environments #2
February 29, 2024 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThe 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
Supportive Team Environments #1
February 18, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThis 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
Out of season with Ethan Bamber & Tom Alsop
November 07, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBEthan 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
Inside Club Cricket #2
November 03, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHenry returns with his second guest, Matty Jackson of Liverpool CC, for a chat focused on captaincy in the club game. Support the show
Inside Club Cricket #1
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBThanks 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
Clevedon's Case Study with Dan Van Grudgings
August 11, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBClevedon 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
How aware are we?
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBMark considers what is left unsaid during Mental Health Awareness Week Support the show
Coaches Conversation on passion
April 03, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThe 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
Coaches Conversation on burnout
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBOur 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
A Postcard From Adelaide with Ethan Bamber & Miles Hammond
January 31, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBEthan 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
Identity with Tom Alsop
January 10, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIdentity, 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
Taking on too much
January 03, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBMark 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
The WK Coach with Josh Sivier
November 12, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBJosh 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
Life in Grade Cricket with Sean Terry
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBSean 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 other levels of cricket Support the show
Routine and structure with Tara Norris
August 24, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBTara 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
Rogerian Cricket Coaching
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat 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
Pre Season Series with Ryan Sidebottom
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBEx 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
Pre Season Series with James Bracey
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBGloucestershire & 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
Pre Season Series with Sam Northeast
June 23, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBMuch 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
Pre Season Series with Ethan Bamber & Paul Horton
April 10, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBMiddlesex bowler Ethan and former Lancashire & Leicestershire batter discuss opening the innings, dealing with setbacks and the identity of a professional cricketer. Support the show
Pre Season Series with Eve Jones
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBWarwickshire'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
Pre Season Series with Ollie Robinson
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBKent 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
Dealing with injuries with Dustin Melton
February 25, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBDerbyshire 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
My life as a ghost with Jon Northcroft
November 05, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBJon 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 learned from hearing the inner thoughts of someone else Support the show
Physical activity for young people with Peter Kelly
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBPrimary 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
Performance anxiety with Ethan Bamber
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBMiddlesex bowler Ethan chatted with Mark about how he has managed performance anxiety during his career so far. Support the show
Untamed with Jim Hughes
June 10, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThe term 'coaching' is subject to lots of different interpretations, especially in the world outside of sport. Mark spoke with Jim Hughes about what he sees it as in his work coaching high performers. It was thought provoking to consider how we consider the role of someone who is there to help... Find out more about Untamed here Support the show
Lessons from depression
May 23, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBMark gives his perspective on what he has learned from the experience of depressive illness. Support the show
Reflections with Paul Smith
April 30, 2021 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBPaul Smith played for Warwickshire from 1982 and 1996, featuring as a key member of the famous treble winning side of 1994. Here he spoke about the influence of Bob Woolmer, how mental health was looked after in his career as well as the challenges post retirement. Support the show
Pre Season Series with Phoebe Graham
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBNorthern Diamonds bowler Phoebe joined us for the eight Pre Season Series session back in March. We discussed her unusual journey to being a professional athlete via themes of embracing challenges, perseverance and finding your own way. Support the show
Joining the team with Tom Alsop
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHampshire's Tom Alsop chatted with Mark about the reasons behind him joining our team to host sessions. The insight to the personal and professional contexts of mental health and wellbeing are well worth a listen... Support the show
Pre Season Series with Jimmy Adams
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBWest Indies Director of Cricket Jimmy joined us in March for the seventh Pre Season Series session. The main themes discussed were managing stress, dealing with burnout and fatigue and adapting to different conditions. Support the show
Being listened to with Abi Sakande
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAbi joined Mark to share his thoughts on the importance of being truly listened to. He reflects on his personal experience of being supported following the loss of his Mum as well as communication in cricket, drawing on his time as a professional player with Sussex. Support the show
Pre Season Series with Chris Liddle
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBNorthamptonshire bowling coach Chris joined us live in February for the sixth of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The theme we explored was meditation in cricket. Support the show
Pre Season Series with Daniel Bell-Drummond
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBKent batter Daniel joined us live in February for the fifth of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Mental strategies to bat long Overcoming adversity Maintaining good mental health Support the show
Pre Season Series with Tara Norris
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBSouthern Vipers bowler Tara joined us live in January for the fourth of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Sport/life balance Mindful cricket Looking out for team mates. Support the show
Pre Season Series with Rikki Clarke
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBSurrey all-rounder Rikki joined us live in January for the third of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Fielding focus Motivation to keep improving Overcoming setbacks Support the show
Episode 62- Pre Season Series with Rikki Clarke
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBSurrey all-rounder Rikki joined us live in January for the third of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Fielding focus Motivation to keep improving Overcoming setbacks Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Pre Season Series with Luis Reece
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBDerbyshire all-rounder Luis joined us live in January for the second of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Mindset as an all rounder Managing anxiety Positive team environments Support the show
Episode 61- Pre Season Series with Luis Reece
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBDerbyshire all-rounder Luis joined us live in January for the second of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Mindset as an all rounder Managing anxiety Positive team environments Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Episode 60- Pre Season Series with Fynn Hudson-Prentice
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDerbyshire all-rounder Fynn joined us live in January for the first of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Dealing with setbacks Focus in games Supporting team mates Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Pre Season Series with Fynn Hudson-Prentice
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBDerbyshire all-rounder Fynn joined us live in January for the first of our 'Pre Season Series' sessions so here it is for you to catch up on. The themes discussed were: Dealing with setbacks Focus in games Supporting team mates Support the show
Episode 59- Life in the covid bubble with Kate Cross
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBKate shared her experiences of how the measures in place to facilitate international cricket during the pandemic have impacted her wellbeing. She provides an honest, balanced account of the realities of such an unusual situation. Well worth a listen! Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Life in the covid bubble with Kate Cross
March 08, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBKate shared her experiences of how the measures in place to facilitate international cricket during the pandemic have impacted her wellbeing. She provides an honest, balanced account of the realities of such an unusual situation. Well worth a listen! Support the show
Episode 58- Perform beyond pressure with Rich Hudson
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRich Hudson, managing director of Buckinghamshire Cricket and author of 'Perform Beyond Pressure' discussed some key themes from his book with Mark. Key topics include: How pressure as a concept is inhibiting Connecting with why we play the game The natural ebb and flow of how we feel Moving beyond the labels we give ourselves You can buy the book here and find Rich on twitter @rdhudson00 Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Episode 51- Perform beyond pressure with Rich Hudson
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRich Hudson, managing director of Buckinghamshire Cricket and author of 'Perform Beyond Pressure' discussed some key themes from his book with Mark. Key topics include: How pressure as a concept is inhibiting Connecting with why we play the game The natural ebb and flow of how we feel Moving beyond the labels we give ourselves You can buy the book here and find Rich on twitter @rdhudson00 Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Perform beyond pressure with Rich Hudson
January 11, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBRich Hudson, managing director of Buckinghamshire Cricket and author of 'Perform Beyond Pressure' discussed some key themes from his book with Mark. Key topics include: How pressure as a concept is inhibiting Connecting with why we play the game The natural ebb and flow of how we feel Moving beyond the labels we give ourselves You can buy the book here and find Rich on twitter @rdhudson00 Support the show
Episode 57- Barriers to listening
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe importance of talking to maintaining good mental health is well established. What about how we listen to enable those conversations? Mark has a think about this in the final episode of the year. Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Episode 50- Barriers to listening
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe importance of talking to maintaining good mental health is well established. What about how we listen to enable those conversations? Mark has a think about this in the final episode of the year. Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)
Barriers to listening
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBThe importance of talking to maintaining good mental health is well established. What about how we listen to enable those conversations? Mark has a think about this in the final episode of the year. Support the show