8. Shooting the Lights Out Beyond Cricket - Pete Johnston (Part 2)

8. Shooting the Lights Out Beyond Cricket - Pete Johnston (Part 2)

In this second part of our conversation with Pete, we explore the importance of fostering an environment where players are encouraged to pursue excellence both on the cricket field and beyond the sport. Success, as discussed, extends beyond results; it is also measured by the positive influence players have on those around them. We delve into the unique challenges of preparing for high-performance cricket and examine how teams adapt their training, mindset, and preparation to meet the demands of the highly competitive environment.

7. Inside High Performance Cricket with Pete Johnston (Part 1) - From Wolves to Buffalos, and the Importance that Symbolism plays in Irish Cricket Development.

In this episode, we speak with Pete Johnston, Director of the Emerging Players Performance Programme at Cricket Ireland. What does it really take to build a high‑performance team culture that lasts? Pete joins us to share the thinking behind high performance team culture - where leadership is shared, ownership is expected, and closeness is built through values, resilience, symbolism, and a relentless commitment to strive for success every day. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

6. A Game of Two Halves: High performance couple, Chloe Mustaki & Greg Sloggett

In this episode we sat down with Irish professional footballers, Chloe Mustaki and Greg Sloggett to find out more about what it takes to pursue professional football careers together in England. From grassroots football in Ireland, through League of Ireland, to professional football in England, they provide honest insights into ambition, resilience, discipline, pressure, and the relentless standards needed to sustain performance over time and on a consistent basis. A true high performance couple supporting each other every step of the way.

5. Helping Athletes Get Better: Understanding the person behind the performance with Hayley Harrison, high performance athletics coach

In the final part of this episode, we continue our conversation with Hayley Harrison - high-performance athletics coach and Coach Developer Lead with Sport Ireland, best known for her work with Olympian and bronze medalist Thomas Barr. Essentially we wanted to know what does coaching at the highest level of athletics really look like? We deep dive into the reality of high performance athletics coaching,  explore how elite athletes receive and respond to feedback, and reveal why true excellence demands total attention to detail - from both coach and athlete. Part 2 of a two-part conversation.

4. Inside Elite Performance: Trust, Care, and the Coach-Athlete Bond with Hayley Harrison, High performance athletics coach.

In this episode we were delighted to speak with Hayley Harrison, high performance athletics coach and Coach Developer Lead with Sport Ireland. Hayley is probably best known for her work with Olympian and European bronze medalist, Thomas Barr. We dive into what it really takes to coach world-class athletes. Hayley shares powerful insights on building trust, the unique traits and characteristics that the top athletes possess, and what it means to be part of an athlete’s journey at the highest level. We also explore the often-overlooked side of elite individual sport - how long-term coach-athlete relationships evolve, and what it takes to step away when the journey comes to its natural conclusion. Part 1 of a two-part conversation.