Glasgow School of Sport would like to thank the Big Lottery Awards for All for their funding support in the creation of these exciting and innovative podcasts.

These podcasts are one way that we can share what we do with a much wider audience. They include masses of sporting skills and tricks, a range of coaching techniques and capture the life of the pupils and staff that make the School of Sport such an incredible place to be. Have a look and let us know what you think! We hope that you enjoy them and that they help you with your sport or coaching. You can also watch them on our YouTube Channel.

Exclusive Interview (Running Time 7:42 .m4v format 27.5 Mb)

What was the reason behind all these video podcasts? How did it start ? Angela Porter, Director of the Glasgow School of Sport tells all in this exclusive interview.

Our Lives and Stories (Running time 2:36 .m4v format 10.5 Mb )

Glasgow School of Sport was offered some exhibition space in the community area at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. This short video is a post card from the grand opening with students (past and present), staff, sponsors, parents and friends. Special thanks to all the organisations that helped behind and in front of the camera to make it such a success.

Generic Movement: Ideas and Insights (Running time 5:00 .m4v format 20.5 Mb)

Kevin Watson, the High Performance Strength and Conditioning coach at Glasgow School of Sport guides us through the Generic Movement programme. In comparison to circuit training, Generic Movement is seen as applicable to all sports as a part of the basis of long term player development. Kevin shares a number of insights.

Fitness Testing - Skinfolds (Running time 1:36 .m4v format 5.6 Mb)

Kevin Watson, the High Performance Strength and Conditioning Coach at Glasgow School of Sport explains the role of measuring, recording and monitoring skinfolds and other body measurements in young athletes. This video shows and explains the importance to students, coaches and anyone else interested in best practice in generic sports.

Athletics Warm Up (Running Time 4:22 .m4v 18 Mb)

Norrie Hay, the High Performance Athletics Coach takes us through a warm up session and sprint training with young students from the Glasgow School of Sport.

Athletics Cool Down (Running Time 9:43 .m4v 34 Mb)

Norrie Hay, the High Performance Athletics Coach takes us through a cool down session with young students from the Glasgow School of Sport. Together they illustrate all the key points of a flexibility routine that could be used by any athlete after a training session.

Badminton - Part 1 (Running time 9:11 .m4v format 37 Mb)

In this short video, Craig Robertson - High Performance Coach Badminton and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist in 2002 outlines the skills, techniques and training used at the Glasgow School of Sport. There are two videos which are aimed at players, coaches and anyone who is interested in the sport at any level.

Badminton - Part 2 (Running time 6:10 .m4v format 25 Mb)

In the second part of the badminton video from the Glasgow School of Sport, Craig Robertson - High Performance Coach Badminton at Glasgow School of Sport and his team lead you through more techniques, skills and training. The students also demonstrate skipping which is a key part of their high performance programme.

Gymnastics for Students - Part 1 (Running time 9:51 .m4v format 39 Mb)

Philippa Musikant, the former High Performance Gymnastics Coach and the students at the Glasgow School of Sport put together a series of videos outlining gymnastics practices at the School.

Gymnastics for Students - Part 2 (Running time 9:24 .m4v format 37.5 Mb)

Former coach Philippa Musikant explains examples of training and routines used by the gymnasts at the Glasgow School of Sport.

Gymnastics for Coaches - Part 1 (Running time 9:51 .m4v format 39 Mb)

In this special video podcast, part one of a two parter, Philippa Musikant, the former High Performance Gymnastics Coach at the Glasgow School of Sport talks through the training videos from a coaching perspective. You can see the same videos with Philippa's commentary for students. She gives some insight, hints and tips from her experience working with the National School of Sport students. This is a resource for coaches and anyone else supporting gymnasts at any level.

Gymnastics for Coaches - Part 2 (Running time 8:20 .m4v format 33 Mb)

In the second part of this video set, former coach Philippa continues her commentary of the training methods used within the gymnastic programme. This video is aimed at coaches at any level.

Hockey Graduate Kimi Bright Shares Her Story (Running time 2:37 .m4v format 9.5 Mb)

Kimi is a superstar. Not only did she volunteer to do the voiceover for the 'Hockey for Players' video, she also is a graduate of the Glasgow School of Sport. So, when she was in recording the voiceover, we grabbed the chance for a quick chat and here it is.

Hockey for Players (Running time 9:48 .m4v format 41 Mb)

In this video, Kimi Bright, a Glasgow School of Sport graduate and capped hockey player, shares the skills, training and techniques used by the coaches at Glasgow School of Sport. This video shows a range of different skills and levels in development. After all, these youngsters will be the club and international stars of tomorrow. If you are a player or a fan then enjoy! If you are a coach then check out the 'Hockey for Coaches' video and you will get the insight of Susan Ahrens - High Performance Coach in Hockey at Glasgow School of Sport on the same video footage.

Hockey for Coaches (Running time 9:48 .m4v format 41 Mb)

In this video, Susan Ahrens - former High Performance Coach in Hockey at Glasgow School of Sport and international player talks through this training video from a coaching perspective. This video is aimed at coaches and those involved in promoting and encouraging young people in hockey. The purpose of the video is to provide an insight into how coaches can approach hockey coaching at any level. It should be viewed alongside the 'Hockey for Players' video which concentrates on skills, techniques and training.

Olympic Reserve School Podcasts

The Glasgow School of Sport hosted a delegation of ten from the world renowned Olympic Reserve School No. 2 in Rostov-On-Don, Russia. Listen in to the podcasts to find out what it's all about.

Malawi Exchange - Interview with Angela Porter (mp3)

Angela Porter - Director of the Glasgow School of Sport gives interviewer Chris Smith the background to the Malawi students visit. In this exclusive interview she reveals the hard work and dedication that was required to make this exchange a success.

Malawi Exchange - An opportunity to learn (mp3)

A visit from anyone is an opportunity to learn. Interviewer Chris Smith challenged Angela to sum up what she has learnt from the Malawi students in 90 seconds or less.

Malawi Exchange - A Girl's Perspective (mp3)

Malawian athletes share their views. Find out what these three girls, Lennie, Marium and Mwayi will take back to Malawi from Scotland.

Watch Our New Promotional Video (11.19 minutes)

Showcase (4.55 minutes)

Our Showcase podcast captures some of the amazing performances by School of Sport pupils, presentations from students (past and present) and the Delhi 7. It also features several of our distinguished guests handling tough questions from our roving reporters Jock, Natalie and Lee.

Journey to Excellence (5.21 minutes)

Find out what role the Curriculum for Excellence played in the Commonwealth Games in 2010 with our Journey to Excellence podcast. Our seven pupils (past and present) talk about their experience in Delhi, the role the School of Sport at Bellahouston Academy played in their success and their hopes for 2014.

10 Year Anniversary Video (3.28 minutes - 34 Mb)

Thomas McCulloch (hockey) and Lynne Donaghy (gymnastics), two of the original seven pupils to join the Glasgow School of Sport in 1998 were present at the Anniversary Ball. Lynne who is now a fully qualified nurse working at Yorkhill Hospital and coaching the sport of gymnastics and Thomas, who is studying accountancy at the University of Strathclyde both feature on the schools celebratory video. Listen to the views of School of Sport athletes past and present and spot some familiar faces!

Introductory Video (5.79Mb)

The range of sports available at the School is shown in this introductory movie.

Dreams

Interview with Kirsty Gilmour on the Glasgow 2014 website.

Achievers

Craig Robertson - High Performance Coach Badminton talks about his job at the School of Sport.

Radio Scotland with School gymnasts 1 (10:00 - Windows Media Player format)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/videnc/events/bb/rs_gymnasts_04oct_16x9_bb.asx

Footage of the Glasgow School of Sport gymnasts who featured on 4 October 2008 on Sports Weekly on Radio Scotland.

Radio Scotland with School gymnasts 2 (10:00 - Windows Media Player format)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/videnc/events/nb/rs_gymnasts_04oct_16x9_nb.asx

More footage of the Glasgow School of Sport gymnasts who featured on 4 October 2008 on Sports Weekly on Radio Scotland.

The Winning Game Movie (06:16)

Glasgow School of Sport hockey pupils and High Performance Hockey Coach Susan Ahrens utilise the Winning Game to help strengthen their focus.

Kirsty Gilmour - Being Part of Team Scotland

William and Kareena Marshall - Being Part of Team Scotland