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 hereSupport the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

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Physical activity for young people with Peter Kelly

Middlesex bowler Ethan chatted with Mark about how he has managed performance anxiety during his career so far.Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Performance anxiety with Ethan Bamber

The term &apos;coaching&apos; 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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Untamed with Jim Hughes

Mark gives his perspective on what he has learned from the experience of depressive illness.Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Lessons from depression

Paul 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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Reflections with Paul Smith

Northern 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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Phoebe Graham

Hampshire&apos;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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Joining the team with Tom Alsop

West 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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Jimmy Adams

Abi 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 (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Being listened to with Abi Sakande

Northamptonshire bowling coach Chris  joined us live in February for the sixth of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The theme we explored was meditation in cricket. Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Chris Liddle

Kent batter Daniel  joined us live in February for the fifth of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The themes discussed were:Mental strategies to bat longOvercoming adversityMaintaining good mental healthSupport the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Daniel Bell-Drummond

Southern Vipers bowler Tara  joined us live in January for the fourth of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The themes discussed were:Sport/life balanceMindful cricketLooking out for team mates.Support the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Tara Norris

Surrey all-rounder Rikki  joined us live in January for the third of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The themes discussed were:Fielding focusMotivation to keep improvingOvercoming setbacksSupport the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Rikki Clarke

Derbyshire all-rounder Luis joined us live in January for the second of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The themes discussed were:Mindset as an all rounderManaging anxietyPositive team environmentsSupport the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Luis Reece

Derbyshire all-rounder Fynn joined us live in January for the first of our &apos;Pre Season Series&apos; sessions so here it is for you to catch up on.The themes discussed were:Dealing with setbacksFocus in gamesSupporting team matesSupport the show (http://www.openingupcricket.com/shop)

Pre Season Series with Fynn Hudson-Prentice

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