Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
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Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
Fondly known as Big Norm, Mark Crossley had a career at the very top of the English game as a goalkeeper at clubs like Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Fulham, and he played for two of the world's greatest ever managers. After his playing days, he went into coaching before recently becoming an advocate for mental health.
In a wonderful insight into his career, we cover a lot of ground including
- the transition to playing from coaching
- Brian Clough (and Sir Alex Ferguson)
- the way the game has changed
- Walking's brilliant, starting a charity and doing good in this world
What a brilliant fella - this is a really heart warming episode with a guy who has seen it all in the game and shared the dressing room with some of the greatest names in the game.
Dance Under Those Lights
Julian McGowan shares insights on the evolution of boxing, the importance of coaching, and the cultural shifts in amateur boxing.
He reflects on his son's MMA debut, the role of coaches in shaping fighters, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to the sport. Julian emphasizes the need for resilience in fighters and discusses the challenges faced by working-class kids in pursuing boxing. He also highlights the importance of recognizing talent and the different paths fighters take in their development.
Julian also discusses the intricacies of coaching boxing, focusing on assessing fighter readiness, the transition from amateur to professional levels, and the importance of inside fighting techniques. He shares insights on the dynamics of parent coaching versus non-parent coaching, emphasizing the significance of healthy relationships in training. The discussion also touches on the future of boxing, highlighting the need for talent development and effective training methods.
