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The Beacon Hockey Podcast

Kiran Raichura

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on field hockey coaching, team development, and high-performance culture, featuring coaches from grassroots, university, and elite settings. Suitable pitches include experienced hockey coaches, performance-programme leaders, player-development specialists, and experts in team culture or athlete welfare; booking should be relatively accessible for credible professionals with relevant coaching experience.

Metrics

Episodes: 7

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kiran_kick@hotmail.com

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Host

Kiran Raichura - Field hockey coach with experience ranging from Sunday junior teams to senior performance squads.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Hockey coaches and performance leaders with practical experience in grassroots, university, club, or elite environments, particularly those who can discuss coaching methodology, player development, team culture, or athlete welfare.
Required Achievements:  
Leading hockey teams or performance programmes, Coaching within university or elite-development pathways, Completing recognized advanced coaching programmes

Recent Guest Discussions

Christian Battye - Building High-performance Team Culture, Managing Squad Turnover, Addressing Technical Skill Gaps, Supporting Student Welfare, And Sustaining Success In University Hockey.

Recent Topics

Field Hockey, Coaching, Athlete Development, Team Culture, Sports Performance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Beacon Hockey Podcast
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Episode 6 - Wendy Russell on Club Coaching

October 07, 2026

Managing Mixed Abilities, Limited Pitch Space, andUnpredictable Numbers, Coaching with Wendy RussellGB Advanced Hockey Coach graduate and PE teacher WendyRussell joins The Beacon Hockey Podcast to discuss navigating the real-world complexities of grassroots and club coaching. Listeners will learn how to structure engaging sessions on limited pitch space, manage wide variations inplayer ability and motivation, and utilize creative coaching tools to build stronger team connections. Key Takeaway...

Episode 5 - Charlie Axford & Freddie Britt on What Premier League Players Want From Coaches

September 30, 2026

What do players really want from their coaches; what advice and moments stay with them?Former England Hockey Player Pathway athletes turned Premier League competitors Charlie Axford (Oxted HC) and Freddie Britt (Wimbledon HC) join Kiran this week to offer a rare, player-centric look at modern field hockey coaching. In this slightly longer-than-normal episode, they discuss what actually resonates with athletes, how coaches can maintain technical standards without clogging sessions, and why psy...

Episode 4 - Matt Way on Coaching at a Higher Level Than You Played

September 23, 2026

Pedagogy, Practice Design, and Building Trust in Sports Coaching with Matt Way University of Exeter Women’s Hockey Head Coach and Wales U21 Assistant Coach Matt Way joins The Beacon Hockey Podcast to discuss breaking into elite performance coaching without a top-tier playing background. Listeners will learn how to bridge knowledge gaps, design intentional practices, and apply teaching pedagogy to foster deep team trust. Key TakeawaysThe Non-Negotiables of Practice Design: Effective sessions ...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Beacon Hockey Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Beacon Hockey Podcast?

The Beacon Hockey Podcast is hosted by Kiran Raichura. Its publicly listed email is kiran_kick@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Beacon Hockey Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Beacon Hockey Podcast: kiran_kick@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does The Beacon Hockey Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Beacon Hockey Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Beacon Hockey Podcast?

The Beacon Hockey Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hockey coaches and performance leaders with practical experience in grassroots, university, club, or elite environments, particularly those who can discuss coaching methodology, player development, team culture, or athlete welfare. Common among recent guests: Leading hockey teams or performance programmes; Coaching within university or elite-development pathways; Completing recognized advanced coaching programmes. Recent guests include Christian Battye.

How hard is it to get booked on The Beacon Hockey Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Beacon Hockey Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Field Hockey, Coaching, Athlete Development, Team Culture, and Sports Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kiran_kick@hotmail.com

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