

Navigating Success with Sports Industry Leaders
From Coordinate Sport, it’s The Drive Phase. A show about sports founders, leaders, and experts in the sport and physical activity space and the stories behind their business journeys.
As businesses, we want to stay in the drive phase for as long as possible and continually grow. This podcast is focused on connecting with and showcasing these sports industry leaders.
Hear valuable insights from every stage of their business journey, including how they scaled their businesses to being part of what is now a $12 billion global industry.
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James Moore is the man behind The Drive Phase, a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Coordinate Sport.

James’ 15 years of experience has seen him successfully launch and grow a number of businesses within the sports coaching and active education industry.
Passion for sport and business and a desire to contribute to the success of the industry led him to create the Drive Phase.
By combining his own track record and mutual understanding of the sector; he brings his first-hand experience to deliver a unique interview with each guest, sharing with you compelling stories and business lessons from the top of the industry.
Latest episodes
- Episode 113
- 14/07/2023
- 50:55 min
Anna Kenrick
- Artistic Director
- YDance


James interviews Anna Kenrick, a remarkable individual who wears many hats - teacher, choreographer, and Artistic Director at YDANCE.
- Episode 112
- 07/07/2023
- 37:54 min
Barry Squires
- Chairman
- English Universities Sport


James interviews Barry Squires, the Head of Sports at the University of Brighton and Chair of the English Universities Sport (EUS).
- Episode 111
- 30/06/2023
- 30:52 min
Seif Tawfik
- CEO
- Stryx Sports


In today's episode, James interviews Seif Tawfik, a former first-division footballer in the Egyptian League and the Founder & CEO of Stryx Sports.
- Episode 110
- 23/06/2023
- 57:52 min
Athlete Transition
- Laura Gallagher
- Conrad Balatoni

In today's episode, James speaks to Conrad Balatoni and Laura Gallagher.
- Episode 109
- 02/06/2023
- 39:45 min
Mitchell Harvie
- General Manager
- MBA Sports Coaching


In today's episode, James speaks to Mitchell Harvie, the General Manager at MBA Sports Coaching.
- Episode 108
- 26/05/2023
- 52:49 min
Guin Batten
- Deputy CEO
- Volleyball England


James speaks to Guin Batten, a British rower, consultant for British Rowing & World Rowing and the Deputy CEO of Volleyball England.
- Episode 107
- 19/05/2023
- 52:10 min
Ollie Phillips
- Founder & CEO
- Optimist Performance


Ollie is the founder of Optimist Performance, an organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses.
- Episode 106
- 12/05/2023
- 48:22 min
Adam Rowles & Ash Greenhalgh
- Co-Directors
- Edstart

In today's episode, James speaks to Adam Rowles and Ash Greenhalgh, the managing directors at Edstart Sports Coaching.