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 industry thought 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.
Don't miss an episode!
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 098
- 10/02/2023
- 41:57 min
Natalie Justice-Dearn
- CEO
- Rounders England
During the show, we discuss Natalie’s early memories of playing football, as well as insight from leading projects across multiple sports governing bodies.
- Episode 097
- 27/01/2023
- 38:38 min
Katerina Biloruska
- President
- Parimatch Foundation
During the show we discuss the launch of the foundation and the impact they are making for the citizens in need.
- Episode 096
- 23/01/2023
- 69:19 min
Max Cotton
- Founder & CEO
- Another Round
During the episode we discuss Max’s journey and how he scaled Another Round during a pandemic.
- Episode 095
- 06/01/2023
- 31:15 min
HAF Sprint Event
- Andrew Forsey & Prof. Greta Defeyter
- HAF Alliance
We hear about the future of HAF and the national sprint event in London which was the culmination of a national roadshow of events.
- Episode 094
- 30/12/2022
- 76:48 min
2023 Predictions
- James Moore
- Andrew Hicks
I am joined by the UK leading sports tech consultant Andrew Hicks. We discuss what we think of 2022 and what will happen in 2023.
- Episode 093
- 16/12/2022
- 33:56 min
Angela Wilson
- CEO
- Angela's Swim School
During the episode we hear how Angela refocused her experience and drive, and created her own program of swimming training.
- Episode 092
- 02/12/2022
- 43:06 min
Amy Lalla
- Co-Founder & Director
- Let Me Play
During the episode we talk about Amy’s early life and education, influences and the moment she knew the business would be a success.
- Episode 091
- 18/11/2022
- 39:47 min
Adam Fraser
- Chief Executive
- Laureus Sport for Good
During the episode we discuss the importance of creating the narrative and what led Adam to shift his focus from media to the sport for good sector.