Play train grow

10/09/2021

Reece is incredibly honest and open in this episode. Reece reflects on his time in academy football, dealing with injury, his thoughts on luck and how it can really effect people. He opens up on how difficult it can be adjusting to new coaches and new environments. Reece explains what it is like goi...

27/08/2021

Dr Adam Kelly works as an interdisciplinary educator and author who has worked, coached and played within professional football. In this episode we talk about the oppertunities and drawbacks within the youth development pathways of professional football. We also talk about early engagement in sport,...

25/07/2021

Been a while so new episodes on the way in August!! Looking forward to restarting

06/05/2021

Adam opens up on his journey so far through academy football and into the full time environment. A really open and honest conversation. Some great examples around learning from mistakes and discovering other areas of life that can help you improve. Adam talks about the transitions to full time train...

20/04/2021

Richards shares his knowledge and thoughts on his approach to supporting, nurturing and improving key sporting relationships. We discuss conflict, relationship building, key areas for communication and ways of giving feedback. We also discuss the power a coach/club has. Positive ways to improve the....

20/04/2021

Gordon has built a platform around his organisation WWPIS Working with Sports Parents. Gordon is a Teacher, coach, author and in this episode he shares his thoughts and knowledge on a variety of subjects. The aim here is to help provide some support for sporting parents and organisations as we discu...

09/04/2021

Kyle talks about his journey through academy football and 1st team training at just 15. Creating coping strategies that help move on from mistakes. How to deal with and recover from growing pains/injury while playing down an age group to regain fitness. Being his own harshest critic. Don't put too m...

02/04/2021

Join us as we discuss a variety of subjects and areas from comfort zones, adversity, resilience, creating pressure and dealing with it as an athlete. Robert gives his thoughts and advice on culture and the transition from youth to a 1st team adult environment. Robert has worked across a variety of e...

22/03/2021

Be you and play your game. Write down what you want to improve on, see it and then go early to training and try and improve. Dealing with injury and getting angry with yourself. Martin is honest and shares some advice for those chasing the football dream.

19/03/2021

Heres my latest podcast. Lets talk understandable sport psychology. Lets break down myths and buzz words.

Lets talk comfort zones, psychological safety, autopilot, focused learning blame and accountabilty. Reflection, openness, awareness and personal values are key skills to building an athlete. We also look to increase the discussions around disability sport and the many benefits sport can provide.

19/03/2021

Lets talk comfort zones, psychological safety, autopilot, focused learning blame and accountabilty. Reflection, openness, awareness and personal values are key skills to building an athlete. We also look to increase the discussions around disability sport and the many benefits sport can provide.

19/03/2021

Jamie's knowledge and passion flows as he explains how to deal with change. We talk mindset, emotions, culture and so much more. Jamie explores how to approach your life from a positive growth perspective.

18/03/2021

here comes passion and energy from Jamie McBrearty. Tomorrows episode is a must listen. I hope your sitting down and ready to take notes!! contact Jamie on YMindset - Jamie McBrearty and https://www.ymindset.co.uk/

We believe organisations who embed and teach growth mindset principles to their leaders, managers, employees and members believe that intelligence can be cultivated. This simple ethos develops people who are more eager to learn, challenge themselves and have the freedom to explore and stretch themse...

12/03/2021

i need to impress, i wont get picked if i don't perform. The joy of playing for my team. Making mistakes in the 1st team and the demand on you changes.

12/03/2021

From falling in love with football to losing the fun in it. An open and honest journey through football.

12/03/2021

Bravery and honesty from Struan as he opens up on chasing the contract, trying to manage the emotions and dealing with identity. The hardest worker wont always get rewarded and the role of luck.

12/03/2021

Playing your own game in your own way. Dealing with injuries but loving the apprenticeship. Struggling with confidence and don't let anything get to you.

12/03/2021

Declan explains how self confidence, the need to win and learning to love the hard parts of the game are pushing him forward. learning from the stands. Reflect and improve yourself as it could always be worse.