Football Fitness Federation Podcast

Episode 51 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with the Head of Fitness & Conditioning at MK Dons Matt Willmott. Matt spoke about; -The biggest differences between working in the Premier League and the Football League -Speed Exposure -The return to play process -Key considerations when getting a player back up to speed & much more! You can follow Matt on twitter @MWillmott90 We have 2 up...

Episode 50 of the podcast is with former Manchester United Strength & Conditioning coach Mick Clegg. Mick came on the podcast to talk about: -The importance of experience -Working with Sir Alex Ferguson -The fittest player at Man Utd -Why Cristiano Ronaldo has been such a success & much more!! You can follow Mick on twitter @seedofspeed Please head over to iTunes and leave us a 5* review Keep up w...

Episode 49 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Head Sport Scientist at Fleetwood Town and former professional player Youl Mawene. It was great having Youl on the podcast. We spoke about: -His transition from a player to a coach -His views on whether there are any benefits of playing before coaching -The skills required in his current role with Fleetwood Town -How he motivates his pl...

Episode 48 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Shrewsbury Town FC Fitness Coach Andy Johnson. Andy came on the podcast to discuss: -The 3 biggest influences on his coaching practice -Dealing with the modern day player -How to prove the worth of Sport Science -His last year in football & much more! You can follow Andy on twitter @AndyJ0hns0n Keep up to date with everything that is go...

Episode 47 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Rotherham United Performance Manager Ross Burbeary. Ross joined us to talk about: -The strategy he took for change at the club -His views on pay/salaries in football -What makes him happy -What we can do better as an industry & much more! You can follow Ross on twitter @rossburbeary Follow us to keep up to date with everything that's go...

Episode 46 of the Football Fitness Federation is with Jack Inman & Matt Wood. Jack & Matt worked as Academy Sport Scientists at Bury FC. They came on the podcast to talk about: -the lessons from what has gone on at Bury -their considerations for future roles -what their focus was during the tough time -what is next for them & much more! You can follow the lads on twitter @5Jackinman @mattwood05 Yo...

Episode 45 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with author James Witts. James wrote the book 'Training Secrets of the World's Greatest Footballers'. James came on the podcast to talk about: -Why he wrote the book -His biggest takeaways from the book -The most surprising aspects when writing the book -The practitioners that are making the biggest impact on the game & much more! It was gre...

Episode 44 of the podcast is with Head of Sport Science at Celtic FC Oliver Morgan. Oliver joined us to talk about: -The difference between working in England & Scotland. -His approach when he moved to the club. -The focus of his Professional Doctorate. -How to develop a Champions League Level Attitude. & much more!! You can follow Oliver on twitter @OliverJohnM You can follow everything that is g...

Episode 43 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Sport Scientist & Strength & Conditioning coach Hamish Munro. Hamish joined us to talk about: -How working in China & Dubai has influenced his coaching -Tactical Periodisation -How he see's S&C & SS progressing over the next few years & much more! You can follow Hamish on twitter @HamishMunro90 Stay up to date with everything that is go...

Episode 42 is with Ivi Casagrande. Ivi is a Strength & Conditioning coach for Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League. Ivi is also a network Sport Scientist at US Soccer. Ivi spoke about: -Her training philosophy -The effect of mentors on her coaching practice -How to be a creative coach -The progression of the women's game & much more! You can follow all the brilliant work Ivi put out...

Episode 41 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Lead Academy S&C coach Sam Scott. Sam joined us to talk about: -What he learned from teaching that influences his coaching practice -How the multi sport program is structured at Southampton -Why Southampton academy has been so successful & much more! You can follow Sam on twitter @samscott26 You can keep up with everything that is going...

Episode 40 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with John Phillips. John is a Performance Consultant working with footballers and has previously coached at numerous club in numerous countries such as England, Sweden & Qatar. John joined us to talk about: -How he approaches off season work with players. -Some changes/mistakes he's made over the years with his coaching practice. -The 'real'...

Episode 39 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Academy Sport Scientist at Bournemouth FC David Johnson. David joined us to talk about: -Growth & maturation -What/how to monitor G&M -Bio Banding -The relationship between training load and G&M & much more! You can follow David on twitter @david_johnson11 Keep up to date with all the goings on at Football Fitness Federation by followin...

Episode 38 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Nick Grantham. Nick is a consultant in performance sport and has previously worked at clubs such as West Brom. Nick came on the podcast to talk about: -His biggest lessons from working in football. -How to show players the importance of building the fundamentals. -His views on Pre Season. -How to plan for chaos. -How to nudge the cultur...

Episode 37 of the podcast is with Grant Downie OBE. Grant Downie OBE is a consultant in medical and performance solutions for elite sport and industry. Grant's distinguished career spans over 32 years at the heart of professional football and elite sport. Grant joined us to speak about: -How Sport Science has developed throughout his career. -His work with Gareth Southgate as a player and a coach....

Episode 36 of the podcast is with Laurie Mcginley. Laurie is a UEFA Licensed coach working in u23 women's football. Laurie joined us to talk about COACH HEALTH and spoke about: -Keeping a positive mindset. -The importance of mentors. -Why the 5 people you're closest to are so important. -Daily habits he uses. & much more! You can follow Laurie on twitter @LaurieMcginley1 You can keep up with every...

Episode 35 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with the Head of Physical Performance at Scunthorpe United Adam Kerr. Adam joined us to talk about: -How to adapt to different regimes. -Understanding the role of Sport Science in the coaching process. -Some tricks he has used with players to create 'buy in' -What makes a good fitness coach. & much more! You can follow Adam on twitter @AdzKe...

Episode 34 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Senior Lecturer at St Mary's University Matt Springham. Matt joined us to speak about: -The pros & cons of working in private sector S&C. -Whether players are being exposed to the correct load/intensities. -Common mistakes made by coaches/teams when it comes to load management. -What he has learnt/changed his mind about over the years....

This is a bonus episode of the podcast with the creator of the Soccer Science Conference Rhys Carr. Rhys joined us to give a preview to the Soccer Science Conference and talk through how the day will run. The Soccer Science Conference will be held at Hotel Football in Manchester (next to Old Trafford) on Friday 21st June. Tickets are available via www.soccer-science.co.uk/2019-tickets.html Use cod...

Episode 33 is with Chris Neville. Chris is a lecturer in Football Science at Solent University, Southampton. Chris spoke about: -His lessons from the transition from football to other sports. -Early specialisation for coaches. -His views on Football Specialists. -His top advice for young coaches. & much much more! Follow Chris on twitter @c_nev1 and check out Solent University @solentuni Chris wil...

Episode 32 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Senior Physical Performance coach at Huddersfield Town Callum Walsh. Callum came onto the podcast to talk about: -His biggest lessons from working across different countries, leagues and cultures. -What he has changed his mind about over the past few years. -Some methods he uses with players that other coaches may see an un-optimal but...

Episode 31 of the podcast is with Coach, Author & podcast host Gary Curneen. Gary came on to speak about: -Why the Modern Soccer Coach podcast was created. -His experience working with S&C coaches. -What level of technical and tactical knowledge S&C coaches need. You can follow Gary on twitter @GaryCurneen & follow all the goings on with Modern Soccer Coach @msceducation Please SUBSCRIBE to the po...

Episode 30 of the podcast is with Head of Fitness & Conditioning at Bury FC John Lucas. Massive congratulations to John & all the staff at Bury for their amazing season, culminating in promotion! John joined us to talk about: -How to balance your time throughout a season. -His top advice for students coming out of university who want to work in football. -How to approach pre season after relegatio...

Episode 29 of the podcast is with Director of High Performance at Arsenal Darren Burgess. Darren spoke about: -How data isn't everything -How recovery is overrated -Common traits of world class performers -His views on RPE strategies for coaches & players & much more! Follow Darren on twitter @darrenburgess25 Please SUBSCRIBE & SHARE the podcast on your social media and spread the word to other pr...

Episode 28 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Consultant Nutritionist Dr Laurent Bannock. Laurent is an extremely experienced practitioner & has worked with many teams and players including the Egypt national team at the World Cup. Laurent spoke about: -His approach to nutrition -Common mistake made -The approach he took at the World Cup with Egypt -His top tips for coaches that ha...