Interviews from the Locker

Want to know more about Mental Health? What are the challenges of being within Academy Football and the impact on your Mental Health? How can Academies, Staff and anyone involved in the development of young players can do more? This is THE episode for you...

We kick start Season 3 and kick off 2023 with probably the most important conversation in life, not just Academy Football. In Thomas Buck, we have a guest who is at the forefront of this very topic and always receptive to have a conversation on this too... So, if you want to know more about the Mental Health continuum, how to become more self-aware and much, much more, you know what to do... Hit t...

Want to know how each episode from this month appears in real life? Do you want to apply the theory that we have discussed in Season 3 so far? Are you ready to start to take action towards you achieving in life and in football? Then we have a guest and an episode for you...

Are you struggling with your Mental Health or Wellbeing? Do you practice enough Self-Care or need to know how to build upon this? Want some small changes that you can put into practice in your life, starting today? Then this is certainly the episode for you...

Is Athletic Identity a good or a bad thing? Should you be having a public and a private identity? How can Clubs, Academies, Staff, Parents and the Players themselves do to identify as someone else, than solely a Football Player? Then this is certainly the episode for you...

Did you think we came up with this idea on our own? Thought we were the only platform sharing the gospel of all things development? Thinking you had heard something similar before? Well you'd be right, as Neil and Blackburn Rovers started it all off and here you can find out why and how...

Riding a crest of a wave and wanting some perspective in your life... Feeling as though the world is against you as you find yourself between Clubs... Or just want to know more about how to strike a balance between these 2 impostors... Then this week's episode is tailor made just for you...

Do you perform well under pressure? Ever wanted to know the reasons for this? Or, do you currently feel under pressure and want to know how to manage this better? Not enough to too much, this Episode will help explain this and provide you with 'Tools in the Bag', as well as the usual plentiful take home messages...

Are you doing extra work prior to pre-season and want to know if you're doing it right? Have you enlisted the help of a One-to-One fitness coach or need some advice before you do? Want to know more about how to pursue a career in Sports Science or Strength & Conditioning after Football? Then this episode is tailor made for you...

Ever wondered what careers are out there after you finish playing? Want to know what careers in sports there are? Looking for inspiration and ideas of which area you could see yourself pursuing? Then this is the episode for you...

Have you planned for your career after Football? Are you thinking of starting a Dual Career that sits alongside your Football? Not sure where to start? Need some help? Well this episode is tailor made for you...

About to leave one Club and looking for an opportunity at another? Already have representation, but don't know if yours is doing a good job? You don't have representation and want to find out if you need some? Then this episode is for you...

Have you been informed by your Club that your contract/Registration won't be extended into next season? Do you have a trial game coming up or planning on going out on loan pre-season? Want to know what Clubs and their Academy's are looking for when recruiting Players for their squads? We've all the answers for you right here...

Do you identify solely as a Player? Do you struggle to switch off from the Sport? Do you want to know how to begin changing this behaviour? Well have we got a guest for you, hit play and thank us later...

Want to know what it is like to be in the Academy System for nearly 10 Years? Do you have a curiosity on the challenges faced in the Foundation, Youth and Professional Phases? Have an interested in what it feels like to sign Pro? Then you've come to the right place and Tom is the man to give you countless pieces of advice from his own journey

Ever heard of financial coaching? Want to have someone in your financial corner when it comes to making those money decisions? Wondered how you can get access to this type of personal trainer for your wallet? Well you'll want to thank us later, but right now click play and start those good habits now.

Sick of getting the hard sell? Tired of being approached by outside agencies? Are you worried others may not have your best interests at heart? We've got the people just for you...

Are your finances in good order? Ever wondered what to do with that extra income when you sign Pro? Want to avoid the pitfalls, dangers and potential traps that come with it? Well Lawrie can speak confidently from both perspectives, as a Professional Player and Financial Adviser

Ever wondered whether it was possible to pursue your footballing dreams and develop yourself academically all at the same time? Are you currently on loan hoping to make an impression on that new Club? Want to know some advice of when and how to start to think about your own transition? Then this episode is for you!

Ever thought about studying while continuing to pursue your football career? Doubted that it is even possible? Thinking non-league football just isn't for you? Well this inspirational young man is here to tell you differently...

Ever heard of UCFB? Want to know more? Do you still have aspirations of pursuing Football & Education? Well this provider can offer you the opportunity to do just that and here's how...

Ever wanted to know whether it was possible to prepare for your transition alongside your existing career, but didn't know who to turn to? Have you even thought this just isn't possible and don't understand how to even get started? Well Amy is the person for you and she just so happens to answer those 2 questions and more in this weeks episode.

Have you missed us? I hope so, but fear no more, we're back, informed, educated and ready to finish off Season 2 with a bang. For more details, sit back, press play and listen to what we have in store for you.

A message of thanks, goodwill and what's to come in 2022 from The Development Locker, as we look to build upon 2021 and continue to bring you more interviews in Season 2.

Feeling apprehensive at those upcoming exams? Unprepared for what lies ahead? Want to perform the basics and perform them well? Lauren Higgins has the tools for these and much, much more. A proven professional in the academic world, Lauren understands her pupils and prepares them to achieve their individual potential. This episode could well be the difference to that target grade, those A Levels,...