Mindset For Sport

Dr Richard Elliott is a leading expert on player care and well-being in soccer. He has worked with elite performers from all over the world and has extensive experience in both the physical and psychological aspects of the game.  Richard provides insights into the physical and psychological demands of the sport, as well as how best to manage players' fatigue and injury risks.  He also di...

Leadership in football can take many different forms, from the vocal and emotional leader to the more reserved and analytical leader.  Paul Robinson has seen them all. He’s been a captain, a coach, and a player throughout his career in the game, and he’s got a unique perspective on what it takes to be a leader on and off the pitch.   In this episode, Paul discusses the different lea...

Craig Richards is Head Coach for the England Women's Rugby League team. In this episode, he discusses his playing and coaching career, the development of the female game, and his thoughts on the future of rugby league. He also talks about issues of discrimination and inequality in the sport, and how the organisation is working to address them. This podcast is an insightful look at the social and p...

Jennifer Lace is a performance psychologist at Nottingham Forest FC who has dedicated her career to studying how mindfulness and environmental factors influence optimal human performance. In this podcast episode, she provides tips on how to deal with anxiety and stress, improve behavioural habits and how we can understand our own mental health.   Jen is also an academic at the Global Ins...

Tajean is a remarkable young man who has faced discrimination and hate head-on in his pursuit to play football. Born and raised in London, Tajean was always passionate about the beautiful game.  However, he faced racism from a young age, both on and off the pitch. This didn't stop him from playing the sport he loved and, in fact, only made him more determined to stand up against discriminatio...

David Cotterill, a former professional football player, knows a thing or two about the pressures of being a top-level athlete. Cotterill, who played international football for Wales, is now retired from the game and is using his experiences to help other athletes deal with the mental side of their careers. 'The David Cotterill Foundation' provides therapy and support for those who are stru...

Podcasts are an excellent way to gain new knowledge and insights, and Martin Dixon's episode is no exception.  As a highly experienced soccer coach and lecturer in Kinesiology at San Francisco State University, Dixon shares his expertise on the inner workings of professional soccer clubs, what it takes to develop a successful development program in the United States, and the importance of aca...

Tom Wenham is the head coach of GB lacrosse and has a wealth of experience in leadership and a high-performance mindset. In this episode, Tom shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a successful leader and how to create a winning mindset. He also discusses the importance of having a clear philosophy and how this can help to drive success.  Tom also defines what success looks like in his pr...

In this episode of the Christie Scanlon Podcast, I talk to Richard Flash. Richard has always had a passion for football and was determined to make it as a pro as a schoolboy player at Manchester United.  After a promising start to his career at Wolves, Watford, Plymouth and Lincoln City, he was unfortunately forced to retire from the game due to a serious injury. From trying to break into the...

Carl is a world-renowned soccer coach and academic. In this episode, he discusses his book, "The Intelligent Soccer Coach." This book is a goldmine for any coach, at any level. It provides an excellent introduction to football coaching and the basics of how to develop sessions. Carl gives great examples from his own experience, which makes the concepts easy to understand and apply. He covers every...

In this episode, we follow the journey of ex-footballer Fraser Franks as he commits to quitting alcohol and striving for better health and well-being. Fraser talks about his struggles with alcohol and how he's now devoted to the path of sobriety. He talks about his challenges so far and how he's helping others who are also considering the alcohol-free path. Quitting alcohol has made Fraser a bette...

Wayne Goodison's journey has been an interesting one. After a successful career playing for various clubs in the UK, he's now making the move into coaching and academia - but it hasn't been easy.   Hear how Wayne has had to adapt and learn new skills in order to make the transition and find out what his biggest challenges have been so far. He also offers advice to aspiring athletes who are looking...

In this episode,  I am joined by Dr Alan Tonge. Alan is a former professional soccer player who played for Manchester United and Exeter City and is now an academic expert in Sports Psychology and Player-Care.  In our chat, we discuss what life is like inside the head of a footballer, and some of the common psychological issues that can affect performance on and off the pitch.  Alan also shares his...

In this episode, Jack tells his story of becoming one of the most sought-after football coaches in the UK. From playing professional football in Hong Kong to working in the Prison Service, Jack has learned a lot about what it takes to be successful across a range of disciplines.  Jack shares how he got his start in the industry, what it took to become successful, and provides valuable insights for...