The Sideline Live Podcast

On episode 239 I am joined by Professor Tom Cosker is a Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, and Clinical Lead for the Oxford Sarcoma Service.  He specialises in bone and soft tissue tumours, with a particular interest in upper limb surgery and reconstruction.  Alongside his clinical work, Tom is an Associate Professor and Director of Surgical Anatomy...

On episode 238 I am very excited to be joined by Clinical Sports Psychologist Jo-Anne Browne.  Jo-Anne is currently one of two sports clinical psychologists working in Sport Ireland and has an extensive background also working in the public sector before specialising in breath work training and working with Team Ireland writing her dissertation on the 2021 Tokyo games, and travelling to work at Th...

On episode 237 I am delighted to be joined by NCAA D1 basketball player and Irish international Clinton Efinda. Clinton recently announced his transfer from UNCG to Canisius in the MACC conference.  Clinton reflect on his journey from Nass to playing NCAA Division I basketball in the United States.  He opens up about the challenges and realities of his basketball journey, growing up in Naas playin...

On episode 236 of The Sideline Live Podcast I sit down with Bart McEnroe, performance consultant, coach mentor, and one of the most influential yet least public figures in Irish sport. Bart has worked alongside some of the country’s leading managers, including Pat Gilroy, Mickey Harte and Jack O’Connor, helping teams develop what he calls “intelligent performance” through better communication, cle...

On episode 235 I am delighted to be joined by Gearóid McDaid, one of Ireland’s most accomplished surfers, and 2025 European champion. Gearóid shares his journey from Sligo to the world stage. We discuss the realities of building a professional surfing career from Ireland. From being a solo athlete on the world stage, sponsorship, travel and competition without an agent, coach or manager, Gearóid s...

Episode 234 is a special episode in collaboration with Impact Players.  Co founded by Lisa Strutt and Sinead Sharkey Steenson Impact Players is an annual conference event for ambitious women in business and sport, designed to supercharge your leadership game.  I was thrilled to host a live panel at impact players conference 2026 in early May with a theme of “a life in sport”. On the panel I am joi...

On episode 233 I am joined by Ashley Ducharme head of growth at Moolah Kicks and former college basketball player at Brown University. Ashley is the number 2 and first ever hire for Moolah Kicks , a pioneering women-owned basketball footwear brand dedicated exclusively to female athletes founded in 2020 by Natalie White, a former Boston College basketball player. Ashley is Passionate about growing...

On episode 232 I am joined by Bernard Jackman, a former professional rugby player, coach, and now a performance consultant, guest speaker and respected voice in Irish sport. Bernard is a former pro Rugby player who played for Connacht, Leinster, Sale Sharks and an Irish international. He has been head coach in FC Grenoble, France and at the Dragons in Wales. Bernard is one of only a small number o...

Episode 231 is a Check in with Matt Treacy of Dublin 3x3, Ireland's first professional 3x3 basketball team.  The team includes experienced Irish internationals at both senior and 3x3 level including Matt Treacy, Jordan Blount, John Carroll and Ryan Leonard. Jamie Muldowney is a recent addition and u23 Irish international competing in the FIBA 3X3 Nations League last summer picking up notable w...

On episode 230 I am delighted to sit down with David Gillick for a wide-ranging conversation on elite performance, importance of culture and environment, mentality, media work, presenting and life beyond the track. David reflects on the highs and lows of competing at the highest level in athletics, what it takes to perform and his European wins.  We also discuss his book 'The Race', detail...

On episode 229 I am joined by David Forde, former Republic of Ireland International goalkeeper. He is best known for his time with Millwall, where he made over 300 appearances, and earned 24 caps for Ireland including Euro 2016. Since retiring from professional football, David has transitioned into coaching and performance development, bringing a thoughtful, player-centred approach shaped by his e...

On episode 228 I am delighted to be joined by boxing coaching legend Zaur Antia, known as 'the mastermind behind Team Ireland’s success in boxing' he served as High Performance Head Coach for Irish boxing for over two decades, helping build Ireland into a global boxing powerhouse. We discuss his approach,  philosophy, building better boxers, pre fight protocol, how he helped build Ireland...

On episode 227 I am delighted to be joined by former Limerick Hurling goalkeeper and current Meath senior hurling coach Barry Hennessy. We discuss life as number 16 behind Nickie Quaid, the influence of Kinnerk & Currid, moving into management, the hardest all-ireland win, his personal struggles, leaving and rejoining the limerick squad, the evolution of Limerick & more.   A fascinating in...

On episode 226 I am delighted to be joined by former mayo inter county player & manager, and now podcaster James Horan. He shares his coaching philosophy and experiences from managing Mayo for 8 years (over 2 terms) and reaching multiple All-Ireland finals. (And his new role 👀) We discuss the role of a manager - the Challenges & Rewards, his coaching philosophy, his approach and transitio...

On episode 225 I am delighted to be joined by founder of STRETCH+ Holistic Fitness & Wellness,Fascial Stretch Therapist and former D3 basketball player  Eric Van Tine. Eric is the founder of  @stretchplus_nj and @holistic.hooper Eric works with elite athletes including NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, NCAA athletes. He is also a @lululemon  ambassador  We discuss fascia stretching, his approach, his busine...

On episode 224 I am delighted to be joined by one of the most recognisable voices in football broadcasting and US media Kevin Egan. From writing a letter to RTE aged 15 from St. Fintan's High School, to becoming a runner in RTE working with his heroes he would later move to the United States and carved out a career in local broadcasting. He rose to prominence with beIN SPORTS, covering major c...

On episode 223 I am joined by basketball coach, former college & professional player and fellow podcast host Tim Fudd.  Tim played college basketball at Division 1 American University and spent time overseas as a professional player. He has coached AAU, High School and College basketball since his early 20s. He is currently an assistant coach with St. John’s high school in Virginia and works f...

On episode 222 I am thrilled to speak with Donie Maib Head Coach for Athletic Performance for Olympic Sports and Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas at Austin. Donnie and I met in Austin in November thanks to J. P. Nerbun A native of Gallatin, Tennessee, Donnie’s own athletic journey began at the University of Georgia, where he played football. A knee i...

On episode 221 I am delighted to be joined by Dawn Scott, one of the most respected figures in soccer and performance. With more than 20 years’ experience at the highest levels of the women’s game, Dawn’s work has shaped championship teams, redefined performance culture, and pushed the boundaries of athlete-centred preparation. Originally from Newcastle, England, Dawn’s journey began playing footb...

On episode 220 I am delighted to be joined by performance Coach Lúcas Ó’Ceallacháin currently contracted to rugby, triathlon, ballet and a number of business leaders in the corporate sector under his registered company Locus of Control. Lucas is originally from Clare. He would go on to study Russian in Trinity College. A unique opportunity would arise to move to Kazakhstan and lead to a career in...

On episode 219 I am joined by Irish senior women’s captain Edel Thornton, former guard at Quinnipiac University, and former Irish senior international Suzanne Maguire, a Hall of Famer at Fordham University. Together, we break down the 2025–26 season so far — analysing performances, teams, conferences, and their experiences. We also take a closer look at the seven players featured in this year’s Sp...

On episode 218 I am delighted to be joined by former Irish International and graduate of Post University Kieran Quinn Kieran grew up in Tipperary and found a love for Basketball. He rang the Basketball ireland office and found the club near him. He would commute across Tipperary where he would find coaches that support supported him and his new found dream of praying for Ireland. That dream would...

On episode 217 I am delighted to be joined by Dan Kiernan, a globally respected tennis coach, former professional doubles player, and the founder and Director of SotoTennis Academy in Sotogrande, Spain. Dan has over three decades in the sport as both a player and coach, and brings an exceptional blend of competitive experience, coaching insight, and passion for developing tennis talent at all leve...

On episode 216 I am delighted to joined by Ireland’s fastest man Israel Olatunde. Growing up in dundalk he competed multiple sports before focusing on sprinting. He attended UCD on scholarship and went all in on reaching his athletic potential. Israel was catapulted into the headlines in 2021 with his first national title a month after his 19th birthday.  The following summer aged 20 he made it al...

On episode 215 I am delighted to be joined by Second Captains host, Author, player and gaelic games correspondant Ciaran Murphy. We discuss his latest book Old Parish where he details a personal journey of starting hurling in his forties in his father's club in Waterford. We discuss the book, anecdotes and stories and how it all came to be. We also touch on his first book This is the Life and...