The Sideline Live Podcast

On Episode 82 I am delighted to be joined by Irish Rugby 7s captain and 15s international Lucy Mulhall. Lucy is a proud Tinahealy woman and has also represented Wicklow at the senior ranking. Her attitude and leadership was evident during our chat and makes for one of my favourite conversations to date. Just a quick note this was recorded a number of weeks prior to the Women's Tik Tok Six Nations....

On episode 81 I am delighted to be joined by Kerry Senior Footballer and Irish Underage international Siofra O'Shea. We discuss her career, balancing 2 sports at a high level, International Basketball, Skills, goals for the future and more!  A big thanks to our sponsor Field Queens https://www.instagram.com/fieldqueens/ https://fieldqueens.ie/ https://twitter.com/FieldQueens Check out the bra...

On episode 80 I am delighted to be joined by Clare Senior Ladies Manager and founder of iGAA Coach Evan Talty. We discuss all things coaching, applying lessons from his playing career, the duties and responsibilities of an Intercounty manager and so much more. Just a quick note this episode was recorded a number of weeks prior to the Division 2 League relegation playoff vs Tyrone. Find Evan here h...

On episode 79 I am delighted to be joined by the first NCAA legally blind athlete and former NFL free agent Aaron Golub. We discuss his journey, realising sport is a business, the common traits of sport and business, becoming a college athlete, his approach to his role as team captain and so much more.  This is the second edition of our leadership series where we hear from leaders involved in...

On episode 78 I am delighted to be joined by one of the legends of Irish basketball and the current Irish women’s assistant coach Jillian Hayes. We discuss her career, coaching challenges and drawing on her own experience, the evolution of basketball and the effect of the NBA & so much more. A big thank you to our sponsor Chin Up Goggles Website - https://t.co/Y7qd8ujMRd?amp=1 Instagram - http...

On episode 77 I am delighted to be joined by Irish 400m runner and 8 time National Champion Brian Gregan. Since recording the episode Brian has been named to represent ireland at the World Indoor Championships or the first time since 2017 after overcoming many setbacks along the way. We discuss injuries, goal setting, burnout, working with sports psychologist Kate Kirby, training schedule and so m...

On episode 76 I am delighted to be joined by Health Matters founder and the man behind one of our most popular takeovers Sean Kinnane. Sean has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field which we only scratch the service of during this chat. You can check out further podcasts with Sean below: Check out Sean's takeover over on our Instagram page instagram.com/thesidelinelive  Find Sean...

On Episode 75 I am delighted to be joined by Meath Ladies 2021 All Ireland wining defensive coach Shane Wall. On this episode we discuss his coaching career, defensive coaching, Meath’s approach in 2021, the common attributes of elite players and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Shane so I hope you enjoy the episode. This episode was recorded in early 2022 prior to the National Lea...

In December 2021 I was delighted to be joined by Performance Therapy Ireland and Bike Row Ski founder Stephen Weinman. During the first half of the episode we learn about Stephen's fitness and professional journey as he navigated the Irish fitness industry setting up Performance Therapy Ireland, while the second half (from 46:00) takes us through the story of Bike Row Ski. We also touch on the pow...

The coaching series is back in partnership with Chin Up Goggles. Just a quick note this episode was recorded a number of weeks ago following London's first National League win vs Carlow.  I am delighted to welcome London GAA Senior Manager Michael Maher. Michael is a London born former player and now coach. He was instrumental in creating and implementing the South London GAA Feile teams, spe...

On episode 72 I am delighted to be joined by Irish Senior International and professional basketball player John Carroll. John is currently playing in Spain with Bueno Arenas Albacete Basket and is the starting Center for the Irish Senior Men's team.  John moved to the states at 16 years of age and attended world renowned IMG Academy. He later attended The Hill School and committed to Hartford...

On episode 71 I am delighted to be joined by 2021 Senior Footballer of the year and Meath star Vikki Wall. We discuss her underage career, peaks and troughs of meath football, the 2021 season and so much more.  A big thanks to our sponsor Field Queens https://www.instagram.com/fieldqueens/ https://fieldqueens.ie/ https://twitter.com/FieldQueens Check out the brand new website thesidelinelive....

On Episode 70 I am delighted to be joined by 4 time All Ireland winner and All Star Goalkeeper Ciara Trant. On this episode we discuss her unexpected start in goal at Minor, Practice, Competition for places, Skills and more.  Episode sponsored by Actimet Visit www.actimet.com for more Instagram & Twitter @actimet1  Check out the website thesidelinelive.com Make sure to subscribe for...

On episode 69 I am delighted to be joined by 5 time all ireland winner and former player of the year Noelle Healy. We discuss academics and sport, sustaining excellence, imposter syndrome and more. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Noelle so I hope you get something from the episode. Achievements: 5x All Ireland Champion 2017 Player of the year  4x All star 10x Leinster Championships Co...

On episode 68 I am delighted to be joined by Professional Basketball player and Senior International Pat Lyons. We discuss moving to a UK academy, college opportunities, and following his basketball dreams. Pat also shares a story about how the podcast impacted his career so I hope you enjoy the episode.  Listen to episode #15 with Adrian O'Sullivan https://tinyurl.com/yua7nhz5  A big th...

On Episode 67 I am delighted to be joined by Cork LGFA star and 2021 All Star Erika O'Shea. Erika was first selected to play inter-county football for Cork at minor level after not being selected for U14 & U16 panels. We discuss how this early setback helped shape Erika's future as she transitioned to a role as a defender and improved her fitness & work ethic. Following her minor season sh...

On episode 66 I am delighted to be joined by Irish Senior Women’s soccer international and qualified doctor Ciara Grant. Since recording this episode Ciara has signed a contract to play with Rangers in Scotland.  Ciara is a talented athlete and one of the most impressive guests to date. Her achievements include: 2010 UEFA U17 Championship runner up 2010 FIFA U17 World Cup Quarter-Finalist&nbs...

On episode 65 I am delighted to be joined by Westmeath Star and Intermediate player of the year Sarah Dillon. Sarah also picked up player of the match in the All Ireland Intermediate final vs Wexford at just 20 years of age. Sarah is also a talented basketball player and was part of successful underage squads including the Irish U16 Women’s team. Sarah has also been through some significant injuri...

On episode 64 I am delighted to be joined by Irish 400m runner and olympic finalist Sophie Becker. Sophie had a phenomenal 2021 as she claimed silver in the 4x200m World Relay Championships event and helped Ireland reach their first ever relay olympic final in the mixed 4x400m event. Sophie has an interesting start in athletics as she originally joined to help her Asthma and didn't represent Irela...

On episode 63 I am delighted to be joined by 2021 LGFA All Star and former Irish rugby player Hannah Tyrrell. This episode marks our brand new Ladies Football Series in partnership with Field Queens, an Irish owned GAA and leisurewear brand created by two inter-county players, Oonagh Whyte and Orlaith Duff. We discuss: Underage Career Rugby Attitude Kicking Practice Self Talk Motivation Free takin...

On episode 62 I am delighted to be joined by newly appointed Cork Ladies Football Manager Shane Ronayne. Shane has experience working with Eamon Ryan, Managing college teams with UCC, Tipperary Ladies and Waterford Senior Men's.  On this episode we discuss: His coaching journey Foxrock Cabinteely Learning from Eamon Ryan College Football Sin bin in Ladies Football  Coaching men vs women...

On Episode 61 I am delighted to be joined by former Dublin Minor hurling goalkeeper Cormac Ryan. Weeks after playing in an All Ireland Final Cormac was diagnosed with a heart condition and had a pacemaker inserted at 18 years of age which turned his life upside down. Cormac took a year out of college and returned to the U21 County Set up as the substitute goalkeeper however had begun to suffer wit...

On Episode 60 I am joined by DCU Women's Superleague Head Coach Mark Ingle. Mark has spent time coaching basketball across all age groups and levels including Irish national teams. Mark has also spent time with Dublin Men's and Ladies teams and has been associated with the evolution of Gaelic Football.  A big thank you to our sponsor Chin Up Goggles  Website - https://t.co/Y7qd8ujMRd?amp...

On episode 59 I am delighted to be joined by Monaghan Senior footballer Dessie Ward. We discuss kicking practice, self talk, entrepreneurship, college football and much more. Find Dessie here: https://www.instagram.com/desmondward06/ GAA plans https://www.breakthroughperformance.ie/gaa Check out the new website thesidelinelive.com Make sure to subscribe for future episodes and find us over on Inst...

On episode 58 I am delighted to be joined by Kildare star and former professional footballer Kevin Feely. We discuss his professional soccer career in the UK, mastering the high catch, his kicking and skills practice routine, motivation as an elite athlete and goal setting during training sessions.  Find Kevin here: https://www.instagram.com/kevinfeelyat/   https://twitter.com/KevinFeelyAT   Follo...