What's Your Goal?

In this episode Katie and Simon explore the physical, psychological and hormonal changes that shape, break and create footballers. If you ever wondered about injury problems, growth spurts, hormonal changes, sleep and how much football a young player should be playing in a week and even if you should have a nap in the car on the way to the game - then listen in! They explore these issues with thei...

In this new episode Katie and Simon discuss how we might rethink mistakes and failure on and off the football pitch. With their guests: Clare Rafferty (Former England, Chelsea and West Ham defender), Richard Allen (FIFA High Performance Specialist and Talent ID Technical Lead), Michael Wright (~Former Southampton FC Head of Academy Coaching and now Head of Academy Coaching at Forest Green Astrid L...

What do young footballers really think about the game—and how does it compare to their parents’ perspectives? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Simon Moore and Katie Chapman sit down with young players (girls and boys) and their parents to uncover:  The good, the bad, and the cringe: What kids love (and loathe) about football today.  Parent-coach dilemmas: The challenges of coaching your own child—...

In this episode Katie and Simon are invited to the Brentford Gtech Stadium in front of a live audience to explore careers in football off the field and within the sports industry. They are joined by Harvey Grout, MD of Careers in Sport and James Dickens, Former Editor in Chief and Head of Content for the likes of Goal.com, Yahoo Sports and Match of the Day. We discuss how you might start your care...

How do you move up the football ladder? How do you attract the attention of scouts, coaches and football talent leads? How do you know the club will be the right for for you and what questions are good to ask before you join a club or academy trial? Tops tips for girls and boys from the game's talent spotters; in this episode, experts from the likes West Ham, Middlesborough, Bristol City And Lewes...

In this episode we are joined by club experts from Chelsea, QPR, Burnley and Cambridge to discuss a topic that grips many footballing households - 'what is the best food to eat before a game and when should I eat it?' Along with former Chelsea and England player Katie Chapman we explore the myths and assumptions of preparing for playing. What is the best advice (some surprising ones) from professi...

In this preview episode of our new footballing podcast, we find out how a chartered psychologist and a former professional footballer teamed up to create a podcast that explores the wonderful world of playing football. Rather than a series about famous footballers and teams that play football, the podcast explores the whole footballing industry - from grassroots, through to youth and semi-professi...

In this first episode Katie and Simon explore the various reasons, motivations, and needs that playing football provides. We look at the physical, psychological, mental and social benefits of playing the sport from nursery age through to adulthood. We are joined by England Lioness Captain, Millie Bright, Psychologist, Kev Patel from QPR and former Watford and England youth player, Jordan Parkes. W...

A new footballing podcast to support the welfare, progress and enjoyment of girls and boys and their parents participating in the sport. With ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and England pro, Katie Chapman and psychologist, Simon Moore. Check out https://whatsmygoal.co.uk/ and get in touch with comments, questions and experiences by email info@whatsmygoal.co.uk Or Text/WhatsApp: 07792 344637 Learn more about y...