Football podcast which provides a platform to professionals within the industry to share anecdotes regarding their experience and careers to date. It is with the ultimate aim of inspiring the next wave of football professionals. To date guests have included a series of owners, technical directors, academy directors, coaches, broadcasters involved in all facets of the game.
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Today I am re-releasing one of my most popular recordings to date with Raymond Verheijen the owner of Football Coach Evolution. “The aim of Football Coach Evolution is not to change the world but to develop coaches based on more objective & reliable information”. Having served as an assistant in four World Cups & Euros alongside being mentored by the likes of Louis Van Gaal & Guus Hiddink there are few better equipped to guide the next generation. Utilizing evolutionary knowledge to explain tactical principles & methodology, Raymond has created a universal football language to better equip coaches for the challenges ahead. Yet knowledge is only the starting point and we gain insight as to the challenges faced when we begin to apply this objective knowledge in our respective environments. Listen to find out more including; - Raymond's coaching origin story. - How Raymond turned his biggest disappointment into his biggest opportunity? - Why has there been a “pollution of football language & methodology?” - Top down control v Top down guidance. - Guus Hiddink's mastery in change management. - How to ensure your tactical principles are built on solid foundations? - Can we change the conversation at boardroom level? Timestamps; 00:00 - 04:30 - Intro 04:31 - 14:51 - Universal Football Language 14:52 - 25:37 - Application 25:38 - 32:47 - Change Management 32:48 - 45:38 - Clarity of Role 45:39 - 1:00:22 - Knowledge or Experience? 1:00:23 - 1:14:32 - Intelligence or Consciousness? 1:14:33 - 1:24:30 - Advice Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie
Adam Mooi is the Technical Director of Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer. As a young leader Adam has been responsible for designing and implementing game models, coaching education, building out games programmes, elevating current programmes, formalising player development processes amongst so much more. A journey which has took Adam across his homeland working in a vast array of different markets, here he shares with us his thoughts and processes on the multi-faceted nature of his job whilst unpacking so much more. For any young coach on the path or transitioning to a leadership position this is a must listen. Listen to find out more including; - Developing the coaching bug at an early age. - Finding people as curious & as passionate. - Navigating the balance of making programmes accessible amongst the competitive landscape. - Change management as a young leader. - Embracing culture & Adam's process for meeting people where they are at. Timestamps; 00:00 - 05:18 - Intro 05:19 - 10:38 - Coaching 10:39 - 23:04- Management 23:05 - 32:24 - Leadership 32:25 - 35:08 - Advice Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie
"To be quick but don't hurry" Famous words spoken by legendary basketball coach John Wooden yet a quote which today's guest Matt Jordan lives by. Having connected with Matt at January's ASD summit in Chicago I was compelled to invite him on the podcast. Making the transition from playing to front office is becoming a more widely popular route for many footballers nowadays. Matt was one of the earliest pioneers years ago retiring from his playing duties at CF Montreal to becoming it's Technical Director. The following conversation provides remarkable insight into his current role as Vice President of Global Football at Trivela Group who's portfolio includes clubs such as Drogheda United, Walsall, Silkeborg alongside clubs in Africa. Learn more about many of the considerations which go into the management of this portfolio, how Matt builds synergies across different clubs, what good due diligence looks like and the reasons behind Trivela's decade long approach to investment. Listen to find out more including; - Making the transition between playing and front office. - The influence of working in a range of markets on Matt's leadership approach. - Which skillsets Matt would have focused on in hindsight during his transition to leadership roles? - How Trivela implement centralised processes and individuate to each market? - Matt's advice for career planning in modern football. Timestamps; 00:00 - 04:00 - Intro 04:01 - 09:22 - Front Office 09:23 - 15:52- Houston 15:53 - 31:21 - Trivela 31:22 - 33:45 - Advice Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie
David Clancy is the CEO & Co-Founder of Nxt Level Group. Creating a vision, discovering one's purpose, intentional reflection, planning for the future - all important right? Yet how often do we create the space and time to unpack and discover? At Nxt Level where their clients are the teams behind the team they help individuals position themselves not only for success right now but also in the future. A career steeped in curiosity & purpose David unpacks practical insights from mentors and experts alike whilst also drawing upon anecdotes from his own career to provide us with an episode full of gold. Listen to find out more including; - How to be both intentional and open minded as to what is next ? - Insights from recording 200 episodes of a podcast exploring David's interests ? - David's take on the generalist v specialist debate? - Why everyone needs a "Mount Rushmore"? - The big questions everyone need to ask to navigate the unknown? Timestamps; 00:00 - 05:10 - Curiosity 05:11 - 11:42 - Career Planning 11:43 - 17:56- Nxt Level 17:57 - 24:45 - Identity 24:46 - 31:03 - Advice The Essential Skills Book; https://www.eu.elsevierhealth.com/essential-skills-for-physiotherapists-9780443111280.html?nosto=nosto-page-search1 Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie
In this episode, I am joined by Paul Balsom, Head of Fitness Advisory for UEFA and Tigres UANL, who shares his incredible journey in the world of football fitness. From his humble beginnings growing up in Torquay to advising top football organizations, Paul reflects on the values, mindset, and experiences that have shaped his successful career. He dives into the importance of hard work, curiosity, and reflection—keys that have allowed him to excel in his field and push the boundaries of sports performance. Listen to find out more including; - Continuous reflection as a tool to aid your performance. - How to optimize for your leadership approach ? - Recruiting a multi-disciplinary team; specialists or generalists? - What values aid Paul in his decision making? - Why everything begins with the depth of connection you have with one another? Timestamps; 00:00 - 05:21 - Intro 05:22 - 11:20 - Reflection 11:21 - 18:01- Leadership 18:02 - 21:58 - UEFA 21:59 - 33:34 - Sam Allardyce 33:35 - 42:09 - Recruitment 42:10 - 49:04 - Leadership 49:05 - 53:12 - Advice Get in touch; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cwalsh95?lang=en YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie