The Next Step Podcast
1) 25. Jared Roberts-Smith: The Bridge Between Players & Coaching Staff
It was a pleasure to have Jared Roberts-Smith on the platform. Jared is someone who I have seen working firsthand in a sports science role and having worked in such positions at clubs including Charlt...Show More
2) 24. Daniel Geey: Utilising A Core Skillset In The Law & Order Of Sport
My latest guest is football and sports lawyer, Daniel Geey. Daniel breaks down how he originally progressed in his career, merging his fervent interest in football with his university law degree. He r...Show More
3) 23. James Justin: Youthful Hatter To Versatile Fox
Leicester City and England Under 21sâ James Justin comes on the pod to talk about a host of topics, with his senior career already four years old at the age of 22. Firstly, James is full of gratitude ...Show More
4) 22. Drewe Broughton: Harnessing The Power Of The Driving Voice Within
This episode was a detailed dive into psychology and mental health in the game with high-performance coach Drewe Broughton. After falling out of the game and into the most trying period of his life at...Show More
5) 21. Leon Barnett: Reaching The Premier League With The Power Of Positivity
Over the course of a 40-minute chat with Leon, we were able to cover a range of discussion points. We started by building on his good friend and youth team-mate Jon De Souzaâs comments about his work ...Show More
6) 20. Jon De Souza: Pracademics, People Skills & The Chameleon Effect
Colchester Unitedâs Director of Performance Jon De Souza joins me to talk all things Luton (where I first met him once he became a coach after playing in the youth team) and how he has adapted his coa...Show More
7) 19. Kelly Cates: Fine-tuning Personal Style & Being True To Yourself
Episode 19 features an interview with Sky Sports and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Kelly Cates. Kelly is a leading female figure in UK sport, particularly in football, and has covered some of the bigges...Show More
8) 18. Ryan Atkin: The Rainbow Of Hope, Diversity & Inclusion
Professional referee Ryan Atkin joins me to look back on his memories of football growing up and eventually taking a course before pursuing a career in âthe art of refereeingâ. Ryan also tells me abou...Show More
9) 17. Harriet Drudge: Putting The Social Back Into Media
Harriet Drudge comes on the pod to talk about her initial steps and how she acquired valuable skills before establishing herself as a Social Media Associate, a role which, 10 years ago, didnât exist. ...Show More
10) 16. Ben Haines: Move With The Times Or Get Left Behind
Ben Haines from 90min.com joins me for a chat, beginning with how âtiming and the fortuitous nature of being in the right place at the right timeâ have had such a big impact on his life so far. He des...Show More