E49 | 'Life As A Professional Footballer' with Craig Pead

Apr 16, 2023

Craig Pead, a former professional footballer for Coventry City, shares his inspiring journey from youth dreams to the challenges of a professional career. He candidly discusses the impact of injuries on his game and the emotional toll of retirement. Pead provides valuable insights on planning life after football and emphasizes the importance of hard work and commitment to health. Listeners gain an intimate look into the world of professional football and the struggles athletes face beyond the pitch.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

From Youth Dreams to Professional Paths

01:55 • 13min

Trials and Triumphs: The Early Football Journey

15:19 • 13min

From Coventry to Walsall: A Football Journey and Managerial Insights

28:18 • 4min

From the Field to New Beginnings

32:47 • 6min

Commitment to Healthy Living

39:16 • 4min

Optimizing Health and Personal Growth for Resilience

43:13 • 3min

This week on The Kirk Miller Podcast, you will hear Kirk talk to Craig Pead, a former professional football player for Coventry City.

Craig shares his journey of how he started pursuing his dream of becoming a professional footballer, and the hard work and dedication required to succeed in the highly competitive world of football. He also discusses the challenges he faced due to injuries, which resulted in him being in and out of the team. Craig talks about his experience of playing with the best player he has ever played with and living in a professional environment. Craig also opens up about the struggle he faced after retiring from football and provides valuable tips on how to plan your life on your terms.

You will learn:

The importance of working harder
Living in a professional environment
Craig's first Season at Coventry FC
Craig's challenges after retiring from football

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