E70 | 'Professional Football To Finding New Purpose’ with David Castro-Pearson

In this episode, Kirk is joined by former Coventry City teammate and BTL coaching team member, David Castro Pearson. Dive deep into their shared experiences in football, the ups and downs of their careers, and the lessons they've learned along the way.

Highlights include:

• The Football Path: From David's early days in Leamington Spa, playing right wing, to his trials for England at Lilleshall and competing in the FA Youth Cup final against West Ham.

• Challenges & Rejections: Navigating the world of professional football isn’t easy. David shares the trials of receiving and then losing a contract with Luton Town, and the resulting shift to Hereford United.

• Life Beyond the Pitch: Post-football life led David through a myriad of experiences, from attempting a career shift to working at Aston Martin, to realising personal training might be his true calling.

• Personal Transformations: Understand the impact of football rejections on David's identity and how he coped with personal and lifestyle challenges off the field.

• Coaching & Inspiration: Drawing from personal trials and triumphs, David speaks on his coaching style, the influence of parents, and the drive to be a role model for others.

• Continuous Growth: A discussion on the significance of self-improvement, being surrounded by inspiring peers, and always pushing oneself beyond set limits.

Tune in to explore the intricate journey of a footballer-turned-coach, replete with life lessons, resilience, and unwavering passion. For more information on what was discussed in this episode head to https://kirkmiller.co.uk/programme/

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