

Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Sep 4, 2025 • 50min
#357 "The Private S&C Coach Debate" with Jordan Tyrer
Episode 357 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Product & Brand Development Lead at FFF Jordan Tyrer
We discussed:
▫️The Private S&C coach Debate
▫️Best Practice
▫️Why players seek private support
▫️Solutions moving forward
& much more!
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Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
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Sep 3, 2025 • 55min
#356 "The Breath Running Coach" with David Jackson
Episode 356 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with The Breath Running Coach David Jackson
We discussed:
▫️Breathing Protocols for Recovery
▫️Optimising Warm Ups
▫️Breath Holds
▫️Mission Wales
& much more!
Connect with Jacko on Instagram @thebreathrunningcoach
Check out Jacko's work here https://linktr.ee/jacko.david.jackson?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=ecd23cae-325a-40a8-ba1a-05265c77e34d
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 14min
#355 "Promotion to the Premier League" with Keith Mcgrath
Episode 355 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Head Strength & Rehab Coach at Sunderland Keith Mcgrath
We discussed:
▫️Preparing for the Premier League
▫️EFL v Premier League demands
▫️Microdosing
▫️Networking
& much more!
You can follow Keith on Instagram @mcgrath_keith_12
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 11min
354 "Supporting Winning" with Tom Williams & Sam Green
Episode 354 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Head of Performance Tom Williams & Director of Analysis Sam Green at LA Galaxy
We discussed:
▫️Building a Winning culture
▫️Integrating with Technical staff
▫️Working in the MLS
▫️Lessons from Business
& much more!
You can connect with Tom & Sam on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h
#353 "Growing the Game - Insights on Academy Football & Athlete Development" with Steve Curnyn
Episode 353 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with SFA Sport Scientist & Researcher Steven Curnyn
We discussed:
▫️Growth & Maturation
▫️G&M and Injuries
▫️John McGinn’s early career
▫️Bio Banding
& much more!
You can connect with Steve on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Aug 5, 2025 • 52min
#352 "New Strategies, New Voices - A Deep Dive into Performance & Team Dynamics" with Liam Connor
Episode 352 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head of Performance at Newcastle United Women Liam Connor
We discussed:
▫️Utilising Diverse Backgrounds
▫️Building a new Performance Department
▫️Team Dynamics
▫️Optimising individuals within a team
& much more!
You can connect with Liam on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
#351 "Complete Support for every Athlete" with Sam Chapman
Episode 351 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Lead Physical Performance Coach at The Physical Performance Hub Sam Chapman
We discussed:
▫️the Off Season
▫️Pre Season Testing
▫️Why he joined the Hub
▫️Career Breaks
& much more!
You can follow Sam on Instagram @coach.samchapman
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Jul 23, 2025 • 52min
#350 "Team Synergy - How Collaboration enhances Football Performance" with Graeme Henderson
Episode 350 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Coach Educator & Fitness Tutor for the Scottish FA Graeme Henderson
We discussed:
▫️The UEFA Fitness Licenses
▫️The 4 Pillars
▫️Which practitioners should do them
▫️The difference between A & B
& much more!
You can connect with Graeme on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Jul 16, 2025 • 58min
#349 "Overcoming Career Challenges" with Andy Wiseman
Episode 349 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Scientist & Researcher Andrew Wiseman
We discussed:
▫️Dealing with Career Challenges
▫️Working in different cultures
▫️The biggest Challenge he’s faced
▫️His research into Mental Health
& much more!
You can connect with Andrew on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - https://www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Hytro - hytro.com
Maximise your athletic potential with Hytro BFR. Easier, safer and more practical BFR for squads to prepare for and recover from exercise than ever before. Click the link [[ https://bit.ly/3ILVsbU ]]
Join our online community & get access to the very best Football Fitness content as well as the ability to connect with Sport Scientists and Strength & Conditioning coaches from around the world.
To get FULL access to all of these & even more like this, sign up to a FREE month on our online community at the link below.
www.footballfitfed.com/forum/index.aspx
Keep up to date with everything that is going on at Football Fitness Federation at the following links:
X - @FootballFitFed Instagram - @FootballFitFed Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Jul 10, 2025 • 45min
BONUS "Coaching in the Caribbean" with Jordan Tyrer
This Bonus episode is with the Product & Brand Development Lead at Football Fitness Federation Jordan Tyrer
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We discussed:
▫️His trip to the Caribbean
▫️Delivering the C License
▫️Takeaways from the course
▫️S&C in the Caribbean
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