Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Oct 29, 2025 • 52min
#364 "Effecting Change" with Blair Doughty
Episode 364 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Head of Performance Services at Falkirk Football Club Blair Doughty
We discussed:
▫️Building a Performance Service
▫️Working on a Budget
▫️Effecting Change
▫️Delivering Success
& much more!
You can connect with Blair on LinkedIn
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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.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 53min
#363 "Keeping Football First" with Kieran McManus
Episode 363 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head of Performance at HB Køge Women Kieran McManus
We discussed:
▫️Preparing for European Competitions
▫️Transition from Part Time to Full Time football
▫️Role of Head of Performance
▫️His ‘Big Rocks’
& much more!
You can connect with Kieran on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
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Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
Oct 8, 2025 • 50min
#362 "Remove the Fluff from your programs" with Graham Norton
Episode 362 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with S&C Coach & Sport Scientist Graham Norton
We discussed:
▫️ACL Rehab
▫️Wasted time in football
▫️Early Stage Rehab
▫️Lessons from GAA
& much more!
You can follow Graham on Instagram @graham_newera
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
Sep 30, 2025 • 1h 2min
#361 "What goes into Winning the FA Cup" with Jamie Goldsmith
Episode 361 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head Strength & Conditioning coach at Crystal Palace Jamie Goldsmith
We discussed:
▫️Winning the FA Cup
▫️Working with Hodgson, Viera & Glasner
▫️Preparing for Europe
▫️Creatine Kinase Testing
& much more!
You can connect with Jamie on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
Sep 23, 2025 • 59min
#360 "The Realities of Working Abroad" with Haris Apostolidis
Episode 360 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Coach at Cercle Brugge KSV Haris Apostolidis
We discussed:
▫️The realities of working abroad
▫️Collaborating with Head Coaches
▫️Benefits of speaking different languages
▫️How to maximise intent in the Gym
& much more!
You can connect with Haris on LinkedIn
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 13min
#359 "Prime Precision - Premier League Perspective on Strength in Football" with Liam Moore
Episode 359 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Former Premier League player & Founder of Prime Precision Liam Moore
We discussed:
▫️His views on Strength training for Footballers
▫️Player’s use of External Coaches
▫️Opening Prime Precision
▫️His next career goals
& much more!
You can connect with Liam on Instagram @liammoore93
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 10min
#358 "Real Life Performance Nutrition Solutions" with Jordan Fagbola
Episode 358 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Nutritionist Jordan Fagbola
We discussed:
▫️Realistic Nutrition Habits
▫️Post Meal Service Station Nutrition
▫️Underfuelling
▫️The mistake he see’s most players making
& much more!
You can connect with Jordan on Instagram @oba.nutrition
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Hawkin Dynamics - www.hawkindynamics.com
Good Prep - 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 [[ 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.a…
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
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!
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
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
