Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Jan 15, 2026 • 48min
#375 "Next Generation Coaching" with Marcus Daws
Episode 375 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Current Semi Pro Player & Director of Next Generation Football Coaching Marcus Daws
We discussed:
▫️Dealing with pressure as an Academy prospect
▫️The person first approach
▫️The one skill he’s taking from playing to coaching
▫️Coming through at Southampton
& much more!
Keep up with Marcus on Instagram @marcusdaws.10 or @nextgenfootballcoaching_
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Jan 6, 2026 • 48min
#374 "Foods for Fuel, Recovery & Female Athletes" with Emmy Campbell
Episode 374 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance Nutritionist Emmy Campbell
We discussed:
▫️Nutrition for Recovery
▫️Fuelling for Match Day
▫️Easy Calories
▫️Fuelling for different Kick off times
& much more!
You can connect with Emmy on Instagram @nutritionemmy & check out the Nutrition Network @femalefootballnutrition
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
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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

Dec 23, 2025 • 49min
#373 "Reverse Engineering GPS with Video" with Aaron Horne
Episode 373 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with 1st Team Physical Trainer at Valerenga Aaron Horne
We discussed:
▫️Reverse Engineering GPS with video
▫️Return to Training
▫️Individualising Player feedback
▫️Drill design for non starters
& much more!
You can connect with Aaron 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:
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Dec 17, 2025 • 54min
#372 "Contextualising GPS" with Calum Daley
Episode 372 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the 1st Team Lead Performance Scientist at St Etienne Calum Daley
We discussed:
▫️Being a Specialist
▫️How he landed the role in France
▫️Contextualising GPS
▫️How playing style informs Data feedback
& much more!
You can connect with Calum 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

Dec 10, 2025 • 55min
#371 "What can we learn from 14 years in the Military?" with John Fleming
Episode 371 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance & Mindset coach John Fleming
We discussed:
▫️Applying lessons from a 14 year Military career
▫️Dealing with pressure situations
▫️Building Resilience
▫️Preparing Academy players for 1st team
& much more!
You can connect with John 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

Dec 3, 2025 • 53min
#370 "Networking on the Road" with Jordan Tyrer
Episode 370 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Product & Brand Development Lead at Football Fitness Federation Jordan Tyrer
We discussed:
▫️How to level up your Networking
▫️Easy ways to stand out in the industry
▫️Reflections on our Holland trip
▫️Preview of the Falkirk event
& much more!
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

Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
#369 "Exploring Injuries, Menstrual Cycles & Player Readiness" with Mike Young
Episode 369 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Performance Director at North Carolina Courage & Owner of Athletic Lab Mike Young
We discussed:
▫️Injuries in the Women's Game
▫️The Menstrual Cycle
▫️Player Readiness
▫️Industry Trends Good & Bad
& much more!
You can connect with Mike 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

Nov 20, 2025 • 44min
#368 "Innovating Player Development through Multi Sport Training" with Patrick Wilson
Episode 368 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Academy Athletic Development Coach at a Category 1 Academy Patrick Wilson
We discussed:
▫️Multi Sport Training in Academy Football
▫️Managing Load
▫️The importance of Movement Variability
▫️Experience at Altis
& much more!
You can connect with Patrick on Instagram @_patwilson
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

Nov 12, 2025 • 48min
#367 "Micro Dosing or Minimal Dosing?" with Bram Swinnen
Episode 367 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Performance & Rehab Specialist Bram Swinnen
We discussed:
▫️Maximising Micro Dosing
▫️Micro Dosing or Minimal Dosing
▫️Testing Readiness
▫️Future Trends
& much more!
You can connect with Bram on Instagram or LinkedIn or check out his website here https://integratedperformancetraining.com/?fbclid=PAdGRleAOBbkpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeopcWntim7WuxW_N_CzUhUuAW-phPPKJwJQhvvZMTOJzZIfP4iK9zLM-HK4g_aem_ZTP3slxD4xlbfIve0n82Ng
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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

Nov 7, 2025 • 43min
#366 "Inside FC Utrecht" with Bas Blom, Rainer Van Gaal Appelhof & Yanni Egyptien
Episode 366 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Team at FC Utrecht - Bas Blom, Rainer Van Gaal Appelhof & Yanni Egyptien
We discussed:
▫️The presentations to come at our event
▫️Careers & Backgrounds
▫️Academy to 1st Team Collaboration
▫️Growing the Team
& much more!
You can connect with them 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


