Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
Episodes
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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
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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:
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:
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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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Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 6min
#348 "The Performance Edge - Insights on Sleep & Nervous System Management for Footballers" with Phil Learney
Episode 348 is with the Co-Founder of HMN 24 & Founder of Advanced Coaching Academy Phil Learney
We discussed:
▫️Preparing for different Kick Off times
▫️Caffeine & Sleep
▫️Optimising Recovery
▫️Link between BodyFat & Performance
& much more!
You can follow Phil on Instagram @theptcoach
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 2, 2025 • 58min
#347 "Game Ready - Insights from the UK NFL Academy Program" with Sam Bowring
Episode 347 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Physical Performance Lead Sam Bowring
We discussed:
▫️Strength for Soccer
▫️Speed Lessons from the NFL
▫️Combine Preparation
▫️Transitioning from Football to NFL
& much more!
You can connect with 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
Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 6min
#346 "Hytro's Breakthroughs in HRV & Recovery" with Warren Bradley
Episode 346 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Founder of Hytro Dr Warren Bradley
We discussed:
▫️Jet Lag Protocols
▫️Working with WHOOP
▫️Hytro in Space
▫️Recovery Protocols
& much more!
You can connect with Warren on LinkedIn or Instagram @warren_hytro
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
Bridge Athletic - www.bridgeathletic.com
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
