
Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
Latest episodes

Jun 8, 2023 • 54min
#242 " Analysing Your Coaching Practice" With James Coneboy
Episode 242 is with the Senior Academy Sport Scientist at Aston Villa James Coneboy
We discussed:
▫️Using video analysis for S&C coaching
▫️Transitioning between roles
▫️Aligning Academy programs
▫️How analysis has helped his role
& much more!
You can follow James @jaconeboy on Instagram, @JamesConeboy on Twitter or connect with him on LinkedIn
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

May 31, 2023 • 1h 9min
#241 "Player Profiling & Customised Strength Training In Football" With Louis Cunningham
Episode 241 is with Lead of Strength & Power at Norwich City Louis Cunningham
We discussed:
▫️Profiling Players
▫️Individualising Programs
▫️Programming planes of motion
▫️How technology supports the program
& much more!
You can follow Louis on the following links:
Twitter @louispaulcunningham
Instagram @LPCunningham
LinkedIn Louis Cunningham
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

May 24, 2023 • 33min
#240 "Using BFR To Optimise Performance & Recovery" With Mark Gillett
Mark Gillett, Chief Medical Officer at the Premier League, discusses using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) for hypertrophy, rehab, and recovery in professional football settings. The episode covers his experience with Hytro products, personalized BFR protocols, and optimizing performance and recovery with BFR. Gillett also shares insights on the benefits of BFR for muscle development and player recovery, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing athletic performance.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
#239 "Promotion Fitness Secrets- A League One Success Story" With Irvin Mukandi
Episode 239 is with Lead S&C coach at Ipswich Town Irvin Mukandi
We discussed:
▫️Managing Strength Training across the week
▫️Isometrics
▫️Acceleration
▫️Post Match fatigue testing
& much more!
You can connect with him on Twitter @IMukandi
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

May 10, 2023 • 1h 8min
#238 "Creating A High Performance Culture In MLS" With Adam Parr
Episode 238 is with the Head of Performance at Charlotte FC Adam Parr
We discussed:
▫️Designing a new facility
▫️Creating a High Performance culture
▫️Hiring staff
▫️Coach buy in
& much more!
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn or follow him on Instagram @aparrfitness
Listen to our previous episode with Adam here https://open.spotify.com/episode/59Pb7wjxrXXZTmZgSSu0nk?si=YgqAW2b3RHarF8-JH7fS0w
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

May 3, 2023 • 51min
#237 "Unlocking Performance On A Budget" With Stuart Britton
Episode 237 is with Ascot United Sport Scientist Stuart Britton
We discussed:
▫️Innovation
▫️Enhancing Performance on a budget
▫️First additions to the program
▫️Working with Part time players
& much more!
You can follow Stuart on Twitter @s_britton24 or on Instagram @s.britton24
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 4min
#236 "Train Higher Than The Game" With Tom Owens
Episode 236 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Founder of Tom Owens UK, Tom Owens
We discussed:
▫️Why players seek individual work
▫️Off/Pre Season KPI’s
▫️Demands of the modern game
▫️The importance of Training Intensity
& much more!
You can follow Tom on Instagram @tomowensuk
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Apr 19, 2023 • 1h 10min
#235 "The Power Of Velocity Based Training" With Chris Tombs
Episode 235 is with the Head of Performance at SW7 Chris Tombs
We discussed:
▫️Using VBT create competition
▫️VBT metrics for different training goals
▫️What football can learn from other sports
▫️How VBT can change football’s lifting culture
& much more!
You can follow Chris on Instagram @christombs71
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Discover the power of nutrition at WWW.THEGOODPREP.COM and use code FFF15 for 15% off your first order
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Apr 12, 2023 • 59min
#234 "Lessons From Eintracht Frankfurt's Head Of Physical Performance" With Andreas Beck
Episode 234 is with the Head of Physical Performance at Eintracht Frankfurt Andreas Beck.
We discussed:
▫️Approach to moving clubs
▫️Improving Performance Support
▫️Working with different managers
▫️Assembling a Performance Dept
& much more!
You can follow Andreas on the following links:
Twitter - @AndreasBeck66
Instagram - @abeck_bexx
LinkedIn - Andreas Beck
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com (use the code FFF15 on your first order for 15% off)
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com

Apr 5, 2023 • 45min
#233 "Tackling Mental & Emotional Fatigue In Football Performance" With Ed Gibbins
Episode 233 is with the Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer of Rewire Fitness Ed Gibbins
We discussed:
▫️The creation of Rewire
▫️Wellness Challenges
▫️How the platform support athletes
▫️The future of Rewire
& much more!
Check out the app here https://rewirefitness.app
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
Brett Bartholomew - https://youtu.be/W95WIZXl5u0
Gareth Sandford & Damien Harper - https://youtu.be/BQUYkihCeD8
Stu McMillan - https://youtu.be/ya5b3TCm9Ws
Keep up to date with the amazing work our sponsors are doing here:
Good Prep - https://thegoodprep.com
Rezzil - rezzil.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 ]] to speak to our Pro Sports team about how to get Hytro BFR at your club.
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:
Twitter - @FootballFitFed
Instagram - @FootballFitFed
Website - www.footballfitfed.com
Email - mail@footballfitfed.com