
Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
Latest episodes

Jun 15, 2022 • 55min
#191 "Strength Training For Soccer" With Megan Young
Episode 191 is with the Head Strength Coach at the Seattle Sounders Megan Young
We discussed:
▫️Strength Development for players
▫️In season Periodisation
▫️Maintenance v Progression in season
▫️Top advice for coaches to grow their network
& much more!
You can follow Megan on twitter @coachmega or on Instagram @coach_megastrong
You can also get a copy of her new book with Daniel Guzman here
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strength-Training-Soccer-Daniel-Guzman/dp/1492598348/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2NGSFQMM4KPEE&keywords=strength+training+for+soccer&qid=1655288799&sprefix=strength+training+for+soccer%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-4
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 2min
#190 "How To Create The Competitive Edge" With Kyle Taylor
Episode 190 is with the Head of Sport Science & Conditioning at Swindon Town Kyle Taylor
We discussed:
▫️Making the most out of internships
▫️Creating competitiveness
▫️Collecting data for purpose
▫️His approach in his new role
& much more!
Follow Kyle on Twitter @kylewilliamtaylor or on Instagram @kwhealthandperformance
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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

Jun 1, 2022 • 53min
#189 "Problem Solving & Periodisation" With Kemal Ismail
Episode 189 is with the Head of Physical Development at West Ham United Women Kemal Ismail.
We discussed:
▫️His transition to Women’s football
▫️Developing intent with his players
▫️Similarities & differences between his roles
▫️Using data to benchmark
& much more!
You can follow Kemal on Twitter @kemismail or on LinkedIn by searching Kemal Ismail.
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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, 2022 • 56min
#188 "Big Rocks Of Programming" With Andrea Spagnolo
Episode 188 is with 1st Team Sport Scientist at Chorley FC Andrea Spagnolo
We discussed:
▫️His big rocks of programming
▫️Part Time v Full Time
▫️Academy v 1st Team
▫️Keeping part time players on track
& much more!
You can connect with Andrea on Instagram (@spagna22) or on LinkedIn
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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 17, 2022 • 1h
#187 "The Role Of A Non League Sport Scientist" With Steven Shaw
Episode 187 is with the Head of Sport Science & Medicine at Morpeth Town Steven Shaw
We discussed:
▫️the role of a sport scientist in non league
▫️the importance of early experiences
▫️the different hats he wears
▫️key skills required
& much more!
You can follow Steve on Instagram @stevenshawpt
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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, 2022 • 1h 5min
#186 "Velocity Based Training" With Bram Swinnen
Episode 186 is with High Performance & Rehab coach Bram Swinnen
We discussed:
▫️Velocity Based Training
▫️VBT for youth players
▫️External & Internal Feedback
▫️Dual Task Training
& much more!
You can follow Bram on twitter @Int_performance and on Instagram @bram_swinnen
You can keep up to date with all the courses that Bram delivers at the link below
https://www.bramswinnenfootballperformancecourse.com/football-performance-course
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.
Check out our latest community webinar "Plyometrics in Football' by AFC Ajax Head of Strength Yoeri Pegel.
Watch a preview here - https://youtu.be/JL1PiYPGbbM
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 4, 2022 • 1h 6min
#185 "Quality First" With David Guest
Episode 185 is with the Lead Academy Sport Scientist at Rangers FC David Guest.
We discussed:
👉English v Scottish academies
👉Building culture
👉Developing competent movers
👉Integrated v Isolated Conditioning
& much more!
You can follow David on twitter @DavGuest
Join our online community & get access to over 20 webinars as well as presentations from our recent networking events including:
Professor Damian Hughes
'Who wants to be a high performer?'
Inter Miami Performance Director Dawn Scott
'Evolving with women's football'
Bristol City Head of Fitness & Conditioning Patrick Orme
'Individualisation of Physical Training'
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, 2022 • 1h 9min
#184 "How To Win At Career Decision Making" With John Noonan & Josh Fletcher
Episode 184 is with Performance Coaches & Creators of the Family, Fulfilment & Finance model John Noonan & Josh Fletcher
We discussed:
🤷🏼♂️ Career Decision Making
📖 the FFF Model
❔the Valued Living Questionnaire
💎 Survivors, Thrivers & Re-definers
& much more!
You can follow John on twitter @Johnnoonancoach & on Instagram @johnnoonancoach
You can follow Josh on twitter @coachblueprint1 & on Instagram @careerblueprint
Get your copy of the FFF resource here https://noonanperformance.com/e-landing-page/fff-model/
Join our online community & get access to over 20 webinars as well as presentations from our recent networking events including:
Professor Damian Hughes
'Who wants to be a high performer?'
Inter Miami Performance Director Dawn Scott
'Evolving with women's football'
Bristol City Head of Fitness & Conditioning Patrick Orme
'Individualisation of Physical Training'
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 13, 2022 • 1h 12min
#183 "The Free, Must Try Training Protocol To Boost Fitness & Recovery" With Brian Mackenzie
Episode 183 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Creative Director at Shift Brian Mackenzie.
We discussed:
🧖♂️ Recovery Protocols
😮💨 Breathwork & mobility
🤒 Immune Health
😷 The training mask
& much more!
You can follow Brian on twitter @brianmackenzie & on Instagram @_brianmackenzie
You can also follow Shift on Instagram @shift_adapt or check out their website www.shiftadapt.com
Join our online community & get access to over 20 webinars as well as presentations from our recent networking events including:
Professor Damian Hughes
'Who wants to be a high performer?'
Inter Miami Performance Director Dawn Scott
'Evolving with women's football'
Bristol City Head of Fitness & Conditioning Patrick Orme
'Individualisation of Physical Training'
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 6, 2022 • 1h 16min
#182 "How To Program Powerlifting & Weighlifting For Your Players." With Dr Paul Comfort
Episode 182 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Reader in Strength & Conditioning at Salford University Dr Paul Comfort
We discussed:
🗣Using the barbell for key lifts
💥Powerlifting for players?
🏋️♀️Olympic Lift Derivatives
🗓 How the time of season dictates what lifts to use
& much more!
You can follow Paul on twitter @PaulComfort1975
Join our online community & get access to over 20 webinars as well as presentations from our recent networking events including:
Professor Damian Hughes
'Who wants to be a high performer?'
Inter Miami Performance Director Dawn Scott
'Evolving with women's football'
Bristol City Head of Fitness & Conditioning Patrick Orme
'Individualisation of Physical Training'
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