Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Jan 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
#325 "Working With The Ghana National Team" With Del Bonsu
Episode 325 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Athletic Performance coach for the Ghana National Team Del Bonsu
We discussed:
▫️10 years at BCFC from intern to HoP
▫️his role with the National Team
▫️the mentorship program he’s signed up to
▫️his next career steps
& much more!
You can connect with Del on LinkedIn
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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
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Website - www.footballfitfed.com

Jan 14, 2025 • 51min
#324 "Important Lessons We Can Learn From F1" With Ben Thorne
Episode 324 of the Football Fitness Federation podcast is with Formula One Performance coach (to Pierre Gasly) Ben Thorne
We discussed:
▫️what Football can learn from F1
▫️his transition from Football to F1
▫️working with a individual athlete
▫️travel demands in F1
& much more!
You can follow Ben on Instagram @ben_thorne
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 ]] 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

Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
#323 "The #1 Skill To Stand Out As A High Performance Coach" With Stephen Walsh
Episode 323 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head of Performance at Atlas High Performance Centre Stephen Walsh
We discussed:
▫️the #1 skill needed by all practitioners
▫️how to stand out as a coach
▫️working with different athletes
▫️top advice for students
& much more!
You can connect with Stephen on Instagram @sw_elite
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 ]] 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

Dec 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
#322 "Developing Hybrid Athletes Through Multi Sports" With Nick Edwards
Episode 322 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Lead Academy Physical Development coach at Nottingham Forest Nick Edwards
We discussed:
▫️Multi Sport Programming
▫️Becoming the best Physical Development dept
▫️Canadian Football
▫️Project 16
& much more!
You can connect with Nick 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
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

Dec 18, 2024 • 1h
#321 "The Future Of Performance Support" With Ellie Maybury
Episode 321 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Founder of Soccer Herformance Ellie Maybury
We discussed:
▫️Future of Performance Support
▫️Champions of the Women’s game
▫️Resource Limited vs High Resource Environments
▫️Skills developed across Sports/Industries
& more!
You can follow Ellie on Instagram @soccerherformance
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
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

Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 21min
#320 "Here's How To Improve Your MDT Processes" With Kev Paxton
Episode 320 is with High Performance Consultant Kev Paxton
We discussed:
▫️MDT Processes
▫️Planning, People, Place & Performance Monitoring
▫️Interdisciplinary Support
▫️How to improve your Coaching
& much more!
You can connect with Kev on LinkedIn
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
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:
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
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

Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 5min
#319 "Preparing For A 50+ Game Season" With Mike Brown
Episode 319 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head of Physical Performance at San Jose Earthquakes Mike Brown
We discussed:
▫️His career journey to the MLS
▫️Preparing players for 50+ games
▫️MLS Travel Challenges
▫️Challenges in club football
& much more!
You can connect with Mike on LinkedIn
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
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:
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
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

Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
#318 "Locomotor Profiling In Team Sports" With Jill Zeller
Episode 318 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Associate Director of Performance for Women's Soccer & Golf at the University of Georgia Jill Zeller
We discussed:
▫️Locomotor Profiling for Team Sports
▫️Anaerobic Speed Reserve
▫️Different Profiles of Players
▫️Assessing throughout a season
& much more!
You can connect with Jill on Instagram @Jill_themachine_zeller
If you enjoy this episode make sure to check out the previous episodes below:
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

Nov 20, 2024 • 59min
#317 "Global Performance Support - Right To Dream" With Kasper Thornton
Episode 317 is with the Group Director of Human Performance at Right to Dream Kasper Thornton
We discussed:
▫️Standing out in the crowd
▫️The future of Performance roles
▫️Opportunities with Right to Dream
▫️Sport Science provision across the world
& much more!
You can connect with Kasper 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

Nov 13, 2024 • 55min
#316 "Developing A Holistic LTAD Program" With Miguel Silva
Episode 316 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Head of Academy Physical Performance at Malmo FF Miguel Silva
We discussed:
▫️Pitch Based LTAD
▫️Developing a Holistic LTAD program
▫️The Culture at Malmo FF
▫️The Internship process
& much more!
You can connect with Miguel 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


