Football Fitness Federation Podcast
Ben Cartwright
Podcast by Ben Cartwright
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Apr 10, 2024 • 58min
#286 "Periodising In-Season Plyometrics & Speed" With Ben Simons
Episode 286 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Physical Preparation Coach at Semtex Systems Ben Simons
We discussed:
▫️In Season Plyometrics
▫️In Season Speed Development
▫️Where players need the most work
▫️Lessons from Bobsleigh
& much more!
You can follow Ben on Instagram @benthebounce or @semtex_systems
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

Apr 3, 2024 • 56min
#285 "The Most Overrated Part Of Sport Science" With Jordan Tyrer
Episode 285 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Product & Brand Development Lead at FFF Jordan Tyrer
We discussed:
▫️the most overrated part of Sport Science
▫️Sport Science impact - Harmful or Helpful
▫️the cost of becoming a Sport Scientist
▫️Mentors
& much more!
You can follow Jordan on Instagram @Jordan_tyrer
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

Mar 28, 2024 • 59min
#284 "Winning Habits, Winning Attitudes" With Jack Winnard
Episode 284 is with the Head of Strength & Conditioning at Wigan Athletic Jack Winnard
We discussed:
▫️Profiling to meet game demands
▫️Individual programming from pre to in season
▫️Working as part of a MDT
▫️Developing & Changing Culture
& much more!
You can connect with Jack on LinkedIn or on Instagram @_jwperformance
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

Mar 20, 2024 • 59min
#283 "How to apply Velocity Based Training in your role" with Steve Thompson
Explore the application of Velocity Based Training in coaching, challenges faced, and the benefits it brings at different levels of sports. Learn about training gamification, tailoring programs for specific needs, and the impact of technology and feedback on athlete performance. Discover the importance of creating competition and individual targets to enhance player engagement and optimize training sessions.

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 3min
#282 "Performance Nutrition" With Marcus Hannon
Episode 282 is with Performance Nutritionist for the Qatar FA Marcus Hannon
We discussed:
▫️Cultural Nutrition Differences
▫️Fuelling during Ramadan
▫️Academy v 1st Team nutrition
▫️Fuelling for night games
& much more!
You can connect with Marcus on LinkedIn or on X @marcushannon92
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

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 44min
#281 "Profiling, Programming & Position Specific Work" with Tom King
Episode 281 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with Owner & Head Coach at King Performance Ideology Tom King
This podcast is split into 2 parts:
Part ONE we covered:
-Testing & Monitoring
-Use of tech & how it's applied
-Developing Sports Tech
-Individualising Programs
-Position Specific Work
-Movement Based Training
Part TWO (around 1:04) we covered:
-Setting up the business
-How the business is structured
-Support for clubs & players
-High level consultancy for lower league clubs
-The future of the business & the evolution of Tom's role
You can keep up to date with everything Tom has going on with www.kingperformanceideology.com
You can also follow Tom on Instagram @Tom_KPI
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

Feb 28, 2024 • 49min
#280 "From 4 Year Olympic Cycles To 2 Game Weeks" With Jorden Bres
Episode 280 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with PEC Zwolle Performance Coach Jordan Bres
We discussed:
▫️Transitioning from Olympic Sports to Soccer
▫️Peaking
▫️Developing Strength & Power
▫️the future of Physical Preparation
& much more!
You can follow Jordan on Instagram @jordenbres
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

Feb 22, 2024 • 45min
#279 "Murderball With Bielsa" With George Bell
Episode 279 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with 1st Team Physical Performance coach at Portsmouth George Bell
We discussed:
▫️Murderball sessions with Bielsa
▫️Profiling Academy players
▫️Understanding Positional demands
▫️Individualising training
& much more!
You can follow George on X @Georgebell91
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

Feb 14, 2024 • 1h
#278 "Applying Neuroscience To Child Development" With Sally Needham
Episode 278 is with Academy Human Development & Performance Culture Lead at Sheffield United Sally Needham
We discussed:
▫️Neuroscience + Child Development
▫️Working with the modern player
▫️Mindfulness & Meditation
▫️Areas to focus for Human Development
& much more!
You can connect with Sally on X @sallyneed3 or via 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:
Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/JANfootballfitnessfederation
*Use the code FOOTBALLFITNESSFEDERATION20 to claim a special January deal
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

Feb 7, 2024 • 48min
#277 "Preparing For The Demands Of The WSL" With Jack Clover
Episode 277 of the Football Fitness Federation Podcast is with the Manchester United 1st Team Women's Physical Performance coach Jack Clover
We discussed:
▫️Preparing players for the WSL
▫️Gaps in the research
▫️New technology
▫️Individualisation
& much more!
You can follow Jack at the following links:
Instagram - @jack_clover1
X - @jack_clover1
LinkedIn - Jack Clover
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:
Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/JANfootballfitnessfederation
*Use the code FOOTBALLFITNESSFEDERATION20 to claim a special January deal
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


