Play Train Grow

Mindset is everything. passion, energy, motivation and embracing fear with mindset specialist Jamie McBrearty

Jamie's knowledge and passion flows as he explains how to deal with change. We talk mindset, emotions, culture and so much more. Jamie explores how to approach your life from a positive growth perspective. 

The GK union. Keep telling yourself you will get there with Fraser Currid

Life as a keeper is completely different to the outfield players. Always be involved in the game no matter where the ball is. Be vocal. Focus on mastering the simple things and trust the work you do in training. . 

The Unnoticed role. Don’t get to high or too Low with James Berry

James shares his story from academy to full time football.

i need to impress, i wont get picked if i don't perform are just a couple of key goals James sets himself. 

We discuss the joy of playing for my team as James outs it when he makes his First Team Debut, he also talks about making mistakes in the 1st team and the demand put on you despite being young.

James really opens up on playing a role on the pitch that largely goes unnoticed but is vital to success. 

i knew James was leader and a captain before he did and this chat shows why

keep it fun, dont lose the joy and communicate with Ryan ingils

From falling in love with football to losing the fun in it. An open and honest journey through Ryans Academy journey. 

Ryan opens up on how uncertain you can feel moving through the academy set up. Whats it really like when you cant form a bond with the people in charge of your improvement as a player. 

emotions are powerful, how you feel links to your performance and the emotional rollercoaster Ryan went on shines through in this episode. 

some times the enviroment you get sucked into stops you from doing what you want to do which is stop and move on to the next thinking. 

The takeaway form this episode is that if you want to coach you have to look at things from multiple perspectives and adopt a different approach for each person. 

100% dedication. Homework in the car. Expectations, pressure and identity with Struan Robb

Bravery and honesty from Struan as he opens up on chasing the contract, trying to manage the emotions and dealing with identity.

the hardest worker wont always get rewarded or be successful is a eye opening statement and this Brutal honesty from Struan in this epsiode shows what chasing a dream looks like. 

Having the maturity and an ability to reflect on incredibly emotional topics will give listener a clear view of what life is like in the academy set up. 

Train as if a scouts watching you with Fionn Mcleod Kay

Fionn practiced like he was being watched by someone who could give a chance to achieve his dreams. 

We talk about playing your own game in your own way and how this encourages you to develop into the person and player you want to be. 

Dealing with injuries is a topic without much focus in youth sports and Fionn suffered more than most and he opens up on how this struggle help him back. especially when he was an apprentice within touching distance of his life goal. 

This episode will give you a perspective on the highs and lows within academy football while chasing your dreams as a teenager

Learn to love it and growing as a person when injured with Declan Glass

Declan explains how self confidence, the need to win and learning to love the hard parts of the game are pushing him forward. learning from the stands. Reflect and improve yourself as it could always be worse. 

Think about it, imagine it and then go out and do it on the pitch with Liam Newton

life as a teenage footballer. dedicated and focused on establishing myself in the 1st team, goal on debuts not enough!! fixing mistakes and not repeating poor performances after storming home. 

From untouchable to uncomfortable with Mati Zata

Lessons from a journey through professional football from small town Alloa to Rangers and beyond.

Mati is brave and honest as he opens up on his dream to play professional football. the ups and downs that all happen during high school!! the pressures placed on young athletes at 15/16/17 years of age

 The sacrifices and challenges of academy football that nobody recognises.

"I get the 6 am bus and 3 trains to get to training" 

From playing for your country to being released and feeling like your not trusted.

 

 

 

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