PCT Podcast

On the latest episode we are joined by Nottingham Forest YDP Lead Phil Gordon who gives us a great insight into the life of an academy coach, navigating the journey into academy football and much more.

On the latest episode we catch up with Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy U13's Lead Coach Courtney Pitt.An in-depth conversation around his journey from playing to his transition into coaching and coach education. Courtney discusses the highs, lows and unseen side of football and the sacrifice required to be successful in the game.

On the latest episode we catch up with Head of Girls Academy at Nottingham Forest, Dave Long. Dave has extensive experience and knowledge in the world of football - he talks to us around his career to date, dealing with the highs and lows of coaching, understanding ones self and how to nurture a high performing multi-disciplinary team.

On the latest episode we caught up with Harry Watling, 1st team coach with QPR in the EFL Championship.

In the latest episode of the podcast we catch up with John Johnston who speaks to us around his career to date, juggling coaching with playing and life in non league.

On the latest episode, we speak with Kerri Welsh former Aston Villa ladies captain. Kerri opens up to us around the psychological impacts on not one, not two but 3 serious 3 ACL injuries. A truly inspiring insight

On the latest episode we speak to Chris Smith, winner of Samsungs Win a Pro contract back in 2012. Chris speaks to us about the process, winning a pro contract with Swindon Town from 5,000 applicants and much, much more

On the latest episode, we caught up with former professional Dean Whitehead and spoke about his career, being given the captains armband by Roy Keane and his transition to coaching.

On the latest episode, we catch up with professional boxer Nathan Heaney. We speak about discipline, sacrifice and much more with Hitman Heaney

We speak to Juan about growing up in Venezuela, studying a career in Dentistry and leaving it behind to forge a career in the wonderful world of football.

On the latest episode, we speak to Trevor Oliver, a specialist in strength & conditioning, performance enhancement specialist, corrective exercise and personal training. Trevor speaks to us about how he develops his athletes and how it is a strand creeping more and more into the journey of football coaches.

On the latest episode we catch up with Dorryl Proffitt, who burst onto the footballing scene as the next big thing. In the same England team as Wayne Rooney, Dorryl was tipped for stardom. Hear his story about the pitfalls of the beautiful game.

On the latest episode, we speak to Mark Rees, a technical specialist coach, who has worked with some of the games most special talents.

On the latest episode of the PCT Podcast, we speak to Aldershot Town Academy Manager Ross McNeilly on creating and developing an academy and its environment

On the latest episode, we spoke to Birmingham City Women 1st team player and Scottish International Christie Murray on her career to date, representing her country and dipping her toes in the world of coaching

On the latest episode we spoke to current professional football Carl Dickinson on his career from grassroots football, to the Premier League, being told he would never make pro and hopes on his legacy representing Stoke City football club

Danny, a child protege, speaks open and honestly about dealing with the release from academy football at the final hurdle having been tipped for stardom, life outside of football and stepping off the pitch and into the dugout.

On the latest episode we caught up with Ian Brightwell, former professional footballer for Manchester City, Coventry City, Walsall, Stoke City, Port Vale and Macclesfield Town. Ian speaks to us about his career, stepping into the world of management, life outside of football and his sons journey in the academy system.

We spoke with Shrewsbury Town Head of Academy Coaching Rob Williams around the modern day coach, coach education and how a career in coaching wasn't something that was planned

We speak to Manchester United Women 1st team coach Martin Ho about early specialisation, not pigeon holing players into positions, the female game and fundamental movement skills in the early years

We caught up with Stoke City Women Technical Director Chloe Jones where we spoke about her experience in the game, the male influence in the female game, the exciting rise of the female game and much more

In this episode we speak with founder and owner of British Football Coaches Network Matt Ward. Matt speaks to us about his experiences overseas, picking your battles and supporting coaches he's never met

On the latest episode, we speak with British Coach overseas, Ash Civil. A UEFA A licensed coach, with a vast experience of coaching, including his latest adventure in Iceland

In the latest episode we speak with Sally Needham, FA County Coach Developer with Derbyshire FA about the psych and social corner across the foundation phase.

We catch up with professional football player Cristian Montano. Cristian speaks to us about growing up in Columbia, changing his life for the better and the amazing work he does as an ambassador for mental health charity Men Unite

On our latest episode, we speak to performance psychology expert Philippa McGregor. Philippa speaks about the adolescent brain, the changes and emotions children go through in their 2nd biggest developmental stage in their life and much, much more

We caught up with Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard on his transition from a player to a manager and the pressure of being the youngest manager across the 5 top flight leagues in England.

We catch up with FA tutor, Coach mentor and UEFA A licensed coach Noel Dempsey around coach education and the impact it can have on coaches

We speak with Emma Jones, Leeds United TV and Radio 5 live host around her journey into broadcast journalism and then the football industry

We catch up with Port Vale 1st team coach Danny Pugh, who speaks to us about his career, the jump to coaching and playing under Sir Alex Ferguson

On the latest episode we caught up with highly experienced coach and educator Tony Elliott to talk about all things goalkeeping.

We catch up with Lee Garlick, assistant Youth Development Phase lead coach at West Bromwich Albion and discuss the importance of volunteering, the power a mentor can have and the appropriate use of terminology when coaching

On the latest episode we speak with Millwall FC media assistant Max McLellan around his pathway into football journalism, interviewing Robbie Williams and much more

On episode 7 of the PCT Podcast we speak with level 5 Staffordshire FA referee Chloe Matthews. Chloe speaks to us about the challenges she has faced in her career officiating in the mens game, her love for the game and officiating international fixtures at a young age

We catch up with UEFA B License and FA Youth Award holder David Tuck. David speaks to us about his coaching journey whilst undertaking a career in the British Army that has spanned 21 years, transferrable life skills and plans for life after the Military

On episode 5 we speak with Port Vale 1st team player David Worrall around his playing career to date, a debut that didn't go to plan and helping the clubs future stars in the academy

On the latest instalment of our podcast series during mental health week, we caught up with professional footballer Adam Dawson who speaks to us about his career to date, his struggles at Macclesfield Town and how he overcome mental health problems during his career.

On our latest episode we caught up with UEFA B license and FA Youth Award holder Mackenzie Faulkner around coaching in the foundation phase, being released and forging a career in coaching.

On episode 2 we caught up with Conor Marlin, current head of coaching at Oldham Athletic FC. Conor speaks to us about his coaching pathway to date, including his time with the Northern Ireland international team.

In our inaugural podcast, we speak with Stoke City 1st team coach Rory Delap on his playing career, transition to coaching and how he is currently adapting to the COVID 19 situation