The Sideline Live Podcast

On episode 216 I am delighted to joined by Ireland's fastest man Israel Olatunde.Growing up in dundalk he competed multiple sports before focusing on sprinting. He attended UCD on scholarship and went all in on reaching his athletic potential. Israel was catapulted into the headlines in 2021 with his first national title a month after his 19th birthday.  The following summer aged 20 he made it all the way to the European 100m outdoor final. He finished 6th, only 0.04 seconds outside a medal, and ran the fastest race of his life in the biggest race of his life. His time of 10.17 seconds set a new Irish record previously held by Paul Hession at 10.18 seconds which was set 15 years previous.Following Olatunde's performances and obvious potential he decided to move to the United States to join the Adidas training group training alongside olympic champion Noah Lyles in Florida. Last summer he set a new PB and record with 10.8 seconds

On episode 215 I am delighted to be joined by Second Captains host, Author, player and gaelic games correspondant Ciaran Murphy. We discuss his latest book Old Parish where he details a personal journey of starting hurling in his forties in his father's club in Waterford. We discuss the book, anecdotes and stories and how it all came to be. We also touch on his first book This is the Life and his work with Second Captains. Thanks to Ciaran for his time. If you are purchasing his books please try support local or Irish independent book shops which include: (not affiliated or sponsored just promoting Irish brands)⁠⁠kennys.ie⁠⁠  ⁠⁠hodgesfiggis.ie⁠⁠ ⁠⁠booksupstairs.ie⁠⁠ ⁠https://gutterbookshop.com/ Find Ciaran here https://x.com/saveciaranmurph https://www.instagram.com/saveciaranmurph/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

Follow Holly here https://www.instagram.com/hdhollydavis/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 213 I am delighted to be joined by athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta. He is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He is a lecturer, coach, speaker, author. He is the founder of GAIN, a leader in multi-sport coaches education.  Take a look at his full bio below

On episode 212 I am delighted to be joined by Irish and UCONN hepathlete Diarmuid O'Connor. He is Ireland's leading multi event men's athlete currently in his final year at UCONN.  We recorded court side at Gampbell Pavillion on campus to discuss his career, his journey to the states, life as a multi-eventer, training at home vs USA, UCONN, injuries, potential and Katie Taylor. Take a look at his career below!Diarmuid is originally from west Cork and played multiple sports growing up. This led into his athletic career where he would choose the heptathlon.  He would train and compete for Old Abbey AC before transferring to Bandon AC. The sport ran in his family as his cousin Brian Lynch, was also a multi-eventer who competed in the u18 European Championships in 2018. A talented teenager he qualified for the European Youth Olympics in Baku back in 2019, where he finished 6th.While he won the Irish U20 Decathlon championships in September 202O with a total of 6,807 points, things had just not yet clicked with him. However, in June 2021 at an international multi-events competition in Tenerife, he qualified for the European u20 championships and finished 4th overall Additionally he set a new Irish u20 record of 7.604 points obliterating Barry Walsh's mark that had stood for 36 years.He originally attended Texas Tech however was suffered multiple injuries and as a result returned home. Following a 3 month stint in Belgium training with a pro group he returned to the United States and this time to Connecticut. At the Big East championships in Villanova, following a 3 year break from competing, he he won the competition with a total of 7,610 points and set a new National U23 record, one that was 22 years standing. It was regarded as the best performance by an Irish athlete in the decathlon for over 30 years at the time. O'Connor took home the top spot in the 2024 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships in the decathlon, with a score of 7,610 points... Qualified for the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships, finishing 13th in decathlon at 7,546 points, earning second team All-American status.In 2025 he was named NCAA Second Team All-American, placing 15th in decathlon with 7,580 points. https://www.trackathletes.ie/athlete/diarmuidoconnor_16134/Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 211 I am delighted to be joined by Irish sprinting coach Gerard O'Donnell. Gerard is head coach at Dublin sprint where he trains elite athletes including Sophie Becker and Jack Rafferty, and national relay coach for all of the national squads. Gerard is also a national champion himself competing in the hurdles however is focusing on coaching and is a full time athletics coach. We discuss coaching, athletics, mechanics, how to program sprinting to get faster, his advice to GAA coaches, his approach with elite athletes and more. We discuss his thoughts on what separates the best from the rest, recent Irish success and who he learns from. This is a fascinating insight into the life and approach of an elite sprint coach with insights for anyone involved in not just athletics but GAA, Basketball, soccer and beyond. This episode was recorded in person in December 2025. Follow Gerard here https://www.instagram.com/dublin_sprint/ https://www.instagram.com/gerard_od_/https://www.godspeed.ie/ Thanks to our sponsor Taranis Recovery. Use the discount code SIDELINE15 for 15% off your purchase on ⁠⁠⁠⁠taranisrecovery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ . An Irish-owned brand focused on helping athletes recover smarter, Rise higher and Live stronger. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 210 I am delighted to welcome back sports psychologist and co host of the high performance podcast Damian Hughes. Damian and I spoke 4 years ago and upon the release of his new book MicroHabits we decided it would be an ideal time to record another episode. We review our conversation 4 years ago, high performance vs world class, the cost or shadow side of elite sport, the all in mindset, his new book, retirement in sport, passion & discipline, his insights from recording nearly 400 episodes of the High performance podcast and so much more. Damian is one of the best in the business working with elite teams and coaches across the planet along with his work on the high performance podcast. His book micro habits is available now please consider supporting local irish independent bookshops. Listen to episode 57 for part one with Damian on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SKydTDHeUAfy8Fao0A7aM?si=MG1TUWtfQPOCThltMkq8jAFollow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode #209 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Freshman and Irish sprinting sensation Conor Kelly who has cemented himself as one of Ireland's brightest talents.This episode was recorded in November in Austin Texas where Conor recently began his college career as a Texas Longhorn. We discuss his career as a spinner, his recent move to Austin Texas following in the footsteps of Rshadiat Adeleke and what it is like training with world renowned Coach Flo. We also break down his training, cues, reps and life in Austin. We also discuss his recent success where Conor dominated on the European underage stage over the last 18 months. In 2024 at the European U18 Championships in Slovakia, he claimed a bronze medal while setting a new Irish U18 record of 46.97 seconds. Less than one year later (Feb 25), he recorded 46.54 seconds in the final of at the Irish Indoor Championships in Abbotstown, winning the national indoor title and setting a new Irish U20 indoor record. His form continued into the summer months as on August 9th 2025, at the European U20 Championships in Finland, Kelly delivered a dominant performance in the 400 m final, winning gold in 45.83 seconds and setting a brand new Irish U20 record outdoors.Conor became the ninth ever Irish athlete ever to win gold at the European U20 Championships and his time of 45.83 seconds places him among the top senior-level Irish 400m athletes, despite still being eligible for U20 competition this year. As Irish sprinting is entering arguably their golden era, Kelly is one of the many athletes spearheading the charge as the tri colour becomes a regular feature across world and olympic sprint finals.Thanks to our sponsor Taranis Recovery. Use the discount code SIDELINE15 for 15% off your purchase on ⁠⁠⁠taranisrecovery.com⁠⁠⁠ . An Irish-owned brand focused on helping athletes recover smarter, Rise higher and Live stronger. Tune in to hear from one of Ireland's brightest upcoming sports stars. Find Conor here https://www.instagram.com/conorklly/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 208 I am delighted to be joined by world renowned coach and Director of Sports Performance for UConn Women's Basketball, Andrea Hudy otherwise known as Coach Hudy. Hudy holds an MBA, PhD and has contributed to 10 national championships during her career as a strength coach. A proud UConn alumna, she earned her master's degree in sport biomechanics in 1999 and previously served the Huskies from 1995 to 2004, contributing to three programs that secured eight NCAA Championships.She she spent 15 years at the University of Kansas, and was instrumental in the men's basketball program's 2008 NCAA Championship and its NCAA-record 14 consecutive regular-season conference titles. In 2021, she played a pivotal role in helping Texas Men's Basketball win its first-ever Big 12 Tournament Championship. She returned to Uconn and contributed to their 12th national title in 2025. Hudy has trained and mentored more than 100 athletes who have advanced to the NBA or WNBA. She has worked under three Hall of Fame coaches and collaborated with some of the world's leading researchers. In 2025, she earned her PhD, specializing in longitudinal monitoring in elite women's basketball, with a focus on cumulative workload, recovery dynamics and athlete resilience across multiple competitive seasons.Coach Hudy and I connected thanks to Donnie Maib who I met in Austin and recorded this episode in person from her office at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center. Note this was recorded in November on campus in Storrs Connecticut. We discuss coaching, elite performers, her research, chaos, balance, UCONN, learning, mental toughness and more.One of the most impromptu podcasts I have recorded however full of valuable insights and lessons from one of the best coaches in the world. Hudy thanks for your time and look forward to catching a hurling game with you in Cork soon. Follow Coach Hudy here Instagram · a_hudy26.8K+ followersAndrea Hudy (@a_hudy)Read her research here Sportsmithhttps://www.sportsmith.coAndrea HudyFollow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 207 I am delighted to be joined by Cuala Director of Coaching Mark Brennan. Mark is originally from Carlow and was a dual player for his native county. He has since turned his hand to coaching and was involved in the rise of the Meath senior ladies football team where they would win back to back all Ireland's in 2021 and 2022. Mark also worked as a GPO in clubs across Dublin. We discuss coaching, the role of director of coaching, being a dual player, Cuala, Meath ladies success, learning from elite sporting environments including Saracens & Harvard and more! Please note this episode was recorded in early September 2025. Prior to any Ladies Football rule enhancements Find Mark here https://x.com/MarkBren13 https://ie.linkedin.com/in/mark-brennan-b48a8a52   Thanks to our sponsor Taranis Recovery. Use the discount code SIDELINE15 for 15% off your purchase on ⁠taranisrecovery.com⁠ . An Irish-owned brand focused on helping athletes recover smarter, Rise higher and Live stronger.  Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 206 I am joined by Sligo senior footballer Luke Towey. Luke also spent 2 seasons in Australia playing AFL and is an entrepreneur. He previously set up a portable sauna in the west of Ireland and has now created The Performance Journal. A Simple & No Bullsh*t journal to help track Goals & Sessions.We discuss journalling & performance, what it takes to be at the top of his game, being a professional, transitioning back from AFL to GAA and more. Check out the Instagram page for a giveaway of 2 performance journals! Listen to episode 186 with former Sligo manager Tony McEntee.Purchase the journal here https://www.instagram.com/the_performance_journal/Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 205 I am delighted to be joined by Junior World Swimming Champion John Shortt. Originally from Galway his first sport was rugby however he realised as a teenager his real potential lay in Swimming. He spent TY commuting to UL to the National Swimming programme and decided to move to Limerick in 5th year to be closer to his training facility. John made history this summer with a breakthrough performances at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania, winning gold in both the 100m and 200m backstroke and bronze in the 50m backstroke — becoming only the second Irish swimmer ever to win a World Junior title. On the day of a gold medal victory he also received his leaving cert results. 2025 turned out to be one of the best seasons we have seen in Irish swimming as he finished with 24 records to his name! John is on track to become one of Ireland's top senior athletes and is a remarkable young man outside of the pool. We discussed his career to date, moving to Limerick as a teenager, looking for 1%, video analysis, how he managed his leaving cert results and a world final in the same day & more. Please note this episode was recorded in late October prior to the RTÉ Sport Awards and the European Short course championships where John won his first senior medal. Thanks to our sponsor Taranis Recovery. Use the discount code SIDELINE15 for 15% off your purchase on taranisrecovery.com . An Irish-owned brand focused on helping athletes recover smarter, Rise higher and Live stronger. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On this episode 204 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Women's head basketball coach Vic Schafer. This episode was recorded in person from coach Schafer's office on campus in November 2025. We discuss his coaching philosophy, reason for coaching, how recruiting has changed, the attributes he looks for in his players & coaching staff and more. Listen to Grace Prenter's episode here https://open.spotify.com/episode/7yUo76pJV6RtAhdcHMnHeL?si=e8aef2f2f1a44438Vic Schafer Bio: Overall record 435–206 Vic Schaefer began his head-coaching career at Sam Houston State (1990–1997), rebuilding the program and earning Southland Coach of the Year honors.At Mississippi State (2012–2020), he turned the Bulldogs into a national powerhouse, reaching two NCAA finals and snapping UConn's historic win streak in 2017.He took over Texas (2020–present) and quickly restored the Longhorns as a national contender with conference titles and deep NCAA runs.Renowned for elite defensive culture and consistency, Schaefer has led multiple programs to sustained success at the highest level of women's college basketball.Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive⁠Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 203 I am delighted to be joined by one of Australia's best ever Aussie Rules coaches Alan McConnell. We discuss coaching, attributes of elite coaches, leadership, captains and more. We also discuss AFLW and the influx in Irish players. Alan was the mastermind behind Cora Staunton's move to Australia and also signed Brid Stack. Two athletes that made a remarkable effect not only on the team but Alan as a coach. Known for his calm leadership, tactical clarity, and deep understanding of high-performance environments, Alan has been influential in shaping players both on and off the field. hE brings a thoughtful perspective on coaching, culture, and the evolving demands of elite sport. Since stepping down from Western Sydney Giants AFLW he is now working as a coach developer with olympic and paralympic sports in Australia. Loads of insights throughout with gems and nuggets from Alan's tenure as a coach. This episode was recorded a few months ago and experienced audio issues at times. Thanks to Paul McConnell of the great coaches podcast for connecting us both. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On this episode 202, I am joined by golf podcaster Jonny Mac Cann for a deep and dynamic State of the Game golf edition. The aim was to keep the conversation to 40 minutes which we failed at miserably as the 2025 golf season was packed with history and headlines. In a wide-ranging episode we discuss golf media, Irish women's golf, Lauren Walsh , rising stars in the game, and that masters win by Rory. We also dig into the Ryder Cup, will Luke Donald continue as captain and who will over next. Please note the conversation was recorded prior to the departure of Brooks Kepka from Liv. We discuss Liv's pending merger with the PGA and Tom McKibbon. It's an honest, insightful chat that looks at where the game is right now — and where it might be heading next. Check out Jonny's podcast and socials here https://linktr.ee/bogeymenpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

On episode 201 I am delighted to be joined by Adam Harrington. Adam is an NBA shooting coach and player development specialist, widely regarded as one of the leading shooting minds in the game. Adam was a High School All-American. Following high school he played at NC State and would later transfer to Auburn University. While he went undrafted he would sign a summer league contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and later a contract with the Dallas Mavericks. His career would span for over a decade in the NBA and across Europe. Adam has played across every level int he game from the NBA, G league, Collage, professionally around the world and winning titles he has done it all. Harrington following a stint selling medical devices would later transition into coaching and player development. He has worked extensively with top NBA players including Kevin Durant , Jimmy Butler, Duncan Robinson. Sabrina Ionescu, Ella Delle Donne, Fred Vanvleet, Ben Sheppard, Narasha Cloud to name a few. He has also held shooting and development roles with NBA franchises including the Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder. Working with players to refine mechanics, consistency, and build confidence. Adam also spent the inagural season season of Unrivalled, the Women's 3x3 League, as Head Coach for Team Phantom BC. Known for blending technical detail and with game-realistic training, Adam's approach focuses on footwork and balance in your shot. We broke down the details as much as we could on audio from your finger placement, to footwork, balance and drills. We also discussed his career, life as a coach, the reality of working in the NBA, his professional career and more. Adam is a fountain of knowledge and a gentleman. I was very fortunate to pick his brain for an hour in his training facility in New Jersey. A special thanks to Kieran Quinn for connecting us both. So tune in from one of the best shooting coaches in the world for his insights, and secrets to finding success with his clients, and life as one of the most sought-after shooting coaches in the game.

On episode 200 I am delighted to be joined by UCONN Husky Gandy Malou-Mamel. Gandy and I first spoke a few years ago when she made history becoming the first ever Irish player to sign for the UCONN Huskies. Check out episode 120 for that first chat. This time we catch up on campus and discuss her journey since then. How she has settled in, life on campus, being a husky, making her debut and more! We also discuss her journey from being spotted by accident on a video, developing her skills, coming to the US, and being a role model. Gandy is an excellent basketball player but an even better person. She is the ultimate role model and is paving the way for Irish basketball on the world stage. I can't wait to see what she does on and off the court. A true trailblazer, this is Gandy Malou-Mamel. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Gandy herehttps://www.instagram.com/gandymamel/Follow UCONN https://www.instagram.com/uconnwbb/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

On episode 199 I am delighted to be joined by Grace Prenter, freshman at the University of Texas. One of the most exciting young talents to emerge from the island of Ireland Grace is grew up playing in south Dublin. She took to many sports including basketball at Meteors, Gaelic football in Kilmacud Crokes and athletics with Dundrum South Dublin athletics club. However basketball took over as she honed her craft not only with her club but during extra sessions with her family whenever they could find an open gym. Despite an early set back she progressed through the Irish underage system. From winning the AICCs in 2022, to multiple national cup wins, super league at 16, and representing her country across multiple age groups at the FIBA European Championships. In 2023 she become a key figure in Irish international squads with two of her teams finishing in the top 6 at the U18 and U20 levels in 2023 and 2025.  She dreamed of playing college basketball in the US and planned a prep year after completing her leaving cert last summer. However a call from the University of Texas changed her path. She would soon commit to Coach Vic and the longhorns following a visit to campus where she began in late August.  We recorded this episode on campus in Austin at the Kevin Durant Basketball center. We sat overlooking the Austin skyline from the team film room discussing her path to the states, life in Texas and being a longhorn. We also uncover the setbacks, and opportunities she has embraced along the way. Since recording this episode in person Grace won the Players Era thanksgiving tournament in Las Vegas. The longhorns beat both UCLA and South Carolina to claim the trophy and have since been ranked 2nd in the country. Grace is the first ever Irish player to be part of the Texas program. Her path was built on determination, self belief and hard work. But also thanks to the support and strength of those around her including family and friends. Her work rate has outshot her evident talent as continues to maximise all of her opportunities. It's safe to say the future is bright for young Prenter. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Grace here https://www.instagram.com/graceprenterr/ Follow Texas Women's Basketball https://www.instagram.com/texaswbb/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 198 I am delighted to be joined by Host on Sirius XM NBA Radio and contributor Brian Geltzeiler. Brian also works in finance full time and developed his media career from setting up his own blog, Hoopscritic. He would share articles online tagging those he mentioned on X and grew his following and name as an NBA contributor. He has worked as a contributor across multiple platforms including NBA Tv and currently hosts his own show on Sirius XM NBA Radio alongside Sam Mitchell. We discuss his career in media, his journey to date including opportunities and setbacks, the evolution of player driven media, NBA Europe, expansion and more. We also briefly discuss the current 25-26 NBA season, the impact of NIL in college basketball on the NBA, including his current top picks for MVP, ROTY, East & West finals. Find Brian here https://x.com/BGeltzNBA https://www.instagram.com/bgeltz/Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 197 I am delighted to be joined by Oklahoma Sooners forward Emma Tolan. Emma rejoins the podcast following her first interview on episode 175 following her announcement to join the Sooners on scholarship. She is one of the many Irish girls putting Irish basketball on the world map and one of two Irish players in the SEC this season. If you haven't listened to that episode go back and learn about her basketball journey which is key context for this episode... From the Virginia Show center with give or take a max capacity of 600, to the Lloyd Noble Center with over 10,000 people.  “Going from the wee show center in Virginia out to that big of a stadium is a bit mad to think about” https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KQd3FdaGJmMEcsKPgXNjq?si=TadoVbEISHyHX6uJ2ebOEgWhile in this episode we catch up on her life since June, how she has settled in Norman Oklahoma, the style of basketball, life as a college athlete in the SEC and more. Since recording this interview Emma has gone to feature in multiple games averaging 13.8 minutes in her first year of college basketball. She is an outstanding player and role model for all Irish basketball players. Follow Emma here:https://www.instagram.com/emma_tolan1/Follow Oklahoma Women's Basketball https://www.instagram.com/ou_wbball/ Follow her ESPN profile here to keep up with her stats https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5311586/emma-tolan This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 196 I am joined by St. Leo Guard and Irish international Amy Duggan. Amy is originally from Cobh in Cork where she grew up playing basketball and camogie locally. She dreamed of playing college basketball in the states and following in fellow cork woman Edel Thornton's footsteps. Amy developed her skills in the gym with extra individual practice sessions outside of her club team in Cobh.  Her work paid off as she experienced success domestically and earning her spot on international squads.Opportunities to pursue basketball in the United States began however right before she signed with St.Leo she tore her ACL in 6th year. However this didn't detour Duggan she attacked the rehabilitation process and was named to the U20 Irish squad which marked her first game back since her injury. She spent one year at Junior college and this season began at St.Leo despite a coaching change. Amy's story is a lesson in resilience and drive as she overcame so may obstacles to achieve her dream of playing college basketball. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Amy here https://www.instagram.com/amydugg08/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 195 I am delighted to be joined by Caldwell University guard Lucy Coogan. An underage star in Ireland Lucy worked on her game for close to 10,000 hours across sports halls in Kilkenny to get a chance at playing college basketball in the United States. However it nearly didn't happen. She would spend hours emailing coaches from her sitting room in Kilkenny and working on her game. Former Irish international and mentor Kieran Quinn put Lucy in touch with a division 2 coach at Caldwell University coach Christie Conforti where Lucy accepted a scholarship. Since then she has flourished as starting her senior season she's already in the record books at Caldwell, recorded over 1,000 points, regarded as one of the top players in her conference where she ranked top 5 in scoring and rebounds last season, she awarded conference honours and had division 1 interest. However she has remained loyal to the coach and program who gave her a chance when nobody else did.Her basketball journey is a lesson in resilience, hard work, and never giving up on your dream. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Lucy on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucycoogan08/Athletic profile https://caldwellathletics.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/lucy-coogan/6336 Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 194 I am delighted to be joined by Quinnipiac University point guard Maria Kealy.Maria shares her basketball journey from growing in Donegal, playing basketball with her family, to winning AICCs with Letterkenny Blaze and training early before school at Loreto Letterkenny. Despite an early set back Kealy had a successful underage international career playing on multiple Irish squads, competed in the National League with LYIT Donegal and one year in Superleague with Ulster University while also balancing her leaving cert, before signing with coach Fabbri and the Bobcats. Quinnipiac University compete in the NCAA Division 1 MAAC conference where Maria suits up alongside fellow Irish star Ella O'Donnell. She enters her junior season and aspires to win a conference title which was last won by current Irish senior women's captain Edel Thornton.Maria shares the reality of college basketball, what a college practice is like, balancing academics and sport, Irish studies, and a connection to tennis great Maria Sharapova Tune in for an insight into the journey of Maria Kealy, from the Hills of Donegal to the hardwood in Hamden, Connectuit, and her goals for the future. This is Spotlight Her — where we celebrate the athletes, the journey, and the game.The Spotlight Her series is a collaboration with Basketball Ireland  supported by sport ireland   Follow Maria here https://www.instagram.com/mariakealy10/ Email Maria mariakealy10@gmail.com Follow the Quinnipiac Bobcats here https://www.instagram.com/qu_wbb/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . 

On episode 193 I am delighted to welcome back Ian Reeves. Ian is Head of Wellbeing for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL. He is also a high-performance coach and founder of his own performance-consulting business ACE (Align • Conquer • Elevate).Ian's journey has spanned continents and performance contexts from amateur players with the GPA, to professional at South Sydney and corporate environments including Google. His human centred approach is evident throughout the conversation as we discuss his day to day role in South Sydney Rabbitohs, and his approach when working with private clients at ACE. Tune in for a practical and insightful listen (especially for current and former elite performers) as Ian brings stories, frameworks and tools from the world of elite sport and performance. Expect real talk about mental skills, identity, practical tools and strategies for personal development and performance, and the human element behind it all.Listen to our first episode recorded in December 2023 here - #155 https://open.spotify.com/episode/16veh6wttmXV5QtFgNEcdO?si=yTLcDPpaQECNWEw0jHYHSA Follow Ian here https://www.instagram.com/alignconquerelevate/ https://www.alignconquerelevate.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ianreeves1/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 192 I am delighted to be joined by former world class sailor and olympic medalist Annalise Murphy. Annaliese is an Olympic silver medalist, a triple olympian, an Irish sailing legend, MBA, Corporate speaker, grand marshal of the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade 2017, fellow podcast host, future and even had a plane named after her. We discuss her career, pursuing sport and following your dreams, emailing for a place in the worlds, building the egg team in Rio (what a story and team!!) retirement, resilience, setting up a podcast, the Winter Olympics and more!We also discuss the next upcoming star in Irish sailing Eve McMahon who is already on global podiums and has a very bright future ahead. Loved this chat with one of our greatest ever Irish athletes! Looking forward to the podcast returning and the double luge.Listen to the Not quite gold podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4sDtEj93Muy7zCTX9s69ef?si=c0716d116515411b Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annalise_murphy/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 191 I am delighted to be joined by Irish basketball Hall of famer and Demons legend Tim McCarthy. He is also well known as the RTÉ Olympic basketball lead commentator Tim is a former CEO, Business Strategist, C Suite coach Communication Coach, Leadership Consultant & Key Note Speaker. We discuss his career, how an injury nearly derailed him, the golden era and the best american he's seen play in Ireland. We also discuss his professional work as C Suite coach and how a kid from the northside of Cork ended up as CEO without a leaving cert. And of course we discuss his commentary work for RTÉ and how Steph took over the 2024 gold medal game!Tune in to hear from one of the best we've seen on the court but more importantly one of life's gentleman, Tim McCarthy Find Tim here https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmccarthy-tmc/Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 190 I am joined by Patrick O'Neill, Suzanne Maguire and Niamh Dwyer to preview the upcoming Women'd Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish women's basketball including underage talent, Irish developed players pursuing contracts in Europe, insights on picking American professionals and more. Tune in and get excited for the upcoming Women's Superleague season with early predictions, key signings and more. Who are you most excited to watch this weekend? Who will emerge league winners? Send in your predictions via our social platforms or comment below!Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 189 I am joined by former Superleague winners Conor Meany and Mark Reynolds to preview the upcoming men's Superleague Basketball season for 25/26. This state of the game episode not only previews the 25/26 season as we also discuss the headline stories across Irish basketball including player development, transfers, Irish players and professionals, facilities and more. Tune in and get excited for the upcoming Men's Superleague season with early predictions, key signings and more. Who are you most excited to watch this weekend? Who will emerge league winners? Send in your predictions via our social platforms or comment below!Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 188 I am very excited to be joined by author of legacy James Kerr. James is a talented author with an exceptional eye for stories & finding purpose or meaning. His insights into elite sport are remarkable and is known world wide for his time spent following the most successful rugby team ever, the All Blacks and writing his award winning book legacy. James and I had been in contact over the last 2 years and finally sat down for a very enjoyable and insightful conversation on his experience working in high performance environments and elite sport. While he has featured in many interviews and given many talks we try move away from the frequent topics or questions he usually answers. We dive into his time with the All-Blacks, writing his book Legacy, talent, importance of curiosity retirement and more! We also discuss discipline, shaping your story and reaching your potential with plenty of anecdotes and quotes sprinkled throughout. Tune in for remarkable insights from an incredible speaker and mind. James thanks for your time, it was a pleasure! I look forward not only to round 2 some day but your new book coming soon. Legacy is available in all good book shops.If you are purchasing the book try support local or Irish independent book shops which include: (not affiliated or sponsored just promoting Irish brands)⁠kennys.ie⁠  ⁠hodgesfiggis.ie⁠ ⁠booksupstairs.ie⁠ https://gutterbookshop.com/Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 187 I am delighted to be joined by Richie Donnelly, 2021 All-Ireland winner with Tyrone and entrepreneur. Richie suffered a serious knee injury and at the time of the chat was in the middle of intense rehab. He is currently in the throws of a club championship with his club Trillick in one of if not the toughest competitions in the country. In 2021 he set up Natur & co, a social wellness club in Tyrone and has now moved his focus to the medical industry. We discuss his move from a traditional 9-5 role to owning a business. We also discuss the value of inter-county players in an age of social media and his work with defined talent management. This is a very honest insight into how players can get caught up in the bubble of life as inter-county player, and how he now reflects on that aspect of elite sport. Follow Richie here https://www.instagram.com/richydonn8/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 186 I am delighted to be joined by former Sligo Senior Football manager Tony McEntee. This episode was recorded prior to his appointment to the Down senior management team. We discuss his approach as an Inter-County manager, his work with Sligo, how he picks a backroom team, new rules and his honest approach with players. He also shares his thoughts on balancing sport and life at the inter-county level, the emphasis on culture and more. Tune in for a rare and honest insight from one of the most well known names in the management circuit of gaelic games. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 185 I am thrilled to be joined by one of the legends in Irish sport Lindsay Peat. An Irish underage international (in soccer), former Irish senior women's point guard, 2010 All-Ireland winner with the dublin senior ladies team and then took up international rugby at 35 years of age in 2015 Lindsay is a rare athlete in the world of sport, especially the modern age of specialisation. With a further list of achievements this description could be a mile long, Lindsay is regarded to most people in Ireland as one of our greatest ever athletes. A very honest insight into life as Lindsay, performing under pressure, moving sport, imposter syndrome, and the mentality that allowed her to reach the heights that she has. This is one of my favourite episodes to date. Lindsay I'll see you at Cluck Chicken!! Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 184 I am delighted to be joined by David Clancy. David is a physio by trade, and is now focusing in Professional Development & Recruitment for NBA, NFL, Premier League. We discuss what separates the great athletes from the rest, how environment influences teams, why some performance staff make it to the elite levels, his book and his essential skills event coming to Dublin this October. David is a fascinating guy with 2 decades of experience in elite sporting environments and last year wrote a book essential skills for physiotherapists. As part of the book he created the essential skills book launch last October in London where we met. A truly incredible day from start to finish with amazing speakers and impressive attendees. He is bringing the event to Dublin this October all in aid of Children's Health and Down Syndrome Ireland. With an incredible lineup of speakers including a keynote with Brian O'Driscoll. Purchase a ticket here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/essential-skills-ii-dublin-2025-tickets-1377413744589 Find David here https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmdclancy/ https://www.instagram.com/dclancyphysio/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 183 I am delighted to be joined by Galway and Kilmacud Crokes senior footballer Shane Walsh. We discuss what it means to be skillful, developing his skillset and locker, what he practices on the pitch, the art of kicking, and the importance of visualisation. This was a fascinating insight into the mentality and attitude of one of the most skilled footballers in the country!We dive into the skills of the game and his attention to detail in learning and practicing skills. He details nuances like hand placement, visualisation of the posts and free taking. We also discuss falling out of love with football and the pressure that can come with being an inter-county player. Shane gives an honest account of the challenges he's faced and the advice he received from those around him. A joy to watch on the pitch it was a pleasure picking his brain about the science of skills and kicking! Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 182 CJ Fulton returns as a guest to discuss his recent time in the NBA Summerleague and his college career. We recorded an episode in 2021 while he was attending Winchendon Prep School in Massachusetts. Since then he has gone from strength to strength in college at Lafayette and college of Charleston and recently earned a summer league roster spot with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Fulton family are synonymous with Irish basketball and no better man than CJ to continue the family legacy. At just 23 years of age he has reached new heights and made history as the first Irish developed player to make the summer league and now earn an NBA training camp contract. His college accolades include 500 career assists, leading the NCAA in assist:turnover ratio as a freshman and junior, All-CAA Third Team, Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Recorded 199 assists as a senior - the third most in a single season in school history (Charleston) All-Patriot League honours (Lafayette). We discuss his career, the NBA Summer league and how he found the experience, his biggest strength and how he prepared for the NBA workouts. From navigating his career from the superleague, to the US, including playing for a new head coach every year at the college level and now to the NBA. He's back home for the next month to work on his game, back at St. Malachy's sports hall in Belfast, where the NBA three-point line has been added as he's ready to take his game to the next level. Tune in for an insight into the career and mentality of CJ Fulton, plus a cameo from international and former Lafayette team mate Neal Quinn!Follow CJ here: https://www.instagram.com/cjfulton5/ Listen to episode 28 with CJ recorded back in 2021 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bBG5HuSuez2RsqKVDN3NQ?si=lo2huZdQQaqkqt0v3D2mSg Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On this episode 181 I am delighted to be joined by Ronan Conway. An expert in team cohesion and connection with clients including sports teams, corporates and the irish prison system.  At one point, he had it all on paper — a degree from UCC, a promising hurling career with Cork, and a good job in the tech industry. But beneath the surface, he was drifting. We explore the journey from feeling lost to finding his way and becoming a key figure in the high-performance sport space.We unpack what it really means to be a facilitator, how to create powerful environments for growth, and why the best teams already have the answers — they just need help finding them. From big career pivots, the art of facilitation, to Lambay Island retreats and lessons from Jack McCaffrey & Declan Darcy, this is a wide-ranging conversation on connection, team culture, and coaching from the inside out.Whether you're a coach, player, or just curious about the human side of high performance, this episode offers insights, stories, and practical advice to help build stronger teams — and more self-aware leaders.Read more about his work with the prison system and his programme the circle https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/11/09/no-hurler-on-the-ditch-ronan-conway-a-firm-believer-in-the-promise-of-team-development/ Find Ronan here: https://www.ronanconway.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-conway-3513042b/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On this episode of The Sideline Live podcast, I sit down with Eileen Roche, Director of Basketball Operations at Stanford. We dive into her incredible journey as a multi-sport athlete, coach, and long-time leader behind one of college basketball's most successful programs.Eileen and I met in September 2022 while I visited Stanford and clicked straight away. Growing up in Brooklyn she was an accomplished athlete in 3 sports; basketball, field hockey and softball. She decided to continue playing all three and attend Wesleyan University in Ohio, where she would excel was voted team captain in each sport. She would later be inducted into their hall of fame and pursued a career in coaching.During the episode shares insights on leadership, building a high-performance culture, and what it takes to support elite athletes both on and off the court. We explore her experience working alongside coaching legend Tara VanDerveer, how the role of basketball operations has evolved, and the behind-the-scenes details and culture that help make Stanford a powerhouse.From balancing academics and athletics to the challenges and opportunities women face in sport, Eileen offers practical advice for the next generation of leaders—whether coaches, players, or sport professionals. A serious operator on and off the court we discussed managing a busy programme as they move to the ACC schedule for the upcoming season. And yet she never fails to bring her infectious energy and enthusiasm to the programme every day. This episode is packed with stories, lessons, and reflections on what success really means in sport and life. So tune in to hear from one of my favourite people in sport. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠

On episode 179 I am delighted to be joined by Alan O'Mara. Author of 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and founder of 'Real Talks' , mental performance coach  podcast host and wellbeing speaker. He is also a previous inter-county goalkeeper with Cavan and manager with New York in 2024. We dive deep into Alan's journey from inter-county football to working with top athletes, coaches and teams in the area of mental performance.Alan shares powerful insights on his experience in sport, being an inter county manager, the realities of leading a team, and self care. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just curious about the mental side of sport, this episode offers valuable takeaways.We also discuss promotion of Gaelic Games and how practical it is to provide more inter-county matches for the New York senior football team. Read the article that Alan wrote in the Irish independent about his time as senior inter county manager with New Yorkhttps://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/life-as-an-inter-county-manager-migraines-constant-fatigue-and-a-fuzzy-brain-i-became-unusually-irritable-and-erratic-as-a-person-and-partner/a362866442.html Find Alan herehttps://www.instagram.com/aomthecat/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanomara/ https://x.com/aomthecat?lang=enFollow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 178 I am delighted to be joined by former tennis professional, a former world top 130 player, the most successful Irish tennis player in the open era, Conor Niland. He is also known for his award winning book, The Racket, which was awarded the prestigious William Hill Sports book of the year in 2024, becoming the 3rd Irish author to win the award behind Paul Kimmage (Rough Ride in 1990) and Paul Gibson and Eamonn Magee (The Lost Sould of Eamonn Magee)Within the first 30 minutes of reading The Racket, Conor was on my (hit) list to interview and I was delighted to sit down with him (virtually) and unpack one of my favourite books of all time. Tune in for an honest account of the life of a professional athlete on the world stage. We discuss his career that began in his back gaeden in Limerick, to the UK for secondary School, California for college and around the world for professional competitions including 2 grand slams. We also delve into his book and dissect his work including chapters on  Wimbledon, winning v losing as a pro, identity and retirement. A love letter to sport, family and yet a reality of the cut throat nature of professional sport this is finding peace and relief in sport with Conor Niland. Conor is now non playing captain of the Irish Davis Cup tennis team. A key part of developing the next generation of irish professional tennis players. This September we will host games vs China including two top 50 opponents. Details to be announced online with the venue in Dublin. The Racket is now available to buy via paperback. If you are purchasing the book try support local or Irish independent book shops which include: (not affiliated or sponsored just promoting Irish brands)easons.com kennys.ie  hodgesfiggis.ie booksupstairs.ie Find Conor here: https://www.instagram.com/conorniland81/ https://x.com/conorniland1 Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 177 I am delighted to be joined by Shane McEntee. Former Meath captain, current St Peters Dunboyne senior footballer and GAA plus pundit. (Note this episode was recorded the day before the All-Ireland quarter final win over Galway)01:00 For the first 30 minutes Shane and I debate the current rules, inter county calendar, 7s, penalties, the minor and senior double header finals and more! (Let us know your thoughts) 31:00 We then discussed his experience as a leader in both Gaelic football as Meath captain and in the defence forces. Shane shares what it means to be an inter county captain, how the leadership group interacts and helps with the role. We also touched on breaking into panels, learning the ropes and facing the 6 in a row dublin team  and relishing that opportunity A fantastic insight into leadership, life as an inter county footballer,  analysing a game as an individual player in collaboration with an analyst and the current state of Gaelic football. A big thanks to Shane for his time! Find Shane here https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-mcentee-8a26a4206/ https://www.instagram.com/shanemacnt/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 176 I am delighted to be joined by All-ireland winner club football manager with Cuala, Austin O'Malley. The former Mayo and Wicklow inter county footballer was involved in both the 2004 and 2006 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship finals with Mayo. O'Malley won the 2006 Dublin Senior Football Championship while playing for UCD and lined out with St.Vincent's in Marino. He took over as manager of Cuala Senior football team and in his 3rd season led them to the 2024 All-Ireland club football title following a first ever county football title win against Kilmacud Crokes. As a player he was coached by Mick O'Dwyer, Davy Billings, Micky Whelan, John Maughan, John O'Mahoney and Mickey Moran, some of the best gaelic football coaches of all time. Austin shares insights from the legends of coaching and how it has shaped his approach as a leader, coach and manager. During this episode we discuss coaching, performance, vision, stretch goals, energy management as a coach or manager, preparing for a match as a manager and more! Plenty of takeaways for athletes, coaches, managers and those involved in elite sport throughout the chat. A teacher by trade he moved into performance coaching working with Enda McNulty and completed multiple academic qualifications before setting up his own business Hexagon performance where he works with individuals in sport and business. His work includes improving human performance, building High-Performance teams, Culture Coding, and is a skilled Health & Wellbeing practitioner. Qualifications include BBS Degree in Business Studies, Hdip In Education, BSC in Strength & Conditioning, Diploma in The Science of Wellbeing, MSc in The Science of Performance Coaching and a Certificate in Sport and Performance Psychology. Find Austin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-o-malley/ https://hexagonperformance.ie/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠  

On episode 175 I check in with one of Ireland's biggest college signings and one of 9 Irish girls entering Division 1 college basketball Emma Tolan. Emma recently signed with the University of Oklahoma, one of America's most well known sports programmes they compete in the SEC and are ranked 7th in the nation. From Cavan to the SEC she learnt her trade at Cavan Eagles and Virginia College winning 5 All-Ireland schools titles and Women's Division 1 (national league) young player of the year.Emma enters as a sophomore following one year at DCU and will join the Sooners fresh off their sweet sixteen appearance in the NCAA tournament loss to UCONN. During the basketball off season she has won a handful of ulster titles and a minor All-Ireland title in 2024 with underage cavan ladies football teams and county titles with her club and county including an Ulster Ladies Football all-star award. The ultimate super siblings trio, she shares the court and pitch with older sisters Niamh and Ciara, who have both represented Ireland and Cavan at international and county competitions. While their Dad Graham, helps run the club in his role as chairman which has grown from strength to strength entering the national league in 2022 and securing promotion to the super league for the 2024/25 season. Success continued for Emma on the international stage with a 6th place finish at the U18 Euros in 2023 where she was shortlisted for a MVP fan vote. She will face international team mate Grace Prenter next season as she suits up for the University of Texas who also compete in the SEC.The Sooners are a stacked squad with highly ranked players including four McDonald's All-Americans: All-SEC picks Reagan Beers and Payton Verhulst, Sahara Williams, and the number 1 ranked recruit in the class of 2025 Aaliyah Chavez. Coach Jennie Baranczyk enters her 4th season and has built a strong foundation so far, with her sights clearly on bringing a national championship back to Norman, Oklahoma. “Going from the wee show center in Virginia out to that big of a stadium is a bit mad to think about” From the Virginia Show center with give or take a max capacity of 600, to the Lloyd Noble Center with over 10k, an exciting year awaits the talented Tolan. Follow Emma:https://www.instagram.com/emma_tolan1/Follow Oklahoma Women's Basketball https://www.instagram.com/ou_wbball/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 174 I am delighted to be joined by a legend of athletics and para sport Jason Smyth. The fastest Paralympian in history — a six-time Paralympic gold medallist and the only athlete to ever run 100m in under 11 seconds in the T13 classification for visual impairment he is a legend of the sport. But above all that Jason went unbeaten throughout his ENTIRE 19 YEAR CAREER. He dominated the global stage with 21 gold medals across Paralympic Games, World, and European Championships.We discuss his career, how he nearly didn't compete in athletics, purpose, finding your flow state, committing yourself to a goal, and elite-level consistency.Jason shares his journey from local tracks in Northern Ireland to becoming an international sprinting legend and how he dealt with missing out on qualifying for the Olympics in 2012 by hundredths of a second. Jason's insights go beyond the medals and the track— this is a conversation about purpose, pressure, and chasing your potential.A legend of the sport, trailblazer, role model, ambassador, gentleman and a great dancer too, tune in to learn from Jason Smyth. Find Jason here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smythjason/ https://www.instagram.com/jason.smyth100/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 173 Off the Ball journalist Eoin Sheahan joins the podcast to unpack his captivating podcast series, Diverted, chronicling his travels across Latin America through the lens of sport, culture, and personal discovery. We dive into the creative process behind crafting a documentary-style podcast on the move, exploring stories from Palestine football in South America, basketball in Guatemala - where their average height is 5 feet, Alexis McCallister and his family football academy, Juventus in Belize where they all speak German, Mayo hurling (yes Mayo hurling), interviewing the Belize senior men's football manager in his house and more. Eoin shares the challenges of capturing authentic audio in unpredictable environments, immersive storytelling, sport as a method of connection and understanding culture. We also discuss tailgating at GAA games and bringing an American style to the All-Ireland final weekends. Halftime show? Tailgating? Saturday evening games like the 2019 football replay under sunset/night sky? Tune in for a rich conversation about South American sport through an irish lens, obscure sports, an international influence on local teams, culture,  creativity, hitchhiking, and the art of narrative in a world of constant change.Listen to diverted on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6rjuEV2OLCMSahhGJYD8n2?si=8bcb8b27f6e44f10 Find Eoin here https://x.com/EoinSheahan https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/ eoinsheahan1@gmail.com Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠  

On this episode of The Sideline Live Podcast, Orla sits down with renowned Irish athletics coach Jeremy Lyons for an in-depth conversation on the art and science of coaching. From developing young talent at grassroots level to preparing athletes for the biggest stage in sport; the Olympic Games.Jeremy has been a key figure in Irish track and field for over two decades, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and calm leadership to his athletes. In 2009 he founded the Dublin sprint group in Santry and coached 3 athletes to the olympic games. As part of the coaching team behind Sophie Becker and the Irish women's 4x400m relay squad, Jeremy played a central role in preparing her for the stunning run to the Olympic final — a historic moment for Irish athletics.Jeremy stepped away from high performance coaching to focus on grassroots and in this episode explains why. We also discuss improving support for coaches and his in depth planning for his athletes. A big thanks for Jeremy for his time. Find Jeremy here: https://x.com/Jeremy_P_Lyons Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On this episode of The Sideline Live, Orla Keeling sits down with Irish boxer Gráinne Walsh for a powerful conversation on identity, mindset, and the craft of elite performance.From her early days in Offaly sport to competing on the international stage, Gráinne opens up about the moments that shaped her — both in and out of the ring. We explore the psychology of pressure, details that make a smart fighter, the nuances of preparation, and the resilience needed to keep showing up. Heart, hard work, and a whole lot of honesty from one of Ireland's top athletes! Find Gráinne here: https://www.instagram.com/w_grainne/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 170 I am delighted to be joined by Sharon Madigan Head of Performance Nutrition at Sport Ireland Institute. Sharon also sits on the committee for the Olympic Games on nutrition for the Olympic village. She is a proven leader and innovator in the space of nutrition. We discuss her career from a part time role with the Irish boxing team to leading a department, making sushi and €300 melon in Japan, learning from elite championships, what makes a good coach and so much more!"Elite sport is not healthy" - a statement that Sharon repeats throughout. Find out why in this episode. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 169 I am delighted to be joined by Kilmacud Crokes chairperson Joan Kehoe. Joan is a successful business woman with experience across many roles from founding two companies, to a global leadership role at JP Morgan, to CEO, and more.Originally from Wexford she moved to Stillorgan and joined Kilmacud Crokes and filled a number of roles within the club before becoming chairperson. She is also a member of the Coiste Bainistí, The Management Committee of the GAA and former executive member of the club players association.We discuss integration, gender in gaelic games, leadership, Kilmacud Crokes, implementing a one club model, the promotion of gaelic games, and so much more. Joan is a proven high achiever with great knowledge of Strategy and Structures from her professional career. She offers an honest account and insight into leadership, integration and one of the biggest GAA clubs in Ireland.Thanks to Joan not only for her time but for welcoming me to the Kilmacud Crokes clubhouse to record the episode in person. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 168 I am delighted to be joined by former international and professional footballer Julie-Ann Russell. A talented all around athlete she recently retired from football at club and international level, however has refused to sit still and has returned to play basketball and Gaelic football with Moycullen (plus running a marathon and probably a Hyrox down the line). Julie-Ann returned to the national team a year on from having her daughter Rosie reuniting with her former coach Eileen Gleeson, grabbing national attention with her goals vs England & France. On top of all of what she has achieved in sport she has built a successful corporate career with Microsoft including a stint in Australia while also playing football at a professional level. We discuss balancing a career in sport, identity as an athlete, becoming a mother and returning to play sport, perspective and awareness as a footballer, the ingredients for success on and off the pitch, and so much more. This is an honest and insightful account of what it takes to become an elite athlete for players, coaches and parents. A legend on and off the pitch, I loved this chat with Julie-Ann.  It's easy to see why she has found so much success. Here are some of her key ingredients to success;CompetitivenessSleep Environment/Support Follow your passionPatience BeliefGet on with it Timing Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 167 I am delighted to interview athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy. This is the first episode of a brand new series called The State of the Game where we discuss current topics and events across all sports. In this episode we discuss the state of Irish athletics, the future, the funding pathways and reality of being a professional from Ireland. We also highlight those at the top of their game excelling on the world stage and some of the next generation already making their mark wearing the green singlet. Cathal is a wealth of knowledge and as a former Irish junior cross country champion has the perspective of an athlete. He also shares insight on his career as a freelancer and how he got a photo on the track after the Olympics games at the Stade de France! Find Cathal here https://www.instagram.com/_cdenners_?igsh=dHp4Z3hvMzZwbjRqhttps://x.com/cathal_dennehy?s=21&t=LOYPyxoDW27tU0SwgyBAcgAvailable on all podcast platforms now Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

On episode 166 I am delighted to be joined by sports psychologist and author Tony Óg Regan. a leading sports psychologist, author, and former Galway senior hurler. With a decorated playing career that included three All-Ireland final appearances and multiple Connacht titles, Tony Óg has successfully transitioned from the pitch to the performance space, where he now works with athletes, teams, and organisations to help unlock their true potential.He holds a Master's degree in Sports & Exercise Psychology and brings over a decade of experience working across GAA, rugby, soccer, and business.In this conversation, we dive into his playing days with Galway, the mental side of elite performance, identity, and how players and coaches can develop resilience, self-awareness, which are both key ingredients to reaching your potential. Tony has launched his new book MVP MVP: Raise Your Game, Unlock Your Potential which is available now in all good book stores. This is a link to an Irish family run bookshop Kenny's -not affiliated but try and support local https://www.kennys.ie/shop/mvp-raise-your-game-unlock-your-potential-tony-og-regan-9781399732765-1 Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠