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Beyond the Bench
Beyond the Bench episodes
- Beyond The Bench - Moving to a new country and youth football
Today we spoke to Glory, who moved from Italy to England from 11-years-old, how it impacted him and the connation's of English football and how he dealt with the change.
31 min - Beyond The Bench - Women's Football
We spoke to Becca on her life in Women's football and how difficult it can be to balance different roles while growing up and playing football.
25 min - Beyond The Bench - Injuries and Falling out of love with football
Today we spoke with Ethan, an ex academy football player who has been in the system since eight years old.
We spoke about his progress in football and his love being sucked out of football as he grew older and not being offered a scholarship due to an injury and what mental impact it had on him during covid.
36 min - Beyond The Bench - Being Let Go From Football
Welcome to beyond the bench podcast! Where we explore the live of footballers off the pitch.
In today's episode we spoke to Tom Tingle, an ex Luton Town academy player who was let go from the team during covid and it's financial restrictions and what that meant for him.
30 min
About Beyond the Bench
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to Beyond the Bench – a podcast that goes deeper than the goals, the tackles, and the highlights. Football is more than just a game, and the players who grace the pitch have stories that go far beyond what we see during matchday. In each episode of Beyond the Bench, we invite you into the world of football players, not just as athletes, but as people navigating the complexities of life both on and off the field.
Footballers are often seen as larger-than-life figures, celebrated for their skill, athleticism, and ability to entertain millions. But behind the scenes, these athletes face real-life challenges that extend far beyond the spotlight. Mental health struggles, dealing with injuries, adjusting to life after football, and navigating the evolving landscape of women’s football are just a few of the topics we explore on this podcast. We aim to provide a space where athletes can share their stories, their struggles, and their triumphs in a raw and honest way, breaking down the barriers and stigmas surrounding mental health in sports.