Interviews from the Locker

What are an Academy Player's experiences really like of Academy Football?

How can we better support young Academy Players?

Who is ultimately responsible for this never ending process?

All of these questions and more are answered by this week's guest, Sam Wright, former Bolton Wanderers and Salford City Academy Player, soon to be university Graduate from UA92 and a Player Care Officer/Manager in the making...

Ever wondered what you full potential is...

Have you given thought on how you could tap into this...

Or even how you can realise your true and fullest potential...

Simon Rogers is here to guide you through this...

Sick of the same old, same old when it comes to what is out there for your support...

Want something different, away from the norm that will meet your needs as a Player...

Looking to take your development and transition into the digital age...

Well look no further...

Are you thinking Transition is a singular pathway?

Have you been thinking about an opportunity, but not quite said yes?

Or you've got a business idea, but unsure how your network can help you?

Well this episode is an opportunity for you...

For more information on just a few of the ventures Simon is directly involved in;

https://www.cbdperformance.com/

https://visionary-sports.com/

https://www.beyondthewhiteline.com/

You never know, these could well be opportunities you say yes to...

Want to know how to take ownership of your wellbeing?

Find yourself in a battle between your environment and your own wellbeing?

Interested in understanding how wellbeing impacts performance?

Then this one is for you and Mike Kennedy has you more than covered in all these areas...

Ever wondered what a Transitions Coach is?

What do they do?

How could they possibly be of benefit in your journey?

Well the answer to each of these questions and more are just one click away!

How do you make yourself Accountable?

What does taking Ownership mean?

Why is mentoring so important in personal development and performance too?

All these questions and more are answered by Jack Sharp from Sports Wide Consultancy

https://www.sportswideconsultancy.co.uk/

Ever been presented with opportunities that have come your way, but you've turned them down?

Faced tough times and didn't know how to come through them?

Place too much emphasis on what others think?

Well this one is certainly for you...

So, you think you have what it takes to make a career in Football?

Do you feel that you are at the peak of your powers mentally?

Listen to Matt Young and his Made in the Mind strategy to see if you have?

And if you haven't, don't worry, as you can Kick-start your Mindset by accessing Matt's 5 Day FREE Mindset Shift using the following link...

https://www.madeinthemind.com/5daymindsetshift

Youth players should not be viewed under the same light as senior players when it comes to nutrition...

Proposed macronutrient recommendations based on academy expenditure values include 6-10g/kg of carbs to fuel, 1.5-2g/kg of protein to build and recover and around 30% of energy intake to be from good fats (~1.5g/kg) to help aid with inflammation and recovery...

Even simple swaps from white to brown bread can be what contributes to becoming a better athlete! 

Follow @_elnutrition_ on Instagram for more nutrition hacks...