Matchfit Football Podcast

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Sam currently plays for Birmingham City, on loan at Plymouth Argyle.

In the interview, Sam talks about:

- How to handle failure and success

- The importance of having a backup plan

- The mental fortitude required to succeed

- How to properly decide what club to move to to better your career

- How to deal with being released from a club

Follow Sams journey on instagram @sam_cozzee

"I'd say a strong mindset is more important than anything else within the game..."

Interview with ex @avfcofficial forward @kelseymooneyy . Kelsey was at Villa from the age of 8 and spent 12 years there. In this one you'll learn what it's like to progress through the academy of a Premier League club and how to cope with the pressures and expectations placed on players who are on a journey to compete at the highest level.

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"I feel like I have to do extra in the morning before I touch the grass...it stimulates me mentally and physically, it's second nature now..."

Interview with Plymouth Argyle defender James Bolton. James spent his youth years at Stoke City and Macclesfield Town and has also represented Portsmouth and Shrewsbury Town.

Follow James' career on instagram @bolts777

"No matter how well you've done in the past, you can't take your foot off the gas, you've got to give it everything if you want to get right to the top..."

Interview with Northern Ireland & Sunderland defender Daniel Ballard.

Daniel came up through the Arsenal academy and has also represented Blackpool, Swindon Town and Millwall FC.

Follow Daniel on instagram @dgballard

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Greg came through the academy at Man City FC and has also played for NAC Breda, Bradford City, Bury, Aberdeen and Crew Alexandra , as well as representing England at U19 level.

Some great words of wisdom from Greg in this one for all aspiring pro's.

Stop chasing success, DO THIS INSTEAD.

The process I outline in the video will not only make you a better player, it will make you a better person too that can excel in all other areas of your daily life.

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I'm currently working with a player on my Elite Footballer Programme who has been out for almost 2 weeks after rolling his ankle.

Injuries happen in football, but the important thing is knowing how to react and what you can do to continue training around the injury.

If you don't find some way of maintaining a player's workload when they get injured, it can really increase the risk of re-injury if they suddenly join straight back into team training after having a break...

But there's another common mistake which this player almost fell into the trap of, I'm just pleased he was able to ask me for guidance before doing it...

Because he could have risked extending his injury by weeks or months when he's almost at the point of return.

I explain how to safely return to training after injury in this video, and the steps to follow.

If you, or your son or daughter often re-injure or don't feel body confident after returning from an injury, then listen to the Podcast.

Your coach,

James.

P.S I am now taking applications to join my all-new Elite Footballer Programme.

If you, your son or your daughter are being held back by a lack of strength, speed, stamina, consistency, resilience to injuries or confidence and you're aiming to go PRO and higher, then I would love to personally work with you.

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