Mehran Rowshan

Most players walk into a trial thinking it's all about skill. It isn't.After years of running trials and watching hundreds of players walk onto the pitch, I can tell you the truth: coaches decide a lot about you before you even touch the ball. Your timing. Your body language. What you do when the ball is nowhere near you. How you react to a mistake.In this video I break down exactly what a coach is really looking for at a football trial, the things that get you picked, and the small things that quietly get you cut.If you've got a trial coming up, watch this before you go

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After a couple of years away from the actual coaching, I got back again at Alliance FC.In this video I emphasized on how much the small things matter. The ball pressure. The quality of a single pass in warm-up. Correcting a player without killing the session's rhythm. The details nobody notices, until they're missing.This is a look at what high standards actually mean on a training pitch, and why they're the difference between a good academy and an average one.0:00 Coaching Again0:41 High Standards1:45 Ball Pump Check 3:05 Sometimes More Isn’t Better4:10 Technical Warm Up8:28 Completion With Quality9:37 Small Details, Big Impact13:07 Correct Without Breaking the Flow14:16 Setting the Team Lineup 15:30 See the Bigger Picture#footballtraining #footballcoach #soccerpractice

We chase destinations our whole lives, the job, the relationship, the number in the bank account and somehow, when we get there, it's never enough.In this episode of the Rowshan Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Kaveh Vessali, one of the sharpest thinkers I know. This conversation goes far beyond any one topic. It's philosophy, psychology, and lived experience, all woven together into something genuinely useful.We got into:– Why the process matters more than the destination — and why the destination never satisfies you– The difference between an outcome and a moment– Why nothing is good or bad, it just is– Why everything is temporary, and why that should change how you live– Stoicism, existentialism, and universal consciousness — made simple– Why we're not kind enough to ourselves or to each other– Why even your identity isn't really yours– Chance, risk, luck, privilege, and hard work — and how they actually interact– Why listening matters more than speaking, and why silence is golden– Instant vs delayed gratification, and intentional content consumption– Why kids learn from what they witness, not what they're told– Ego, hate, kindness, and why we can't live life in fearOne of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the show. You'll want to watch this one twice.]If this conversation gave you something to think about, share it with someone who needs to hear it.⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro02:00 Self-Introduction: Kaveh Vessali04:48 Process vs Destination09:06 Outcome vs Moment12:18 Nothing Is Good or Bad. It Just Is.13:56 Everything Is Temporary15:53 All of This Is Borrowed Time16:07 Pop Quantum Physics17:41 Stoicism20:11 We Are Not Kind Enough22:34 The Process of Introspection26:42 Even Your Identity Is Not Really Yours30:00 Existentialism31:12 Universal Consciousness31:41 Metacognition38:15 Everything Makes Sense in the Rear-View Mirror40:24 Chance and Risk43:13 Luck and Opportunities46:37 Privilege and Hard Work51:36 Listening vs Speaking55:39 Silence Is Golden58:03 Nothing Is Stupid If You Really Know the Reasons01:02:48 Don't Be Transactional01:03:58 Instant vs Delayed Gratification01:06:53 The Proximity Effect01:07:21 Intentional Content Consumption01:10:24 Books and Nostalgia01:12:26 Rereading Books Opens New Perspectives01:17:22 Kids Learn From What They Witness, Not What They Hear01:20:29 Unconscious Behaviour01:26:58 The Awareness That Everything Matters01:27:46 Kindness and Empathy01:30:33 Ego Creates Hate01:33:16 You Cannot Live Your Life in Fear01:34:09 A Peace to End All Peace01:35:12 The Biggest Fear: Outliving My Kids#RowshanPodcast #PersonalGrowth

Found out Messi blocked me on Instagram!

Been posting a few videos calling out Argentina's behavior, guess someone on his team saw them and couldn't tolerate criticism.

life moves on!Still love the guy. Still respect him. His choice to block me, my choice to still love him.

Are you struggling to find your true purpose or feeling lost in your career path? In Episode 21 of the Rowshan Podcast, I sit down with Moustafa Hamwi, an expert in executive presence who coaches top leaders on how to think, communicate, and lead under pressure. We dive deep into the mindset shifts required to take ownership of your life and break free from societal and family expectations. From practical frameworks for handling uncomfortable conversations to the "Billion-Dollar Question" that will reveal your ultimate passion, this conversation is a masterclass in identity, culture, and leadership. Whether you are a young professional stepping into a management role, or you are simply trying to figure out what makes you tick, this episode offers the exact tools you need to build your internal operating system.What You Will Learn:The core difference between just talking and truly communicating as a leader. How to use the "Billion-Dollar Check" exercise to discover your true passion. Why building a genuine, self-regulating team culture takes at least a year and a half. The three non-negotiable elements of mastery: talent, knowledge, and skill. Why you need multiple mentors and how to properly find them. Moustafa's social media channels:https://www.instagram.com/moustafahamwihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/moustafahamwi/Enjoy the episode!0:00 Podcast Overview 1:53 Guest Introduction3:04 How do Leaders Think?7:00 The Challenges of Coaching Leaders11:36 How Leaders Communicate?13:15 How Can We Communicate Better?17:00 Uncomfortable Situations 21:49 Importance of Executive Communication24:20 Leading Under Pressure 27:40 Leadership Roles are Not for Everybody 29:20 How to Build a Culture?38:35 Does the System Filter People?40:30 Identity & Passion53:10 Finding & Following Your Talent 56:50 Importance of Having Mentors 59:10 How to Find Mentors?1:04:05 Mustafa’s Biggest Fear 1:11:20 Final Words

The longevity industry wants you to believe that living longer requires expensive supplements, red light panels, cold plunges, and a stack of biohacks. A longevity doctor is here to tell you almost none of it matters.In this episode of the Rowshan Podcast, I sat down with Dr Elie Abirached, a longevity and recovery expert who runs Restore, one of the region's first dedicated recovery spaces. His message is refreshingly simple, and it goes against almost everything the wellness industry is selling: the things that actually keep you strong, sharp, and healthy are free, boring, and available to everyone.This conversation is about how to live longer — but more importantly, how to live better.We got into:– Why you don't need fancy gadgets to get most of the benefits people pay thousands for– Why recovery, not exercise, is where real growth actually happens– Sleep: why it's the single most powerful (and most neglected) tool you have– The link between mental health and physical health, and why you can't separate them– Why we constantly work against our own bodies — and what happens when the body rebels– Watching the sunrise, sunlight, and the simple daily habits that outperform the expensive stuff– Why "just five more minutes" in the morning can quietly ruin your whole day– What healthy aging actually requires, from someone who does it for a livingIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by wellness advice, this is the episode that cuts through the noise.FOLLOW DR ELIE ABIRACHEDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eli-abirached/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elie.limitless/FOLLOW MEHRAN ROWSHANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mehranrowshanIf this conversation helped you, share it with someone who's overcomplicating their health.#RowshanPodcast #Longevity #Health #Recovery #DrElieAbirached #Wellness #Sleep #DubaiPodcast #HealthyAging #Biohacking0:00 Podcast Overview 1:45 Guest Introduction4:22 Healthy Aging 10:16 Today’s Habits Shape Your Future 13:50 Finding the Right Balance 17:30 Prioritizing Health 19:30 The Journey to a Healthy Life23:14 Everything Affects Your Health24:50 Sleep: The Foundation of Health29:40 Self Observation 32:30 The Silent Health Saboteurs36:10 Health Is True Success42:50 The Mind, Body & Spirit Connection47:05 Training for Longevity54:23 Elie’s Daily Routine 59:20 Supplements & Nutrition1:01:12 Elie’s Biggest Fear in Life#RowshanPodcast #Longevity #Health #Recovery #DrElieAbirached #Wellness #Sleep #DubaiPodcast #HealthyAging #Biohacking

Three weeks before the trial that would have changed his life, he broke his leg in a charity game. He was 17. The career he'd built everything around was over before it started.

In this episode of the Rowshan Podcast, I sat down with Scott Miller, former professional footballer in Australia, who moved to England with a one-way ticket, sent handwritten letters to clubs until someone said yes, and built a decade-long career at Fulham that ended in a Europa League final. He went on to coach at the highest level, including with the Socceroos.But this episode isn't really about football. It's about what you do when plan A stops working — and why plan B is sometimes ten times better than the plan you lost.

Worth watching if you're involved in competitive sport, if you have a child who plays, if you're a young coach, or if you've ever had something you were counting on taken away from you.

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If this conversation gave you something, share it with someone whose plan A just fell apart.#RowshanPodcast #Football #ScottMiller #Coaching #Resilience #Socceroos #DubaiPodcast #YouthFootball #PlanB

We often think changing our lives takes something big.Sometimes it just takes a notebook and a pen.In this video I talk about affirmative journaling and how writing every day, without distraction, can quiet your mind, bring clarity to your goals, and slowly shift the direction of your life.

It's never too late to start.I recommend watching my conversation with Marisa here.

https://youtu.be/Qw7PSaL9tCA?si=iXXEyfIEOF1jogWa

00:00 Journaling

00:44 Affirmative journaling with Marisa Peer

03:05 It's never too late to start

03:50 How to journal

05:53 Repetition — the key to success

06:35 The role journaling plays in my life

08:45 Writing without distraction

Do you journal? If not, what's stopping you? Tell me in the comments.

She survived a suicide attempt. She lost people she loved. And she decided to spend the rest of her life celebrating it.In this episode of the Rowshan Podcast, I sat down with Rahaf Kobeissi — a "life celebrator," in her own words. Someone whose entire mission is reminding people of their strength, especially when they can't see it themselves. This was not an easy conversation. Rahaf made me uncomfortable more than once, and I took that as a gift, because the people who make you uncomfortable are usually doing you a favour.We talked a lot about men's mental health — something Rahaf was one of the first women to speak openly about — as well as relationships, boundaries, gratitude, and what it actually means to live well.We got into:– Why she calls her birthdays "bonus years"– Why comparison is the thief of joy, especially in a city like Dubai– Boundaries, people-pleasing, and "positive selfishness"– Why a busy life is sometimes a way of avoiding something– Why men express emotions less — and what it's costing them– What real success looks like: peace and stability, not a Bugatti– Men's mental health, and the pressure young men feel from social media– Relationships: complementing vs competing, and why there's no love at first sight– Speaking up about the things nobody wants to talk about– Her book, Rising Above Wounds (RAW)One of the most honest conversations we've had. If you've ever felt like you were carrying something alone, this one's for you.⚠️ A NOTE BEFORE YOU WATCHThis episode discusses suicide and mental health. If any part of this brings something up for you, please know you don't have to carry it alone. Reaching out — to a professional, a trusted person, or a support line — is a sign of strength.🆘 If you or someone you know needs support:[Add current, verified, properly-staffed helpline numbers — UAE, Lebanon, and international — before publishing. Confirm they are active.]🎙 FOLLOW RAHAF KOBEISSILinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/If this conversation helped you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Intro01:39 Self-Description: Rahaf Kobeissi03:03 Names as Mantra06:21 Birthdays Are Bonus Years08:50 Carpe Diem10:02 Comparison Is the Thief of Joy15:03 Boundaries20:36 People-Pleasing22:02 Positive Selfishness and Self-Love26:41 A Busy Life Might Mean Avoiding Something28:59 The Wheel of Emotions32:53 Men Express Emotions Less38:21 A Priority Check for Men in Their Twenties43:54 Success = Peace and Stability46:18 Life Celebrator49:29 Men's Mental Health54:15 Postpartum Depression in Men57:24 Keeping Score in Relationships58:15 Complementing vs Competing01:01:04 Couples Coaching Program01:04:26 Singlehood: Ray Day01:06:49 Meeting My Life Partner01:10:57 Love Is Life01:13:07 There's No Love at First Sight01:14:49 Home Is a Beautiful Feeling01:18:51 The Reality of Suicide01:20:32 Speaking Up About Uncomfortable Issues01:26:48 Book: Rising Above Wounds (RAW)01:29:47 Biggest Fear#RowshanPodcast #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealth #RahafKobeissi #SelfLove #Gratitude #DubaiPodcast #Relationships #Boundaries #Resilience

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Our greatest fear isn't failure. It isn't death. It's rejection. And it's quietly running most of our lives.In this episode of the Rowshan Podcast, I sat down with Marisa Peer  , named one of the best therapists in the world, with nearly 40 years of experience and thousands of clients, from Olympic athletes to royalty to people just trying to feel enough. This is one of the most personal conversations I've had on the show. I opened up more than I planned to, and I think you'll benefit from what came out of it.

Marisa's core message is deceptively simple: we are all the same. We share the same fears, the same blocks, the same deep terror of being rejected and once you understand that, you can start to free yourself from it.One of the most valuable hours we've recorded. If you've ever felt not good enough, this one's for you.

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If this conversation gave you something, share it with someone who needs to hear that they are enough.

#RowshanPodcast #MarisaPeer #Rejection #SelfWorth #Mindset #Therapy #PersonalGrowth #DubaiPodcast #YouAreEnough #Relationships