Today's episode is a tough one to talk about but I think it's really important. Although my platform on Spotify, Anchor FM and Apple is relatively small I strongly believe that if this helps one person it's worth it. Hope the podcast is helpful and please please please be kind, keep healthy and let's enjoy the life we have.

Taylor Swift Disney + Documentary ' Folklore: the long pond studio sessions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHwZL17duJY

James Dean tribute by Chorley FC https://www.chorleyfc.com/2021/05/10/a-tribute-to-james-dean/

I owe a lot to Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester united for my coaching education and experience. They both opened up their does to a young enthusiastic coach when not many other teams would.

In UK cinemas from 27 May, available on Amazon Prime Video in the UK and Ireland from 29 May and available to rent and own internationally from 31 May - https://www.siralexfergusonfilm.com/

“Attack and Defense is the same thing. You defend well, you attack better. When you attack better, you are more aggressive without the ball. You cannot split them, you cannot talk about those two things not in the same time."

I've been talking about this since 2009 but it's hard for a lot of people to understand. Finally, Guardiola explains it perfectly as per normal. I believe US Soccer can learn a lot from this mentality. 

Drama in youth sports is certainly something I've experienced and after reading this article thought it could make a good Podcast topic.

PARENTS, COACHES & TEACHERS – THE DRAMA OF YOUTH SPORTS - https://highflyerswa.com/parents-coaches-teachers-the-drama-of-youth-sports/

"Not every situation is a “major” event. There seems to be a trend of “hanging on every word” a 7 year old says. There seems to be a sensitivity to every action of our athletes and coaches. Children will say “no I am not excited about going to practice” once in awhile. That doesn’t mean that there is anything major going on that needs to be investigated."

This episode is a follow up on Episode 26, Wednesday evening and a lot has happened over the past 48 hours. All the English teams have now left and John W Henry released a video appoligising. In this episode, I try to explain why all this matters.

Over the weekend 12 founding clubs signed to participate in a new break-away European competition 'Super League'.Here is a round-up of what's going on.

BBC Gary Lineker https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/football/56807114

Gary Neville https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12279996/gary-neville-on-european-super-league-plans-im-fuming-but-it-wont-go-through-not-a-chance

Liverpool FC Statement https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/431801-leading-european-football-clubs-announce-new-super-league-competition

Back in December 2013 on the road playing against Charlton Athletic, we stopped at a hotel the night before. Dinner time was my favourite away day activity and I wasn't about to wait around for the food to go cold...what's the worse that can happen!

A few years back working in League 2 back in England I caused a stir for working out without my top on. Before people got to the club I would get my workout in so I was set for the day. The gym was small and poorly ventilated, coupled with my style of working out I got really dam hot. I was used to being in settings were working out without a t-shirt wasn't an issue...However not the case here.

After an interesting conversation this morning I've decided to do a little podcast on the subject. Having recently moved out of the soccer industry into more fitness there are some noticeable differences regarding man-management. I could discuss this a lot longer but hopefully this gives you a new perspective on both industries.

The episode talking about a short film I watched today and what message I learnt.

A gym built of Soviet-era scraps is a creative community hub

https://psyche.co/films/a-gym-built-of-soviet-era-scraps-is-a-creative-community-hub

Director: Gar O’Rourke

Producer: Ken Wardrop

Websites: Screen Ireland, Venom Films