The Bold Tackle

The dramatic start to Scotland’s Euros qualifying campaign, the anticipation of the upcoming FA Cup semi-final and a whole load of listeners’ questions – it’s safe to say we had a fair bit to catch up on. In this episode, recorded almost immediately after Scotland’s win over Slovakia, Sophie will be talking you through her thoughts on the past Scotland camp and will re-iterate the importance of and her excitement for this upcoming weekend. Further, she will be taking the time to answer all your questions and will herewith be discussing topics ranging from the importance of mental preparation for the big occasions to how the fear of regrets and complacency have driven her career in many moments.

In this week’s episode we will be putting Sophie on the hot seat as she will be answering a collection of quick-fire questions which Oli has put together. And let’s just say, he knew where to start digging. A slightly different conversation but one that's equally insightful and honest.

Every football team will most likely at some point go through a transition phase in which many senior players are replaced by younger, upcoming talents. The question herewith often lies in the timing of such transition. When is the right time for such a transition and what value does experience play over energetic feistiness. How would you look to put together your squad if you had the choice and what role does actual footballing skill play in your composition?

Women’s football has greatly advanced in the latest decade to the point that nowadays, girls wanting to start and pursuit their footballing journey can do so in fully established girls teams, leagues and competitions. This was obviously not the case about 15 years ago where many girls that wanted to start playing football had to start with “the boys”. This was also the case for Sophie when she started all those years ago back in Germany.

Another historic weekend for the Leicester Women! After a big FA Cup quarter-final battle on Saturday against Liverpool which ended in a 2-0 win for the Foxes, Leicester’s Women advanced to the semi-finals for the very first time in the club’s history. Now, they’ve been drawn Spurs for the semi-finals mid-April. In this episode, we’ll be discussing Leicester Women’s historic win last weekend and will be highlighting the semi-final draw. Further, we’ll be discussing the celebration around international women’s day and will lastly be discussing and celebrating Sophie’s latest achievement. All around, an episode full of appreciation and congratulations.

Sarah Green is a performance coach developer currently working for England Netball. She describes herself as a disruptive thinker who is passionate about helping others become better. But what really is a coach developer? How do you become one and what does the role entail?

Think back to a time in your life where you encountered a person that had a remarkable impact on you. A person that inspired you. A person that earned your respect and trust. A person that got the best you out of you. Who is this person for you? Maybe this person was somebody at work. Maybe it’s someone in your family or maybe it’s a complete stranger that had the ability to captivate you and for some reason you were suddenly all in.

After a busy time for Sophie at the King Power stadium last weekend, we sat down to discuss the role and importance of the Foxes supporters for the team, the club and Sophie herself. In this episode, we will be highlighting what the fan’s support means to Sophie and how this strong connection has developed and evolved over the years. Further, we will be addressing the unique fan base of women’s football and will be discussing the importance of building relationships and connections with the community to further grow the game and build a strong supporters base. Last, but certainly not least, Sophie expresses her gratitude towards a community that has allowed her to feel at home and build a life in a once foreign place, and leaves a personal message around appreciation and encouragement for all the Foxes fans.

After last week’s win over Birmingham, Leicester City have now been drawn Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarterfinal. A hopefully exciting game that both teams will be looking to advance from. But what about league? And international?

As a professional athlete you travel the world and get to know different cultures. Surely, as you’re part of a team you’re never lonely and seemingly always happy. You benefit from sponsorships and preferential treatment – in the end, you’re a professional.