The Backroom Staff Podcast

In the final episode of Season 1, I'm joined by Sports Nutritionist - Ted Munson. We discuss the key elements of his role in team and individual sports, the behaviours he often sees from athletes at all levels, and how nutrition is different for each athlete.

In Episode 9 I'm joined by Brighton & Hove Albion Sports Psychologist, Adam Bracey. We discuss what the aim of his role is within a sporting environment, how he tries to help clients and the effects of social media in sport.

In this episode, I talk to Calum Christopherson about his role at Castleford Tigers as a Strength and Conditioning coach. We discuss how his role works within the club, as well as the difficulties faced during the COVID pandemic and the consequent return to play for Rugby League in 2020, whilst also looking back on how he got to where he is and his path into elite sports coaching.

In this episode, Sam Bowring joins the podcast to talk about his role as U18s Sports Scientist at Wolverhampton Wanderers. We discuss what exactly a Sports Scientist is and how he works with other members of the Footballing Staff to help get the best out of players.

The Backroom Staff Podcast goes stateside as I talk American Football with Hamilton Tiger-Cats Special Teams Co-ordinator and regular Sky Sports NFL pundit, Jeff Reinebold! Speaking all the way from Hawaii, Jeff takes me through what drew him to work with Special Teams, the differences between the NFL and the CFL, what the NFL Draft and Draft Combine are and finally we discuss the part he's played in the NFL's attempt to grow the sport. 

In Episode 5 I talk to Kent County Cricket Club's Head of Talent Pathway, Min Patel. We talk about how he handles giving bad news to young cricketers, what makes him proud, and finally his own unique journey to professional Cricket.
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In this episode, I take a dive into all things British Ice Hockey as I'm joined by the Director of Corporate Development at Cardiff Devils, Neil Francis. We talk about his role with the Devils, along with some other tasks he undertakes that might not be associated with the title, how he got to be in that position, and his 33-year association with the club. Finally, we touch on the current state of play for Ice Hockey in Great Britain and what's being done to increase participation and the profile of the sport.

In Episode 3 I talk to Hull FC Foundations Head of Sport, Health and Wellbeing - Richard Tate. We talk about the important role foundations play for professional sports clubs and what they bring to their respective communities, how he's handled his new role while taking on responsibilities he had never thought about before the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as digging into his passion for coaching Rugby League.

The second episode of The Backroom Staff Podcast delves into the direction Football/Sporting Academies are now going in. I talk to Luke Pritchard, an Educational Lecturer at a Non-League Academy, about how the work he's doing is becoming more prevalent in todays game and how it's important to be running this type of program not just for the Academies but for young footballers too.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Backroom Staff Podcast. I'm joined by Coventry Bears Player/Assistant Head Coach and Scotland Rugby League International David Scott. We discuss his new role at the Bears and how he's handling his newfound responsibilities, along with how he's going about balancing being part of the playing squad and the coaching staff.

The Backroom Staff Podcast is here to try and help you as a sports fan have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes of professional sport. Each episode will focus on different roles you can find in a sports club from Strength and Conditioning coaches to Physios to those Educating young hopefuls in sports academies. Hopefully you’ll join me in uncovering a better understanding of what these roles entail and what drives the people in them.

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