The ProPlayer Podcast
Episodes
Episode 70: Season 5: In conversation with Allie Mastrangelo "mental health in college soccer from the student athlete perspective"
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the podcast — today’s episode is one I’m really excited about, because we’re diving into the real journey behind being a stude...
Episode 69: Season 5: In conversation with Bailey Stokes "Setting out in your sports industry career"
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pro Player Podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys, the mindset, and the real stories behind the people building careers in ...
Episode 68: Season 5: In conversation with...Cathy Gruss "Helping You Bring Your Vision To Life" - this special episode is dedicated to all members of our armed services around the world - "we will remember them"
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pro Player Podcast, where we explore the journeys, mindsets, and stories behind high performers from every corner of the world.Tod...
Episode 67: Season 5: In conversation with...Angela Crawford PHD "helping leaders and organizations unlock growth from the inside out."
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Pro Player Podcast, the show where we dive into the minds, journeys, and high-performance habits of individuals operating at the v...
Season 5: Episode 66: In conversation with...Georgia Evans Rugby Superstar "its about more than the bow"
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an inspiring kickoff to Season 5 of The Pro Player Podcast with our very special guest, Georgia Evans! 🌟 Georgia is a powerhouse of w...
Episode 65: Season 4: In conversation with...James Thomas Newcastle United Women Academy Manager
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Thomas joined Newcastle United to oversee our Professional Game Academy, having previously spent three years as Academy Manager at Bristol City ...
Episode 64: Season 4: In conversation with...Samuel Fagerholm (Assistant Coach ACF Fiorentina Femminile in Serie A)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Welcome to The Pro Player Podcast, where we dive deep into the journeys of elite athletes and coaches—those who’ve stepped into the spotlight, ...
Episode 63: Season 4: In conversation with...Rob Porter "The Sunday Share".
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Pro Player Podcast, we’re joined by a coach whose fingerprints can be found across every level of the English football landscape — fr...
Episode 62: Season 4: In conversation with...Pete Sturgess - "The Godfather of the Foundation Phase"
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on The Pro Player Podcast, we welcome a true architect of modern player development—Pete Sturgess, a name that resonates with anyone who follo...
Episode 61: Season 4: In conversation with...Larissa Mills - What you didn't know "YOU NEED TO KNOW" about our athletes and their cell phones
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Pro Player Podcast, Where we dive deep into the mindset that sets champions apart—not just in sport, but in life. I’...
Episode 60: Season 4: In conversation with...Michelle Betos "The first goalkeeper ever to score in the National Women's Soccer League" (NWSL)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Betos is a seasoned professional goalkeeper whose career reflects resilience, leadership, and a deep passion for the game. A standout at the ...
Episode 59: Season 4: In Conversation with... Derek Marinatos "The ever changing world of USA college athletics"
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Associate AD Development Athletics at the University of North Florida, Derek' focus is on major gifts fundraising for athletics, a testament to...
Episode 58: Season 4...In Conversation with Chris Loxston - "The role of the modern Technical Director" San Diego Wave Football Club - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode from inside the industry as Chris currently sits as Technical Director at one of the United States biggest women's soccer cl...
Episode 57: Season 4...In Conversation with..."The most successful women's soccer coach on the planet" Anson Dorrance
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Albert Anson Dorrance IV (born April 9, 1951) is a retired American soccer coach. He was the head coach of the women's soccer program at the Universit...
Episode 56: Season 4...In Conversation with Matthew Bishop - "The Critical Friend" patience, care and holding space for others to thrive - an expert mentoring masterclass
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew BishopThe Football Association (THE FA) Senior Professional Game UEFA A Diploma LeadA Mentoring Masterclass...Matt experience is off the chart...
Episode 55: Season 4...In Conversation with Jonathan Jones " A week spent inside Real Madrid"
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JJ is a highly ambitious and forward-thinking UEFA Pro Licence holder and he is still under 40. A father of 2, a husband and a man who has accumulated...
Episode 54: Season 4...In Conversation with Nate Baker " The ultimate word on Development vs Winning"
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last 35 years, I’ve lived every layer of American soccer — from youth standout to Division 1 captain, pro player, and coach at nearly eve...
Episode 53: Season 4...In Conversation with Annemieke Griffin "Player Performance Manager to the Star Players"
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am not a coach. I am a Player Performance Manager — working at the highest level of professional football to guide, protect, and evolve the mental...
Episode 52: Season 4...In conversation with Amber Brooks "A life at the top in Professional Soccer"
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Jean Wisner (née Brooks; born January 23, 1991) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays as a defender for USL Super Leagu...
Episode 51: Season 4... In Conversation with Jason Carney "Saying what others won't in US Youth Soccer"
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason the Director of Coaching at FC Portland in Oregon, United States of America. He is an A-Licensed coach with extensive professional experience, i...
SPECIAL EPISODE 50 - Special Guest Hal DellaTorre - "Real Life and Going all in..."
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Historic episode marks the special 50th episode of the podcast and It couldn't be a realer, more authentic account of real life success and failu...
Episode 49: Season 3... In Conversation with...Premier League Referee Mark Halsey
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"tired of never getting to hear from the Ref!!!" Well, that all changes right now...Mark R. Halsey is an English retired professional football referee...
Episode 48: Season 3...In Conversation with...Stuart Mclaren..."Emotion (just like ego) is the enemy of the Coach"
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stuart McLaren is a Scottish-Australian football player and coach, who is currently assistant coach for the Northern Ireland national women's team. As...
Episode 47: Season 3...In Conversation with...Rae Dower Football Australia Technical Director - Women's Football and Head Coach Women's U17 National Team
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Football Australia is pleased to advise the appointment of highly regarded coach and women’s football specialist, Rae Dower, to the role of Technica...
Episode 46: Season 3...In Conversation with...Jade Moore "England Lioness & Cardiac Risk in the Young Ambassador"
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Someone who needs no introduction. FA WSL legend and England Lioness great Jade Moore joins us on a very special episode of the Pro Player Podcast. Ja...
Episode 45: Season 3...UEFA Euro 2024 Special in association with Coachbetter - "Tournament football and implications for coaches"
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off our special episode series with this offering in partnership with "Coachbetter"Team management, performance tracking, educational resource...
Episode 44: Season 3...In Conversation with...Ellie Maybury "Life in the USWNT and High Performance Leadership"
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ellie is a high performance consultant with extensive experience in women's sports. Today she is the founder and owner of Soccer "her" formance.Websit...
Episode 43: Season 3...In Conversation with...Dave Copeland Smith "Beast Mode Soccer"
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Daily meetings with Beast Mode Soccer to track my progress. Dave you are legit, thank you for the training"Alex Morgan - 2x World Cup Winner United S...
Episode 42: Season 3...In Conversation with..Neil Moore "Experience, Interviews and Surviving in professional football"
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to the vastly experienced Neil Moore about everything from coming up, surviving in the game, the sacrifices you will make and what ...
Episode 41: Season 3...In Conversation with...Adam Streeter Head of Leadership & Culture at Primark
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Streeter Linkedin Profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adamstreeter/?originalSubdomain=ukAdam Streeter on Team Culture is an absolutely must listen...
Episode 40: Season 3...In Conversation with... Steve Guinan, Senior Professional Game Player to Coach Lead at The Football Association
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve is an extremely experienced former professional footballer and coach, playing in excess of 500 Football League games for a variety of clubs incl...
Episode 39: Season 3...In Conversation with...the amazing Chloe McBratney "Dont let anyone tell you that you cant"
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of todays guest Chloe McBratney, is one that will inspire millions of people around the world in the coming. months and years. She has defie...
Episode 38: Season 3...In Conversation with...Emma Dughan Women's Performance Analysis Pathway Lead at The Football Association (The FA)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emma is so much more than her Job Role. This is a special one for me as she is such a huge part of my own story and I am adamant she is responsible fo...
Episode 37: Season 3...In Conversation with... Jennifer Mildenhall - Academy Emerging Talent Manager - Manchester United
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have named an academy graduate in their matchday day squad for the last 88 years...yes thats right 88 years...It's a record that beg...
Episode 36: Season 3...In Conversation with...Myles Smith Assistant Manager Al-Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Pro womens League
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Myles Smith is assistant Manager of Al-Ittihad (al-Ittyhad) Ladies in the Saudi womens Pro League, Myles offers his insight and story so that you may ...
Episode 35: Season 3...In Conversation with...David Garcia "Its just a sport"
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
David Garcia is the Owner and Founder of "its just a sport" (Ijas)https://www.itsjustasport.comThe IJaS coaching academy is a collection of self-paced...
Episode 34: Season 3...In Conversation with...the original genius Tosh Farrell,
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tosh Farrell, a UEFA 'A' licensed coach and member of the Professional Football Coaches Association is described by Craig Brown CBE the former mens na...
Episode 33: Season 3...In Conversation with...Paul McGuinness "The importance of a coaches technical expertise"
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man who needs no introduction...Paul McGuinness (born 2 March 1966) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder in the Football Leagu...
Episode 32: Season 3...In Conversation with...Rich Laverty Womens Football Writer "a Life asking the questions"
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard is perhaps one of the most prominent Womens Football Writers of the last decade. He has serious experience of working in the women's game, pub...
Episode 31: Season 3 Kick off...In Conversation with...Professor Adam Nicholls "Bridging the gap"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Adam Nicholls is Professor of Psychology at the University of Hull, England.He is with us today to bridge the gap between the academic resea...
Episode 30: Season 2: In conversation with...Kath Morgan (The first female coach in Wales to pass the UEFA A Licence)...amplifying female voices in the game
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And that's it...Season 2 has come to an amazing end...player, coach and pundit. A living Legend (and she won't agree with us, but she is)...Kath Morga...
Episode 29: Season 2: In conversation with...Sally Needham (Neuroscience, child development and the importance of genuine connection)...amplifying female voices in the game
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to amplify female voices within the gameSally is Academy Human Development and Performance Culture Lead at Sheffi...
Episode 28: Season 2 In Conversation with...Mia Zambarano (The Mental Health and Performance Expert)...amplifying female voices.
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Mia Zambarano is an award-winning, licensed mental health therapist who has comm...
Episode 27: Season 2 In Conversation with...The one and only Shelley Kerr (MBE)...amplifying female voices.
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Shelley Kerr (MBE) UEFA Pro Licence Holder needs no introduction.https://www.she...
Episode 26: Season 2 In Conversation with... Leanne Kiernan "Goals, Liverpool and chasing your dreams"...amplifying female voices.
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 dedicated to amplifying female voices within the gameLeanne Kiernan's prolific first season with Liverpool FC Women helped i...
Episode 25: Season 2 In conversation with...Olympic Gold Medal Winner Jillian Loyden...amplifying female voices.
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the gameJillian Ann Loyden - former US Womens National Team Player and owner of the Goalk...
Episode 24: Season 2 In conversation with...Skye Eddy "How to be a Soccer Parent"...amplifying female voices.
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the gameSkye Eddy is the CEO of an amazing organization soccerparenting.com and they are ...
Episode 23: Season 2 In conversation with...Nicola Anderson "Youth National Team into the big time" ...amplifying female voices.
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the gameNicola Anderson is a UEFA Pro Licence Holder/ the Female Coach Education Lead &am...
Episode 22: Season 2 In conversation with...Nicole Lukic...Building a brand and winning...amplifying female voices.
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Nicole Lukic is Minesotta Aurora’s Sporting Director and Head Coach. In two se...
Season 2 SPECIAL with Panera Bread - In Conversation with...Sue Parris "Innovation in Player Care" ...ampifying female voices.
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 Special with Panera Bread- In conversation with sue Paris - Founder "the Changing Room" (Thechangingroom.online)If you only ever listen to on...
Episode 20: Season 2 In conversation with...Chinyelu Asher "Reggie Girlz, World cups and life as a pro...amplifying female voices.
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Season 2: Chinyelu Bessum Asher (born 20 May 1993) is a professional footballer ...
Episode 19: Season 2 In conversation with...Kristi Kiely..."A National Champion coach who also cares about the human being"...amplifying female voices.
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the gameKristi Kiely completed her sixth season as head coach of the Point Loma women's s...
Episode 18: Season 2 In conversation with...Tiffany Cameron..."Football reality and we are are also more than football"...amplifying female voices.
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Season 2: Tiffany Devonna Cameron (born 16 October 1991) is a professional footb...
Episode 17: Season 2 In conversation with...Alyssa Whitehead...International Coaching and breaking down barriers for black coaches...amplifying female voices.
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Alyssa joins us on the podcast and discusses all things coaching, goalkeeping an...
Episode 16: Season 2 In conversation with... Becky Burleigh...What Drives Winning... amplifying female voices.
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game.Season 2: The one and only "Becky Burleigh" - North American Soccer Royalty. Co-...
Episode 15: Season 2 "amplifying female voices" is here!...In Conversation with...Katie Quinlan - "Coaching in the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL)"
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every episode of season 2 is devoted to female voices within the game. Season 2 Episode 1: Katie Quinlan - Assistant Coach Portland Thorns - National ...
Episode 14: In Conversation with...the world renowned Dan Abrahams
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Abrahams is a man who needs no introduction. A sport psychologist working alongside individuals, teams, coaches and organisations globally. He is ...
Episode 13: In Conversation with...Tom James "Life in the English Football League, a players perspective"
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom James, professional footballer joins us on this bumper episode of the podcast. Tom has a dry, quick whit that makes him a compelling character. Hi...
Episode 12: In Conversation with... Sean Nehas "Life in the NWSL dugout"
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Nehas - Head Coach North Carolina Courage. The Podcast moves into the National Womens Soccer League (NWSL) as we talk to one of the United states...
Episode 11: In Conversation with... Anja Heiner-Møller "Modern trends and where the game is going"
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now this episode is special!!Anja Heiner-Møller, UEFA Pro Licence Coach and Former Danish International Player. Anja is one of the most impressive pe...
Episode 10: In Conversation with...Melanie Thomas "Barriers for female coaches in a male dominated game"
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melanie Thomas is a coach who has lived the life. Got the qualifications, walked the walk and got the T shirt. She has great insight and shares all he...
Episode 9: In Conversation with...Chris Seargeant "The role of the #2 (Assistant Manager / Coach)"
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"They will be dancing in the streets of total Network solutions Tonight”Jeff. Stelling - Sky sports Soccer Saturdayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C...
Episode 8: In Conversation with Rhys Carr..."Individual Development in the Elite Modern Game"
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rhys Carr - Individual Development Coach - Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) in the English Premier League. Rhys shines a light on where he thinks the ...
Episode 7: In Conversation with...David Tutonda "Life as a Professional Footballer"
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The one with the Professional Footballer - David Tutonda is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a defender for English Football League Tw...
Episode 6: In Conversation with...Jodie Taylor "Believing in yourself and life at the top""
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Jodie Taylor Episode...Jodie Taylor…that’s it, Jodie Taylor is on the podcast! You know Jodie Taylor the superstar, the UEFA Champions Leauge ...
Episode 5: In Conversation with...Ellis Bellamy "The importance of quality representation"
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Head of Recruitment - Cobalt Sports - London England.Cobalt Sports Website https://cobaltsportsmanagement.co.uk/Ellis Linkedin Profile https://uk.link...
Episode 4: In Conversation with Kevin Murphy - Womens Recruitment Lead Arsenal Football Club
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recruitment Lead at Arsenal Women, one of England most high profile and successful women's football programs.Kevin's extensive career already spans 2 ...
Episode 3: In Conversation with…Rob Sherman (Fiji Mens National Team Head Coach & UEFA Coach Education Royalty)
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Sherman is quite literally football Royalty. Rob is one of the worlds foremost coach educators, responsible for overseeing National associations i...
Episode 2: In Conversation with…Remi Allen (part 2)
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We just couldn’t fit all the great stuff into one episode so we went into extra time…enjoy
Episode 1: In Conversation with…Remi Allen (episode #1)
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Remi talks to us about her career, transitioning to coaching with the England u23s Lionesses and her amazing years as an England youth International. ...