PCT Podcast
We chat with a range of experts across the world of football, coaching and sport to bring an insight to their journeys, share their knowledge and to help inspire the next generation
Episodes
40 episodes
PCT Podcast Episode 40 - Phil Gordon
On the latest episode we are joined by Nottingham Forest YDP Lead Phil Gordon who gives us a great insight into the life of an academy coach, navigating the journey into academy football and much more.
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1:22:38
PCT Podcast - Episode 39 Courtney Pitt
On the latest episode we catch up with Wolverhampton Wanderers Academy U13's Lead Coach Courtney Pitt.An in-depth conversation around his journey from playing to his transition into coaching and coach education. Courtney discusses the hi...
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Episode 39
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1:14:23
PCT Podcast Episode 38 - Dave Long
On the latest episode we catch up with Head of Girls Academy at Nottingham Forest, Dave Long. Dave has extensive experience and knowledge in the world of football - he talks to us around his career to date, dealing with the highs an...
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Episode 38
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1:14:56
PCT Podcast Episode 37 - Harry Watling
On the latest episode we caught up with Harry Watling, 1st team coach with QPR in the EFL Championship.
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Episode 37
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1:02:00
PCT Podcast Episode 36 - John Johnston
In the latest episode of the podcast we catch up with John Johnston who speaks to us around his career to date, juggling coaching with playing and life in non league.
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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1:02:01
PCT Podcast Episode 35 - Kerri Welsh
On the latest episode, we speak with Kerri Welsh former Aston Villa ladies captain. Kerri opens up to us around the psychological impacts on not one, not two but 3 serious 3 ACL injuries. A truly inspiring insight
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:18:51
PCT Podcast Episode 34 - Chris Smith
On the latest episode we speak to Chris Smith, winner of Samsungs Win a Pro contract back in 2012. Chris speaks to us about the process, winning a pro contract with Swindon Town from 5,000 applicants and much, much more
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Episode 34
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59:38
PCT Podcast Episode 33 - Dean Whitehead
On the latest episode, we caught up with former professional Dean Whitehead and spoke about his career, being given the captains armband by Roy Keane and his transition to coaching.
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Episode 33
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54:34
PCT Podcast Episode 32 - Nathan Heaney
On the latest episode, we catch up with professional boxer Nathan Heaney. We speak about discipline, sacrifice and much more with Hitman Heaney
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Episode 32
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45:10
PCT Podcast Episode 31 - Juan Dopazo
We speak to Juan about growing up in Venezuela, studying a career in Dentistry and leaving it behind to forge a career in the wonderful world of football.
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Episode 31
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1:15:42
PCT Podcast Episode 30 - Trevor Oliver
On the latest episode, we speak to Trevor Oliver, a specialist in strength & conditioning, performance enhancement specialist, corrective exercise and personal training. Trevor speaks to us about how he develops his athletes and how it is a...
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Episode 30
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48:52
PCT Podcast Episode 29 - Dorryl Proffitt
On the latest episode we catch up with Dorryl Proffitt, who burst onto the footballing scene as the next big thing. In the same England team as Wayne Rooney, Dorryl was tipped for stardom. Hear his story about the pitfalls of the beautiful game...
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1:04:46
PCT Podcast Episode 28 - Mark Rees
On the latest episode, we speak to Mark Rees, a technical specialist coach, who has worked with some of the games most special talents.
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Episode 28
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55:53
PCT Podcast Episode 27 - Ross McNeilly
On the latest episode of the PCT Podcast, we speak to Aldershot Town Academy Manager Ross McNeilly on creating and developing an academy and its environment
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Episode 27
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1:27:27
PCT Podcast Episode 26 - Christie Murray
On the latest episode, we spoke to Birmingham City Women 1st team player and Scottish International Christie Murray on her career to date, representing her country and dipping her toes in the world of coaching
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50:35
PCT Podcast Episode 25 - Carl Dickinson
On the latest episode we spoke to current professional football Carl Dickinson on his career from grassroots football, to the Premier League, being told he would never make pro and hopes on his legacy representing Stoke City football club
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55:39
PCT Podcast Episode 24 - Danny Bowers
Danny, a child protege, speaks open and honestly about dealing with the release from academy football at the final hurdle having been tipped for stardom, life outside of football and stepping off the pitch and into the dugout.
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1:00:19
PCT Podcast Episode 23 - Ian Brightwell
On the latest episode we caught up with Ian Brightwell, former professional footballer for Manchester City, Coventry City, Walsall, Stoke City, Port Vale and Macclesfield Town. Ian speaks to us about his career, stepping into the world of manag...
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Episode 23
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2:21:09
PCT Podcast Episode 22 - Rob WIlliams
We spoke with Shrewsbury Town Head of Academy Coaching Rob Williams around the modern day coach, coach education and how a career in coaching wasn't something that was planned
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Episode 22
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1:36:46
PCT Podcast Episode 20 - Martin Ho
We speak to Manchester United Women 1st team coach Martin Ho about early specialisation, not pigeon holing players into positions, the female game and fundamental movement skills in the early years
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Episode 20
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1:25:03
PCT Podcast Episode 21 - Chloe Jones
We caught up with Stoke City Women Technical Director Chloe Jones where we spoke about her experience in the game, the male influence in the female game, the exciting rise of the female game and much more
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Episode 21
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1:25:59
PCT Podcast Episode 19 - Matt Ward
In this episode we speak with founder and owner of British Football Coaches Network Matt Ward. Matt speaks to us about his experiences overseas, picking your battles and supporting coaches he's never met
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Episode 19
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1:06:50
PCT Podcast Episode 18 - Ash Civil
On the latest episode, we speak with British Coach overseas, Ash Civil. A UEFA A licensed coach, with a vast experience of coaching, including his latest adventure in Iceland
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Episode 18
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58:04
PCT Podcast Episode 17 - Cristian Montano
We catch up with professional football player Cristian Montano. Cristian speaks to us about growing up in Columbia, changing his life for the better and the amazing work he does as an ambassador for mental health charity Men Unite
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Episode 17
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1:17:56
PCT Podcast Episode 16 - Philippa McGregor
On our latest episode, we speak to performance psychology expert Philippa McGregor. Philippa speaks about the adolescent brain, the changes and emotions children go through in their 2nd biggest developmental stage in their life and much, much m...
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Episode 16
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1:12:55