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The Training Ground Podcast provides immediate and practical takeaways for soccer players who are serious about improving their performance. Learn from guests that include soccer coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists and other support staff that play key roles in the development of soccer players throughout the world.
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
The Training Ground Podcast #012 - Thomas Croke
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
In this episode of The Training Ground Podcast, I am speaking with Thomas Croke. Thomas played in the league of Ireland for over 7 years with Wexford and Waterford and recently transitioned to coaching full time as an assistant coach for FK Gintra, a powerhouse women’s soccer team in Lithuania.
Hope you enjoy this episode with Thomas Croke.
We discuss
- How he was able to play full time football while studying at college
- Why he returned to his hometown club in the league of Ireland
- His move to Lithuania and his experience coaching in professional women’s soccer
- What his playing and coaching future might look like
- And his advice to youth soccer players who want to fulfil a dream of playing professionally
Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following me on Instagram @strengthcoachkev or visit kjbtraining.com
Enjoy
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
The Training Ground Podcast #011 Danny Lowton
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Danny Lowton. Danny moved to the U.S. as a graduate soccer player and played at Mercyhurst University. Prior to his time at Mercyhurst, Danny graduated with a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University in England.
Along with a number of other S&C commitments, Danny is the Strength & Conditioning coach for both Men's & Women's soccer teams at Gannon University. Danny can be found on Instagram (@dannylowton1) and can be also be contacted by email lowton001@gannon.edu
How he arrived in US as a graduate soccer player
Benefits of working with a recruitment agency
How he plans on utilizing GPS with his athletes
His philosophy on out of season and pre-season training
Why he does not include back squats in his gym programs for athletes
Why box jumps are overrated
What a day in the life looks like for him
and much more...
Friday Jan 08, 2021
The Training Ground Podcast #010 - Aidan Curran
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Aidan Curran. Aidan moved to the U.S. to play NCAA college soccer at University of Findlay where he also completed a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree.
Aidan is the owner of 90 minutes fitness (@90minsfitness on Instagram) and can be also be contacted by email aidan@90minutesfitness.com
In this episode we discuss…
His development as a college soccer player in Ireland
How he ended up moving to the U.S. to pursue a soccer scholarship
His advice to international players
Format of out-of-season training sessions
His experience pursuing full time football in Germany
The problem with lifting too heavy and fitness testing
Why players should train in a team setting versus 1-on-1
and much more...
Friday Jan 01, 2021
20 Fitness Tips to Improve Your Training in 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
Friday Jan 01, 2021
With the new year beginning, I thought it would be a good idea to share 20 strength, conditioning, and nutrition tips that may help guide your training and goal setting in 2021. Enjoy!
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Sam McCullough on College Soccer and Traveling the World
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Sam McCullough. Sam and I both played on the same team at university so it was great to catch up with him in person.
To view full show notes go to https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-009-sam-mccullough/
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Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
The Training Ground Podcast #008 - Patrick Fitzgerald
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with Assistant Men's Soccer Coach, Patrick Fitzgerald. Pat currently works for Midwestern State University and recently transitioned from playing into full time coaching. To view full show notes go to: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-008-patrick-fitzgerald/
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
The Training Ground Podcast #007 - Will Geosits
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
Sunday Nov 01, 2020
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with high school strength & conditioning coach, Wil Geosits. Will currently works for Spring-Ford school district and is their head strength and conditioning coach. To view full show notes go to: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-007-will-geosits/
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
The Training Ground Podcast #006 - Ewan Sharp
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Today I am speaking with Performance Analyst, Ewan Sharp. Ewan is currently a performance analyst for the MLS team New York Red Bulls. To view full show notes go to https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-006-ewan-sharp/
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
The Training Ground Podcast #005 - Paddy Carey
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with lead Coordinator of the WWETBFAI Football Programme, Paddy Carey. View full show notes here: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-005-paddy-carey/
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
The Training Ground Podcast #004-Billy Colton
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
In this episode of The Training Ground podcast I am speaking with men’s soccer coach, Billy Colton. Billy is in his 2nd year as head coach at NCAA Division II program, Gannon University.
View full show notes here: https://kjbtraining.com/the-training-ground-podcast-episode-004-billy-colton/