Podcasts from the Pitch

Podcasts from the Pitch aims to connect audiences through the shared interests of sports, stories, and motivation through casual, light-hearted discussions between avid fan of the beautiful game, Chase Alexander, and some of the key figures who define the sport. Podcasts from the Pitch stands to communicate the importance of sport and its application to our lives. Follow along to gather insight from various perspectives of professional football, with discussions ranging from career-defining moments to favorite stories and whichever direction the conversation may take!

Podcasts from the Pitch is a sports podcast hosted by Chase Alexander, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chase Alexander hosts Podcasts from the Pitch, a sports show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Michael Branch

  Apr 8, 202514 minS1

  <p>Michael Branch has a career storyline unlike any other footballer. Debuting at 17, the Liverpool native was expected to be Everton's own household name as teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United dominated the English footballing landscape. Praised as a generational talent, the pressure placed upon Michael would ultimately contribute toward a diminishing love for the game and an early retirement. Following his exit from the game, Branch would spend some time in prison, yet has since gotten involved with Everton in the Community to provide support in the Liverpool area and has started a business as a fitness and...

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  Episode #10

  Amobi Okugo

  Aug 4, 202321 minS1

  <p>Amobi Okugo is challenging the statistics - While it is far from uncommon for retiring athletes to experience challenges in retirement, Okugo has seamlessly transitioned from life as a professional soccer player to the business world as an entrepreneur. You can now listen to my interview with Amobi to learn how he balanced education and a pro career to maximize his potential and find a purpose for himself outside of playing. Be on the lookout for future episodes as Podcasts from the Pitch takes a closer look at player care and transitional resources in modern world football.<br/>Instagram...

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  Episode #12

  Going Pro: A Catalyst for Failure

  Aug 4, 20238 minS1

  <p>Mental health in sport is finally receiving the attention which it deserves, and player care in the academy system appears to be improving to safeguard the potential of the countless young athletes it serves. In an industry as competitive as professional football, it can be easy to neglect those who have seemingly "made it." But in many ways, the transition to life without the game which provided order to athletes' lives for years on end may be more challenging for senior-level players than it is for released academy players, with the ladder already demonstrating a challenging adjustment. To learn...

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  Episode #11

  Lee Wood

  Aug 4, 202347 minS1

  <p>If there's anybody to ask about player care, it's Lee Wood. Currently serving as the Player Care Manager at Wigan Athletic, Lee previously served as an Education Assistant at the club while having previously worked at Bolton Wanderers as a Sports Tutor and the Head of Academy Education. Lee holds a certificate in Player Care from The Player Care Group, and regularly discusses athlete development with professionals in the industry on his podcast, The Development Locker. You can learn all about player care from Lee and why it is important to consider how the industry may continue to evolve...

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  Episode #8

  Frans Hoek

  Jan 1, 202357 minS1

  <p>Frans Hoek is a pioneer in football. A professional goalkeeper before his teenage years, the Dutchman pairs his "from the streets" upbringing with observation to headline his own goalkeeping philosophy. Having written his thesis on the subject, Hoek became an authority on goalkeeping and gathered the attention of Johan Cruyff, becoming the first specialized goalkeeping coach as a part of the icon's Ajax staff. Hoek has continued to exercise his influence to shape the next great generation of goalkeepers - a term he feels is outdated - by working with some of football's most prestigious clubs and national teams...

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