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Q&A: Dan Bardell, Freelance Broadcaster and Presenter

26 Apr, 2024

A lifelong Aston Villa supporter who first got involved in football media producing fan content about his local club, Dan Bardell has spent the last few years cementing himself as a familiar face in the landscape of UK football broadcasting. For several years, he presented The Athletic Football Podcast, before going on to work on a freelance basis for TV and radio broadcasters such as Sky Sports News and Talksport. As part of our series of...

Q&A: Liam Henshaw, Data Analyst & Scout

12 Mar, 2024

After developing a strong interest in analysis while studying Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, data analyst and scout Liam Henshaw spent several years building up his skills and developing a portfolio while working as a football trader and supervisor in the gambling industry. Freelance employment at different professional clubs and agencies ultimately led him to his current cole as a Data Analyst and Scout in the recruitment team...

Q&A: Jonathan Hill, Football Analyst

12 Jan, 2024

In the last decade, the role of analysis in football has grown exponentially. Clubs are placing more focus on detailed video and live assessment of performances than ever before, and as a result a variety of opportunities have opened up for sports professionals with a passion for this side of the game. Clubs are switched on to the benefits of scouring far and wide for excellent tacticians and thinkers, and a number of analysts are finding...

Nige Tassell Q&A: Author and Freelance Football Writer

08 Nov, 2023

Having cut his teeth as a music journalist, Nige Tassell began writing for sports publications such as FourFourTwo and When Saturday Comes in 2013, publishing his first book on football, The Bottom Corner, in 2016. A deep dive into the world of non-league football that coincided with the rise of Leicester's non-league poster boy Jamie Vardy and high-profile cup runs from clubs like Lincoln City, it was described by legendary commentator Barry...

Geir Jordet: Sports Psychologist and Scanning Expert

15 Aug, 2023

"There are so many ways you can create a career in football," says Geir Jordet, PhD, discussing his unique pathway within the industry. A Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Jordet has gained widespread recognition for his work researching, teaching, and consulting on psychology and elite performance in football. For over 20 years, he has worked with leading clubs, organisations, coaches, and individual players, targeting the...

Bartek Sylwestrzak: Ball Striking Specialist Q&A

15 Jun, 2023

In recent years, the role of specialist coaching in football has grown significantly. In order to achieve marginal gains on the pitch, various clubs have increased their focus on set piece coaching , or training in breathing exercises and sleep. However, there's one crucial area of specialist coaching that remains hugely under-explored: ball striking. Bartek Sylwestrzak has dedicated his career to studying this field. Over the course of...

Susan Couper: FA Senior Recruitment and Volunteer Manager

22 Aug, 2022

For over 6 years, Susan Couper has worked as Senior Recruitment and Volunteer Manager at the Football Association (FA). A Senior Management Team member, she plays a crucial role in tournament delivery, having helped organise both the Women's Euro 2022 and the delayed Mens' Euro 2020 competitions. Previously, Couper worked in investment banking recruitment, before making the transition into sports by joining the London Olympic Organising...

Jessie Engelhart: International Sports Lawyer

05 Mar, 2022

Sports lawyer Jessie Engelhart has worked with some of the biggest organisations in football. In recent seasons, she's helped guide Strategy and Innovation at FC Barcelona and UEFA. Now, she's focusing on independent projects, having co-founded Sensato Sports Law (a boutique law firm specialising in sports-related disputes and advice), and developed a range of resources for budding football professionals - you can check out her website...

Chris Paouros: Co-Founder/Co-Chair of Proud Lilywhites

28 Jun, 2021

As an avid Spurs fan and Co-Founder/Co-Chair of Tottenham Hotspur’s official LGBTQ+ supporters’ group (Proud Lilywhites), Chris Paouros is passionate about ensuring football is a safe and welcoming environment for all. In holding further positions in the football industry, such as a Trustee for Kick it Out, Board Member at the Football Supporters Association and Inclusion Advisory Board Member for the FA, Chris’ knowledge and understanding of...

Faye Carruthers: TV & Radio Sports Broadcaster

05 Jun, 2021

Faye Carruthers – television and radio sports broadcaster - always had an ambition to work within the sports industry. After fuelling her passion for football throughout the 1990 World Cup, Faye’s love of the sport continued to grow and her hard work, determination and passion has led her to achieve a successful career in a demanding and competitive industry. In this interview, Faye speaks to Sascha about her career thus far, from starting...

Will Leversuch: Player Status Officer, The FA

16 May, 2021

Will Leversuch began his career in the football industry as a HR intern at West Ham United Football Club. After successfully completing two internships and working in a full-time capacity as a HR Coordinator, Will left the club to pursue a football administration role with the FA. Having gained experience in managing complex administration tasks in transfer windows, to assisting in developing the women’s professional game, Will’s role as...

Michael Caulfield: Sport Psychologist

02 May, 2021

From working with industry professionals such as Gareth Southgate and Dean Smith, to discussing all things football on the Kelly and Wrighty Show, Michael Caulfield is a well-known figure in the area of Sports Psychology. In this Jobs in Football interview, Michael talks to Sascha about his experiences of working in the football industry, including why management style is so important to a player’s development, how Covid-19 has taken away...

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