Brian Murphy

The Head In The Game Podcast returns from Summer break with a powerful conversation with New Zealand based Football coach Brian Murphy. Brian talks candidly about his playing days and how his experiences playing in the UK at underage affected his mental health, and his return to the League Of Ireland where he had spells with Kilkenny City, Kildare County, Dublin City and Monaghan United before making the move to the Oceania!

Brian talks openly about his struggles when making the transition into coaching at Semi professional level and how negative reactions both inside the dressing room and on the internet led him to a dark point in his life. Through adversity, Brian has come out the other side and discusses how he uses his experiences to help the next generation of coach, recently assisting Ngaruawahia United gain promotion in New Zealand!

This is a very open and honest conversation. If you are affected by anything discussed during the conversation, please be advised to go to the resources section at headinthegame.ie.

Thanks for listening and remember, keep your Head In The Game!