Athlete's Blueprint Podcast Jonathan Pierre

Welcome back to another episode of Athlete’s Blueprint. I’m your host, JP, and today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Susanna Banjo, an England International athlete who has been competing worldwide in 200m & 400m races over the past 18 years.
In this episode, Susanna shares her incredible journey and insights into the world of athletics, covering a range of topics including:

Taking the Step Up: How Susanna transitioned from competing at school to building a successful athletics career.


Discipline for Peak Performance: The rigorous discipline and dedication required to perform at the highest level.


Influences and Inspiration: The significant impact of legendary athletes like Dame Kelly Holmes, Denise Lewis, and Sally Gunnell on Susanna's career.


Technological Advances: How technology has transformed the athletics landscape, from training methods to performance tracking.


Social Media's Role: The dual-edged sword of social media in shaping body image and influencing sponsorship deals for athletes.

Join us for a great insight into the life of an England International athlete, exploring the highs and lows, as well as the challenges and triumphs of Susanna's athletic journey.
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Talking all things horses you’ll hear about: 

Freddy’s horse training journey and the world of trick riding for Great Britain

The importance of understanding the psychology of horses and how it has shaped his training methods.

How technology has changed the way people train horses

Training with Russian Cossacks and the discipline needed to succeed

The difference between competing in the UK vs Russia

insights into the barriers to entry in the horse training industry

The role of sustainability in the equestrian industry. 


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Stick around to find out

The transformative impact Our Goal has on girls and women 

Finding the passion for women's football and coaching

Joining and supporting the Manchester FA 

Inspirational moments in football and mentoring

How to make women's football sustainable 


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Darius Miller, CEO of Bonus Sports, dives into the unique world of US college sports on our podcast. 🎙️

From the electric fan base to soccer's rising popularity, we explore it all. With the new NIL policy, college athletes are finally getting paid for their likeness, sparking dreams of going pro. Whether it's football or basketball, these athletes face pressure to perform, but it's also what drives them.

We discuss how college games draw massive crowds and the lucrative opportunities for coaches. Despite the risks of career-ending injuries, some find new paths in media or coaching. And let's not forget about the Olympics - a whole different ball game. From track and field to the growing influence of esports, we cover it all. Tune in for insights on women's sports, the impact of NIL, and the passion driving college athletics. 🏈🏀⚽️
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Football referees have a tough gig but could you be one?

Today I’m joined by grassroots football referee Brad Jolly.

Brad, had the pleasure of learning from Ex-Premier League referee Andre Marriner.

We get to grips with:

- Brad’s reason for becoming a referee 
- Overcoming intimidation from players, coaches and spectators
- Learning from Andre Marriner 
- The complications of VAR and the Blue Card 
- Funding at the grassroots level 
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Today, I’m joined by Premier League Academy Coach and Excellence Academy Temi Williams a football coach with over a decade of experience. 
Coaching players from Fulham, West Ham, Tottenham and Arsenal Temi opens up on: 
How José Mourinho and André Villas-Boas convinced him to pursue coaching instead of becoming a doctor.

The challenges of coaching young players

How to land a coaching job

How AI is influencing coaching in the modern game

The characteristics he looks for in players

The impact of influential coaches he has worked with, such as John McDermott and Neil Barth.

This is a great insight into the life of a Premier League Academy Coach.
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