{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6115aae553179600139389e1/6197cfadbe53fe0012700182?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ian Fitzpatrick - Journey to the Olympics, Nights Out & Contract Issues","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6115aae553179600139389e1/1678233169733-8eb07e2042ef0f96ddefdf9be06bf74f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today I chat with Ireland 7s international Ian Fitzpatrick.</p><p><br></p><p>Ian was with the Irish 7s from its relaunch in 2015 right up to the Olympics in 2021. We chat about that journey from playing the likes of Malta to playing Fiji with Semi Radradra and Josh Tuisova. He talks about the nights out the team would have after tournaments and also,</p><p><br></p><ul><li>\tHow he felt getting released and not getting another contract.</li><li>\tIrish 7s players walking away because of contract issues.</li><li>\tHow Ireland played differently to beat the big teams.</li><li>\tWhat it’s like playing Fiji in sevens.&nbsp;</li><li>\tHow the Irish 7s train.</li><li>\tWhat the living conditions were like in the Olympic Village.</li><li>\tThe food that the athletes got in Tokyo and how surprised he was with it.</li><li>\tDifficulties with negotiating contracts as a sevens player.</li><li>\tFears he has around the sustainability of Sevens around the world.</li><li>\tSolutions that he believes could help sevens players earn a better living.</li><li>\tMarketing sevens and the selling point of the game.</li><li>\tGetting accustomed to life after rugby, and what he misses.</li><li>\tDealing with injuries and surgeries, and any regrets he has.</li><li>\tTrying to find his identity outside of rugby.</li><li>\tHow he wants to help young players.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can find Ian on instagram @_ianfitzpatrick</p><p><br></p><p>My instagram is The Off Field Rugby Coach @offfieldrugby, any feedback you have or thoughts for the pod, please DM me there, would love to hear them.</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed the podcast please share it with some friends, and if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts please leave a rating and a review.</p><p><br></p><p>Please subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you’re listening.</p><p><br></p><p>Really appreciate you clicking in, cheers!</p><p><br></p><p>https://shows.acast.com/being-a-pro-rugby-player</p>","author_name":"Brian Moylett"}