{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64de5f6842a89200111fe8e3/68263b843e2c04fd7a407da8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S2 Episode 33 - Gearing Up For Pre-Season","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64de5f6842a89200111fe8e3/1747335032092-f2bda4d6-f546-4a1e-909c-453fe8614959.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week, we're joined by returning guest Ross McNeilly, former coach at Dorking Wanderers and Aldershot, to explore what <em>really</em> happens once the final whistle blows.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down the modern off-season: from post-season tours and player fatigue, to the growing trend of “pre-season before pre-season.” Are clubs overworking their players? Is the off-season becoming a myth? And how can coaches better support recovery while still preparing for the season ahead?</p><p>Whether you’re a player about to head into your off-season or a coach looking for fresh ideas and perspective, this is a must-listen conversation on rest, readiness, and the changing rhythm of the football calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out <a href=\"https://www.p2wfootball.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.p2wfootball.com/</a> for more info on Perform 2 Win Football</p><p><br></p><p>As always please like, subscribe and follow</p><p><br></p><p>Jack, Stu &amp; Ross.</p>","author_name":"Stuart Sharples & Jack Koleszar"}