The Curve Mindset Podcast with McGinley Coaching

The Curve Mindset Podcast with McGinley Coaching

Welcome to The Curve Mindset Podcast in partnership with McGinley Coaching, where we discuss all things mindset with a variety of different guests - including athletes, coaches, psychologists, teachers, motivational speakers, business leaders & many more!

Episodes

June 6, 2025 31 mins

In this new series I spoke with Ray Power.

This was an excellent discussion and well worth 30 minutes to learn some golden nuggets about different aspects of football.

Ray has a new book out and can be found on amazon.

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Welcome back everyone!


This is a fantastic episode with Ruben Cnobel.


We discussed a number of topics including how we can use foreign languages in interviews, in life and also when working in football.


There is a lot of great content so have a listen!



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Welcome to Series 6 of the Curve Mindset podcast.


Today I was joined by Gabriel Glavan. Gabriel has a background in sports management, scouting analysis, and mentorship.

He was Director of Football at Dinamo Bucharest, where he spearhead the development of the sporting department.

This was part 1 of a great discussion on being a sporting director and the skills needed to work in the sports/football industry.

Look out for part 2 ...

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April 26, 2024 29 mins

Today I was joined by researcher Ella Williams.


We discussed her role for the film COPA 71 and some of the interviews she had participated in.


The film is excellent and would recommend watching it.

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April 19, 2024 32 mins

Today I spoke with Chris Brindley.


We discussed leadership, dealing with work and stress, how we can use a positive mindset to overcome adversity and how we should boil the kettle and not the ocean!

The sound quality is not the best with some interference - but you can make most of it out!

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Today I was joined by Manchester United Women's Academy Manager AJ.

This was a great conversation as we spoke about AJ's role, the standards at Man Utd, working with staff and the resources and how we can improve ourselves by asking questions that can enhance our learning.

Have a listen to this incredible chat as there is a lot to take from it - even if you are a coach, scout, DOF and a player.

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April 5, 2024 29 mins

Today I was joined by recruitment lead at Arsenal Women FC - Kevin Murphy.

Kevin is an experienced coach and coach developer with roles at Rangers Women, Hamilton Accies FC Women, Hearts Women and Manchester City Women.


This was a great chat on coach education, how to develop your skill and how we can be specialist generalist.


Have a listen to this incredible podcast!



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In this episode I spoke with Dr Danielle Prescott.


We discussed a number of topics including employability in the womens game, skillset for working at grassroots level and how we can self reflect by zooming out to analyse your performance.


Danielle has a number of roles including:


* Academy Scout for Manchester United - U12-21
* Content Developer with The PFSA
* Talent Scout for The FA (Women)


And has a P...

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February 23, 2024 29 mins

In this episode I spoke with youth coach @ Vikingur FC Thorarinn Einer.

We discussed a number of topics including coach education, networking, working in the youth game and advice on how to develop players of all abilities.

You can follow Thorarinn on LinkedIn - Thorarinn Einer for more of the work he produces.


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February 9, 2024 26 mins

In this episode I spoke with football coach Greg Cruickshank.


We discussed a number of topics including working with U18's, an internship at a Scottish Premier League team and how we can use different ways to communicate to help enhance the player's knowledge.


It's a great listen!

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January 26, 2024 33 mins

In today's episode I spoke with Lewis Walker. Lewis is the Impact and Development Manager at ADO Den Haag.


We spoke about community development, working in the community department which links with many other departments, skills and qualifications and how sometimes the path we want to take can change for the better.


Have a listen to this incredible podcast.

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January 19, 2024 32 mins

WE ARE BACK!


We have a fantastic guest on the new series on the Curve Mindset Podcast.


On the podcast I spoke with Lioness Issy Pollard.


We spoke about coach education, working and playing in the women's game and advice on coaching in the women's game.


Please like and subscribe to my podcast.

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December 22, 2023 29 mins

In today's episode I spoke with Lewis Craig.


Lewis is the ex Man Utd U21 Head Coach.


We discussed his journey and how taking opportunities in the men's and Women's game can enhance your career.

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December 22, 2023 31 mins

In Today's episode I Spoke with Steph Fairbairn.


We discussed a number of topics including coaching in the women's game, being an editor for women's football magazine and how we can improve the game.

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December 22, 2023 32 mins

In this episode I spoke with Fulham FC Womens Head Coach Steve Jaye.


This was a fascinating chat about the different roles that Steve's had, how transferable skills are key to any job and how we can improve players that are playing part time with marginal gains.

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December 14, 2023 33 mins

In today's episode I spoke with Rodolphe Wilhelm. He is a youth coach for Toronto High Park FC in Canada.

This was a great episode due to Rodolphe's passion towards working in the youth game, his detail in the video analysis sessions and speaking and learning a new language when coaching football.

He is also has a YouTube channel:


https://www.youtube.com/@coachrodwilhelm


Have a listen to this incredible coach!

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December 8, 2023 52 mins

In today's episode I spoke with Lauren Glossop.


Lauren has many years experience working in the educational sector. She is also a massive football fan with her daughter playing football as well as her dad being an ex professional footballer.


This conversation was really interesting as Lauren has a big passion for the women's game and how we can use education as a big part of every player's development.

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December 1, 2023 30 mins

Today I was joined by Ex Iceland FA Technical Director/Coach Educator Siggi Eyjolfsson.


This was a great conversation and thanks again for Siggi for his time.


We talked about his different roles, working abroad and advice for coaching different teams.


Enjoy it!


Please leave a review!

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November 24, 2023 27 mins

Today I was joined by Substitute & Football Coach Sammy Lander.

This was a fascinating episode as we discussed his role, how data plays a big part and also the debate on GK subs.

There was a lot to takeaways from it so please follow Sammy's work as you can learn a lot from different specialists in the beautiful game.

Please share or comment your views on the podcast.

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November 17, 2023 24 mins

In this episode I spoke with Focus Sports Education Director Ahmet Hizal.


Ahmet spoke about his background and the many courses that Focus provide.


I have been on a few courses and would recommend them as they dive into more than football!


Focus Sports Education is on all social media platforms.

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