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Life Through Ball

Life Through Ball (formerly Life in Sport) is a storytelling platform exploring life, identity, and purpose through football.Hosted by Tarek Moustafa, the podcast features honest conversations with players, coaches, staff, and people across the football world about the journeys behind the game.From academy football to life after the pitch, these conversations go beyond performance to explore pressure, transition, belonging, and growth.Football is the home base, but the stories reach far beyond

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78:44

When Football Ends: Injury, Identity & Life After the...

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2026/01/25

Football doesn’t always end how you imagine.Injury. Identity. Starting again.In this episode, Sami opens up about his journey through football — moving between Spain and England, battling long-term injury, and navigating the uncertainty that comes when the game stops.This conversation captures exactly what Life Through Ball is about: the parts of football we don’t prepare players for, and the resilience it takes to build a life beyond the pitch.Follow us on all platforms:

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113:06

The Part of Football Life Nobody Warns You About |...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of Life Through Ball, Tarek sits down with Kraig McLeod to talk about the realities of football that often get laughed off but rarely spoken about properly. Kraig shares his journey through academy football at QPR and Norwich, the transition into non-leaguee, and the moments that forced him to rethink his relationship with the game. We explore what it really feels like to be released, the identity shift that follows, and how humour became a way to process the harder parts of football

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29:12

S2 FINALE | "Closing This Chapter, Preparing for the...

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2026/01/18

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the gap for audio listeners and say thank you for your patience. Life happens, growth takes time, and I really appreciate everyone who has stayed connected during this period.Welcome to the Season 2 finale of Life Through Ball.This season has been a journey. We explored the game beyond the pitch through conversations around player care, coaching, media, analysis, identity, and the human stories that sit behind football. It’s taken the platform deeper than ever into the

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74:30

Inside the Secret World of Football Contracts ft...

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2025/11/24

In this episode I sit down with Daniel Geey, one of the leading sports lawyers in football. We talk about his journey into the industry, how he found his path, and the steps that led him to working on some of the biggest deals in the game. Daniel also gives clear insight into how football contracts actually work, what really happens during a transfer, and the legal challenges that shape the modern game. This is a look behind the curtain at a side of football most fans never get to see. A

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95:06

What Really Happens When You Don’t Make It in...

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2025/11/10

In this episode, I sit down with Theo Brown — former academy footballer turned entrepreneur — to talk about his journey through football, resilience, and finding purpose beyond the game. From chasing the dream as a young player to building his own business, Theo shares honest insights about life in and after football, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how the mindset developed in sport can fuel success in any field. This is a real and reflective conversation about transition, growth, and

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98:55

Why Player Care Is Football’s Most Important Job ft...

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2025/10/28

Hugo Scheckter “the godfather of player care” has worked across multiple Premier League clubs including West Ham United, Southampton, and Brentford, gaining extensive first-team experience along the way. He’s since used his experience and network to found The Player Care Group, where he runs a course for people looking to break into the world of player care. Hugo also works as a consultant with clubs around the world, helping them improve their player welfare structures and overall player care

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81:33

S2 EP9 | Beyond Grenfell: How Football Became a...

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2025/10/13

S2 EP8 | Beyond Grenfell: How Football Became a Beacon of Hope ft Paul Menacer Our most personal episode yet. Paul Menacer — manager of Grenfell Athletic and survivor of the Grenfell fire — opens up about loss, resilience, and how football and community helped him rebuild. Paul’s story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, there’s always a way forward. 🎧 Watch / Listen / Connect 👉 Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just curious about the hidden side of sport, this conversation is packed

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96:52

Football Academies Are Broken: The Truth No One Wants...

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2025/10/03

S2 EP8 | Football Academies Are Broken: The Truth No One Wants to Admit ft Dr Chris Platts In this episode of Life in Sport, Dr Chris Platts draws on over 10 years of research across 300 players to challenge our assumptions about success in football. He argues that the academy system is broken, and shares what his work has revealed about who “makes it”—and why most don’t. 👉 Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or just curious about the hidden side of sport, this conversation is packed with insight

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88:52

S2 EP7 | From Man United to Helping Athletes Unlock...

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2025/10/03

🎙️ Sam Holden | Life in Sport Podcast From the academy system at Manchester United to building his own sports psychology company, Sam Holden has experienced both the highs and challenges of life in football. In this episode, Sam opens up about his academy journey, the mental battles players face, and why he created Unlock Performance — a platform making sports psychology more affordable and accessible for athletes at every level. We talk about identity, resilience, and the lessons Sam has carried

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62:53

S2 EP6 | How This Coach Is Shaping the Future of...

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2025/08/31

In this episode, I sit down with Jess Simnett, who shares her journey from the England setup to Alliance FC in Dubai. We talk about the challenges that shaped her, the shifts in perspective along the way, and how sport continues to influence her story beyond the pitch.Check out our guest: - - - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-simnett-635190157?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app#LifeInSport #entrepreneur #women #womensports #duabifootball

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47:46

The Power of Self-Discovery in Sport: Budreya...

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2025/08/18

In this episode of the Life In Sport Podcast, I sit down with Budreya Faisal, founder and owner of Banaat FC, a pioneering football club based in Dubai that is empowering young women and building a global community around sport.We spoke about her journey, the importance of representation, and how Banaat FC is creating a space for women to express their abilities and identities on and off the pitch.This is a powerful conversation about football, culture, and empowerment — and why sport can be such a

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38:22

S2 EP 4 | More Than a Move: A Journey from EFL...

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2025/08/04

New episode of the Life in Sport Podcast! I’m joined by Ben Pringle, a former EFL midfielder with a 14-year career at clubs like Derby, Rotherham and Preston. ⚽ We dive into the highs and challenges of life as a professional footballer, his transition out of the league, and what inspired his move to Dubai. 🌍 If you're into football, career journeys or life transitions — this one’s for you. 🎧

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88:06

Coaching Excellence: A Journey in Youth Development...

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2025/07/20

In this episode, I sat down with Temisan Williams, an experienced academy coach who’s worked with some of London’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal, Tottenham, Fulham, and Southend United. With over 700 elite academy players coached, Temisan brings a wealth of insight and experience into youth development.He’s also the founder of the Coach Accelerator Community, where he supports coaches across the world in breaking into the professional game through proven development strategies and personal

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62:01

Season 2 - Shaping Futures: A journey of Advocacy Ft....

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2025/07/06

In today's episode T sits down with one half of the Mates with Mics Podcast Paul Williams. Paul is an advocate for the holistic development of young people and players and a current compliance officer. He is extremely passionate about Player Care especially after his own experiences in the Academy set up and how that part of his journey has shaped him.

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62:16

Season 2 - Behind The Game: The Role Of Player Care...

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2025/06/22

Welcome back to Life in Sport — Season 2 kicks off with Matt Shepherd, Player Care Manager at Tottenham Hotspur Women’s Academy. In this powerful conversation, Matt opens up about what Player Care really means, why it's essential in modern football, and how the role has evolved to support players as people first — not just athletes. We discuss: What Player Care actually involves day to day The human side of elite football How clubs can better support youth and academy players Building identity and

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62:09

Episode 14 - Networking, Careers and Football

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2024/12/01

In todays episode T is joined by the one and only James Cox the founder of Work in Football, who is a former Performance Analyst who then transitioned into Player Care at Portsmouth FC. We discuss his journey through football as he gives us his insight on how to break into the ultra competitive industry and how through Work in Football he is helping the next generation! Like, Subscribe and Comment! Big Love People! If you are interested in Working in Football visit their website and book a call with

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94:31

Episode 13 - Breaking Barriers: Faith, Culture and...

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2024/11/17

In todays episode we see the return of our first guest on the LIS Podcast Ossama Aslam! It was great to be able to catch up with him again as we reflect on his first season at London Welsh, the inclusion of Rugby and learning about South Asian culture and sport!Follow us on our other platforms: https://linktr.ee/lispod?Check out our previous episode with Ossama: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Xjj3zmvzajmDG4boZPf0c?si=89fdbda102ca4f50

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78:45

Episode 12 - Making a Mark in Sports Marketing! w/...

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2024/11/03

In Episode 12, T travels up to Leeds to meet the ambitious Olly Wilson who has his goals of making it in Marketing in Football. Here, we learn about what drives Olly's passion, the importance of resilience in this industry, as well as his current projects he has going on. Like and Subscribe! Olly's Portfolio:https://sites.google.com/view/olly-wilson-website-portfolio/home?authuser=0Follow us on our other platforms: https://linktr.ee/lispod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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89:42

Episode 11 - Punching through fear!

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2024/10/20

In todays episode T has his first guest since Episode 7! Introducing our guest Chauncey who transitioned from rugby to boxing and coaching. He talks us through his ACL injury, how this changed his perspective and approach to sport and exercise and his passion for boxing and sharing it with the next generation!Follow us on our Social Media!https://linktr.ee/lispod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

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45:02

Episode 10 - Double Digits!

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2024/10/06

We have made it to Episode 10! This is a great milestone that means a lot to the LIS Podcast! In todays episode T speaks about his future goals as well as a little recap of what the LIS Podcast is and talks about the previous episodes with past guests. You cannot wipe the smile from his face! Like, Subscribe and Comment!Follow us on the Socials: https://linktr.ee/lispodutm_source=linktree_profile_share

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