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The Hidden Side Of The Football Industry
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Tekky FC to explore his journey from Preston to London, and how he built a platform focused on developing young players beyond just football.We dive into the realities of the academy system, why it doesn’t work for everyone, and the importance of creating environments where players can grow both on and off the pitch.This conversation goes beyond the game — touching on identity, development, and what it really takes to support young people in football today.
In this episode, we sit down with Johnny Kay, the mind behind Versus, to explore where football meets culture. From the power of identity in the modern game to the often-unspoken realities of mental health, Johnny opens up on what it really means to navigate life in and around football today. We dive into how Versus is reshaping storytelling in sport, why culture and community are inseparable from the game, and the pressures that players, creators, and fans carry behind the scenes. This is more than football it’s about people, purpose, and perspective. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, thought-provoking conversation.
In this episode of Life Through Ball, I sit down with renowned football journalist and author Guillem Balagué for a conversation about his journey through the world of football. Known for his work covering some of the biggest names in the game, Guillem shares a perspective that might surprise many fans, football itself was never his true passion. Instead, it has always been storytelling. We discuss how his career developed, the lessons he has learned from decades working around elite football, and how storytelling sits at the heart of the sport. From covering the biggest clubs in the world to writing books and shaping football narratives, Guillem reflects on what the game has taught him about life, identity and purpose. This episode is a deep dive into the human side of football and the stories that shape the game. If you enjoy conversations about football journeys, identity in sport, and the people behind the game, make sure to subscribe to Life Through Ball. Follow Life Through Ball: Follow Life Through Ball: YouTube: @lifethroughball Instagram: @lifethroughball Twitter/X: @lifethroughball Tiktok: @lifethroughball
In this episode of Life Through Ball, we sit down with KK, founder of Proficient Youth Development (@proficientyouthdev), to explore his journey and the reason he built a platform dedicated to supporting young athletes and their parents.We discuss identity beyond performance, the role of parental guidance in youth sport, and where youth development is heading. KK shares why he felt there was a gap in the space and how he is working to change the way players are supported on and off the pitch.A conversation about purpose, responsibility and building something bigger than the game.
In this episode of Life Through Ball, we sit down with Kamil, founder and owner of Euston Lane FC — a football club he started at just 20 years old.We explore the reality of building a club from the ground up — the vision, the challenges, and the responsibility that comes with leading players while still being early in your own journey.From organising fixtures and managing operations to taking his team abroad to face opposition like Rayo Vallecano’s B team, this conversation dives into what it really takes to turn an idea into a footballing project.This is a story about leadership, ambition, and creating opportunities through football — not just playing the game, but building something bigger than yourself.
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: https://beacons.ai/lifethroughball?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAPjQtRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAacc3YnHWXhEeZtq3pWygS7PVA8VX3Db8IpecRpZa2VuGxRZ9Rtotec6XcbM5Q_aem_w1L4hVL8oeGgworWzYnxdw
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 life. Now known for his football skits and content that resonate with players who have been or are still on that same journey, Kraig explains why laughing through it all became his coping mechanism and creative outlet. This conversation goes beyond football careers and into identity, resilience, mental health and finding your voice when the game does not go to plan. A real and honest conversation about life through football.Follow Kraig: https://www.instagram.com/_1kmac?igsh=ZzJ5NnVveG82MTdthttps://www.tiktok.com/@1kmac_?_r=1&_t=ZN-93EwYngBjFOFollow Life Through Ball on all platforms:https://beacons.ai/lifethroughball
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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 it.Follow us on all platforms:https://beacons.ai/lifethroughball
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