Podcast: The High Performance
Published Date:
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:25 GMT
Duration:
11:45
Explicit:
False
Guests:
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To celebrate the Women’s World Cup, Jake and Damian take a look back at the conversations they had with former England players Alex Scott, Steph Houghton, and Jill Scott, as well as former manager Phil Neville.
Jake and Damian listen back to their chat with Jill about how the experience for female footballers has completely transformed. Steph shares what it was like to put women’s football on the map, and how she realised her life would change when she returned home after winning. Alex and Phil share their experiences with the Lionesses and how it changed their lives.
Listen to the episodes mentioned in this episode:
Phil Neville - https://pod.fo/e/2680b
Alex Scott - https://pod.fo/e/14421c
Jill Scott - https://pod.fo/e/17147d
Steph Houghton - https://pod.fo/e/ad8e0
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In this episode, Jake and Damian reflect on conversations they've had with former England women's football players and manager Phil Neville. They revisit discussions about the transformation of the experience for female footballers, the impact of the 2012 Olympics and 2015 World Cup, and the challenges faced by women in the sport.
Steph Houghton shares her perspective on putting women's football on the map and realizing the impact of her achievements upon returning home after a victorious tournament. Jill Scott speaks about the team's goal to inspire a nation and leave women's football in a better place during the 2017 European Championship, which they won on home soil.
Alex Scott delves into the mindset of a high-performance athlete, emphasizing the significance of overcoming fear and the role of fear in driving her success. Phil Neville discusses the prejudice, homophobia, sexism, and lack of equality faced by female athletes, highlighting the need for change at the top to promote gender and racial diversity in leadership positions.
The episode concludes with Jake and Damian expressing their support for the Lionesses in the upcoming Women's World Cup, acknowledging the team's potential and the importance of Serena Vigman's leadership. They also promote the High Performance Podcast app and Fred Meyer's savings and rewards program.