🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 14: Fitness in Football ⚽💪

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Go Football Podcast, your weekly deep dive into everything grassroots football! This week, we're getting physical as we explore one of the most important yet often misunderstood aspects of the game — Fitness in Football.

💬 In this episode, we tackle:

• ​Why fitness is essential at all levels, from under-7s to adult grassroots.
• The difference between match fitness and general fitness — and how to train for both.
• How fitness impacts performance, confidence, and injury prevention in youth players.
• What coaches, parents, and players should focus on off the pitch.
• Real examples of how poor fitness can affect match day and how to improve it.
• Advice for balancing training, recovery, and lifestyle for young players.

Whether you’re a coach, player, parent or ref, understanding football fitness is key to developing confident, strong and resilient players in today’s game.

📩 Got thoughts on football fitness? We'd love to hear from you — email us at gofootballpod@gmail.com or drop a comment wherever you’re listening or watching.

🙏 Thank you to all our loyal listeners on Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and beyond. Keep supporting grassroots football and don’t forget to share the pod with your football family!

🎯 Perfect for:

Grassroots Coaches | Football Parents | Youth Players | Referees | Sports Students | Fitness Coaches | Academy Support Staff

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