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The Lowdown

Conor Walsh
Football
Youth Development
Football Coaching
Player Development
Coaching
World Cup
Leadership
Right To Dream
Goalkeeping
Team Dynamics
Haitian National Football Federation
Premier League
Hard Work
International Coaching Experience
World Football Summit
Gabriel Calderon
Data-Driven Coaching
Scandinavia
Sports Psychology
Sports Science

The Lowdown is a football podcast giving listeners unprecedented access to the minds shaping the modern game. Each week, we sit down with the people driving football forward — from club owners and technical directors to academy heads, coaches, and broadcasters — to uncover the lessons, challenges, and stories behind their journeys.

Whether you’re a young coach, a player chasing the next step, or s... more

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Latest Episodes

Today I am delighted to be joined by esteemed football executive Adrian Bevington.

In today's episode we cover Adrian's 10 lessons in leadership from building sporting departments throughout his career. Drawing on his experience working at the FA, F... more

Today I am delighted to be joined by Red Bull Bragantino Academy Director; Victor Passeri. I have been fortunate to get to know Victor as part of this years MBA cohort with the ASD.

This episode provides brilliant insight into technical leadership w... more

Today we celebrate the 200th episode of The Lowdown with a special World Cup episode with David Garcia & Bernat Mosquera. With 106 games down and fresh from watching Brazil v Japan we review the action thus far,

Listen to find out more including;

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In this episode, we sit down with Oliver Denhardt to explore his journey from the early days of performance analysis and scouting to helping shape the future of football intelligence. Having worked within leading environments including AFC Ajax and F... more

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Recent Guests

Victor Passeri
Academy Director of Red Bull Bragantino
Red Bull Bragantino
Episode: #201 - Red Bull Bragantino w/ Victor Passeri
David Garcia
Former guest on the show; football expert
Episode: #200 - World Cup Special w/ David Garcia & Bernat Mosquera
Bernat Mosquera
Former guest on the show; football analyst
Episode: #200 - World Cup Special w/ David Garcia & Bernat Mosquera
Oliver Denhardt
Head of football strategy at Eyeball
Eyeball
Episode: #199 - Eyeball w/ Oliver Dehnhardt
Tomasz Cybulski
Co-founder of ProTrainUp
ProTrainUp
Episode: #197 - ProTrainUp w/ Tomasz Cybulski
Carsten Dohm
Football development expert and coach
Right to Dream/San Diego FC
Episode: #196 - Person before Player w/ Carsten Dohm
Paul McGuinness
Football coach with extensive experience in elite and youth development
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Episode: #195 - Under the Microscope w/ Paul McGuinness
Russell Earnshaw
Esteemed coach, coach developer, coach educator
Coach development/consultancy
Episode: #194 - The Magic of Coaching w/ Russell Earnshaw
John O'Rourke
President of the North American Irish Coaches Association (NAICA)
North American Irish Cultures Association (NAICA)
Episode: #193 - North American Irish Coaches w/ John O'Rourke

Host

Conor Walsh
Host of The Lowdown; interviewer and facilitator of in-depth football development and analytics conversations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Very worthwhile listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StuartHa
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Would highly recommend this podcast to anyone wanting to learn more about the football industry or just football fans in general. Guests are always really interesting and Conor does a fantastic job in asking the right questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drew.K07
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great informative football podcast with a diverse set of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SKL1996
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Highly recommend

    Great insight into the footballing world. Haven’t listened to a footballing podcast that goes into such detail.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete-Mc602
    Ireland5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of guests from coaches to tech leaders.
Great guests and questions that uncover practical takeaways for practitioners.
The show consistently delivers industry-relevant insights and useful tactics for football development and analytics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#112
South Africa/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#129
Finland/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#218
Denmark/Sports/Football
Apple Podcasts
#240
Norway/Sports/Football

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#201 - Red Bull Bragantino w/ Victor Passeri
Q: How has your diverse background in coaching, scouting, and performance analysis shaped your leadership at the academy?
He explains that his role is a synthesis of experiences, enabling him to discuss training and game plans with coaches, evaluate players with a strong eye for talent, and coordinate across different specialist teams to support holistic development.
#201 - Red Bull Bragantino w/ Victor Passeri
Q: Could you walk us through your earliest memory in football and how you started your path in the game?
Victor describes growing up with a deep passion for football, playing and watching games, studying sports sciences in Brazil, and gradually moving from futsal coaching to intern roles and eventually professional work, shaping a path that blended multiple disciplines.
#194 - The Magic of Coaching w/ Russell Earnshaw
Q: How do you approach learning and professional development in a highly demanding coaching environment?
He emphasizes lifelong learning, deliberate practice, and CPD as a second job, with a focus on meaningful, live experiences, mentorship, and active experimentation across multiple sports and roles.
#194 - The Magic of Coaching w/ Russell Earnshaw
Q: What sparked your passion for coaching and coaching development?
The guest describes a gradual realization sparked by helping others advance (e.g., mentoring a colleague who got a job), rather than a single defining moment; the fulfillment comes from seeing others succeed and from mentors who shaped his thinking.
#186 - Step by Step w/ Gabriel Calderon
Q: What key advice do you have for new leaders in the football industry?
Focus on developing both technical knowledge and management skills, particularly the personal aspect of working with people.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lowdown

What is The Lowdown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features in-depth conversations with coaches, analysts, and leaders shaping modern football. Across episodes, the discussion often centers on talent development, data-informed decision making, holistic player environments, and the evolving role of technology in scouting, coaching education, and performance. Notable is the emphasis on practical methods—from youth development philosophies and coaching drills to high-level product and analytics strategies—delivered through candid, experience-rich storytelling. Listeners—professionals aiming to advance in football operations or coaching—will find actionable takeaways, industry context, and a sense of how elite organizations approach long-term success. A distinctive thread is the blend... more

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1. Victor Passeri
2. David Garcia
3. Bernat Mosquera
4. Oliver Denhardt
5. Tomasz Cybulski
6. Carsten Dohm
7. Paul McGuinness
8. Russell Earnshaw

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