Kick Off With Jamie Mccreedy

Jamie McCreedy sits down with Hertford Town manager Ben Herd for an inside look at the club’s future ambitions and the raw realities of non-league football. While discussing the true cost of becoming a better player, Herd reveals his unique approach to building character—including why he expects his squad to clean the clubhouse.Beyond the old-school discipline, Jamie and Ben spoke on the club's long-term vision and what it genuinely takes to establish a winning culture on and off the pitch.Watch the full interview to see how Hertford Town is laying the foundation for success.

From working at McDonald's to becoming a football club owner, Mario joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to share the remarkable journey that has taken him through business, politics and football. He reflects on the importance of passion, leadership and communication, explains what it takes to build and run a football club, and discusses how sport can bring communities together. Mario also opens up about overcoming challenges, balancing different careers, and the lessons he's learned from leading both on and off the pitch. A fascinating conversation full of insight, resilience and football.

Matt Holland joined Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to discuss his coaching journey across Asia, working with clubs and national teams including Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Guam. He reflects on memorable World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying campaigns, coaching in different football cultures, and the experiences that have shaped his career. ⚽🎙️

Mark Withers joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside The Mind Of to share the incredible story behind one of football's most unique careers. From starting his journey in the United States to playing professionally in Portugal, Andorra, and Australia, Mark reflects on adapting to different football cultures, overcoming challenges, and embracing life as a global journeyman. He discusses his time in the NASL, the tactical lessons he learned in Europe, his experiences in UEFA-affiliated competitions, the transition from indoor to outdoor football, and how his versatility has helped him succeed across three continents. Mark also offers advice for young players, reveals what motivates him to keep playing after more than a decade in the game, and shares fascinating stories from dressing rooms around the world. If you're passionate about football, travel, resilience, and the realities of building a career across multiple countries, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🎙️ Hosted by Jamie McCreedy. Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and let us know where you're watching from

In this episode of Inside the Mind Of, Jamie McCreedy sits down with football coach Pablo Ríos Freire to discuss his incredible coaching journey across Europe and Asia.Pablo began his career in the prestigious Atlético Madrid academy before continuing his development with Leganés, Getafe CF and other Spanish academies. His career then took him to China, where he worked in youth development, fitness coaching and eventually senior football.The conversation explores his successful spell at BE1 Academy in Lithuania, where he achieved promotion and led one of the youngest squads in the league, before returning to China to guide Nantong Zhiyun U21 to national qualification and earning a spell as caretaker manager of the senior side.Now coaching in Albania, Pablo shares valuable insights into player development, academy football, leadership, football tactics and what it takes to succeed in different football cultures around the world.Topics include:⚽ Atlético Madrid academy coaching⚽ Youth development in Spain⚽ Coaching in China and Lithuania⚽ Promotion-winning success at BE1 Academy⚽ Nantong Zhiyun U21 and senior team experience⚽ Building winning football cultures⚽ Leadership and modern coaching philosophySubscribe for more interviews with football managers, coaches and players from around the world.#Football #FootballCoach #AtleticoMadrid #ChinaFootball #LithuaniaFootball #InsideTheMindOf #JamieMcCreedy