From non-league mud baths to the Premier League stage! In this episode, Luton Town goalkeeper James Shea shares the brutally honest journey that took him from Harrow Borough and Needham Market all the way to the top of English football. Shea reflects on life as an Arsenal academy kid, getting released, rebuilding in non-league, winning promotions with Wimbledon and Luton Town, and finally making his Premier League debut. He talks consistency as a goalkeeper, dealing with mistakes, becom...

One of England’s most respected goalkeeper coaches joins us for a brutally honest, emotional, and inspirational deep dive into the art of goalkeeping and coaching. Ashley “Bayzo” Bayes reflects on his 600-game career, his journey into coaching, and what it really takes to turn a good goalkeeper into an excellent one. In this episode, Bayzo breaks down confidence, mistakes, mindset, trust, coaching relationships, competition, and his famous “monster mentality.” From Wimbledon promotions at W...

“Why can’t you just do what Alisson does?” From WWE belts to cold showers, Scott Loach gets real on the grind mindset, resilience, and the jolt of moving from boys’ football to the men’s game. Scott traces his journey from Lincoln schoolboy to Watford, Ipswich, Derby and non-league, sharing the realities behind contracts, long commutes to Barnet, and staying “calm in the chaos.” He breaks down the environmental shift of walking into a senior dressing room, expectations, standards, and why go...

A phone propped against a spare goal. A brave smother, a missed hug, and millions of eyes watching. That’s how Dean and his son Ollie went from a simple plan to film training to a global audience and how they learned to keep the joy of football at the centre while the internet roared around them. We dive into the real work behind the highlight clips: parenting first, coaching second, and social media last. Dean shares how he avoids touchline over-coaching, turns the car ride home into a safe...

Veteran goalkeeper Glenn Morris opens up on the art of longevity behind the gloves. From non-league beginnings to over 600 professional games, Glenn shares the mindset, habits, and humility that have sustained him across two decades in the Football League. From embracing dips in form to leading through calm consistency, Glenn reveals why substance beats hype, how to build resilience through routine, and the perspective that keeps him grounded season after season. Talking preparation, profes...

Manchester United graduate and AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Nathan Bishop opens up on the mental battles behind the gloves. Starting as a centre-back to breaking through at Southend and earning a move to United, Bish shares the highs, lows, and lessons of his career so far. From an honest conversation with Erik ten Hag that shaped a career-defining decision, and the fallout from his infamous collision with Paul Mullin that went viral worldwide, we talk perfectionism, pressure, and imposter syndro...

Goalkeeper and 1.9m TikTok powerhouse Declan McCarthy opens up on his unusual journey, switching from outfield to full-time keeper at 21, then building a career on and off the pitch. We talk resilience, judgment, and how social media shaped his path. From handling mistakes to finding fulfilment beyond contracts or followers, Declan shares an honest take on modern goalkeeping. -- 🍿 Watch this episode on the Beyond The Box Podcast YouTube Channel. 📸 Follow us on Instagram at @beyon...