In this episode of the Beyond Football podcast, we explore the vital question: "Who are you beyond football?" Kicking off with light-hearted banter on a summer day, we launch our new segment, "Questions: Who Are You Beyond Football?" aimed at helping players, parents, and coaches reflect on life off the pitch. We debate nature versus nurture in success, citing icons like Ronaldo and Messi to highlight the blend of talent and hard work. Then, we address life after contract loss, sharing personal insights on resilience, mental health, and the importance of celebrating progress despite setbacks. Later, we tackle losing passion for the game, normalizing this experience and encouraging exploration of interests beyond football. We challenge the idea that passion must be constant and promote finding a balanced motivation. Throughout, we stress community and support, inviting listeners to engage as we help redefine identity beyond athletic achievement. Join us for this candid conversation and be part of the Beyond Football movement—reflect, connect, and grow. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-nwR5edMODelU3OsaVTNA/join ⬇️ REMEMBER TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE TO US ON SPOTIFY HERE ⬇️ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondfootball/subscribe REMEMBER TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ 00:00:00 - Introduction and Warm Weather Banter 00:01:25 - Does University Prepare You for Life? 00:02:28 - New Segment: Questions - Who Are You Beyond Football? 00:03:15 - The Importance of Asking Questions 00:04:56 - Nature vs. Nurture: What Makes Successful People? 00:06:34 - Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Nature vs. Nurture Debate 00:08:48 - The Role of Environment in Athletic Development 00:10:18 - Academy Systems and Individual Development 00:12:22 - Equity vs. Equality in Athletic Training 00:16:09 - Rebuilding Life After Being Out of Contract 00:19:02 - Self-Discovery and Moving Forward 00:22:08 - Addressing Emotions and Mental Health 00:25:44 - Celebrating Achievements and Small Wins 00:29:08 - Finding Hope After Setbacks 00:30:00 - The Importance of Self-Reflection 00:32:39 - Exploring Passions Beyond Football 00:35:13 - Losing Love for the Game: A Common Struggle 00:40:35 - Understanding the Job Aspect of Football 00:45:00 - Emotional Check-In: Where Do You Stand? 00:46:20 - Conclusion and Call to Action The Beyond Football Podcast PART OF EUROPES #1 SPORT SOCIAL PODCAST NETWORK 🧠 Insight to the journeys of Ballers 🚀 Having an Identity Beyond Football®️ 🎙️ @daniel.jinadu @tobisho_ 👨‍💻 @beyondfootball.uk AVAILBLE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS AND MOST MAJOR PLATFORMS! 🎙️ SEARCH 'THE BEYOND FOOTBALL PODCAST' FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: ➡️Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/daniel.jinadu/?hl=en ➡️Twitter // https://twitter.com/danieljinadu1 ➡️TikTok // https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS3d6QXF/ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👨🏾‍💻 ➡️https://www.beyond-football.uk OUR MISSION: To ensure every player has a second Plan A, creating an Identity Beyond Football™️ that is beneficial, necessary, and possible. ​ #BeyondFootball™️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices