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Dr Peter Tierney: High-Performance Lessons from Chelsea FC & England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ⚽

What does world-class performance preparation actually look like inside the Premier League and international football and what can everyday players learn from it?

Today’s guest is Dr Peter Tierney, former Physical Performance Coach at Chelsea FC and Performance Scientist & Coach for England's National Teams. Peter has spent over a decade working with elite footballers at the highest level, shaping how they train, recover, fuel, and perform under extreme pressure.

In this episode, we go deep into what truly separates top athletes and how the same principles can transform any player’s development.

You’ll learn:

🤖 The future of wearable technology and AI
⚽ Recovery and performance frameworks he implemented at Chelsea & England 🥤 Why nutrition fundamentals are crucial to performance & recovery
📊 What data is collected & what that looks like in elite football
🧠 How mindset, behaviour, and habits determine long-term success and player availability
🏥 Tips on ice baths, sauna and other recovery methods
💡 Peter’s best advice for players, parents, and coaches who want to build high-performance environments

This conversation offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the science side of world football’s most elite setups and the practical lessons any player can use immediately to level up.

🎧 If you enjoy the episode, share it with a player, coach, or parent who’s serious about performing at their best.

You can find Dr Tierney Here https://www.instagram.com/drpetertierney/

Remember to fuel for success and keep kicking those goals!

Connect with me:

Website: https://the-football-nutritionist.mykajabi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootballnutritionist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballNutritionist_

Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies and opinions of the author(s). The podcast aims to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnose specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employers.

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Giorgio Tassone: Inside Serie A Youth Nutrition 🇮🇹⚽

What does elite player nutrition really look like inside a Serie A academy — and where are most parents getting it wrong?

Today’s guest is Giorgio Tassone, the Performance Nutritionist for Como 1907’s Youth Academy in Italy. Giorgio works daily with some of the country’s top emerging footballers, shaping how they fuel for training, recovery, and long-term development.

In this episode, we dive deep into what it actually takes to fuel youth players for growth and performance — not just game day.

You’ll learn:
🍝 The biggest nutrition mistakes parents make with young players
⚽ What Italian academies like Como focus on when developing elite youth athletes
🥗 How to build real fuelling habits — not restrictive diets
🏋️‍♂️ Why energy availability matters more than protein powder
🇮🇹 What Giorgio has learned from working inside the Serie A system
💡 His best practical advice for parents, coaches, and players who want to get this right

This chat gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at youth performance nutrition in one of football’s most competitive environments — and how small changes can make a massive difference in a player’s future.

🎧 If you enjoy the episode, share it with a parent, coach, or teammate who’s serious about developing the next generation of footballers.

Remember to fuel for success and keep kicking those goals!

Connect with me:

Website: https://the-football-nutritionist.mykajabi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootballnutritionist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballNutritionist_

Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies and opinions of the author(s). The podcast aims to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnose specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employers.

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Nicole O’Neill: From US College Soccer to Playing in Australia 🇦🇺

What’s it really like chasing the dream of professional football across different countries and systems?

Today’s guest is Nicole O’Neill, a dynamic attacking midfielder who has played her football in the US college system, Ireland, and here in Australia.

Nicole opens up on her journey through the highs, challenges, and learnings of navigating life as a young female footballer abroad. She also shares how dialling in her nutrition has transformed her performance and health — and what it’s like working directly with me on fuelling strategies.

In this episode, we get into:

⚽ Nicole’s experience in the US college system — the opportunities and the struggles
🥗 How proper fuelling has changed her energy, recovery, and overall game
🇦🇺 The differences between football in Australia vs the US
🇮🇪 Her time playing in Ireland and how it shaped her as an athlete
🍞 Her verdict on Vegemite (love it or hate it?)
👟 Nicole’s pro tip on how to tie your laces so they never come undone
…plus much more on mindset, growth, and life as a female footballer chasing the pro dream.

Whether you’re an aspiring player, a parent, or simply a football fan, Nicole’s story gives a real behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep pushing forward in the modern game.

🎧 If you enjoy the episode, share it with a teammate or friend who loves the beautiful game!

Remember to fuel for success and keep kicking those goals!

Connect with me:

Website: https://the-football-nutritionist.mykajabi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootballnutritionist/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFootballNutritionist_

Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies and opinions of the author(s). The podcast aims to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnose specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employers.