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WELLBEING & CHALLENGES OF A PLAYING AND COACHING CAREER


Interview with Stephen Reid

This is a transcript of the FMPA Podcast episode of the same name that was released in February 2023. It has been edited for clarity and to improve readability by Dr Elle Trezise, a member of the FMPA Education Team.

If you’d prefer to listen, episodes can be found on the FMPA website, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud and Spotify.

In this podcast episode host Dr Andrew Shafik, a medical doctor working in professional football and a Senior Editor in the FMPA Education Team, speaks to Steven Reid, a former professional football player who has played for Millwall, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley and West Bromwich Albion. He then moved into coaching, starting at Reading FC. He has also coached at Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and for the Scotland National Team. Steven is now pursuing a career in counselling and also wellbeing, confidence and leadership coaching.

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