The Sideline Live Podcast

• #183 Shane Walsh // The art of skills and kicking

  On episode 183 I am delighted to be joined by Galway and Kilmacud Crokes senior footballer Shane Walsh. We discuss what it means to be skillful, developing his skillset and locker, what he practices on the pitch, the art of kicking, and the importance of visualisation. This was a fascinating insight into the mentality and attitude of one of the most skilled footballers in the country!We dive into the skills of the game and his attention to detail in learning and practicing skills. He details nuances like hand placement, visualisation of the posts and free taking. We also discuss falling out of love with football and the pressure that can come with being an inter-county player. Shane gives an honest account of the challenges he's faced and the advice he received from those around him. A joy to watch on the pitch it was a pleasure picking his brain about the science of skills and kicking! Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

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• #182 CJ Fulton // From Belfast to the NBA

  On episode 182 CJ Fulton returns as a guest to discuss his recent time in the NBA Summerleague and his college career. We recorded an episode in 2021 while he was attending Winchendon Prep School in Massachusetts. Since then he has gone from strength to strength in college at Lafayette and college of Charleston and recently earned a summer league roster spot with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Fulton family are synonymous with Irish basketball and no better man than CJ to continue the family legacy. At just 23 years of age he has reached new heights and made history as the first Irish developed player to make the summer league and now earn an NBA training camp contract. His college accolades include 500 career assists, leading the NCAA in assist:turnover ratio as a freshman and junior, All-CAA Third Team, Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Recorded 199 assists as a senior - the third most in a single season in school history (Charleston) All-Patriot League honours (Lafayette). We discuss his career, the NBA Summer league and how he found the experience, his biggest strength and how he prepared for the NBA workouts. From navigating his career from the superleague, to the US, including playing for a new head coach every year at the college level and now to the NBA. He's back home for the next month to work on his game, back at St. Malachy's sports hall in Belfast, where the NBA three-point line has been added as he's ready to take his game to the next level. Tune in for an insight into the career and mentality of CJ Fulton, plus a cameo from international and former Lafayette team mate Neal Quinn!Follow CJ here: https://www.instagram.com/cjfulton5/ Listen to episode 28 with CJ recorded back in 2021 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7bBG5HuSuez2RsqKVDN3NQ?si=lo2huZdQQaqkqt0v3D2mSg Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

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• #181 Ronan Conway // Inside the Mind of a High-Performance Facilitator

  On this episode 181 I am delighted to be joined by Ronan Conway. An expert in team cohesion and connection with clients including sports teams, corporates and the irish prison system.  At one point, he had it all on paper — a degree from UCC, a promising hurling career with Cork, and a good job in the tech industry. But beneath the surface, he was drifting. We explore the journey from feeling lost to finding his way and becoming a key figure in the high-performance sport space.We unpack what it really means to be a facilitator, how to create powerful environments for growth, and why the best teams already have the answers — they just need help finding them. From big career pivots, the art of facilitation, to Lambay Island retreats and lessons from Jack McCaffrey & Declan Darcy, this is a wide-ranging conversation on connection, team culture, and coaching from the inside out.Whether you're a coach, player, or just curious about the human side of high performance, this episode offers insights, stories, and practical advice to help build stronger teams — and more self-aware leaders.Read more about his work with the prison system and his programme the circle https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/11/09/no-hurler-on-the-ditch-ronan-conway-a-firm-believer-in-the-promise-of-team-development/ Find Ronan here: https://www.ronanconway.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-conway-3513042b/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

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• #180 Eileen Roche // Lessons from sport & Stanford (Director of basketball operations)

  On this episode of The Sideline Live podcast, I sit down with Eileen Roche, Director of Basketball Operations at Stanford. We dive into her incredible journey as a multi-sport athlete, coach, and long-time leader behind one of college basketball’s most successful programs.Eileen and I met in September 2022 while I visited Stanford and clicked straight away. Growing up in Brooklyn she was an accomplished athlete in 3 sports; basketball, field hockey and softball. She decided to continue playing all three and attend Wesleyan University in Ohio, where she would excel was voted team captain in each sport. She would later be inducted into their hall of fame and pursued a career in coaching.During the episode shares insights on leadership, building a high-performance culture, and what it takes to support elite athletes both on and off the court. We explore her experience working alongside coaching legend Tara VanDerveer, how the role of basketball operations has evolved, and the behind-the-scenes details and culture that help make Stanford a powerhouse.From balancing academics and athletics to the challenges and opportunities women face in sport, Eileen offers practical advice for the next generation of leaders—whether coaches, players, or sport professionals. A serious operator on and off the court we discussed managing a busy programme as they move to the ACC schedule for the upcoming season. And yet she never fails to bring her infectious energy and enthusiasm to the programme every day. This episode is packed with stories, lessons, and reflections on what success really means in sport and life. So tune in to hear from one of my favourite people in sport. Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠

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• #179 Alan O’Mara // The reality of being an inter-county manager

  On episode 179 I am delighted to be joined by Alan O’Mara. Author of 'The Best Is Yet To Come' and founder of 'Real Talks' , mental performance coach  podcast host and wellbeing speaker. He is also a previous inter-county goalkeeper with Cavan and manager with New York in 2024. We dive deep into Alan’s journey from inter-county football to working with top athletes, coaches and teams in the area of mental performance.Alan shares powerful insights on his experience in sport, being an inter county manager, the realities of leading a team, and self care. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just curious about the mental side of sport, this episode offers valuable takeaways.We also discuss promotion of Gaelic Games and how practical it is to provide more inter-county matches for the New York senior football team. Read the article that Alan wrote in the Irish independent about his time as senior inter county manager with New Yorkhttps://www.independent.ie/sport/gaelic-games/gaelic-football/life-as-an-inter-county-manager-migraines-constant-fatigue-and-a-fuzzy-brain-i-became-unusually-irritable-and-erratic-as-a-person-and-partner/a362866442.html Find Alan herehttps://www.instagram.com/aomthecat/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanomara/ https://x.com/aomthecat?lang=enFollow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

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