#229 David Forde // Playing the long game to Ireland No. 1 (Football)

On episode 229 I am joined by David Forde, former Republic of Ireland International goalkeeper. He is best known for his time with Millwall, where he made over 300 appearances, and earned 24 caps for Ireland including Euro 2016.Since retiring from professional football, David has transitioned into coaching and performance development, bringing a thoughtful, player-centred approach shaped by his experiences at the highest level. He has a strong interest in the mental side of performance, leadership, and helping athletes maximise their potential both on and off the pitch.In this episode, David shares honest insights from his playing career, longevity and maximising his career into his 30s, resilience, confidence, doubt, and more.A winding story from playing LOI in Galway while working full time to becoming a professional, earning his first Irish cap in his 30s and learning about how to maximise his ability. This was a fascinating chat and near the end we figure out this is not the first time we spoke! Follow David herehttps://www.instagram.com/davidfordepathfinder/ https://linktr.ee/davidfordepathfinder?Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded 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