Ep. 7 Stephanie Zambra: The Career of a Professional Athlete

Stephanie Zambra, a former footballer, shares her journey from playing to coaching, emphasising the importance of mental resilience and accountability in sports. Her advocacy for women's football and her reflection on her career highlight the impact she has had on the sport. Stephanie Zambra shares her journey from being a player to becoming a head coach, her experience with Champion Coaching, and her insights on life after playing. She also provides advice for young athletes and shares memorable moments from her career.Champion CoachingStephanie, along side her husband Dean, is the founder of Champion Coaching, where she has taken the experience and knowledge gained throughout her professional and international football career and now uses it to help develop the next generation of players.Champion Coaching provides group player development, 1-to-1 training, football camps and clinics, school programmes and more, with a focus on developing skills, confidence, decision-making and creating an enjoyable environment for young footballers.If you'd like to learn more about Stephanie's work or get involved with Champion Coaching:Visit Champion CoachingTakeawaysThe importance of mental resilience in sportsThe natural progression from playing to coaching Transitioning from player to coachImportance of enjoying the gameAdvice for young athletesChapters00:00 Introduction to Stephanie Zambra04:23 The Journey of a Footballer07:16 Advocacy for Women's Football08:48 Transition to Coaching17:36 Reflection on Career and Coaching34:24 Transition to Coaching36:39 Becoming a Head Coach38:27 From Player to Coach40:27 Champion Coaching46:52 Life After Playing51:14 Quick Fire Questions