EP35: Karl Colley (Ex-Professional Footballer)

Karl Colley began his professional football career with his hometown club Sheffield Wednesday and subsequently signed for Newcastle United and Sheffield United before playing at Non-League level for teams including Halifax Town and Goole. In this episode, Karl speaks at length about the need to offer psychological support to young players and how this needs to be much more than just a box-ticking exercise. In discussion with Dr Paul Mansell and guest co-host Jake Jervis, Karl describes how leaders can play a crucial role in fostering the positive development of young players. Karl is very open and honest about the struggles he faced in his career, such as a gambling addiction and poor mental health, and now, Karl shares his desire to use his experiences to help others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices