EPISODE 4: HASHIM ALI - Hull City First Team Physio

The conversation delves into the challenges and transitions faced by a physiotherapist in football, from the early career pursuit of physiotherapy to the demands of the first team role. It covers the rise of Academy football, management of young players' long-term projection, the impact of injuries, the importance of peak performance in sports, and Iraq's qualification for the 2026 World Cup.—Time stamps:00:00 - Introduction02:19 - Hashim's Journey in Football 03:42 - Early Football Journey and Influences04:58 - The Path to Becoming a Physio07:32 - Breaking Into the Football Industry10:00 - Navigating Early Career Challenges12:44 - Transitioning Roles in Football15:15 - The Demands of Being First Team Physio18:02 - Building Relationships with Players20:31 - Player Welfare and the Reality of it23:02 - The Role of Sports Science25:31 - Managing Young Talent in the Academies36:26 - Natural Growth and Injuries40:50 - Biological age and the RAE in Football44:08 - The Challenges within Iraqi Football50:42 - Future Ambitions with Iraq52:12 - Hashim’s 5 Key Words55:58 - Hashim's Advice to his Younger Self—Follow us on social media:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefootballinfluenceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootballinfluencepodLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefootballinfluence/