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The Sideline Live Podcast
by The Sideline Live
The Sideline Live Podcast brings you closer to the world of sport through in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, and experts. From high-performance insights to the untold stories, host Orla Keeling dives into the moments that shape successful careers, coaches and teams. Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or passionate fan, this podcast offers real perspectives on success, resilience, and the ever-evolving world of sport.Social platforms: @thesidelineliveEmail - [email protected]
Episodes
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#253 Tom Parsons // Who Are You When You Can't Play Sport?
On episode 253 I am delighted to be joined by former mayo footballer and now CEO of the GPA Tom Parsons. Tom is known for his time playing with Mayo, including a long road to recovery following a freak accident where he dislocated his knee, ruptured and tore multiple ligaments and strctures in…
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#252 Ron Adams // Lessons from 58 years coaching & Golden State Warriors
On episode 252 I am thrilled to be joined NBA Golden State Warriors assistant coach Ron Adams With 5 decades of NBA experience, Adams has worked alongside some of the game’s greatest coaches and players, helping shape championship-caliber teams and elite defenses along the way. There was so much…
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#251 Michael Darragh Macauley // Beyond the medals
On episode 251 I am delighted to be joined by Michael Darragh Macauley, one of the defining figures of Dublin’s golden era. The Ballyboden St Enda’s man won an incredible eight All-Ireland titles, alongside 10 Leinster titles and five National Football League medals. He was a two-time All Star…
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#250 Paul Talty // Olympics vs Gaelic Games insights & lessons
On episode 250 I am delighted to be joined by Paul Talty, a highly experienced Strength & Conditioning coach who has worked across elite sport in particular swimming and gaelic games, helping athletes maximise performance. We compare the worlds of Olympic sport and GAA, exploring the differences…
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#249 Conor Meyler // Finding peace and happiness on pitch, through injury and in retirement
On episode 249 I’m delighted to be joined by former Tyrone footballer and All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler. A key part of Tyrone’s 2021 All-Ireland winning team, Conor enjoyed an outstanding career that also included three Ulster titles, an All-Ireland U21 medal, a Sigerson Cup with St Mary’s and…
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#248 Aoife Lane // The Missing Half of Sports Science
On episode 248 I am delighted to be joined by Dr Aoife Lane, Head of Sport and Health Sciences at TUS and a leading voice in research around women and girls in sport. What happens when the science behind sport doesn’t adequately account for half of the population? We explore the gender data gap…
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#247 Tommy Drumm // Leadership in sport & business
On episode 247 I am joined by Dublin’s 1983 All-Ireland winning Captain and player of the year, one of the most respected figures in the history of Dublin Gaelic football Tommy Drumm. His football journey began with Whitehall Colmcilles, and continued through Dublin's underage ranks, including…
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#246 Brian Petruzzelli // The New Recruiting Game, NIL, Transfer Portal & Finding Your Fit
On episode 246, I am joined by Brian Petruzzelli of Hoop Group - a basketball events and recruiting organisation that helps connect players, coaches, and college programs. Unfortunately this episode has some audio issues. However it was still a fantastic conversation! Brian began his basketball...
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245 Adam Drummond // Neptune’s new Superleague Head coach
On episode 245 I am delighted to be joined by the newest Neptune superleague coach Adam Drummond. A decorated player in 5 on 5 and wheelchair basketball Drummond makes the step up to head coach of a superleague team following a multiple year apprenticeship with Neptune, UCD Varsities, UCD Marian....
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#244 Eamon Fennell // Finding Success On & Off the Pitch
On episode 244 I am joined by former Dublin and St. Vincent's footballer Eamonn Fennell. We discuss his football and professional career, setbacks, and everything in between. Eamon shares his evolution and journey not only as a footballer but also off the pitch including experiences that shaped...
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#243 Ange Kelly // Building championship teams
On episode 243, I sit down with legendary soccer coach Ange Kelly to explore the philosophy that has shaped one of the most respected coaching careers in football. From winning 5 in a row national championships alongside icons like Mia Hamm and learning under the legendary Pat Summitt, to...
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#242 Stephen Smith // Sole in One
On episode 242 I sit down with entrepreneur and previously intercounty footballer Stephen Smith, founder of Sole in One—an innovative product transforming any footwear into golf shoes. What started as a solution to the frustration of travelling with bulky golf shoes, and a college project has...
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#241 Gemma McGuinness // Retirement & Reflection in sport
On episode 241 I sit down with former footballer Gemma McGuinness for a thoughtful conversation about retirement, identity, maximising performance and the lessons that come from taking an unconventional path. Gemma reflects on her career from navigating the changing landscape of women’s football…
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#240 Aoife Wafer // The Power of Curiosity
On episode 240 I am delighted to be joined by back to back Six Nations player of the championship winner, Irish rugby international, Harlequins professional Aoife Wafer. At just 23 years of age Aoife has cemented herself as one of the best players in the game. However to 10 year old Aoife this…
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#239 Professor Tom Cosker // Lessons from the operating theatre
On episode 239 I am joined by Professor Tom Cosker is a Consultant Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, and Clinical Lead for the Oxford Sarcoma Service. He specialises in bone and soft tissue tumours, with a particular interest in upper limb surgery and...
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#238 Jo-Anne Browne // Clinical Sports Psychologist
On episode 238 I am very excited to be joined by Clinical Sports Psychologist Jo-Anne Browne. Jo-Anne is currently one of two sports clinical psychologists working in Sport Ireland and has an extensive background also working in the public sector before specialising in breath work training and...
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#237 Clinton Efinda // From Naas to Division 1 college basketball
On episode 237 I am delighted to be joined by NCAA D1 basketball player and Irish international Clinton Efinda. Clinton recently announced his transfer from UNCG to Canisius in the MACC conference. Clinton reflect on his journey from Nass to playing NCAA Division I basketball in the United…
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#236 Bart McEnroe // Coaching Inter-County managers and team dynamics
On episode 236 of The Sideline Live Podcast I sit down with Bart McEnroe, performance consultant, coach mentor, and one of the most influential yet least public figures in Irish sport. Bart has worked alongside some of the country’s leading managers, including Pat Gilroy, Mickey Harte and Jack...
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#235 Gearóid McDaid // From Sligo to surfing the world's biggest waves
On episode 235 I am delighted to be joined by Gearóid McDaid, one of Ireland’s most accomplished surfers, and 2025 European champion. Gearóid shares his journey from Sligo to the world stage. We discuss the realities of building a professional surfing career from Ireland. From being a solo…
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#234 Impact Players Panel - A life in sport with Shirley McCay, Paula Stewart, Neve Platt and Toni Quail.
Episode 234 is a special episode in collaboration with Impact Players. Co founded by Lisa Strutt and Sinead Sharkey Steenson Impact Players is an annual conference event for ambitious women in business and sport, designed to supercharge your leadership game. I was thrilled to host a live panel at...
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#233 Ashley Ducharme // Moolah Kicks
On episode 233 I am joined by Ashley Ducharme head of growth at Moolah Kicks and former college basketball player at Brown University. Ashley is the number 2 and first ever hire for Moolah Kicks, a pioneering women-owned basketball footwear brand dedicated exclusively to female athletes founded…
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#232 Bernard Jackman // High Performance in Rugby, Coaching & Beyond
On episode 232 I am joined by Bernard Jackman, a former professional rugby player, coach, and now a performance consultant, guest speaker and respected voice in Irish sport. Bernard is a former pro Rugby player who played for Connacht, Leinster, Sale Sharks and an Irish international. He has been...
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#231 Check in with Matt Treacy // Ireland's new professional basketball team - Dublin 3x3
Episode 231 is a Check in with Matt Treacy of Dublin 3x3, Ireland's first professional 3x3 basketball team. The team includes experienced Irish internationals at both senior and 3x3 level including Matt Treacy, Jordan Blount, John Carroll and Ryan Leonard. Jamie Muldowney is a recent addition and...
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#230 David Gillick // A life in sport and the race
On episode 230 I am delighted to sit down with David Gillick for a wide-ranging conversation on elite performance, importance of culture and environment, mentality, media work, presenting and life beyond the track. David reflects on the highs and lows of competing at the highest level in…
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#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…
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#228 Zaur Anita // Building world champion boxers
On episode 228 I am delighted to be joined by boxing coaching legend Zaur Antia, known as 'the mastermind behind Team Ireland’s success in boxing' he served as High Performance Head Coach for Irish boxing for over two decades, helping build Ireland into a global boxing powerhouse. We discuss his...
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#227 Barry Hennessy // Life as number 16 & Evolution of Limerick
On episode 227 I am delighted to be joined by former Limerick Hurling goalkeeper and current Meath senior hurling coach Barry Hennessy. We discuss life as number 16 behind Nickie Quaid, the influence of Kinnerk & Currid, moving into management, the hardest all-ireland win, his personal struggles,...
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#226 James Horan // Life and approach as Mayo manager
On episode 226 I am delighted to be joined by former mayo inter county player & manager, and now podcaster James Horan. He shares his coaching philosophy and experiences from managing Mayo for 8 years (over 2 terms) and reaching multiple All-Ireland finals. (And his new role 👀) We discuss the…
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#225 Eric Van Tine // Stretch + New Jersey
On episode 225 I am delighted to be joined by founder of STRETCH+ Holistic Fitness & Wellness,Fascial Stretch Therapist and former D3 basketball player Eric Van Tine. Eric is the founder of @stretchplus_nj and @holistic.hooper Eric works with elite athletes including NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, NCAA...
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#224 Kevin Egan // From Dublin to presenting on TV in the US
On episode 224 I am delighted to be joined by one of the most recognisable voices in football broadcasting and US media Kevin Egan. From writing a letter to RTE aged 15 from St. Fintan's High School, to becoming a runner in RTE working with his heroes he would later move to the United States and...
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#223 Tim Fudd // Navigating basketball as a player, coach & parent
On episode 223 I am joined by basketball coach, former college & professional player and fellow podcast host Tim Fudd. Tim played college basketball at Division 1 American University and spent time overseas as a professional player. He has coached AAU, High School and College basketball since his...
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#222 Donie Maib // Leadership in the weight room & beyond
On episode 222 I am thrilled to speak with Donie Maib Head Coach for Athletic Performance for Olympic Sports and Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Texas at Austin. Donnie and I met in Austin in November thanks to J. P. Nerbun A native of Gallatin…
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#221 Dawn scott // Secrets to success in professional football
On episode 221 I am delighted to be joined by Dawn Scott, one of the most respected figures in soccer and performance. With more than 20 years’ experience at the highest levels of the women’s game, Dawn’s work has shaped championship teams, redefined performance culture, and pushed the boundaries...
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#220 Lúcas Ó’Ceallacháin // Performance and Communication coach
On episode 220 I am delighted to be joined by performance Coach Lúcas Ó’Ceallacháin currently contracted to rugby, triathlon, ballet and a number of business leaders in the corporate sector under his registered company Locus of Control. Lucas is originally from Clare. He would go on to study...
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#219 SpotlightHer review and NCAA March Madness Preview with Edel Thornton and Suzanne Maguire
On episode 219 I am joined by Irish senior women’s captain Edel Thornton, former guard at Quinnipiac University, and former Irish senior international Suzanne Maguire, a Hall of Famer at Fordham University. Together, we break down the 2025–26 season so far — analysing performances, teams,...
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#218 Kieran Quinn // Chasing a basketball dream
On episode 218 I am delighted to be joined by former Irish International and graduate of Post University Kieran Quinn Kieran grew up in Tipperary and found a love for Basketball. He rang the Basketball ireland office and found the club near him. He would commute across Tipperary where he would…
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#217 Dan Kiernan // Control the controllables and coaching elite tennis
On episode 217 I am delighted to be joined by Dan Kiernan, a globally respected tennis coach, former professional doubles player, and the founder and Director of SotoTennis Academy in Sotogrande, Spain. Dan has over three decades in the sport as both a player and coach, and brings an exceptional...
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#216 Israel Olatunde // Becoming Ireland's fastest man
On episode 216 I am delighted to joined by Ireland’s fastest man Israel Olatunde. Growing up in dundalk he competed multiple sports before focusing on sprinting. He attended UCD on scholarship and went all in on reaching his athletic potential. Israel was catapulted into the headlines in 2021…
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#215 Ciaran Murphy // Old Parish, Gaelic games & Second Captains
On episode 215 I am delighted to be joined by Second Captains host, Author, player and gaelic games correspondant Ciaran Murphy. We discuss his latest book Old Parish where he details a personal journey of starting hurling in his forties in his father's club in Waterford. We discuss the book,...
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#214 Holly Davis // From Ballincollig Cork to Austin (Rowing)
Follow Holly here https://www.instagram.com/hdhollydavis/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLive Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBand Intro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check…
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#213 Vern Gambetta // Coaching the best to get better
On episode 213 I am delighted to be joined by athletic development pioneer Vern Gambetta. He is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He is a lecturer, coach, speaker, author. He is the founder of GAIN, a leader in multi-sport coaches education. Take a look at his...
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#212 Diarmuid O'Connor // Life as a heptathlete, from Cork to Uconn
On episode 212 I am delighted to be joined by Irish and UCONN hepathlete Diarmuid O’Connor. He is Ireland’s leading multi event men's athlete currently in his final year at UCONN. We recorded court side at Gampbell Pavillion on campus to discuss his career, his journey to the states, life as a...
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#211 Gerard O'Donnell // How to coach elite sprinters
On episode 211 I am delighted to be joined by Irish sprinting coach Gerard O’Donnell. Gerard is head coach at Dublin sprint where he trains elite athletes including Sophie Becker and Jack Rafferty, and national relay coach for all of the national squads. Gerard is also a national champion himself...
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#210 Damian Hughes // High Performance - The cost, strategies & insights
On episode 210 I am delighted to welcome back sports psychologist and co host of the high performance podcast Damian Hughes. Damian and I spoke 4 years ago and upon the release of his new book MicroHabits we decided it would be an ideal time to record another episode. We review our conversation 4...
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#209 Conor Kelly // From Derry to European Sprint Champion (Athletics)
On episode #209 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Freshman and Irish sprinting sensation Conor Kelly who has cemented himself as one of Ireland’s brightest talents. This episode was recorded in November in Austin Texas where Conor recently began his college career as a Texas Longhorn. We…
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#208 Andrea Hudy // Director of Sports Performance for UConn Women's Basketball
On episode 208 I am delighted to be joined by world renowned coach and Director of Sports Performance for UConn Women’s Basketball, Andrea Hudy otherwise known as Coach Hudy. Hudy holds an MBA, PhD and has contributed to 10 national championships during her career as a strength coach. A proud…
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#207 Mark Brennan // Cuala Director of Coaching
On episode 207 I am delighted to be joined by Cuala Director of Coaching Mark Brennan. Mark is originally from Carlow and was a dual player for his native county. He has since turned his hand to coaching and was involved in the rise of the Meath senior ladies football team where they would win…
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#206 Luke Towey // Journalling & Performance
On episode 206 I am joined by Sligo senior footballer Luke Towey. Luke also spent 2 seasons in Australia playing AFL and is an entrepreneur. He previously set up a portable sauna in the west of Ireland and has now created The Performance Journal. A Simple & No Bullsh*t journal to help track Goals…
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#205 John Shortt // Becoming a world champion and receiving leaving cert results on the day
On episode 205 I am delighted to be joined by Junior World Swimming Champion John Shortt. Originally from Galway his first sport was rugby however he realised as a teenager his real potential lay in Swimming. He spent TY commuting to UL to the National Swimming programme and decided to move to...
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#204 Vic Schaefer // Building a successful programme
On this episode 204 I am delighted to be joined by Texas Women's head basketball coach Vic Schafer. This episode was recorded in person from coach Schafer's office on campus in November 2025. We discuss his coaching philosophy, reason for coaching, how recruiting has changed, the attributes he...
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The Sideline Live Podcast brings you closer to the world of sport through in-depth conversations with athletes, coaches, and experts. From high-performance insights to the untold stories, host Orla Keeling dives into the moments that shape successful careers, coaches and teams. Whether you’re a player, coach, parent, or passionate fan, this podcast offers real perspectives on success, resilience, and the ever-evolving world of sport.Social platforms: @thesidelineliveEmail - [email protected]
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