Sports Talks

Why do pro footballers work with coaches outside their club… and what are they actually paying for?In this episode, we unpack how remote performance coaching works in the real world: trust, individualisation, load management, and the data that actually drives decisions.If you’ve ever wondered how coaches support players across different clubs, countries, and fixture schedules, this is the behind-the-scenes conversation.In this episode, we cover: • Sam Peyps’ path from business degree to Crystal Palace (and the realities inside a club) • Why players seek support outside the club environment • The difference between a “programme” and a proper “offering” • How remote coaches use GPS, sleep, HRV, and screening data to guide decisions • Why congested fixtures change everything (and why “hero off-seasons” backfire) • The biggest mistake clubs make: generic work that ignores individual needsThis is a real conversation about the modern performance landscape: pro football, remote coaching, data, trust, and what it tak