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The Lowdown

The Lowdown

De: Conor Walsh
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The Lowdown is a football podcast giving listeners unprecedented access to the minds shaping the modern game. Each week, we sit down with the people driving football forward — from club owners and technical directors to academy heads, coaches, and broadcasters — to uncover the lessons, challenges, and stories behind their journeys.

Whether you’re a young coach, a player chasing the next step, or simply fascinated by what happens behind the scenes, The Lowdown offers honest insights to inspire the next generation of football professionals.

Get in touch;

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/

LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-walsh-847b08127/

YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod

Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie

Conor Walsh 2019
Fútbol (Americano)
Episodios
  • #195 - Under the Microscope w/ Paul McGuinness
    Mar 31 2026

    "Is football becoming less of a spectacle?"

    On his return to the show Paul McGuinness explores whether modern football is losing its creative edge, drawing on his experience developing elite players at Manchester United and working across the Premier League. The conversation examines the effects early specialization, results-driven environments and increasingly structured tactical systems are having on player development.

    Paul also dives into how coaching can either nurture or suppress creativity, emphasizing the importance of “flow” in player development and the challenge of balancing structure with freedom in academy environments. He reflects on the risks of a win-focused culture, the pressures of modern evaluation systems, and whether these issues extend beyond elite clubs into grassroots football worldwide.

    Listen to find our more including;

    - Where the education of young players is going?

    - How Paul is adapting his coaching for today's generation?

    - How the link between midfield and forward players is evolving at the top level?

    - Paul's view on the shift from fixed positions to prioritizing player characteristics.

    - Having coached top Premier League talent, is there truly a decline in creative players coming through?

    Get in touch;

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/

    YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod

    Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie

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    44 m
  • #193 - North American Irish Coaches w/ John O'Rourke
    Mar 17 2026

    John O’Rourke, President of the North American Irish Coaches Association, joins the show to discuss the growing influence of Irish coaches across the United States and Canada. The association’s mission is to serve, connect, and elevate Irish coaches throughout North America.

    Having arrived in the U.S. 33 years ago, John has worked at every level of the game and has witnessed the sport’s growth in America firsthand. In this episode, we explore how the game has developed over the decades and the significant role Irish coaches have played in that journey. Furthermore, we also discuss the legacy John hopes the forthcoming World Cup will leave on the United States, how he believes the pay-to-play model may evolve in the coming years, and how talent identification across the country could change as the sport continues to grow.

    Get in touch;

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/

    YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod

    Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie

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    46 m
  • #192 - Trust & Rapport w/ Teamworks; Gareth Quinn
    Feb 24 2026

    "Today is the slowest day of technological change we have experienced in our lives."

    In this episode, Gareth Quinn shares his journey from working in nightlife and politics into the business world, and how those experiences helped shape the foundations of Kairos. He reflects on the early growth of the startup, the challenge of overcoming confirmation bias in football, and the push to introduce more objective, data-driven thinking in elite sport. The conversation also explores Kairos’ work in high-performance environments, including contributions connected to the Ryder Cup and South Africa’s victory at the Rugby World Cup 2019, and the lessons learned about problem-solving and momentum in both sport and business.

    Gareth also discusses the merger with Teamworks and the growing importance of integrating technology across sports organizations. From hubs and athlete management systems to intelligence platforms, the focus is on improving communication, creating clarity, and connecting departments. The episode closes with Gareth’s thoughts on modern leadership, the consolidation of sports technology, and what excites him most about the future of the industry.

    Timestamps;

    00:00 - 06:29 - Nightlife

    06:30 - 17:22 - Kairos

    17:23 - 25:50 - Teamworks

    25:51 - 34:20 - Speed of Change

    34:21 - 40:15 - Leadership

    40:16 - 45:33 - Future

    Get in touch;

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conorwalsh1995/

    YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@TheLowdownPod

    Email: cwalsh95@outlook.ie

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    46 m
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