What does peak performance really mean — and how can it apply to everyone, not just elite athletes?

In the latest episode of The Final Whistle, we’re joined by Ben Bacon, Strength and Fitness Coach at Dorking Wanderers and founder of Your Peak Performance. With experience working across the football pyramid and beyond, Ben has supported everyone from professional players and amputees to everyday people looking to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.

In this episode, Ben shares his insight into the key pillars of performance, the importance of mindset alongside physical preparation, and what it’s really like working behind the scenes at Dorking Wanderers. Whether you’re involved in grassroots football, elite sport, or simply interested in improving your own performance, this conversation offers valuable lessons that go far beyond the gym.

🎧 Listen now to gain an inside look at what drives peak performance — on and off the pitch.

Kirk Ritchie sits down with Guildford Saints chair Alex Forbes to explore how Johan Cruyff’s philosophy has shaped the club’s style of play. They discuss the role of high-performance coaching and its impact on grassroots football, and why a clear, consistent philosophy is essential for transforming a grassroots team.

In this episode of The Final Whistle, host Kirk Ritchie sits down with Julie Spalding, Chair of Mole Valley Girls FC, to explore her journey into football leadership and what it takes to build a thriving grassroots club.

Julie opens up about stepping into the chair role, the challenges and rewards of leading an all-girls football organisation, and why community, sustainability, and strong values are essential to the success of any grassroots team.

We also dive into the growing importance of women’s football leadership and how clubs like Mole Valley Girls FC are shaping the future of the game from the ground up.

If you’re passionate about women’s football, community sport, or grassroots development, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.