Rahul Lakhera - Football Team Doctor

Rahul Lakhera is a Sports Team Doctor with 5 years experience. He's worked in both Rugby League and Football, with the past 4 years in the latter. He gives an insight into his experience of working with academy players, and with the first team at a professional level. Rahul discusses academy support & alternative career options for young players who are released at a young age. He gives an insight into the reality of professional football, with intense training and long days traveling. In Part One, Rahul Lakhera opens up about the relationship between Mental Health and professional football.

Om Podcasten

Speaking Out is a podcast exploring the relationship between football and mental health. Exploring a number of factors, one is the professional game and the pressures that Football as a career brings. We will also be looking into football as a recreational outlet to help deal with mental health problems. Through a series of interviews and discussion with a range of people in and around the game, we look to explore the current situation and discuss their personal experiences.