Rivo & Rich meet... Alex Pratt

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Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back with Series 7 of the award-winning podcast and this week they are joined by Berks & Bucks FA's Football Development Officer, Alex Pratt.
On the pod this week, Alex talks about his journey which started playing at U9 and becoming secretary of his local grassroots Club at the age of just 17. Alex talks in detail about his passion for goalkeeping and him & Rivo share a funny story from a GK course they were on together a few years ago.
Alex talks about the pressures he and other young people face when leaving school and the added pressure to make life-changing decisions about their careers at such an early age. Alex opens up on his experience at university in particular during the Covid pandemic and how upon leaving university, he was able to be in a job which he is passionate about and making a difference.
Alex also talks about the Women's World Cup and the legacy the competition will have for aspiring female players both locally and across the globe. Also find out if Alex can end Rivo's winning streak in the end of the pod quiz.
Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.