Episode 012 - Alistair Heath - An incredible journey from Leicester City to the Cambodian Premier League
In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, Alastair, a football manager, shares his unique journey from managing grassroots-level teams to a Premier League Academy team.
Alastair discusses the challenges he faced, such as adapting to a different culture and working with limited resources. Despite these obstacles, he views his time in Cambodia as a valuable learning experience and an opportunity for personal growth.
Alastair emphasises the importance of hard work, sacrifice, and adaptability in pursuing a career in football management.
He is now seeking a new opportunity with a club that shares his vision and provides a clear plan for success.
In this episode of The Overseas Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Alistair Heath, a football manager who took his career from grassroots coaching in England to managing in the Cambodian Premier League. Alistair shares his journey into international coaching, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and what it takes to build a successful football career abroad.
We discuss:
✅ How Alistair transitioned from youth coaching to professional football management
✅ The challenges of coaching in Cambodia & adapting to cultural differences
✅ Why investment in club structures & youth development is crucial for success
✅ The role of foreign players in improving the Cambodian Premier League
✅ The personal sacrifices & growth required to make it in international football
✅ Alistair’s aspirations for the future & his next steps in football management
Whether you’re interested in football coaching, international sports careers, or the business of football, this episode gives a real-world insight into what it takes to succeed as a coach and manager abroad.
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