EPISODE 42
RISING TO PREMIER LEAGUE GLORY
AFC BOURNEMOUTH MIDFIELDER, LEWIS COOK
Kick-off your weekend with an inside look at what it’s really like playing in the Premier League ⚽
In this week’s episode of the Off Script podcast, Ty is joined by AFC Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook who delves into his career at football’s highest level.
From rural village pitches as a kid, to representing England’s youth teams, Lewis shares the sacrifices and resilience it takes to shine on the field 🌟
It hasn’t been an easy ride - Lewis opens up about the gruelling rehab process after two career-threatening injuries, and the unfiltered truth about fame and mental health in top-tier football.
In this episode of the Off Script podcast you’ll discover:
The importance of community and family in shaping his career.
Challenges of balancing a high-pressure career with personal happiness.
Lewis’ experiences representing England at the youth level and ambitions for international success.
The role of cutting-edge technology and sports science in modern football training and performance.
Tune in now to get a taste of the action, drama and dedication it takes to thrive in England’s elite division from an athlete living it game after game. 🎧🎙️
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
“I had a period in my career where I would just be obsessed with everything. I would overthink everything. Obviously you've got to eat right and do all this stuff, which I do but it was like I'll be obsessive with it and it was probably too much like I was a robot.”
Lewis Cook - 19:05
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“When we’re lining up for a Premier League game and you’re shaking the player, and the opposition's hands and the referee’s hands. I'm saying “Good luck. All the best..” Then two minutes down the line. I'm screaming at his face. Sometimes I’ve just got to go and apologise to him because they've got a tough job to be fair”. - Lewis Cook - 9:25
“Was there a point where you thought, “fuck, I'm actually quite good at this, I can make this a career"?” - Ty - 12:50
“Sometimes I find it hard to say that it's a sacrifice because there are people that would love to be in the position I'm in. I feel very lucky and very fortunate I would say and yes sacrifice is a part of it. And I think it's part of life to be honest. And you've got to make sacrifices to succeed, definitely. - Lewis Cook - 21:34
“You have the pressure and then it pays off and it's like a high and then you probably crash because of all the adrenaline stuff. Yeah, but it’s part of football and pressure makes diamonds.” - Lewis Cook - 49:05
“There's going to be parts of most people's career paths or family life and stuff where you're gonna go through ups and downs but you have to just try and keep your level headedness never get too high. Never get too low. - Lewis Cook - 59:51