Joe Kirkland, a highly driven football coach from Burton Upon Trent, joins Jamie McCreedy on Inside the Mind of to share his remarkable journey through the beautiful game. With a degree in Football Coaching & Development, Staffordshire University’s 2022 Student of the Year has coached in seven different countries, led Burton Albion Women to their highest points-per-game record since 2017, and founded his own coaching business in California. From managing youth and development squads to taking the reins at Solihull Moors Women in November 2024, Joe opens up about his passion for inspiring others, the lessons learned across continents, and what it takes to succeed both on and off the pitch.