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In the debut episode of the Back Stick Podcast, Jamil Roberts and Dom Okus sit down with Kazaiah Sterling, a former player of Tottenham, Tormenta FC and currently of Pittsburgh Riverhounds, to discuss his journey through football. Kazaiah shares insights about his time in the Tottenham Academy, the challenges he faced during his loans, and his transition to playing in the US. He reflects on the importance of resilience, the impact of injuries, and the joy of rediscovering his love for the game in a new environment.

Part 2 Coming Very Soon...

00:00 Introduction and Background of Kazaiah Sterling

02:58 First Experiences Of America

04:09 Early Football Journey and Trials

11:12 Clout of a Spurs Schoolboy Footballer

13:36 First Session with Tottenham First Team

14:56 Rondo Nightmares

16:09 The Reality of Professional Football

18:13 Life at Tottenham U18s

21:06 Reflections on Youth Football Experience

23:33 Cleaning Harry Kane's Boots

24:29 Academy Manager & Mental Toughness

26:10 The Impact of Loans on Development

27:36 First Team Football Changing Rooms

28:47 Changing Dynamics in Youth Football

30:10 Pressure of Loan Expectations

32:11 First England Call Up & FA Youth Cup Memories

35:14 Getting Sent Home From International Duty

39:44 Sunderland Loan

43:06 First Professional Goal

45:01 Injuries & COVID Struggles

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