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Award-winning football coach Jordan Stringer joins me for a walk around Upminster to talk about resilience, grassroots football, dyspraxia, and overcoming testicular cancer at a young age.

Jordan grew up in Upminster with a deep love for football. A game that didn’t come easily to him. Living with dyspraxia meant coordination was a constant challenge, but instead of stepping away, he found another way in. A teacher’s suggestion to help coach changed everything, setting him on a path that would shape his life.

We walk through the streets where it all began, talking about school, identity, and how setbacks can quietly redirect you towards something greater.

At 21, Jordan was diagnosed with testicular cancer — something he had been aware of since childhood. He speaks openly about that period, the mental battle alongside the physical one, and how he kept moving forward.

What runs through this conversation is football as community — not just a game, but a space where people find belonging, purpose, and connection.

This is a walk about resilience, perspective, and choosing to see something steady even when life throws everything off balance.

You can find more about Jordan here:
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Season Two of the story pilgrim walks with people — their challenges, their turning points, and the paths they build from them.

buen camino, and keep listening.