From The Sidelines - from Northumberland FA
Episodes
Developing Core Moves: Coaching Insights with Paul Holder
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Middleton is joined by Paul Holder — National FA Coach Developer in the professional game and former Head of Academy Coaching at Brighton &...
Developing the Individual: A Coaching Journey with Ian Skinner
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Northumberland FA Football Development Officer Gary Middleton sits down with Ian Skinner — former Gateshead First Team Coach and ex...
Joe Danquah - Celebrating Black History
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Danquah, Pre-Academy Coach at NUFC, discusses his coaching journey and celebrates Black history within local football with Northumberland FA's Gar...
Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Pedley, U11/U12 Lead Coach at Newcastle United’s Academy, for an in-depth chat about the art of designing...
Supporting Our Youngest Coaches: Insights from Academy Pathways
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we shine a light on the new generation of football coaches making their mark at academy level.We're joined by three young coaches –...
The Female Landscape: Driving Change in the Women's Game with Lloyd Miller
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Female Landscape, we’re joined by Lloyd Miller – Football Development Officer for Women & Girls at Northumberland FA.Ll...
Between the Posts with Tony Caig - Head of Academy GK at Newcastle United Academy
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Between the Posts, we catch up with Tony Caig, Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United, as he reflects on his unique journe...
Developing your Coaching Craft with Martyn Irvine - Coach Development Lead at Staffordshire FA and UEFA B Coach Developer
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Developing your Coaching Craft, we’re joined by Martyn Irvine, Coach Development Lead at Staffordshire FA and UEFA B Coach Develo...
Learning the Game from the Game with NUFC Academy staff Jamie Williams & Mark Bertram
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of From the Sidelines, we’re joined by Jamie Williams, Pre-Academy Lead Coach, and Mark Bertram, Coach & Player Development Lead...
Emily Senior - England Learning Coach Developer discusses 'Maximising Player Engagement'
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Middleton, Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer chats with Emily Senior, England Learning Coach Developer around 'Maximising Player E...
Ian Macleod - Head of Basketball at Newcastle Eagles chats about Practice Spectrum
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Macleod Head of Basketball at Newcastle Eagles chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey
Roger Davies England Learning National Coach Developer Lead discusses the importance of understanding our practice returns
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Davies England Learning National Coach Developer Lead discusses the importance of understanding our practice returns with Northumberland FA's Fo...
Sarah Lowden Former Coach Developer at the FA & Current PGMOL Coach Developer talks about 'Who's Coaching You'
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Lowden former coach developer at the FA and currently working as a coach developer at PGMOL talks with Northumberland FA's Football Development ...
Michael Havelock England Learning UEFA B Coach Developer discusses the UEFA B Course
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Havelock talks to Gary Middleton about the UEFA B course and what coaches can expect when attending the course.
Jamie Barnwell Former Lead Development Coach & Former Professional Footballer discusses 'Supporting the Individuals'
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Barnwell (Former Lead Development Coach and Former Professional Footballer discusses 'Supporting the Individuals with Gary Middleton (Northumber...
Ian Watson - Former MK Dons 1st team coach & former Carlisle United 1st Team Coach discusses 'Journey Continues'
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Watson chats with NFA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey, from earning promotion at Gateshead FC to becoming the first team coach at MK D...
Robbie Pringle Women's National Coach Developer discusses 'Transition & Counter Attacking'
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Pringle - Women's National Coach Developer chats about 'Transition and Counter Attacking' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton - Football De...
Darran Bowles Head of Coaching at Bolton Wanderers Academy Discusses how we can better support our players
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darran Bowles (Head of Coaching at Bolton Wanderers) talks with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton (Football Development Officer) about how coaches ca...
Steve Harrison - Middlesbrough FC U18 Assistant Coach discusses 'Coaching the Teenage Footballer'
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Harrison (Middlesbrough FC U18 Assistant Coach) discusses 'Coaching the Teenage Footballer' with Gary Middleton (Northumberland FA Football Deve...
Sally Needham Consultant at Norway Women discusses 'Neuroscience in Football'
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sally Needham - Former Sheffield United Academy Human Development & Performance Culture Lead, FA Coach Developer and current Consultant at Norway ...
Rob Atkin former FDO with the Newcastle Council Football Development Scheme discusses 'The Growth of the Female Game'
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Atkin talks with Northumberland FA's FDO Gary Middleton about Female Football and the growth we are seeing nationally from grassroots clubs throug...
Pete Sturgess discusses the art of 'Disguise' (One of the FA's 6 Core Capabilities)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Sturgess chats with Gary Middleton about one of the FA's 6 core capabilities, 'Disguise' and tells us more about his upcoming Coach the Coach eve...
Jamie Williams (Newcastle United Pre-Academy Lead Coach) Discusses Match Day Support
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Williams and NFA's Gary Middleton talk about how as coaches we can provide match day support and how this benefits a players development.
Gary Middleton and Pav Singh talk with Amrik Singh Hare and Ahmet Akdag about their Coaching Journeys
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer - Gary Middleton and England Learning Regional Coach Developer - Pav Singh, talk with Amrik Singh Har...
Sarah lowdon - Assistant Coach at Portland Thorns, Discusses her Career and Coaching Pathways
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Women's Day, Sarah Lowdon, a fellow Geordie living in the United States, now working as an Assistant Coach for Portland Tho...
Jack Rolfe founder of 'The Coaching Lab' discusses Match Play cards
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Rolfe who founded The Coaching Lab chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton around the impact Match Play Cards can have on training sessions...
Bruce Vause (Futsal Coach Developer) discusses Developing more Skilful Coaches
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Vause joins NFA's Gary Middleton to discuss all things Futsal and how to develop more skilful coaches.
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor discusses Coach Education (PART 2)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland F...
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor discusses Coach Education (PART 1)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland F...
England Learning Coach Developer Scott Noble chats about the UEFA C qualification
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Noble - England Learning Coach developer (UEFA C) chats to Gary Middleton - Northumberland FA's Football Development officer about the journey t...
Simon Smith Discusses 'Role of the Goalkeeper'
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Smith Former Head of Goalkeeping at Newcastle United chats about 'The Role of the GK' with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary...
Adam Berry 1st Team Analyst at Rangers FC Chats About ' Coaching Feedback and Reflection'
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Berry 1st Team Analyst at Rangers FC Academy chats about Coaching Feedback & Reflection with Northumberland Fa's Gary Middleton
Mike Melvin of 3v3 UK Air pitches chats about the future 3v3
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Melvin of 3v3 UK Air pitches chats about the future 3v3 with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Jamie Chandler former Spennymoor Town Manager Chats About Transition From Player to Technical Area
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton talks to Jamie Chandler - Spennymoor Town Manager around transitioning from player to ...
Pete Augustine Chats about 'Preparing Players for the Physical Demands of the Game'
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pete Augustine FA Regional Coach Developer discusses 'Preparing players for the physical demands of the game' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Charlie Bews Discusses 'Adapting to Different Hats'
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Bews from Newcastle United Foundation discusses 'Adapting to different Hats' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Mark Rutter NUFC Academy Coach Chats about 'Long-Term Player Development'
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Rutter – Fast Feet Academy Director & NUFC Academy Coach chats on Long Term Player Development with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Adam Colley talks about 'What does Success look like'
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Colley England Learning Coach Developer talks with Gary Middleton Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer about 'What does Success look ...
From the Sidelines - Ian Watson former Carlisle United 1st team Coach & former MK Dons Assistant Head Coach Talks About ‘Coaching Values’
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Watson, current MK Dons Assistant Head Coach discusses ‘Coaching Values’ with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Paul McGinness discusses the 'Art of skill'
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paul McGuinness Former Manchester United Player & Coach & Former Head of Player Development at Leicester City discusses the 'Art of Skill' wit...
Bruce Vause discusses 'All things Futsal'
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Vause FA Coach Mentor (Futsal) & FA Coach Developer (Futsal) chats with Garry Middleton Northumberland Fa's Football Development Officer aro...
From the Sidelines - Newcastle United Academy GK Coach Dale Walker discusses how to support Goalkeepers in Grassroots Football
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale Walker, Newcastle United Academy GK Coach discusses 'How to Support Goalkeepers in Grassroots Football' with Gary Middleton.
From the Sidelines - Mark Bertram NUFC Academy Head of Player & Coach Development in the FP discusses 'Varied Learning Environments'
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bertram NUFC Pre-Academy Lead Coach discuss the Importance of ‘Varied Learning Environments’ with Gary Middleton.
From the Sidelines - Chris Welburn FA Coach Developer talks about 'Scanning'
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Welburn FA Coach Developer for the North West discusses one of England Learning’s 6 Core Capabilities - Scanning
From the Sidelines - Peter Leven, Aberdeen 1st Team Coach & former Dynamo Brest 1st team Coach on Coaching Cultures
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Leven, UEFA PRO Licence Holder & former Dynamo Brest 1st team Coach, speaks to Gary Middleton about Coaching Cultures
From the Sidelines - Pav Singh current Head of Coaching at Wrexham Academy & former England Learning Regional Coach Developer discusses coaching leadership with the success of Liversedge FC 21-22 season
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pav Singh, Former FA Coach Developer & now Head of Coaching at Wrexham AFC speaks to Gary Middleton about his success in coaching Liversedge to pr...
From the Sidelines - Grassroots Coach Joe Danquah discusses practice design to support player development
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Black History Month, Joe Danquah, Sunderland Academy coach, discusses practice design to support player development with Northumberland F...
England Learning Coach Developer Ryan Davies discusses Colour Blindness in Football
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To mark Colour Blindness Awareness Day on 6 September, FA Coach Developer Ryan Davies discusses how the condition can affect players and how coaches c...
Dunston UTS Manager Jon Mcdonald discusses 'Results v Development'
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Jon Macdonald, Dunston UTS FC Assistant Manager, to discuss ‘Results v Development’ & the challenges ...
From the Sidelines - Mel Reay, Sunderland Women Head Coach 'Developing the IndividualsI
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode Mel Reay – Sunderland Ladies Head Coach – discusses 'Developing the Individuals' with Gary Middleton
From the Sidelines - Jamie Williams, Newcastle United Academy U10 Coach, discusses inspiring players to love the game
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jamie Williams - Newcastle United Academy U10 Coach - chats with FDO Gary Middleton on the importance of inspiring our players to lov...
Elliot Dickman Former NUFC's Lead Player Development Coach U21s discusses Transition in the Current Game
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Elliot Dickman, Former NUFC's Lead Player Development Coach U21 about ‘Transition in the current Game’.
From the Sidelines - Eve Thompson chats about Players - Our Students of the Game
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eve Thompson from Education & Training Foundation chats to Gary Middleton on the subject of Players - Our Students of the Game.
'The Modern Midfielder' with Former Newcastle United Academy Coach Coach Ian Bogie
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Special Guest Ian Bogie, Newcastle United u18 Assistant Coach talks to Gary Middleton about 'The Modern Midfielder'.
From the Sidelines - an insight into the importance of inclusion in football
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Middleton chats to Dean Buckle, Head of Compliance and Inclusion at Northumberland FA about the importance of inclusion in sport, and how it's ev...
From the Sidelines - Pete Sturgess discusses the benefits of smaller formats
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Pete Sturgess – FA Foundation Phase Lead, about how smaller formats can support our players.
From the Sidelines - Growing the Female Game with Northumberland FA's Lloyd Miller
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Northumberland FA Football Development Officer (Women and Girls) Lloyd Miller, who is also assistant coach at NUFC Women, discusses Growing the Female...
From the Sidelines - Graeme Carrick Middlesbrough 1st team coach discusses 'Developing More Skilful Players'
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Graeme Carrick – Middlesbrough 1st team coach chats to Gary Middleton around the theme of 'Developing ‘More Skilful Players’.
From the Sidelines - Lloyd Miller talks to Suey Smith, Becky Langley and Claire Robinson about their coaching journeys
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lloyd Miller talks to Suey Smith (FA Regional Coach Development Officer – Women and Girls North East), Becky Langley (Manager of Newcastle United Wo...
From the Sidelines - Bev Priestman, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bev Priestman, Canada Women’s National Team Head Coach, talks to Northumberland FA's Lloyd Miller about her journey from Consett to Canada! A great ...
From the Sidelines - Player to Coach with Former NUFC Women's First Team Captain Brooke Cochrane
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, 'Player to Coach' we welcome Brooke Cochrane - Newcastle United Women’s 1st Team Captain - who discusses her football journe...
From the Sidelines - Barney Jones discusses ‘A Lifetime in the Game’
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Barney Jones who discusses ‘A Lifetime in the Game’Barney is a former Coach Educator, Former FA Affiliate Tutor &...
From the Sidelines - Positivity in our Coaching with Jack Gray and Joey Harries
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Middleton discusses ‘Positivity in our Coaching’ with Jack Gray - SAFC Foundation of Light/Sunderland RTC/Cramlington United 1st Team Coach ...
From the Sidelines - Former Kilmarnock Assistant Manager Paul Stephenson discusses ‘Back in the Dugout’
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome former Kilmarnock Assistant Manager Paul Stephenson.Paul is a former Newcastle United Winger/1st team Coach at Norwich City...
From the Sidelines - Adapting as a Coach with FA Youth Coach Developer Suey Smith
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FA Coach Developer Suey Smith discusses Adapting as a Coach with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Coaching the Female Magpies - Rebecca Langley and Lloyd Miller discuss NUFC Women's team
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Newcastle United Women's First Team Coach Rebecca Langley and Assistant Coach Lloyd Miller discuss Coaching the Female Magpies
From the Sidelines - Creating the Environment with UK Coaching's Adam Colley
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Colley from UK Coaching discusses Creating the Environment with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
England Learning Coach Developer Pav Singh discusses Coaching in the Senior Game
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, FA Coach Developer Pav Singh discusses Coaching in the Senior Game with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
Head of Technical Development Neil Winskill discusses Coaching Interventions
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, NUFC's Head of Technical Development Neil Winskill discusses Coaching Interventions with Gary Middleton.
Peter Ramage, Former NUFC U21 assistant coach discusses his journey from Player to Coach
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The latest in our podcast series features Peter Ramage, Former Newcastle United U21 Assistant Coach who talks with Gary Middleton about his journey fr...
From The Sidelines - Yannick Aziakonou talks about his journey from professional footballer to coach
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Newcastle United Academy Coach Yannick Aziakonou discusses his journey from Professional Footballer to Football Coach.
From the Sidelines - Ray Johnstone discusses safeguarding in football
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFA's Designated Safeguarding Officer Ray Johnstone talks about safeguarding issues in the grassroots game and how we keep football safe for our playe...
From The Sidelines - Ross Flintoff discusses the challenges of stepping into management
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we welcome Ross Flintoff who works at Newcastle United Foundation and coaches at Teeside Girls RTCRoss and Gary discuss “One small s...
From The Sidelines - Paul Thompson from Sunderland Academy discusses the Holistic Coaching Model
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week our guest is Paul Thompson from Coach Core Foundation & Coach at Sunderland Academy, who discusses the Holistic Coaching Model that supports...
From the Sidelines - with England International Blind Squad's Azeem Amir
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak to inspiring young footballer Azeem Amir chats who discusses the challenges he has overcome in his journey to become an England Int...
From the Sidelines - Mark McCutcheon, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at Northumbria University and Assistant u16 Coach NUFC Academy
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we’re discussing ‘Leading and Managing in Football Environments’ with Mark McCutcheon, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management at ...
From the Sidelines - Glen Taylor from Spennymoor Town discusses his playing career
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Taylor from Spennymoor Town join us to discuss 'A Players Perspective'. Glen chats to us about his playing career & the experiences he has had fr...
A discussion about the Return to Football with Jamie Williams England Learning Coach Developer
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
NFA's Gary Middleton discusses the ‘Return to Football’ with Jamie Williams – England Learning Coach Developer
Paul Bryson talks about his coaching journey & challenges, coaching in the Youth Development Phase through to the Professional Development Phase.
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Bryson, UEFA A licence coach. Paul is currently a Coach at i2i International Soccer Academy at Northumbria University and was formerly Sunderland...