Kicking It Off

S2 Ep8: Episode 8 - With guest Gabriel Bussinger

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for listening to this series, we hope you've enjoyed the guests so far, and thank you for your support! In today's final episode, we're joi...

S2 Ep7: Episode 7 - With guest Dan Micciche

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with Dan Micciche for part two of our conversation! In Series 1, Dan began to share his journey through coaching England U16s and shaping...

S2 Ep6: Episode 6 - With Skillwise Sports

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Scott and Paul from Skillwise Sports, a coaching company that’s been rooted in Wigan since 2002. What started wit...

S2 Ep5: Episode 5 - With guest Joe Harvey

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Joe Harvey, Head of Pre-Academy Recruitment at Norwich City. Joe is a strong advocate for a child-first approach, making sure tha...

S2 Ep4: Episode 4 - With guest Mary Pacitti

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Futsal fans, this one's for you! In this episode, we shine a light on Mary Pacitti, founder and Head Coach of Chiltern Futsal FC. Mary’s journey i...

S2 Ep3: Episode 3 - With guest Diogo Coutinho

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re joined by Dr. Diogo Coutinho, Assistant Professor at the University of Maia Portugal and UEFA A licensed coach, known for his ground...

S2 Ep2: Episode 2 - With guest Gemma Grainger

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Kicking It Off, we sit down with the amazing Gemma Grainger, head coach of the Norway Women’s National team!  With over two de...

S2 Ep1: Episode 1 - With guest Jamie Williams

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! We're delighted to bring you series 2 of Kicking It Off with another brilliant line-up of guests for you to enjoy. To kick off the serie...

S1 Ep10: Episode 10

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Pete, Lauren and studio dog Dora in the final episode of the series as they discuss everything you need to consider when developing your own coac...

S1 Ep9: Episode 9

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This penultimate episode of Kicking It Off is so jam packed with top tips and advice that we've made it a two-parter!  Join us in the first half of...

S1 Ep8: Episode 8

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're joined by Mr Bazooka himself, Anders Wennesland! Anders is the inventor, founder and director of BazookaGoal and Airpitch F...

S1 Ep7: Episode 7

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about the Play Phase!  Coaching young children aged 4-6 and want to learn more about their development and how you can best supp...

S1 Ep6: Episode 6

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're joined by the fantastic Lewis Goater, Arsenal FC's Foundation Phase Lead. We dive into Lewis' career so far and the innovativ...

S1 Ep5: Episode 5

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we're joined by the amazing Sally Needham.  Sally spent 13 years at The FA within the skills programme and then as a county coach de...

S1 Ep4: Episode 4

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we're joined by the brilliant Dan Micciche, currently Player Development Lead Coach at Everton, he is considered to be one of the b...

S1 Ep3: Episode 3

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about creativity!  What is it? How do we recognise it and value it? And how can we plan for it in our sessions? Join us as ...

S1 Ep2: Episode 2

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflecting on last weeks conversation with the brilliant Dr Christine Pascal, founder and director of the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC...

S1 Ep1: Episode 1

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining us in the first episode of the series is a very special guest. We headed down to Birmingham to the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (C...

S1: An introduction to Kicking It Off

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the release of Monday's first episode, featuring child development specialist Dr Chris Pascal, we wanted to give you an introduction to this ...

S1: What will we do after the Euros? We've got you covered!

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

S1: Let the countdown begin!

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Less than 3 weeks to go before the first episode of the series is launched! 

S1: Welcome to Kicking It Off!

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Interested in sport, football and the coaching of young children? Then this podcast is for you!