The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Episode 123 - Being A Confidant To Elite Football Managers

24 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailEpisode 123 Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Episode 123 – Being a Confidant ...

Episode 122 - Coaches Voice (episode 1)

25 Feb 2026

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Send a text🎙️ Episode 122: Coach’s Voice (Episode 1)Episode 122 marks the launch of our brand-new Coach’s Voice series — where the conversa...

Episode 121 - Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha players, a conversation with Phil Phillipou

11 Feb 2026

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Send a text🎙️ Episode 121: Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha Players – A Focus on MindsetEpisode 121 marks the first episode co-hosted by Scott Mowb...

Episode 120 - Podcast Update / Have YOUR voice on the pod!

10 Feb 2026

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Send a text🎙️ Episode 120: An Exciting Evolution of The Soccer Coaching PodcastIn this short update episode, I share some exciting news about the...

Episode 119 - DEEP DIVE (YouTube & Audio Only) - Episode 1: Building Out From Our Defensive Third

10 Oct 2025

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Send us a text🎙️ Episode 118 — Deep Dive #1: Building Out from the Defensive Third (with Paddy King)Brought to you in association with our frie...

Episode 118 - Deep Dive Episode 1 PROMO

09 Oct 2025

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Send us a text🎙️ Episode 118 — Introducing Our New Deep Dive Series In this short promo, we unveil our brand-new Deep Dive series: focused, pr...

Episode 117 - The Importance of Philosophy and Culture, a conversation with Jason Carney

06 Oct 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 117, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 117 – The Importance o...

Episode 116 - Positional Play, a conversation with Paddy King

22 Sep 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 116, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 116 – Positional Play,...

Episode 115 - The Importance of Coaching Principles, a conversation with Osku Partonen

18 Jul 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 115, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 115 – The Importance o...

Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development?

10 Jul 2025

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Send us a text🎙️ Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development? (with Ray Power) Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Co...

Episode 113 - Formations, Styles, and Player Roles, a conversation with Ray Power

10 Mar 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 113, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 113 - Formations and Pla...

Episode 112 - A Look at Grassroots Football, with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland and Author

06 Jan 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 112, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 112 - A Look At Grassroo...

Episode 111 - A Look At Scouting In Grassroots Youth Football, a conversation with Chris Robinson, Director at The Scouting Game and Head of Academy Recruitment at Southampton FC

28 Oct 2024

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Send us a textEpisode 111, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 111 - A Look At Scouting...

Episode 110 - Giving The Game Back To The Kids, a conversation with Chris Fraser

21 Oct 2024

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Send us a textEpisode 110, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)  Episode 110 – Giving The Gam...

Episode 109 - Whats too far? A conversation about behaviour in youth grassroots football

23 Apr 2024

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Send us a textEpisode 109, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 109 – What’s too far...

Episode 108 - How To Deliver An Effective Training Session, a conversation with Mark Rivers, Arsenal Pre-Academy Manager and FA Tutor

19 Feb 2024

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Send us a textEpisode 108, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 108 – How To Deliver A...

Episode 107 – Maximising Coach Delivery, a conversation with Temisan Williams former academy UEFA A coach and founder of Excellence Academy

05 Feb 2024

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Send us a textEpisode 107, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 107 – Maximising Coach...

Episode 106 - Designing effective training practices and adapting for winter training, a conversation with Macauley Musgrave coach and owner of The Coaches Zone

27 Nov 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 106, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 106 - Designing effectiv...

Episode 105 - A Look At How Coaching Player Behaviours Can Support Player Development, A conversation with Dan Abrahams, sports psychologist and author

09 Oct 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 105, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 105 - A Look At How Coac...

Episode 104 - How Coaching Abroad Has Helped Me Develop, a conversation with Billy Ready, UEFA B coach at PASS Abu Dhabi

18 Sep 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 104, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) How Coaching Abroad Has Helped M...

Episode 103 - Using Positional Play To Better Understand The Game, a conversation with David Garcia, UEFA Coach, Coach Developer and founder of `It's Just A Sport`

05 Sep 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 103, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 103 - Using Positional P...

Episode 102 - A look at the importance of Mental Training in athlete development, a conversation with Lindsey Willson founder of Positive Performance Training

21 Aug 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 102, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) A look at the importance of Ment...

Episode 101 - What we might be able to learn as youth football coaches by looking at the adult game, a conversation with Jamie Tompkins, Senior Manager at Brentford FC CST and Ascot United 1st Team Manager

07 Aug 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 101, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Episode 101 – What we might be a...

Episode 100 - Facilitating Self Managing Teams, a conversation with Mark Bennett MBE and founder of PDS Coaching

12 Jun 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 100, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 100 - Facilitating Self ...

Episode 99 - Reflecting Back on an U14's Season, a conversation with James Brooks, FA Level 2 grassroots and Development Centre Coach

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 99, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 99 – Reflecting Back on...

Episode 98 - 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football Players

24 May 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 98, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 98 – 10 Things To Consi...

Episode 97 – Key Coaching Topics for Youth Football Coaches and CPD, a conversation with Ray Power, Academy Manager, Coach Developer and Best Selling Author

27 Feb 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 97, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 97 – Key Coaching Topic...

Episode 96 - The 3 A's to Maximising Player Game Impact!

13 Feb 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 96, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 96 - The 3 A's to Ma...

Episode 95 - Quality Coaching and Player Engagement, a conversation with Faith Jasper, coach and recreational therapist

23 Jan 2023

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Send us a textEpisode 95, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Quality Coaching and Player Engag...

Episode 94 - Top Trump Coaching Tips, a Christmas Special!

19 Dec 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 94, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 94 - Top Trump Coaching T...

Episode 93 - Developing Your Coaching Blueprint, a conversation with Jason Carney, UEFA coach and author

12 Dec 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 93, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 93 – Developing Your Co...

Episode 92 - My Coaching Journey, so far!...a conversation with Ali Speechly, UEFA B football coach

28 Nov 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 92, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 92 – My Coaching Journe...

Episode 91 - Developing a Team Culture, a conversation with JP Nerbun, coach, author and founder of TOC

21 Nov 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 91, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 91 – Developing a Team ...

Episode 90 - What is Great Coaching?...a conversation with Shane Smith

25 Oct 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 90, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 90 – What is Great Coac...

Episode 89 - Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development, a conversation with Ben Bartlett

11 Oct 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 89, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 89 - Connected Coaching, ...

Episode 88 - A look at academy coaching, a conversation with Ross O'Kane, UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award Coach

26 Sep 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 88, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 88 - A look at academy co...

Episode 87 - Player Development, a conversation with Carl Wild, lecturer, author and lead U9's-U14's coach at Chester FC

12 Sep 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 87, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) How to plan a season long Player ...

Episode 86 - All things 9 aside, a conversation with James Brooks, FA level 2 Grassroots and Brentford FC foundation/YDP phase coach

01 Aug 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 85, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)All things 9 aside, a conversation ...

Episode 85 - Foundation Phase Player Development, a conversation with Peter Sturgess, FA National Lead Coach (5-11)

19 Jul 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 85, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Foundation Phase Player Developme...

Episode 84 - Creating a Great Training Environment, a conversation with Jonny Martin from the Football Fun Factory

04 Jul 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 84, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Creating a Great Training Environme...

Episode 83 - All things 7 aside, a conversation with Mark Edwards, FA level 2 Coach, U10's coach/manger and Football Development Officer

06 Jun 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 83, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) All things 7 aside, a conversatio...

Episode 82 - Football Beyond Borders, existing to change the lives of young people, a conversation with Jeremie Tchibo from FBB

23 May 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 82, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Football Beyond Borders, existing...

Episode 81 - Helping Coaches Maximise Their Potential, a conversation with Nick Levett, Head of Coaching at UK Coaching

02 May 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 81, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Helping Coaches Maximise Their Po...

Episode 80 - The Power of Personalised Coaching, a conversation with Dion Von Moltke and Mike Semenza from Blayze

19 Apr 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 80, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) The Power of Personalised Coachin...

Episode 79 - A Look At Football In The English Premier League During The Pandemic, a conversation with Sam Hudson, UEFA A, Aston Villa YDP Coach and Author.

04 Apr 2022

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Send us a text                                                                                        Epis...

Episode 78 - Principles of Play and Developing Skill, a conversation with Peter Prickett, football coach and author

21 Mar 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 78, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Principles of Play and Developing S...

Episode 77 - Online Coach Education, a conversation with Gerard Jones, UEFA A, MSc Performance Coaching and founder of ULEARNBLY

07 Mar 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 77, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Online Coach Education, a convers...

Episode 76 - The Soccer Coach's Toolkit, a conversation with Rob Ellis, UEFA B, Teacher, Chelsea Foundation Phase Coach and Author

28 Feb 2022

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Send us a textEpisode 74, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) The Soccer Coach's Toolkit, ...

Episode 75 - Adopting a Constraints-led Approach to Player Development, a conversation with Ben Bartlett, Head of Academy Coaching at Fulham Football Club

20 Dec 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the benefits of adopting a constraints-led approach to player development with Ben Bartlett, Head of Academy ...

Episode 74 - The Canadian Premier League and Youth Development, a conversation with Oliver Gage, Director of Football at the CPL

13 Dec 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the launch and first three seasons of the new Canadian Premier League with the leagues Director of Football, ...

Episode 73 - Running a Football Coaching Franchise Business, a conversation with Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers

29 Nov 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we to talk to Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers (@wmfootballers) about starting and running a success...

Episode 72 - Soccer Starts at Home...and the importance of falling in love with the ball, a conversation with the wonderful Tom Byer.

08 Nov 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the impact of having fun and effective soccer interactions at home before players start playing `organised` m...

Episode 71 - Effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players, a conversation with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA

18 Oct 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA (@footballd...

Episode 70 - `Clear Coaching`, developing young players and coaches, a conversation with Todd Beane, author and founder of TOVO Institute and Academy Barcelona

04 Oct 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the importance of engagement, play and enjoyment when coaching…as well as being an effective facilitator, w...

Episode 69 - How does competition impact youth coaching and player development, a conversation with Lee Christou UEFA B coach & PE teacher

20 Sep 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how competition impacts on youth coaching and player development. Lee Christou (@LeeChristou), who has resear...

Episode 68 - Supporting & Developing Young Grassroots Players, a conversation with Paul Barry, UEFA A , Advanced Youth Award, Author and Coach Educator

06 Sep 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how coaches can best support and develop young grassroot players. Paul Barry, who has extensive coaching expe...

Episode 67 - Coaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`

02 Aug 2021

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Send us a textCoaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfectin...

Episode 66 - Delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, a conversation with Paul Robinson, UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author of `The Soccer Sessions Book`

19 Jul 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode I talk with Paul Robinson (@TheHalfTurn) UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author. Paul talks about delivering sessions based o...

Episode 65 - The importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development, a conversation with Brandon Shintani, founder of Mind-Design Sports

05 Jul 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we look at the importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development with Brandon Shint...

Episode 64 - How to invest in yourself as a coach, a conversation with the awesome Laurie McGinley, UEFA & SFA Advanced Licensed Coach

25 Jun 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode Laurie McGinley (@LaurieMcGinley1) speaks about the importance of investing time in yourself as a coach. Laurie shares h...

Episode 63 - The Difference in Coaching Grassroots and Academy Football, a conversation with the superb Danny Fowler, founder of DF Next Level Coaching

22 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the difference in coaching grassroots and academy football with the superb Danny Fowler (@DFcoaching), founde...

Episode 62 - Scoreboard Soccer, an evolution of a 'Games Based' approach described by the wonderful David Baird

08 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss a new concept, `Scoreboard Soccer` with the wonderful David Baird (@CoachDavidBaird). David explains how Scor...

Episode 61 - The Concept of Storytelling in Coaching, a conversation and catch-up with the awesome Paul Barry

01 Mar 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we chat to the awesome Paul Barry (PBazza07) about the concept of storytelling in coaching. We discuss how stories can b...

Episode 60 - Session Design, Match Day Considerations, a Winning Mentality and much more, a conversation with the superb George Roberts creator of My Coaching Journey

22 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode I talk to George about his journey, coaching, session design, match day considerations, a winning mentality and much mor...

Episode 59 - Coaching U12's, a conversation with the awesome Michael Thomas, U12 Everton RTC coach and creator of the e-book `Foundation Phase Sessions`

15 Feb 2021

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Send us a textEpisode 59 - Coaching U12's, a conversation with the awesome Michael Thomas, U12 Everton RTC coach and creator of the e-book `Found...

Episode 58 - Developing The Culture to Create Positive Performances, a conversation with the superb Charlie Bill, MK Dons Women's Manager

08 Feb 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we talk to the superb Charlie Bill (CBillCoach), women`s first team manager at MK Dons F.C. We discuss Charlies coaching...

Episode 57 - Creating a Player-Centred Environment, a conversation with the wonderful James Honeyman, Women`s Academy Manager at Arsenal FC

31 Jan 2021

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss creating a player-centred approach with the wonderful James Honeyman (@jameshoneyman10).James shares his coac...

Episode 56 - Alchemy Coaching - Rondos and Positional Play, a conversation with the wonderful Grant Knight from King Knight Methodology.

23 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode I talk to Grant Knight (@grantknight16) from King Knight Methodology (@KingKnightEd) about their new book `Alchemy Coach...

Episode 55 - Who are you doing it for, really?

18 Dec 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode I ask the question...who are you doing it for, really? I discuss some of the positive things I've seen  over the p...

Episode 54 - The role of Coaches and Parents in youth development, a conversation with the superb John O`Sullivan from Changing the Game Project

30 Oct 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the wonderful work John has done and continues to do in shinning a spotlight on the important role coaches an...

Episode 53 - Rough and Tumble Play, a conversation with the awesome Carl Wild, Man City Foundation Phase Lead Coach

23 Oct 2020

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Send us a textRough and Tumble Play, a conversation with the awesome Carl Wild (@CarlWild75), Man City Foundation Phase Lead CoachIn the episode Carl ...

Episode 52 - Game Models, Tactical Periodization, Play v`s Practice and much more, a conversation with the wonderful Sam Holmshaw

05 Oct 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Sam Holmshaw (@SamHolmshaw_MSc) from The Sports Coaching Podcast (@The_SC_Podcast) discusses Game Models, Tactical Perio...

Episode 51 - The use of language and `props` when coaching, a conversation with the awesome Billy Ready from Wycombe Wanderers FC SET

28 Sep 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at how you can use language and different `props` to get across coaching points and `mix things up`, with...

Episode 50 - A look at coaching and supporting women and girls sports development with the awesome Shay Haddow.

23 Sep 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at coaching and supporting women and girls sports development with the awesome Shay Haddow (@shayhaddow)....

Episode 49 - Coach Development, Coach Learning and Sports Coach Mentoring with the awesome Dr Tom Leeder

17 Sep 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at coach development, learning and mentoring with Dr Thomas Leeder (@TomLeeder). Tom talks about what co...

Episode 48 - A look at coaching at the pre-academy age group with the superb Chris Hughes

11 Sep 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at coaching at the pre-academy phase with the superb Chris Hughes (@_chrishughes_). We discuss what makes...

Episode 47 - We revisit the Wycombe Wanderers FC academy with the awesome Lewis Bloom

03 Aug 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we talk to the awesome Lewis Bloom, Elite Development Academy Manager at Wycombe Wanderers F.C. We discuss the progress ...

Episode 45 - A Conversation with the superb Luke Chadwick

08 Jul 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we are joined by ex-professional footballer Luke Chadwick (@Luke_FFF). Luke began his career at Manchester United and al...

Episode 44 - A look at Core Values & Philosophy, Game Model, Training & Matches and the importance of having them all aligned

19 Jun 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at Core Values & Philosophy, Game Model, Training & Matches and the importance of having them all...

Episode 43 - Coaching and complying with social distancing, a conversation with the awesome Aaron Tyler

06 Jun 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses ideas for delivering coaching sessions that comply with the social distancing requirements with the awes...

Episode 42 - Learning Environments and Games Based Coaching, a conversation with Jack Rolfe founder of The Coaching Lab

26 May 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses Learning Environments and Games Based Coaching with the superb Jack Rolfe (@JPR_25), founder of The Coac...

Episode 41 - A look at coaching grassroots football at the adult phase with Jack and James from `Edge of Play`.

18 May 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Scott talks with Jack Norbury and James Stokes from the Edge of Play @EdgeOfPlay. We discuss what it’s like coaching a...

Episode 40 - Coaching at the Foundation Phase, a conversation with the superb Dave Francis

14 May 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Mark talks to Dave Francis from the foundationagecoaching.com about his coaching experiences. Covering some of the diffe...

Episode 39 - Game Models, a conversation with the awesome Paddy King (author and technical director @ CUSA Soccer Club)

10 May 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses the concept of `Game Models` with the awesome Paddy King (KingKnightEd). We look at what a game model is...

Episode 37 - Lockdown catch up and a look at transitioning from 5 to 7 aside

29 Apr 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we look back on the first three weeks of lockdown and how we’ve been maintaining interaction with the players. We the...

Episode 36 - A look at `Deliberate Practice` including a conversation with the wonderful Ray Power.

08 Apr 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we look at the theme of `Deliberate Practice` and discuss the benefits of adopting these principles within your training...

Episode 34 - Would these initiatives improve player development at the foundation phase in grassroots football?

09 Mar 2020

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Send us a textEpisode 34 - Would these initiatives improve player development at foundation phase grassroots football? In this episode we discuss som...

Episode 33 - A discussion on Goalkeepers and coaching with the wonderful Adie Creamer

24 Feb 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss goalkeepers and how we can support their development and inclusion with outfield players when coaching, with ...

Episode 32 - The role of Parent Coaches, a conversation with the awesome Richard Shorter from Non-perfect Dad.

09 Feb 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the role of being a parent coach with the wonderful Richard Shorter from Non-perfect Dad. Richard describes s...

Episode 31 - How to deliver an effective session for all your players? A conversation with the awesome Ciara Allan.

28 Jan 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how to deliver an effective session for all players with the awesome Ciara Allan - Regional Coach Mentor Offi...

Episode 30 - We review an U8 training session.

19 Jan 2020

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss an U8 training session. We look at where the session fits into the season, the practices delivered, how they ...

Episode 29 - The Importance of Mentoring in coach development with Robbie Blood

24 Dec 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the important role mentoring can play in coach development with the wonderful Robbie Blood (@robbie_blood). W...

Episode 28 - Working with Parents

15 Dec 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the role that parents play and the importance of working effectively with parents if you want to create a pos...

Episode 27 - A conversation with the superb Tristan Thomas

01 Dec 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how Tristan went from analysing football into coaching and how this helped with having a deeper understanding...

Episode 25 - Rotation, Rotation, Rotation

03 Nov 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss rotation and its importance at the foundation and youth development phases. We discuss how teams can rotate p...

Episode 24 - A Games Based Approach

24 Oct 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss taking a `game based approach` for our coaching sessions. We look at the benefits and challenges of having th...

Episode 23 - Are these the 4 biggest hurdles to development in youth football?

30 Sep 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the hurdles that can come in to play when coaching at the foundation and youth development phases. We highlig...

Episode 22 - An introduction to Futsal with the wonderful Luis Melville

22 Sep 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Luis Melville who shares his background in the game of Futsal and helps u...

Episode 21 - We discuss an Arsenal U10 training session with the awesome Paul Barry

13 Sep 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we review an Arsenal U10 training session and talk to the awesome coach Paul Barry who delivered it. Paul is lead coach ...

Episode 20 - Managing Player Behaviour, a conversation with Phil Beadle

30 Aug 2019

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Send us a textIn this episode we talk with the wonderful Phil Beadle about how to manage behaviour and how to create a positive learning environment. ...