Ben Welch and Mike Clark

It's Only Kids Football

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Ben Welch is figuring out how to be a decent kids football coach and a better Dad. He's joined by coaching experts, ex-pros as well as football industry folk and internet friends to help him navigate the minefield of parenting and grassroots kids football. It's meant to be for fun, but sometimes it's hard to remember - It's Only Kids Football. Links: https://linktr.ee/itsonlykidsfootballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ben Welch and Mike Clark

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Is it wrong to want to win? With coach and analyst Harry Brooks 23.08.2024 32:51

In this episode, Ben Welch is joined by Harry Brooks, Follow Harry on his social channels: https://x.com/hbrooks_coach https://www.instagram.com/hbrooks_coach/ Sign up for weekly updates in our newsletter: www.itsonlykidsfootball.com Summary The conversation explores the topic of coaching young football players to play without fear and develop their skills. The guest, Harry Brooks, emphasizes the...

Elite youth coach on how to develop players and coach your own children 16.08.2024 49:51

Ben Welch and Jimmy Galustian discuss their experiences with coaching kids' football. They talk about the impact of Coerver Coaching on their coaching philosophies and the development of young players. They emphasize the importance of ball mastery, 1v1 skills, and small-sided games. They also discuss the challenges of coaching their own children and the emotional investment that comes with it. The...

Advice from a former Premier League player on coaching kids and being a football dad 09.08.2024 41:50

In this episode, Ben Welch is joined by former pro footballer and seasoned coach, Paul Robinson, for a candid chat about the challenges and triumphs of coaching young football players. Paul has a stellar career as a pro, turning out for Bolton, Watford, West Brom, Leeds and Birmingham City, clocking up over 700 appearances. He also has four boys who played, so has been on the journey as a football...

How Jamal Musiala trained and developed his elite 1 v 1 skills 30.07.2024 31:04

In this conversation, Ben Welch interviews Saul Isaksson-Hurst, a former coach in the Premier League Academy system, about coaching young football players. They discuss the importance of delivery and session design, the impact of grassroots football on player development, and the role of parents in supporting their children's football journey. Saul shares his experiences working with elite players...