The Coaches Network Podcast

Episode #161 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is David Baird. David Baird holds a UEFA A License and a UEFA Elite Youth A License. He has coached youth soccer for more than 15 years. Currently, David works as a Coach Educator and Football Development Officer for the Scottish Football Association. Prior to this, he spent time coaching in the United States, the United Arab...

Episode #160 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 7.30pm...

Episode #159 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Adam Lawrence. Adam is a UEFA PRO Licence Coach and current U16 Lead coach at Manchester United Football Club. Adam joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach and coach developer with elite youth players. Enjoy! We are also delighted to announce that we will be hosting our first live event! In partnersh...

Episode #158 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 7.30pm...

Episode #157 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Nick Winkelman. Nick is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. His primary role is to oversee the delivery and development of strength & conditioning and sports science across all national and provincial teams. Prior to working for Irish Rugby, Nick was the director of educati...

Episode #156 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 7.30pm...

Episode #155 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Jon De Souza. Jon is UEFA PRO Licensed who started his journey as youth player with Luton Town before transitioning into academy coaching which has seen him in roles at Luton, Brentford and more recently Colchester United where he has now taken up the role of Technical Director. Jon joins CoachYas to discuss his journey int...

Episode #154 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 7.30pm...

Episode #153 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Mark Cartwright. Mark currently operates as a sporting director for the United Soccer League, having previously been the Technical Director at Stoke City. Mark joins CoachYas to share his insights on the roles of a Director, being an agent how to get the best out of others. Enjoy! The Coaches Network is proud to formally re...

Episode #113 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Lee Burch. Lee has recently left his role with London Bees in the WSL2. Lee joins CoachYas to discuss his journey into becoming a coach and highly experienced within the female game alongside experiences as a coach developer. Enjoy! The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This memb...

Episode #152 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Abdul 'Butch' Fazal. Butch is currently the The FA. Butch joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 25+ years as a coach, coach developer and someone who is a driving force when it comes to shifting the dial with regards to inclusion and diversity within coaching workforces across the nation. Enjoy! The Coaches Net...

Episode #151 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Alex Calder. Alex is currently the head of Sport Science for the MLS side Houston Dynamo Football Club. Alex joins CoachYas to discuss his take on sports science and how grassroots coaches can tweak their delivery to maximise impact in the physical corner. Enjoy! The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very firs...

Episode #150 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Carl Wild. Carl is currently the lead lecturer on the Football Coaching & Management Degree with UCFB whilst working within Academy Football and being an Author of the recent publication 'The Intelligent Soccer Coach'. Carl joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach and now coach educator as well sharing s...

Episode #149 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Michael Loftman. Michael has recently left the post as a first team coach for both Orlando Pirates & the Egyptian National Team working with the likes of Mo Salah. Michael joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach which has taken him across the world. Enjoy! The Coaches Network is proud to formally...

Episode #148 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Harry Watling. Harry is currently the Head Coach at Second Division USL side Hartford Athletic. Harry joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach having previously worked for across all the phases of the development pathway alongside senior football within his time at the likes of Chelsea, Milwall &...

Episode #146 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Simon Millington. Simon is currently a Mental Health Tutor & Coach Developer with The Delamill Consultancy, having previously been a member of the County Coach Development Team with the FA. Simon joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach & coach developer working across a range of environments within the game...

Episode #145 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Sam Hudson. Sam is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Aston Villa, alongside a role as Technical Analyst with The Coaches Voice. Sam joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach & coach developer with elite youth players within the EPPP which has lead him to now authoring his first book 'Football in...

Episode #144 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Ovie Soko. Ovie is a professional basketball player currently based in Japan with Shiga Lakestars who also represents the GB Men's National Team, and more recently has taken the world stage as a reality TV star. Ovie joins CoachYas to discuss his first steps into the game of basketball, the life of an athlete living abr...

Episode #143 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Anthony Hayes. Anthony is currently the Senior Professional Development Phase Coach with Charlton Athletic. Anthony joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach, having taken his core qualifications with the Irish FA and being part of widely respected but short lived former Academy of Brentford FC. Enjoy!...

Episode #142 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Sally Needham. Sally is a Coach, Coach Developer & Consultant with a passion for psychological & social development of youth athletes and currently leads on a neuroscience programme with Sheffield United FC. Sally joins CoachYas to discuss Child Development How Neuroscience can help give a different lens on the psyc...

Episode #141 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Rob Carlisle. Rob is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Blackburn Rover, alongside a role as Senior Lecturer with UCFB Etihad. Rob joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach and coach developer with elite youth players within the EPPP. Enjoy! The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal o...

Episode #140 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Warren Hackett. Warren is currently a National Coach Developer at the FA having previously played professionally in the English Football League alongside representing St Lucia on the international stage. Warren joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 20+ years as a coach and coach developer with elite youth players. Enjo...

Episode #139 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Peter Prickett. Peter is an FA affiliate tutor with a decade of experience coaching with various organisations. He was one of the first coaches in England to obtain the UEFA B Futsal qualification. Peter also possesses Masters in Performance Football Coaching and is the author of ‘3v3 soccer drills and principles of play. P...

Episode #138 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Peter Gilmour. Peter Gilmour is a highly experienced Hypnotherapist and Mental Coach. In addition to his general practice Peter is a leading UK Sports Mental Coach and well known for his motivational work in the area of sports mental strength. Peter joins CoachYas to discuss a range of methods that can be used to optimise y...

Episode #137 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Paul Barry. Paul is an author and elite youth coach that is currently working as the assistant head of coaching in the Foundation Phase for Crystal Palace FC having previously held roles with Arsenal, Southend Untied & Watford FC. Paul joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach elite youth players....