The Coaches Network Podcast

Episode #287 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Rene Meulensteen René Meulensteen was assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson during a period when Manchester United won ten major trophies, including five Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Club title Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network? The Coaches Network is pro...

Episode #286 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #285 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Lee Povey Lee has been riding bikes since he was 3 and racing since 13, along the way he has won many regional, National and International titles mainly as a track sprinter. Lee now spends his time as a full time coach with two companies; Performance Cycle Coaching which provides individual training programs for athletes co...

Episode #284 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #283 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Sebastien Bassong. Sebastien is an ex professional football born in France with Cameroonian roots. Tough as a rock, he dominated the field as a center-back, with unrivalled aerial skills and leadership. Having been the Clairefontaine academy by FC Metz, he soon caught the eyes of top European teams. From Newcastle United to...

Episode #282 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #281 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Laura Seth. Laura has over 20 years experience of working with coaches and players across multiple sports but primarily in football. For the last 17 years she has worked for the English Football Association, formally as an applied performance analyst working with England International teams and now within the Education divi...

Episode #280 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #279 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Iain Brunnswcheiler. Iain Brunnschweiler is a husband, and father-of-two to highly energetic boys. He has operated in elite sport for the past 25 years, as a coach, a coach developer and a leader. He has held roles with Southampton Football Club, England Cricket and Hampshire Cricket Club, as well as overseeing a team deplo...

Episode #278 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #277 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is David Webb. David is most recently took up a role as a head coach of York City having gone full circle in his journey which started out as an academy coach, and then later led him to heading up and being heavily involved player recruitment including time spent working under Mauricio Pochetinno & Eddie Howe. Get ready fo...

Episode #276 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #275 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Gary McDermott. Gary was most recently a full time academy coaching the youth development phase coach with Southampton having spent 10 years at the club following a stint with Bristol Rovers. Gary joins Yas to share his insights on what good coaching is and how we can maximise the support as part of individual development p...

Episode #274 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #273 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Dr Conor Hogan. Conor Hogan is a mental performance expert, the author of the Amazon No. 1 best-selling book The Gym Upstairs, and the CEO of The Gym Upstairs Consultancy who works with young athletes who are tired of lacking self-belief and not having confidence in their performance. Conor joins Yas to share his expertise...

Episode #272 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #271 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Dr Chris James. Chris is trained psychologist with many years of experience working specialist sleep clinics and with elite athletes. Chris joins Yas to discuss how coaches and athletes can maximise performance outcomes by improving the quality of their sleep and how to go about doing so. Enjoy! Why not become an official m...

Episode #270 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #269 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Dean Parsons. Dean is currently the Lead Cell Coach of the U11 & U12 age groups at Bristol City Football Club, going into the 12th Pre Season with the club for this 2023/24 season. Dean joins Yas to share his insights on becoming a coach who specialises in the foundation phase, the key learnings and some the challenges...

Episode #268 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Paul McGuinness. Paul is a former footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. But most notable Paul is known for his time with Manchester United, having played a key role in building their world leading academy, including a period between 2005 and 2016 he has been manager of Manchester...

Episode #267 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #266 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Noel Blake. Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network? The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first  Patreon  membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only £3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say?  Clic...

Episode #265 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...

Episode #264 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Stuart English. Stuart is currently Head of Coaching at Sunderland AFC covering the Academy and 1 st  Team. Previous Head of Coaching at Birmingham City and Brentford FC and before that Community & Centre of Excellence coach at Luton Town FC. Started coaching whilst at University with Wycombe Wanderers Football in the C...

Episode #263 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get invol...