The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Episode 81,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)   Helping Coaches Maximise Their Potential,  a conversation with Nick Levett, Head of Coaching at UK Coaching. In this episode we talk with Nick Levett about his coaching philosophy, his coaching journey, and his current role as Head of Coaching at UK Coaching. We discuss what coa...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 80,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)   The Power of Personalised Coaching,  a conversation with Dion Von Moltke and Mike Semenza from Blayze. In this episode we talk with Dion Von Moltke and Mike Semenza from Blayze. We discuss their background, their approach to coaching, their shared passion for personalised coachi...

Send us Fan Mail                                                                                         Episode 79,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)   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. In this episode we look at how the global pande...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 78,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Principles of Play and Developing Skill, a conversation with Peter Prickett, football coach and author. In this episode we discuss principles of play, developing skills, 3v3 and much more with football coach and author, Peter Prickett. Peter talks us through his coaching journey,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 77,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)   Online Coach Education, a conversation with Gerard Jones, UEFA A, MSc Performance Coaching and founder of ULEARNBLY In this episode we discuss online coach education, philosophies, communication and much more with Gerard Jones (@Gerard_Jones). Gerard is a UEFA A coach with a wea...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 74,  Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)   The Soccer Coach's Toolkit, a conversation with Rob Ellis (@rob_coach82), UEFA B, Teacher, Chelsea Foundation Phase Coach and Author In this episode we discuss coaching influences, philosophies and The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit book with author and coach Rob Ellis. Rob talks u...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the benefits of adopting a constraints-led approach to player development with Ben Bartlett, Head of Academy Coaching at Fulham Football Club. Ben talks to us about his coaching journey including time at Colchester FC, Chelsea FC, The FA and now Fulham FC. Ben also explains what a constraints-led approach to player development is, how coaches can adopt i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the launch and first three seasons of the new Canadian Premier League with the leagues Director of Football, Oliver Gage. Oliver talks to us about his journey, his role with the CPL and how CPL is hoping to support and grow player development in Canada. We discuss the leagues history, some of the challenges, its current situation and the hopes for the fu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we to talk to Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers (@wmfootballers) about starting and running a successful football coaching franchise business. Sean and Eve talk about the company model, its history and how its grown since its beginnings back in 2008. We discuss the philosophy and how the business now support’s the development of over 5,000 young...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the impact of having fun and effective soccer interactions at home before players start playing `organised` matches and training, with the awesome Tom Byer (@tomsan106).  Tom's talks about his own playing and coaching journey and how his passion for supporting soccer development at the entry level begun and developed. Tom's book and further inf...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA (@footballdna_) Stewart and Ross talk about their background and different roles in football. They explain how online resources can support player development and how they see these developing over the next 5 years. To find out more about the resources avail...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the importance of engagement, play and enjoyment when coaching…as well as being an effective facilitator, with the awesome Todd Beane.  Todd is the founder of the TOVO Institute ( https://www.tovoinstitute.com/ ) and has extensive experience in all ages and stages of the game. Todd shares his thoughts and ideas on effective coaching and gives us an insig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss how competition impacts on youth coaching and player development. Lee Christou (@LeeChristou), who has researched the topic and is an experienced UEFA B coach and primary school PE teacher, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences. Lee talks about how competition can be used effectively to support player development, as well as  the dangers when the com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss how coaches can best support and develop young grassroot players. Paul Barry, who has extensive coaching experience at the foundation and youth development phase, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences. Paul talks about the characteristics of grassroots players, what makes a good coach, the power of empathy and his G.O.A.L philosophy. Paul also gives...

Send us Fan Mail Coaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills` In this episode we talk with Michael Curless (@michael_curless) about his playing and coaching background and his new book - `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`. Michael explains about the import...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk with Paul Robinson (@TheHalfTurn) UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author. Paul talks about delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, his top tips for an effective session and how his new book  `The Soccer Sessions Book`, combines the principles of session delivery from Youth Award with his own coaching practices. Here is the Amazon link to the book: The So...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look at the importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development with Brandon Shintani, founder of Mind-Design Sports (www.mind-designsports.org). Brandon talks to us about what psychology is, its impact and explains some of the techniques that can help players and coaches. We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listen...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Laurie McGinley (@LaurieMcGinley1) speaks about the importance of investing time in yourself as a coach. Laurie shares his own experiences and explains how he uses goals to help him develop. Laurie also tells us about his coaching philosophy, his work with the Curve Mindset podcast and the one (two! 😉) things he would change about the world of coaching.   Thank yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the difference in coaching grassroots and academy football with the superb Danny Fowler (@DFcoaching), founder of DF Next Level Coaching. Danny shares his experiences of coaching grassroots football, coaching at an academy and running his own coaching business. We look at training and how grassroots coaches could adopt a curriculum, thinking longer term...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss a new concept, `Scoreboard Soccer` with the wonderful David Baird (@CoachDavidBaird). David explains how Scoreboard Soccer can be used as an evolution to SSG's and as part of a general Games Based approach to training. David describes some of the Scoreboard Soccer games hes used, the benefits and how they can work for individual player and team deve...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat to the awesome Paul Barry (PBazza07) about the concept of storytelling in coaching. We discuss how stories can be used as `interventions` to support individual player and team development. Paul is UEFA A licenced , FA Advanced Youth Award coach and a Foundation Phase Specialist who was previously a guest on episode #21 where we looked at an U10 training ses...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk to George about his journey, coaching, session design, match day considerations, a winning mentality and much more. George is the creator of `My Coaching Journey` and shares his superb resources via his website (www.mycoachingjourney.co.uk), twitter (@MyCoachingJour1) and YouTube (My Coaching Journey). Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode....

Send us Fan Mail 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` In this episode we talk to the awesome Michael Thomas (@MickThomo) about coaching U12's. We discuss Michael's coaching background and philosophy and then look at some of the specific aspects to consider and focus on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to the superb Charlie Bill (CBillCoach), women`s first team manager at MK Dons F.C. We discuss Charlies coaching philosophy and look at how he focuses on the team culture to create positive individual and collective performances. We discuss what is `Culture` and how it can be influenced as well as what Charlie means by `Positive Performance` and how the tea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss creating a player-centred approach with the wonderful James Honeyman (@jameshoneyman10). James shares his coaching journey where he is currently the Women`s Academy Manager at Arsenal FC and discusses his views on adopting a player-centred approach to your coaching. We look at the benefits and challenges of taking such an approach for both coaches and pl...