The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I talk to Grant Knight (@grantknight16) from King Knight Methodology (@KingKnightEd) about their new book `Alchemy Coaching, turning training into gold`. We discuss Grants coaching philosophy, principles and core values before taking a look at rondos and positional play.  https://www.kingknightcoacheducation.com/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemy-Coaching-Turning-tr...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 past seven years of coaching, as well as the negative and ask why is this happening? I look at the groups that impact on the whole training and playing environment and ask what type of coach are you? Is your coaching `epicentre` positioned in one t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the wonderful work John has done and continues to do in shinning a spotlight on the important role coaches and parents play in the youth development journey of young players. We talk about the brilliant Changing the Game Project (@CTGProjectHQ / www.changingthegameproject.com ) the awesome Way of Champions podcast and both of Johns Books (Changing the Ga...

Send us Fan Mail Rough and Tumble Play, a conversation with the awesome Carl Wild (@CarlWild75), Man City Foundation Phase Lead Coach In the episode Carl talks about the importance of embedding `Rough and Tumble` play in training and gives us the highlights of the presentation he delivered as part of a St Marys university CPD webinar. Carl tells us how to go about embedding it and some of the many...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Sam Holmshaw (@SamHolmshaw_MSc) from The Sports Coaching Podcast (@The_SC_Podcast) discusses Game Models, Tactical PeriodiZation, Play v`s Practice and much more. Sam shares his own coaching journey and philosophy, and explains how the Ajax model and Portuguese methodology has influenced his practice.   Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode! E - th...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 the awesome Billy Ready (@BillyR_Coach).  Billy is a foundation phase coach at Wycombe Wanderers FC SET and also coaches an open age adult team. Billy shares one of his favourite coaching games, talks about his experiences and we discuss the bene...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at coaching and supporting women and girls sports development with the awesome Shay Haddow (@shayhaddow). Shay is an experienced coach and speaker on confidence and mind-set. Having worked with hundreds of youth female athletes and college teams from across the country, Shay has empowered girls from all walks of life to strengthen self-belief to play...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at coach development, learning and mentoring with Dr Thomas Leeder (@TomLeeder).  Tom talks about what coach education is, the different types of learning and how we can support our own education, including the role of mentoring. Thanks for taking the time to listen and we hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCast E – thesoccercoachingpodcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at coaching at the pre-academy phase with the superb Chris Hughes (@_chrishughes_). We discuss what makes for a good pre-academy coaching session, some of the challenges and Chris`s books, The complete series to coaching 4-6 year olds. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCast E – thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to the awesome Lewis Bloom, Elite Development Academy Manager at Wycombe Wanderers F.C. We discuss the progress made and lessons learned since we last spoke, how they have managed through the pandemic, plans for the coming season and loads more! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode! T - @SoccerCoachCast W – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we are joined by ex-professional footballer Luke Chadwick (@Luke_FFF). Luke began his career at Manchester United and also played for West Ham, Stoke, Norwich, Milton Keynes Dons and Cambridge United as well as in Belgium for Royal Antwerp. Luke discusses his youth soccer journey, grassroots and academy football today and we find out more about his role and the wor...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a look at Core Values & Philosophy, Game Model, Training & Matches and the importance of having them all aligned. Scott discusses the work he’s done on putting this together and the benefits and challenges of going through the process. We hope you enjoy this episode! T - @SoccerCoachCast W – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com E – info@thesoccercoachin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scott discusses ideas for delivering coaching sessions that comply with the social distancing requirements with the awesome Aaron Tyler (@7pro_soccer). We look at what coaches should be considering when planning their sessions and discuss some of the ways sessions can still be fun, engaging and realistic even without contact. We also discuss Aarons coaching philoso...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scott discusses Learning Environments and Games Based Coaching with the superb Jack Rolfe (@JPR_25), founder of The Coaching Lab (@The_CoachingLab).  We look at why coaching environments are so important and how they can be influenced. We also discuss how `games based coaching` can be used to increase the effectiveness of a session. Jack is the founder of The Coach...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scott talks with Jack Norbury and James Stokes from the Edge of Play @EdgeOfPlay. We discuss what it’s like coaching adults in the `open age` phase and some of the challenges, as well as the great work they are doing with the Edge of Play website https://www.edgeofplay.com/about . The website is an online coaching resource, providing football coaches with hundreds...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Mark talks to Dave Francis from the foundationagecoaching.com about his coaching experiences. Covering some of the differences between coaching the different genders as well as across the age groups in the foundation phase. Dave can be reached via his twitter account @FAgeCoaching We hope you enjoy this episode! T - @SoccerCoachCast W – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Scott discusses the concept of `Game Models` with the awesome Paddy King (KingKnightEd). We look at what a game model is, how you could start to plan yours and their relevance in the foundation and youth development phases. We also look at the relationship between game models and positional play, and chat a bit about rondos and constraints based learning. Paddy is...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look back on the first three weeks of lockdown and how we’ve been maintaining interaction with the players.   We then have a discussion about transitioning from 5 to 7 aside and look at what should be considered as well as formations.    Keep safe and well! We hope you enjoy this episode!    T - @SoccerCoachCast  E - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com  W - www.th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we look at the theme of `Deliberate Practice` and discuss the benefits of adopting these principles within your training sessions. The episode includes part of a conversation we had with the wonderful Ray Power (@power_ray). Unfortunately, due to technical issues the first 20 minutes was not recorded. Ray has written several books that we are huge fans of and our c...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 34 - Would these initiatives improve player development at foundation phase grassroots football?   In this episode we discuss some initiatives that could help improve the development opportunities at foundation phase grassroots matches. We look at, format, goalkeeping, the retreat rule as well as parent and coach education.   Please let us know your views and we hope you e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss goalkeepers and how we can support their development and inclusion with outfield players when coaching, with the wonderful Adie Creamer (@gkaade). Adie shares his goalkeeping journey and coaching experience and answers our questions on this key role in any team. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCast W – www.thesocc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the role of being a parent coach with the wonderful Richard Shorter from Non-perfect Dad. Richard describes some of the challenges and gives some top tips on how to navigate this tricky role.  You can find out more about Richard and the great work he’s doing via his twitter account @nonperfectdad or his website www.non-perfectdad.co.uk Thank you for list...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss how to deliver an effective session for all players with the awesome Ciara Allan - Regional Coach Mentor Officer (South West & London) @Ciara Allan6. This includes… Getting to know your players – registration forms, the hidden details, match attack cards, google forms, player profiling, 360 feedback, Mid season check ins, parents   How to then use th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss an U8 training session. We look at where the session fits into the season, the practices delivered, how they could have been adjusted or improved and even have some player feedback!   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!   Twitter - @SoccerCoachCast Web – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com Email – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com This e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the important role mentoring can play in coach development with the wonderful Robbie Blood (@robbie_blood). We look at what mentoring is and isn’t and the benefits of both being a mentor and a mentee. Robbie shares his thoughts and experiences as a coach and FA Coach Mentor. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode! www.thesoccercoachingpo...