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Creating a thriving learning environment means every player can enjoy the session while being challenged and supported. So, how can coaches make that happen?In the final episode of the season, The FA's Vinny Halsall joins us to dive into what a thriving learning environment really looks like and how to create one.Vinny shares his approach to putting player needs at the heart of every session, and explains how to strike the balance between challenge, support, and emotional connection.Whether you're coaching young players or adults, this episode is packed with bite-sized, easy-to-remember, actionable strategies that you can take to your next session.In this episode, we cover:what a thriving learning environment really looks likewhy the coach doesn't always need to be front and centrehow your coaching style shapes the learning experience for playersbuilding environments that support decision-making and confidencetips for recognising and managing individual differences in your groupcoaching with kindness and understanding players' needscreating environments that adapt across different ages and stageshow to know if your environment is thrivingand much more...Transcript on England Football community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/44wiOPn)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearningEditing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Putting the person first can transform the way coaches connect with players. But what does a person-first approach actually look like in practice, and how can coaches make it part of their everyday sessions? In this episode, FA youth coach developer Suey Smith returns to Coachcast to explore the power of putting the person before the player. Suey shares practical ways coaches can build trust, confidence and motivation within players. Whether you're working with a large or small group or coaching across different age groups, this episode will help you to meet the individual needs of every player. In this episode, we cover: what putting the person first means and why it matters how to start using a person-first approach in your coachingwhy understanding player motivations makes such a difference to their performancewhat kind of information you should try to learn about your playersthe role of body language in building trust and confidenceusing the person-first approach with large groups and across different age groupswhere safeguarding fits into a person-first approachhow to make a positive impression on players that will stick with them for a lifetimeand much more… Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3Sc4WCl)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Good communication skills are essential to effectively coach players across all ages and stages. But what does good communication look like, and how can coaches better connect with their players? In this episode, The FA's Ryan Davies – who has changed roles since recording – returns to Coachcast to break down how to effectively communicate with players. Ryan works with teachers and coaches to support them deliver high quality PE, and also got the opportunity to be an England head coach. He has plenty of practical advice for coaches on how to adapt communication styles, build trust, and ensure messages resonate with players of all ages and abilities. In this episode, we cover: what good communication looks like and why it's so important top tips for developing your communication skills different communication styles and when to use them how to ask for valuable feedback from your playerswhat your body language, tone, and volume are really saying to your playersmaintaining consistency in your communications between training and matchday ensuring you're communicating for your players – not for the crowdsthe key role of listening in effective coachinghow to tailor communication for different ages and stagespractical tactics you can use to start improving your communication in your next sessionand much more… Transcript on England Football community⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/42xlxW0)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Good relationships on and off the pitch can make all the difference in helping players improve. But what does a strong relationship look like? And how can coaches build them effectively?In this episode, FA regional coach developer Chris Welburn returns to Coachcast to share his insights into building relationships with players.Chris draws from his experience in different domains of the game to give us a better understanding of what a good relationship is and how to start building them.Chris keeps it practical, offering real-world strategies for building strong connections despite the limited time coaches may have with players. Whether it's working with young players, players with additional needs or involving parents and carers, he shares actionable advice to help coaches create a positive environment where all players can excel.In this episode, we cover:why building good relationships with players is essentialthe three key traits of a strong player-coach relationshiphow to quickly build trust in the short space of time coaches have with players each weekthe difference between relationship-building in training vs matchdayhow to help players communicate better with each otherunderstanding players on and off the pitchthe skills coaches need to foster strong connectionshow to build relationships with parents, carers, and players with additional needsand much more…Transcript on England Football community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4j56tFE)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

The principles of play are so important in football, guiding player decisions both in and out of possession. But how well do your players understand them? In this episode, FA game insights analyst, Luke Saunders, joins Coachcast to break down the five attacking and five defending principles of play that guide decision-making on the pitch. With expert insights and real examples that you can follow along with, Luke shares how coaches can use data and analysis to help players grasp these key concepts and apply them in matches. In this episode, we cover: what the principles of play are and why they are essentialthe five attacking and five defending principleshow to recognise when players are already using the principles of playthe best terms to use when communicating principles of play with players across different age groupspractical ways to keep players engaged while working on these principleshow to tailor session design to focus on key principles the principles in action with real game footage a session idea to bring these concepts to lifeand much more... Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4bUg7IS)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

The core skills are foundational for every great player, helping them excel in and out of possession. But how can coaches help players master them? In this episode, game insights analyst Katie Sorenson returns to Coachcast to break down the ten core skills every player needs. She shares her journey from being the only girl in her school team to playing for West Ham and working with The FA, offering valuable insights along the way. Katie explains how coaches can use game data and insights to improve player development, how to spot when players need to work on certain skills, and strategies for keeping sessions engaging. From helping players build confidence to overcoming frustrations, this episode is packed with practical advice to take your player's core skills mastery to the next level. In this episode, we cover: The importance of using game data and insights. The five core skills in possession and five core skills out of possession. How to communicate core skills with younger players. What good mastery of core skills looks like in practice. Breaking down real game footage to see core skills in action. How to design sessions that bring out and develop these skills. Keeping players engaged while practicing core skills. The benefits of players experiencing multiple positions. How to spot when a player needs to work on specific skills. Supporting players who feel frustrated with their progress. And more… Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/41p4Njd)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

When you coach, don't throw away who you are. Be yourself. That's just one of many key messages Gareth Ainsworth delivers in this bonus episode of Coachcast.The Shrewsbury Town head coach shares valuable advice for coaches at all levels and provides insight on his journey into football management and the UEFA Pro Licence. Gareth also reveals how he approaches training and details what matchdays look like for him.Plus, Gareth offers tips on how to get to know your players and create the right environment for them. With all of that, this insightful discussion offers plenty to take away, making it a must-listen for any football coach.—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Observation skills are the foundation of great coaching. They help you connect with players and make the most out of your coaching skills. In this episode, FA regional coach developer for the North East, Emily Senior, joins Coachcast to share her journey so far and give practical advice for improving your observation skills. Emily shares how observation impacts everything from understanding what players are thinking and feeling to making your interventions more meaningful. Whether you're coaching grassroots teams across all age groups or working with more experienced players, this episode will help you develop the skills to create more impactful training sessions and achieve set outcomes. In this episode, we cover: how observation skills affect your ability to utilise your other coaching skillshow to know what to look for when observing playerslinking observations to desired outcomeshow different coaching positions affect your observationsusing the four-corner model to improve observationharnessing technology to aid observationthe trick for balancing observations with interventions making training accessible to all through better observationwhen we should intervene using observations to guide decision-making and much more.Transcript on the England Football community⁠⁠ (https://bit.ly/4bfSCdj)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Movement skills are so important in football, and when developed right, they can make all the difference.In this episode, FA coach development officer Lee Brown shares his journey and offers invaluable insights into improving movement skills in players.We dive into the main types of movement skills that every coach needs to know about and how to ensure players are developing them – both in and out of training.Lee's coaching expertise brings us insight into keeping players of all ages moving and motivated.Whether you're designing sessions to build fundamental movement skills, supporting subs, or adapting your approach to different ages and abilities, Lee's advice in this episode is not to be missed.In this episode, we cover:the three main movement types in football and how to help players develop themdesigning sessions to incorporate movement skills effectivelyrecognising innate movement abilities and adjusting coaching methods to suit every playerhow movement needs differ by age, stage, and playing positiontips for keeping players engaged in movement-focused sessionsmovement challenges for children to practise outside of trainingincorporating movement skills from other sports into footballensuring substitutes stay active and engagedand much more.Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/4hhp7K7)—————Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.LEARN MORE⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearningEmail - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠LISTEN⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

How well players handle the changing dynamics of the game can be the difference between a win and a loss.  In this episode, FA game insights analyst, Dan Simpson, who at the time of recording was an FA game insights analyst, returns to Coachcast. Dan shares his inspiring journey into coaching and demystifies the concepts of game states, phases, and moments to help coaches respond appropriately on matchday.  Dan explains why these three elements of the game are crucial for coaches to understand and how they can be applied to help players read and respond to the game more effectively.  Discover how to create the right environments, use substitutes wisely, and help players shift momentum in their favour. Dan also provides actionable tips for incorporating these strategies when preparing for matchday, so you can empower players to solve problems independently.  In this episode, we cover:  what game states, phases, and moments are and why they matter how to analyse game states, phases and moments and apply them during matches how to measure momentum and how coaches can work to swing momentum in a team's favour  tips for helping players adapt to changing game scenarios  how to create authentic scenarios in practices to simulate changing game states how to use substitutes effectively  empowering players to make better decisions on the pitch  and much more. Transcript on the England Football community⁠⁠ (https://bit.ly/429gwEz) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Social skills are a fundamental part of football, helping players build stronger relationships, improve teamwork, and handle conflicts. But it's easy to forget to give these skills the attention they need when designing your practices.  In this episode, FA coach development officer, Danny Fenner, returns to Coachcast to share his journey and offer invaluable advice for integrating social development into your coaching.  Danny breaks down the role that coaches play in shaping players' social skills. This episode is packed with real-world examples and expert insights. Danny challenges coaches to rethink their approach, to help shape not just better players, but more confident, resilient individuals - both on and off the pitch.  In this episode, we cover:  why teaching social skills is essential in football what good social skills look like across different age groups advice for coaches working with players with disabilities to improve social skills tips for helping introverted players and encouraging leadership qualities how to integrate social skill development into your practices encouraging player-to-player feedback and empathy how to handle player conflicts and turn them into learning opportunities the role of parents and guardians in supporting social skill development how the non-verbal side of communication comes into play  Danny's top coaching tips and much more…  Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/4h0KTS0) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Understanding growth and maturation is an essential part of youth coaching, which is why in this episode, FA youth coach developer Paul Holder returns to Coachcast to share his experiences and explore these aspects to help you become a more effective coach.  Paul has a broad spectrum of coaching experience across grassroots and professional football. He now supports coaches in developing their skills to better help young players.  We get an in-depth look into how coaches can show up better for young players at different stages of maturity. From how to have conversations around the subject, to what to look out for in players that might need extra support.  This episode is essential for anyone coaching young players. Paul's insights will help you adapt your approach to meet their needs and build stronger relationships.  In this episode, we cover:  what growth and maturation in football means and why it's essential for coaches to understand the impacts of growth and maturity on players' performance and well-being how to approach conversations around growth and development with young players why authenticity as a coach is essential tips for helping parents understand their child's growth and maturation journey in relation to football why understanding the menstrual cycle is vital when coaching women and girls how growth and maturation differ between genders practical advice for coaches to support players as they grow  and much more…  Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/3BMmIHL) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Planning is a crucial skill for coaches but knowing where to start and what a plan should look like can be a challenge. In this episode, FA physical education officer, Debbie Barry, returns to Coachcast to share her expertise on creating effective plans that support both players and coaches. Debbie works with trainee teachers and coaches in schools, helping them use football as a tool for physical development. We cover everything you need to know to get started with planning. Debbie breaks down how to put together the range of plans we use, from short-term session plans to season-long strategies, offering practical advice for coaches at all levels. Whether you're a coach looking to improve your approach to planning or just starting out, Debbie's insights will help you create plans that make a real impact. In this episode, we cover: why planning is so important and what a plan should look like how to approach planning for different age groups and ability levels the difference between short, medium, and long-term plans and how to link them to the overarching themes of the season practical tips for planning when you're short on time when to be adaptable and when to switch things up advice for reviewing plan progress so you know what to tweak what individual development plans are and when to use them where coaches can find support with planning and much more. Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/3BhYUvi) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Tactics are a critical part of coaching, but understanding how to introduce them effectively - and keep them simple for all players can be a challenge. That's why, in this episode of Coachcast, we're joined by game insights analyst, Aston Cox, to break down the essentials of tactical coaching. Aston and his team use data and video insights to support coaches, helping them shape players' development and performance. Aston shares his journey into football and how he now applies his expertise to help coaches across different levels. We discuss everything tactical, from the basics of tactics to ways of prioritising what to work on with players, whether they're new to the game or experienced players. We also take a look at some real game clips and Aston gives us a live tactical analysis on the podcast. You'll discover actionable insights into making tactics accessible to players of all ages. In this episode, we cover: The difference between tactics, systems, and strategies - and why it matters. Adapting tactics for children versus adults in a way they can relate to. Practical tips for developing tactics without overwhelming players. How to integrate both individual and team tactics in training sessions. Simple practices to help players grasp tactical concepts. Ways to ensure players have realistic opportunities to apply tactics during sessions. Top coaching tips and practice ideas. And much more... Transcript on the England Football community (https://bit.ly/4fOQjyY) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Having a positive impact on your players can make all the difference in their development and enjoyment of the game. In this episode, FA coach development officer, Stacey Miles returns to Coachcast to share her experience and insights on how coaches can leave a lasting, positive impact on their players. Stacey supports coaches across the West Midlands and has played a big role in establishing a female coaches network within the area. Stacey offers valuable advice on building strong connections with players, creating a positive environment and ensuring your impact extends from training sessions to matchday. Whether you're a new coach or you're looking to make a more positive difference, this episode offers loads of practical tips to help you engage and motivate players in a meaningful way. In this episode, we cover: How coaches can create a positive and impactful environment for their players. Tips to get to know your players better when you're new to a team. Key questions to ask players to build trust and understanding. Why body language matters and how it affects your players. Maintaining the positive environment you've created from training to matchday. Strategies to keep individual players engaged without disrupting the whole group. How to evaluate the impact you're having as a coach. And much more… ⁠⁠⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ – (https://bit.ly/4feIliE) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Individual tactics are a foundational tool for developing players who can thrive, particularly in 1v1 encounters. In this episode, FA coach development officer Matt Jones returns to Coachcast to guide us through the importance of individual tactics and how coaches can apply them to help players perform at their best. With a particular focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented groups, Matt shares how his own coaching has developed since we last spoke on the podcast and offers valuable insights for coaches. Matt shares with us how understanding and applying individual tactics can transform a player's game, and how coaches can use these tactics to not only improve individual players but also strengthen the team as a whole. Throughout the episode, we dive into how individual tactics work in 1v1 situations, both in possession and out of possession, and explore practical methods for teaching these tactics, particularly to younger players. In this episode, we cover: What are individual tactics and why are they crucial for player development? The four C's to help coaches better understand 1v1 tactics. The terminology to use with younger players to get them engaged. The three R's you can use in your sessions to encourage 1v1 tactics. How to identify and hone the unique strengths of individual players. Ways to help players bring their individual tactics from training to matchday. Matt's top session idea and coaching tips. And much more. ⁠⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ – (https://bit.ly/4fheBBb) ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠Claricast⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Coaching can be demanding of both your time and your energy. This is why it's so important to be aware of and take care of our well-being. In this episode, FA coach development officer Vicky Fisher returns to Coachcast to explore what well-being means for coaches and why it's crucial to not let your mental health go by the wayside. Vicky supports coaches across the Southwest and has plenty of great advice on how coaches can stay resilient and handle the pressures that can come with coaching. We also discuss the importance of connecting with fellow coaches and practical strategies to manage conflict, keep players engaged, and maintain your energy throughout the season. In this episode, we cover: What well-being really means for a coach and why it's so important. The potential consequences of neglecting mental health and how to take control of your well-being during games. The value of building connections with other coaches. Common challenges coaches face during training and how to overcome them. Ways to involve players and reduce the pressure on yourself. How to manage conflict and handle difficult conversations with players. Strategies to ensure you're showing up as the best version of yourself. Tools for becoming more aware of your mental health, even when you have little spare time. And more... ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE Transcript on England Football Community – (https://bit.ly/3NmOME2) England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Understanding game styles can help your players thrive in practice sessions and on matchday. And in this episode, we're joined by Abdoullah Kheir, FA coach development officer, to explore the importance of game styles and how to incorporate them into your sessions. Abdoullah shares his story, from playing street football with his brothers to becoming a regional coach developer for the South West, with a focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented backgrounds. We dive into Abdoullah's experience, discussing the challenges he faced being thrown into the deep end when he first started coaching and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He offers advice on how coaches can better understand their players and uncover what they really want to achieve from a season. In this episode, we cover: What game styles mean and why it's crucial for coaches to understand them. The different styles of play and Abdoullah's personal play style. How to communicate the principles of play to younger players and ensure the terminology is clear. Practice design tips to help reinforce principles of play in training sessions. How to connect game styles in training to matchday performance. Balancing the amount of information coaches give to players when developing game styles. The tools to give players to empower them to solve problems on the pitch. Player ownership and how it supports player development. Top coaching tips and a practical session idea from Abdoullah. And more…   ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4ezCS4Y) England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

How often do you take time to reflect on your own behaviours and biases as a coach? Self-awareness is a critical skill for coaches, impacting everything from how you communicate with your players to how you design your practices. In this episode, we're joined by Geoff Noonan, regional FA youth coach developer, to dive deep into understanding and managing yourself as a coach, as well as offering practical tips on how to enhance your coaching. Geoff brings decades of experience working in football, and currently supports five professional clubs and academies, developing their coaches. Through his work in coach development, Geoff offers valuable insights into what it takes to truly grow and learn as a coach and ensure you're leading your players in the most effective way. In this episode, we cover: What self-awareness is and why it's vital for coaches. How to identify and address your own blind spots and biases to become a better coach. The key questions to ask yourself when self-reflecting so you can better understand your coaching style. Geoff's journey in identifying his own blind spots and how it improved his coaching. How body language can change how your players feel. Tips on becoming more self-aware when time is limited. Practical tips for brand-new coaches. And more… ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4gpddh6) England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Curious about how to leave a lasting positive impact on your players while managing dynamic and inclusive sessions?  In this episode, we're joined by FA PE officer, Amanda Greenslade, to discuss her journey into coaching and get valuable advice for coaches on delivering and managing sessions effectively.  Amanda brings a wealth of experience from her work with both qualified and trainee teachers, helping them develop their ability to deliver high-quality PE, particularly in educational settings. From her first experience with football in a small Devon village to her current role with The FA, Amanda's journey offers plenty of insights for coaches at all levels.  We get loads of practical and tactical advice for running sessions for all ages and abilities from what to look out for when players arrive on the pitch, to how to manage behaviour during sessions, and making the most out of the often limited time you have available.  In this episode, we cover:  Top football coaching tips for new coaches.  How to ensure you're leaving a positive impact on players.  Body language tells that coaches should be looking out for in players when they arrive.  What we can learn from coaching sports other than football.  Signs that players aren't engaged in a session.  How to ensure sessions are accessible to all players.  Strategies for managing poor behaviour and using praise effectively.  Handling mistakes and knowing when to intervene.  How to make the most of your sessions so no time is wasted.  And plenty more… ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4g73lZe) ⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Designing practices that keep players engaged and achieve the outcomes you're after can be a challenge. Which is why, in this episode, we're joined by FA youth coach developer, Taff Rahman to share loads of practical guidance on how to design effective and engaging practices.  We discover Taff's journey into coaching, from his time with the Arsenal youth reserves and the Tottenham Hotspur Academy to joining The FA where he supports coaches in their environments with their players.  We dive deep into practice design, covering the key principles and most important things to remember when designing your practices. No player is the same, and understanding your players' needs so you can tailor practices around them is vital. You'll learn how to adapt to players needs and stay responsive when their needs change, as well as identifying when things need a shake up during practices.  In this episode, we cover:  The most important thing to remember when working on practice design. The main types of practice.  The three ‘R's to consider when designing your practices.  Invasion game principles and why they matter.  How to tell if your practices are going well.  The benefits of having a co-coach.  How to stay responsive to the needs of your players.  How to re-use old practices and get more value out of them for your players.  And more…  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE ⁠Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3XafaGB) ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Welcome back! To kick off season five, we're diving deep into session planning. In this episode, we're joined by FA regional coach development officer, Joanne Williams. Jo's main role is to help grassroots coaches improve and bring new female coaches into the game. She shares with us the story of how she got into coaching and her top advice for new coaches. Session planning plays a key role in helping players achieve the outcomes that a coach has in mind. But it can be difficult to find the time to plan sessions in advance, as well as tailoring plans to those specific outcomes. We ask Jo how busy coaches can plan sessions and how to work out which outcomes they should be aiming for. We speak about giving players more ownership over their sessions to help keep them engaged and Jo's number one tip for helping players get on the same page and understand the outcomes they're working towards. In this episode, we cover: • Jo's journey into coaching. • How to make a positive impact on players' journeys. • When to use different session structures. • How to plan sessions that keep players engaged. • Tips for planning a session when you're short on time. • How to plan backwards and why it works. • Planning for the things you can't control. • How to give players more ownership over their sessions. • Session ideas that you can add to your plans. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3LRZpOd) England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3z8mr07) From playing 15-a-side games with his friends on gravel pitches as a child to his diverse career in coaching, Pav Singh joins us for the final episode of season four. Pav has been with The FA as a coach development officer for nine years, and we discover his journey to get there.  We tap into Pav's broad range of experiences with coaching and creating inclusive environments for players. He shares the challenges he's faced himself and his unique perspectives as a Sikh coach. He gives his thoughts on improving diversity and inclusion in football.  Pav also gets us thinking about the difference between a role model and a ‘real model', how we can be good allies and encourage more people to join and progress in the game. He also offers practical advice on engaging young players, integrating communities, and improving coaches' connections with players and their families.  Make sure you're subscribed to Coachcast on your podcast app of choice so you don't miss the first episode of season five when it arrives in August!  In this episode, we cover:  Pav Singh's journey into coaching.  Pav's top coaching tips.  How to create an inclusive environment for people in football.  How to be a good ally.  The makings of an inspiring role model.  How we can encourage more women into coaching and sport.  Pav's challenge to coaches to help them better connect with players and their families.  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ⁠Email⁠ - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/45nQahU) There are key differences between coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching for other positions, and in this episode, Tony Elliot gives us an insight into what these are. Tony is a multifaceted coach with experience in many formats of the game. He's currently lead goalkeeping coach at Birmingham City W.F.C, England Women's U16 squad and head of goalkeeping for the England Para team. Tony shares valuable insights drawn from his playing days and his diverse coaching experiences. We dive deep into goalkeeping and discuss strategies for encouraging players to play in goal while ensuring it's an enjoyable and inclusive experience. We also delve into the world of disability football, highlighting the skills and attributes required for coaching in this space. Covered in this episode: Tony's journey from playing to lead goalkeeping coach. How coaches can fairly encourage players to go in goal and how to ensure they enjoy it. The skills and attributes required to be a transformational coach. The skills that are built from playing in goal and how they can be utilised in other positions. How old should a player be before considering specialising in goalkeeping? How to improve goalkeeper communication skills. The differences between coaching goalkeepers and outfield players. What goalkeeping looks like in futsal and disability football formats. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4ayPs24) Matchday can stir up all sorts of emotions for both players and coaches. That's why it's important to prepare for matchdays, and in this episode, Abbie Sadler tells us how. Abbie is an FA women's pathway coach developer lead and she joins us to share her journey and a ton of matchday tips and advice for coaches. We dive deep into how to prepare players to help them manage their emotions on the day and post-game, whatever the outcome. Preparation begins during practices and we discuss how coaches can form individual development plans to meet players needs. From the coach's perspective, Abbie shares what coaches can expect on matchday from players and how to manage behaviours. We speak about the role parents play on matchday and how coaches can prepare themselves for making decisions under pressure. Covered in this episode: How to prepare players for matchday. Preparing yourself as a coach for matchday. How can parents be a part of managing matchday? Putting together individual development plans for players. Tips for coaches to keep calm and make the right decisions under pressure. How to keep substitutes engaged on matchday. Top team talks tips. Steps to take after a game no matter the outcome. Abbie's top coaching tips and session idea. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ⁠⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3ytsPi7) We dive deep into two areas in this episode - mentoring and neurodiversity. Coach and mentor developer, Mike Nolan, joins us to share his expertise.  In the first half of the episode, Mike shares his insights into mentorship. We speak about the difference between coaching and mentoring. We get insights into what skills a mentor needs and how to get involved with mentorship. Mike shares anecdotes and practical strategies he's gained from years of mentorship experience to give us a better understanding of what mentorship can look like in action.  In the second half, we go in-depth on neurodiversity in football. When coaching neurodivergent players, there are additional considerations to be aware of. We explore these unique challenges and get a ton of valuable insight into how coaches can provide better support and create a safe and welcoming environment. Covered in this episode: What is the role of a mentor? What skills are needed? How to get involved in mentorship. A top coaching tip that we've never heard on the podcast! Neurodiversity explained. How neurodiversity support changes from childhood to adulthood. Which aspects of playing football might neurodivergent people find more challenging? How to create a welcoming environment and tailor sessions for neurodivergent players. Advice for neurodivergent coaches. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ⁠⁠⁠Email⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4bekBIW) The three most common questions High Performance Centre coach development officer, Rosi Webb, gets asked about coaching the male game as a female are - what's it like, what are the differences and does she enjoy it?  In this episode, Rosi joins us to answer these questions and more. We discover her journey into football and coaching and dive deep into her experiences as a female coach in the male game.  Rosi shares her insight into what differences coaches can expect when coaching the male game vs. the female game. She shares some of the challenges that she's faced and how she overcame them. We speak about what coaches can take from coaching the female game into the male game and vice versa.  Rosi also gives her thoughts on what barriers exist that prevent more female coaches from getting involved, and how men can be allies to support those who want to. And we get actionable tips and session ideas that you can take into your coaching.  Covered in this episode:  The key differences between the male and female game.  Setting boundaries and having the confidence to enforce them.  The barriers that are causing fewer women in the mens' game.  The benefits of being a female coach in the male game.  Introducing player ownership and how it can benefit players.  The difference between what players want and what they need.  Top tips for anyone looking to coach in the men's game.  How can men be allies for women who want to get involved in the game? Top coaching tips and session ideas.  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ⁠⁠Email⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

The Greater Game aims to improve the health and well-being of 12-to-16-year-olds by encouraging them to take one healthier action per week. In this episode, we're joined by The FA's Dom Edwards and grassroots coach Myles Hadley to learn more about the programme and how coaches can implement it in their sessions.  Dom has coached for 15+ years in boys and girls academy football, university football and is a lecturer specialising in coaching. Myles is the assistant coach for the under-13s Blues and programme coordinator for The FA, supporting the development of The Greater Game project.  Our guests give us an overview of the four elements of The Greater Game that encourage players to move well, eat well, sleep well and think well. We learn about what it looks like for players to embrace these healthy activities outside of the pitch and the wide range of benefits it can have for the player both on and off the pitch.  Encouraging young players to take these actions becomes more effective with support from parents, and we get insights into how to communicate the benefits with parents and help them support players from home.  Covered in this episode:  What is The Greater Game programme all about?  What does moving well, eating well, sleeping well and thinking well look like in action?  How The Greater Game can help players both on and off the pitch.  How to encourage players to take healthy actions outside of sessions.  How to work with parents to encourage young players.  Advice on how to implement The Greater Game in your sessions.  Top tips and session ideas for coaches  The grassroots programme for The Greater Game has been co-developed with Nuffield Health, who are also a Founding Partner within the programme. More info can be found at englandfootball.com/thegreatergame.  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE The Greater Game - https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/the-greater-game ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter/X⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3xk5VJP) We're joined by three learners on this year's Pro Licence course in this episode – Vicky Jepson, Yaya Toure and Ian Bateman. We get insight into what the Pro Licence course looks like from the inside, and they share their top coaching advice. The three coaches each bring with them a unique perspective. We speak with Vicky about her empathetic leadership approach. She gives advice on how players can listen and understand players better, how to have the difficult conversations that need to be had, and why empathy is essential in coaching. Yaya champions flexibility and he shares tips on how coaches can be more adaptable during sessions. He uncovers the challenges that he faced during his transition from playing to coaching. He also gives his insight into how he was able to become a more patient coach and the other skills he believes make a great coach. Ian offers his insight into what sets the Pro Licence course apart, and the highlights of the diverse range of tasks he's been set so far. We learn about how this has developed Ian as a coach, and the transferable skills that new coaches may already have that they can leverage to get off to a flying start. Covered in this episode: What the UEFA Pro Licence is all about – what to expect and real experiences from learners on the course. The most important skills and attributes to build on as a coach. What consistency means in coaching and why it's important. How to have difficult conversations. Advice for brand new coaches. The challenges that players transitioning to coaching can face. The transferable skills which are valuable for new coaches that many already have. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3VpKT6d) Around 1 in 12 males and 1 in 200 females have colour blindness to a degree. And in the colourful game of football, this creates unique challenges for players with colour blindness.  In this episode, we're joined by FA physical education officer, Ryan Davies. Ryan is part of the coach development team and works with teachers, trainee teachers and coaches to support them in delivering high-quality PE. Ryan shares with us his journey from his early experience of volunteering at a primary school to teaching around the world.  As someone with colour blindness, Ryan has plenty of insight into the condition and how it affects players. He sheds light on both the day-to-day challenges that the condition poses and how it shows up in football. He shares actionable strategies that coaches and teachers can use to identify if a player has colour blindness. We also discover the simple changes that can be made to support players with colour blindness and make football more accessible.  Covered in this episode:  Top tips for new coaches.  The skills needed to be a successful coach.  What is colour blindness and how does after people in their day-to-day lives? The challenges that colour blindness poses within football.  What to look out for that may suggest a player has colour blindness. Simple changes that coaches can make to support players with colour blindness.  Are there any professional football players with colour blindness?  What's being done to support those with colour blindness in the wider game? ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE Colour Blindness Guidance for Coaches -  https://englishfa-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/ryan_davies_thefa_com/ESPnBmZ 2DqdDuBoXLpbeZsMBZrAC6a-elpmfpwMcXaBouA?e=oI6zTb  Coaching with Colour Blindness -  https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/sep/05/ryan-davies-coaching-with-colour-blindne ss-050920 ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning ⁠Email⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠ - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3OQHI3I) The only person's behaviour you can control is your own. This is advice that casual coach developer, Ben Hardaker, keeps with him when coaching. Ben has extensive experience in coaching and teaching, and he brings that expertise to this episode as we dive deep into the topic of behaviour. There are many causes of poor behaviour, from lack of engagement in a session to player experiences outside of training. Ben provides invaluable advice on how we can mitigate it, from the questions coaches should be asking themselves when it does occur, to how to prevent it. We speak about codes of conduct, and Ben gives us an overview of how he makes expectations known in a way that players will take on board. Ben also shares his top session ideas, and some powerful techniques to improve your coaching skills that you may never have considered. Covered in this episode: What Ben learned from teaching and coaching other sports that he brought into coaching football. How to show up as a good role model for players. The three expectations that make up Ben's code of conduct. Why poor behaviour happens. The questions to ask yourself when poor behaviour occurs. How to get young players more engaged in sessions. Keeping emotions in check on matchday. Tips for keeping communication clear and concise. Top session ideas. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ LISTEN Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/48iTYkb) While gaining experience is key to advancing as a coach, experience in football isn't essential to getting started.  In this episode, we're joined by Suey Smith, who since recording is now an FA youth coach developer in the professional game. We discover how Suey got into football and coaching when opportunities for females in football were limited. Coaching was how Suey could stay connected with football and start a football career.  Suey draws on her coaching experience to advise on how women can get into coaching. She shares the stories of her first playing and coaching experiences and the advice that she would give herself when she first started.  We go over the skills that you make use of every day, that you can draw from and apply to coaching. And for those who are thinking about stepping over the sidelines, Suey lays out how people can find the right club for them, learn the ropes and get involved.  Covered in this episode:  How women can get into coaching.  Advice for brand new coaches.  Do you need a background in football to start coaching?  Finding the transferable skills that you already have that you can use as a new coach.  Where to find the support to get started with coaching.  How to find a club that aligns with your values.  Supporting others with getting involved and finding your assistant coach. How to be an ally to women in football.  A great session idea that you can use for sessions of any age group.  —————  Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/47Tsh1a) Coaching in the adult game and coaching in the youth game have their nuances, but they also share many similarities. In this episode, former FA regional coach development officer, Sarah Lowden, returns to explore this and to share her journey so far. As a coach, it can be a challenge getting the most out of the hour a week that you have with your players, and Sarah gives her thoughts on how to make the most out of the time you have with them. She explains the difference between coaching your players and not the session, and how to tailor your sessions around what each player needs. We dive deep into what sets apart the youth game and the open-age game and Sarah offers advice for coaches moving from one to the other. We speak about the vast age difference that can be witnessed in the open-age game and how coaches can manage relationships between players. Sarah gives her insights into how to design sessions that keep adults engaged. And we speak about matchday and what planning should look like for different age groups. Covered in this episode: Debunking the myths of the adult game versus the youth game. Tips for coaches moving from the youth game to the adult game. How to make the most out of an hour a week with your players. Managing relationships between players of vastly different ages. Top tips for keeping adults engaged in sessions. Matchday planning in the open-age game versus youth football. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1534/episode-thirteen-coaching-15-to-19-year-olds-with-pete-augustine) When coaching teenagers, the only consistent thing is that they're inconsistent. This insight comes from FA coach development officer, Pete Augustine. In this episode, Pete shares with us his journey so far and offers his expertise on coaching 15 to 19-year-olds. Pete's role covers London and the South East with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Pete discovered both football and coaching at a young age. He soon discovered that a ‘barking orders' approach wasn't working and he shares with us the change that he made to his coaching approach that he found helped players develop much more successfully. We speak about how explaining the ‘why' to players can help better engage them in practices. Pete shares his insight into how coaches can tailor their communication to teenagers and design their environment and sessions to keep them engaged. We speak about the challenges that teenagers uniquely face and how to support them as a coach. Not every player has the same needs and Pete shares with us how coaches can meet these differing needs. Covered in this episode: How Pete became interested in coaching at a young age. The influence of playing experience on coaching methods. Why as a coach you should be telling players “why". The skills of a transformational coach for 15 to 19-year-olds Tailoring coaching sessions for individual players. Crafting the right environment for 15 to 19-year-olds. How to engage and connect with teenage players. Pitfalls to avoid when coaching this age group. Preparing teenage players for both wins and losses. What to look out for when coaching adults and teenagers simultaneously. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1533/episode-twelve-dealing-with-poor-behaviour-with-vicky-and-vinny) In our ‘A conversation about our game survey', 71% of people questioned believe poor behaviour is the most significant problem in grassroots football at the moment. That's why we've decided to centre this episode on poor behaviour and how to deal with it. We're joined by Vicky Fisher and Vinny Halsall. Vicky is a regional coach development officer who supports getting more females in the game and looking after them, as well as supporting coaches in general. Vinny works with the PE team, supporting trainee and currently practising teachers across the south west region. We hear examples from Vicky and Vinny of poor behaviours that they've witnessed during games. We speak about the importance of maintaining respect and the impacts that poor behaviour can have. Our guests share plenty of actionable advice on how to deal with unacceptable behaviour – both preventing it from happening, and dealing with many types of situations when they do inevitably arise. Covered in this episode: The impacts of poor behaviour on the game and players. Real-life examples of poor behaviour in football. How to encourage good behaviours in players and spectators. How to communicate in a way that's both friendly and affirmative. How to keep our own behaviours in check during stressful situations. Advice on dealing with escalating situations where individuals may become aggressive. The role of the respect marshals and the skillset required to take on the role. How to go about reporting bad behaviour. Vicky and Vinny's top coaching tips. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠Claricast⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1532/episode-eleven-giving-players-the-platform-to-develop-and-thrive-with-debbie-barry) If you just turn up, you could have a huge impact on someone's life. This has been Debbie Barry's experience, who joins us for the first time on Coachcast to share her journey so far and offer her expertise on practice design and much more. Debbie is an FA physical education officer who supports training teachers in primary and secondary PE as well as grassroots coaches through courses. She shares her early experiences with football, and we hear about the spark that cemented her love for the game. We discover how Debbie made the move from playing to coaching and teaching. Coaches can expect to hear plenty of actionable advice from Debbie from the first coaching session to crafting sessions that meet the needs of all players and keep them coming back for more. We speak about the importance of the playing environment, and what a positive environment looks like. Debbie also shares her top coaching tips and advice on working with players of mixed abilities and we speak about how coaches can get more girls involved in football. Covered in this episode: How Debbie got involved in coaching and teaching. The skills needed to make a transformational coach. What does a good positive environment look like? Designing sessions that make players want to come back. Advice on working with players of mixed ability. Developing sessions that meet the needs of all players within a large group. Session structures Tips for how coaches can encourage girls to get involved. The best advice that Debbie has ever received. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ How to structure a training session - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles/resources/2023/How-to-structure-a-training-session England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1531/episode-ten-the-art-of-defending-with-warren-hackett) Becoming a defender might not be as popular with new players compared to being a striker. But there is a real art to defending. In this episode, Warren Hackett gives his insight on that and how we can help players develop their defending skills. Warren, now an FA youth coach developer for the South East, takes us through his career as a professional footballer, and we learn about his transition into a coaching career that has led to coaching roles in Canada and India. We ask Warren how defending has changed over the years. We dive deep into the skills that players need to become effective defenders and Warren offers advice to coaches on how they can develop these skills in players. Warren gives advice on how coaches can observe games differently, to give them a better understanding of defending. We cover the six themes for the out-of-possession game with an overview of what they are, why they're important and how to improve them. We also speak about how The FA's six core capabilities can be applied to defending. Plus, Warren offers his tips for working on defending with younger players and at grassroots level and he leaves us with his swift session idea. Covered in this episode: The journey Warren Hackett took from professional football to coaching. How has defending changed over the years? How coaches can develop the communication skills of defenders. Top tips for working on defending with younger players and at grassroots level. How coaches can help players develop their defending skills within The FA's six core capabilities. The importance of the ‘before, during and after' framework. Warren's top coaching tips and session idea. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Transcript on England Football Community In this episode, we discover the journey of Women's High Performance Centre coach development officer, Adam Dunleavy and get his advice on supporting player development during training and matchday. We dive deep into the coach-player connection and how understanding your players is a key that can propel players forward. Adam gives his insights into the questions to ask and when the right time to give feedback is. Mistakes are also an integral part of both a player's and a coach's journey, and we speak about how to learn from them. Achieving balance as a coach can be a challenge. The balance between individual improvement versus focusing on the whole team; balancing what players think they need versus what they do need and balancing those needs with getting results. Adam shares with us actionable tips on how to achieve that balance as a coach. Adam gives us an overview of The FA's six core capabilities and how coaches can use them to support players and he shares a handy acronym for remembering them. He also speaks on The FA's 4 Corner Model and offers tips on developing players in each of the four sections. Covered in this episode: • What are the High Performance Centres all about? • Adam's first experiences of football and coaching. • Adam's top coaching tips and session idea. • How to better understand your player's needs. • What are The FA's six core capabilities and how coaches can use them to help players improve? • Tips on developing players on each section of The FA's 4 Corner Model. • Achieving balance as a coach. • How to make the most out of mistakes to help players and coaches grow. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠ In this episode, senior national development manager Clare Daniels returns to Coachcast joined by head of grassroots coach development John (Folly) Folwell, to talk about the future of youth football.  The FA has worked with Liverpool John Moores University to record over 450 games in order to review the youth game. Clare and Folly give us a behind-the-scenes look at the impacts that the review will have on attaining four key outcomes. We speak about how children can be provided with the best experience of the game possible, as well as the values of youth football and the underpinning philosophy of the project.  Clare and Folly give their insight into what kind of changes to the laws of the game we might see in the future, and how clubs and coaches will be supported with any changes that are made. We also go away with our guest's top coaching tips and session ideas.  Covered in this episode:  What is the future of youth football project all about?  The impacts of reviewing the youth game.  The four key outcomes that The FA is aiming to achieve through this project. The values of youth football.  A vision of what the future of football could look like.  What support will there be to help clubs and coaches implement any changes?  Clare and Folly's top coaching tips and session ideas.  —————————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠ (⁠⁠https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum⁠⁠) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE ⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN ⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

⁠Transcript on England Football Community Coaches can improve their sessions by using volume and variety effectively. In this episode, we speak with FA coach development officer, Mark Leigh, who gives his insight on how to do just that. Mark shares with us his journey into coaching. While he felt that coaching wasn't for him to begin with, he shares with us the turning point that changed his mind. We ask Mark his advice for parents who find themselves in the same position, and if they don't feel they have sufficient knowledge of the game. We speak about what it means to be a transformational coach, and we get an in-depth look into what volume and variety looks like in sessions. We also speak about why a balance between enjoyment and development is essential and Mark shares his top tips and session ideas. Covered in this episode: What changed Mark's mind and led him to step into coaching? What it means to use volume and variety effectively. How a lack of variety in sessions can affect players. Advice for parents who don't feel that they have the knowledge to be a coach. What it means to be a transformational coach. The importance of balancing enjoyment and development. How coaching has changed over the years. Tips for session planning when you're short on time. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Transcript on England Football Community The 2023 FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup is here! What better time to learn more about the format?  In this episode, we sit down with Adam McEvoy, national development manager at the Wheelchair Football Association. Adam shares with us his journey into coaching and gives us an in-depth look into powerchair football.  The Wheelchair Football Association is a national charity and the lead organisation for the format of powerchair football. Adam offers a wealth of insight into how the format works. We learn about the skills and attributes that coaches need to work in powerchair football. We find out what equipment and environment are needed for powerchair football. Adam also gives guidance on who can play the format and how players and coaches can get involved.  Adam also shares with us his insights into what to expect from the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023 and his top coaching tips and session ideas.  Covered in this episode:  How did Adam get started in coaching?  How does the format of powerchair football work?  The best coaching advice that Adam's ever received.  Who can play powerchair football?  How can players and coaches get involved with powerchair football? Fostering good relationships between players, coaches and parents.  Insights into the FIPFA Powerchair Football World Cup 2023.  —————  Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com.  —————  LEARN MORE  FIPFA Powerchair Football Worldcup - https://www.fipfawc2023.org/  England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/  England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/  England Football Learning on YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw  England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com  LISTEN  Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa  Spotify -https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808

Transcript on England Football Community In this episode, we're joined by Darren Grover, FA PE officer for London and the South. Darren's role has him supporting teachers and coaches in delivering high-quality education. We find out how Darren got started in football, and how he made it to his position today, as well as getting his valuable insights into a range of topics to help coaches and teachers better support players. Darren shares with us the advice that he would give his younger self just starting out in coaching. We speak about the importance of allowing players, as well as coaches and teachers, to make mistakes so that they can learn from them. We also speak about the environment - what a good one looks like and how to create one. Parents have a role in helping create the right environment for young players, too, and Darren gives insights into how to foster a good relationship with players' families. Darren also shares with us actionable tips on how to keep players engaged in sessions and the signs to look out for that tell when a player is disengaged. We also ask Darren his thoughts on how to meet the needs of every player when working with groups, and on integrating new players. Finally, Darren shares with us his session idea and three top tips for teachers and coaches to have a positive impact on a player's journey. Covered in this episode: Making mistakes and why it's not such a bad thing. The key attributes and skills that make a transformational coach or teacher. How much does football knowledge play in someone's ability to coach? What a good playing environment looks like and how to create one. How to foster a good relationship with the player's families. How to keep players engaged in sessions. How to meet the needs of every player in a group. Top tips for coaches and teachers to positively impact a player's journey. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠.

[TRIGGER WARNING: This episode focuses on safeguarding and will reference lived experience of abuse in football.] Transcript on England Football Community Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding, but what does good safeguarding look like and how do we play our part? In this episode, we're joined by Ellie and Mark - two grassroots coaches and representatives of the FA Survivor Support and Safeguarding Advisory Group - to discuss safeguarding and why it's so important. Ellie and Mark tell us how and why the advisory group was formed and their role within it. They give us an overview of what exactly safeguarding is and the roles that everyone involved in the game have in ensuring players are safe. We get actionable insights into how to create a good, safe culture within teams and clubs. Ellie and Mark offer advice on what to do if you witness a safeguarding concern and the signs to look out for before an incident occurs. Ellie and Mark share with us their lived experiences of what bad safeguarding can lead to. They speak about the positive progress that has been made since then and the progress that still needs to be made. Covered in this episode: What is safeguarding in football? Who is required to get involved in upholding good safeguarding practices? What should you do if you witness a safeguarding concern? What does good communication look like from a safeguarding standpoint? What do good and bad cultures look like in clubs and teams? Real examples of what bad safeguarding can lead to. What has improved over the years in safeguarding in football, and how can things be improved? How to learn more about safeguarding. ————— INFORMATION AND SUPPORT E: safeguarding@TheFA.com Information on safeguarding in football NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk/ 0808 800 5000 Wide-ranging services aimed at tackling every form of child abuse.  NSPCC Football Helpline www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/news-opinion/new-helpline-footballsexual-abuse/   T: 0800 023 2642 A specific helpline set up by the NSPCC for footballers who've experienced sexual abuse. NAPAC https://napac.org.uk/ 0808 801 0331 Supports adult survivors and training for those who support them. Rape Crisis www.rapecrisis.org.uk/ 0808 500 2222 This is a 24/7 free support line and web chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales affected by any form of sexual violence. Safeline www.safeline.org.uk/ 0808 800 5005 Operates a national male survivor helpline and online chat support service for men and boys across England and Wales affected by sexual violence.  This service is also available for family and friends supporting a male survivor. Survivors Manchester www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/ 0808 500 2222 From its website to email support and telephone; the ‘Drop In' to the Peer-support groups; through to trauma-informed therapy and the Independent Sexual Violence Service (ISVA); face-to-face and via online, Survivors Manchester's survivor led services are open to any male survivor of sexual abuse across Greater Manchester. SurvivorsUK www.survivorsuk.org 020 3598 3898 Supports men and boys, trans and non-binary survivors – and anyone who feels this service is appropriate for them. Counselling, groupwork, Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) services based in London and national online helpline. ————— GET IN TOUCH Email - ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠ Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠⁠. Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠.

Transcript on England Football Community Getting more women involved in coaching has a transformative impact on growing players. In this episode, Sharon Muxworthy-McIvor, shares with us her journey into her role as an FA coach development officer. Sharon's support is targeted at growing women. We speak in depth about the importance of getting more women into the game and how those who are interested can get involved.  The opportunity to play in a team wasn't available for Sharon when she was in school. And while many more women are now playing and coaching football, some barriers still remain that we need to work together to break down. We speak about how we can collectively form a more inclusive landscape for the game and how men can become supportive allies.  Sharon shares plenty of fantastic coaching tips on how to ensure players are having fun and how to better connect and communicate with them. She also offers insights into the free "Stepping Over the Sidelines" workshops that support women in taking the first steps into getting involved with coaching.  Covered in this episode:  How opportunities for women and girls have developed in football.  The influence that playing and coaching other sports has had on Sharon's football coaching approach.  The keys to connecting with your players.  Why it's so important to have more female coaches in the game.  How we can make the game more inclusive and get more women involved. Creating the right environment to encourage more women to take up coaching.  The similarities between the skills needed to be a coach and a mum. Where to find help with learning the skills needed to become a coach.  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. ————— LEARN MORE ⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠⁠ LISTEN ⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠.

Transcript on England Football Community In this episode, we're joined by FA youth coach developer, Phil Shead. Phil looks after five northeast-based clubs and brings with him plenty of top tips for coaches. He shares with us his journey so far and how he got to the position he's in today. We speak in depth about the transformational power of a people-focused approach to coaching over a more task-focused one. Phil speaks about the benefits that he's seen first-hand after he began focusing more on developing individuals. He shares advice on how coaches can think more ‘people first' and how to support individual player development while working with a team. Phil also gives his insight into session design. We learn how coaches can use STEP to design sessions that allow their players to get better and how coaches can tell when it's the right time to alter their session. Phil also explains the practice spectrum and how can it help player development. And we speak about small-sided games and how they can benefit players. Covered in this episode: Phil's first experiences with football. How to help children become more comfortable in new environments. His experience in grassroots and academy settings. The key skills and attributes that make transformational coaches and effective players. The power of ‘people-first' coaching over a more task-focused approach. What is the practice spectrum and how can it help player development? How to support individual player development while working with a team. Using STEP to design sessions that empower players to get better. The benefits of small-sided games. Top tips for working with primary-aged players. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE The STEP framework - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles/resources/2022/Make-coaching-personal-with-the-STEP-framework What is the practice spectrum? - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles/resources/2023/What-is-the-practice-spectrum Why you should try 3v3 small-sided games - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles/resources/2022/Why-you-should-try-3v3-small-sided-games England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ Community forum post - https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/4905/how-do-you-use-area-sizes-creatively-in-sessions England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by Claricast.

Transcript on England Football Community To kick off the first episode of season 4, we're joined by Clare Daniels & Pete Sturgess to discuss the Play Phase and their advice for how all adults can play a positive role in creating the best environment for players.  Clare & Pete give us the low-down on what exactly the Play Phase is and how it came about. The Play Phase is more than just a phase, it's a philosophy, and we learn how the power of play can help children to build skills for life, not just for football. We also learn about the role of the ‘captains of play' of the Play Phase and what their role is.  We get insight into the role of parents and carers in the Play Phase. The Play Phase doesn't always look like football, and it's essential to communicate the benefits of the philosophy with parents and carers. Clare & Pete share tips for how captains of play can get parents and carers on board, and how parents and carers can support their children before, during and after a Play Phase session.  Covered in this episode:  What is the Play Phase?  The outcomes that the Play Phase sets out to achieve for players.  Why it doesn't matter that the Play Phase doesn't always look like football. Why are coaches in the Play Phase referred to as ‘captains of play'? Why assessing children by how many goals they've scored shouldn't be the main focus.  How to get parents on board with the Play Phase philosophy.  What questions should parents and carers be asking coaches and captains of play?  If parents or carers dissagree with a coach how should they approach it? The benefits of parents/carers and coaches working together.  More information on Play Phase will be available in September 2023.  ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠ LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠Claricast⁠.

Transcript on England Football Community⁠ Join us as we speak with national coach development lead, Andy Somers and coach development officer, Sam Griffiths. We dive deep into four key topics - observation, environment, player engagement and effective communication and our guests share some indispensable, actionable tips for coaches in these areas. Firstly, we get Andy and Sam's thoughts on what observation really means and how to observe during sessions effectively. We find out what coaches should be looking for when observing and different approaches to how coaches can make the best out of their observations. We speak about the importance of creating the right environment for players, and how to make sure that it's fun and inclusive. We also discover what player ownership is and how it can be a powerful coaching tool. It can be harder to keep younger players engaged, and Andy and Sam offer advice on planning engaging sessions and keeping players engaged throughout. We learn about the signs that coaches should look out for to know that players are engaged in a session. And finally, we speak about the importance of communication and who coaches need to be developing good relationships with. Andy and Sam give advice on forging relationships with parents and how this can help the players. Don't miss this bumper episode to round out the season, and be sure to stay subscribed so you don't miss the start of the next season! Covered in this episode: What should coaches be looking for when observing in sessions? How to make use of the observations made and turn them into player success. How to create a fun environment that gets kids excited about the game. What is player ownership and how can it be used effectively? How can coaches ensure sessions and environments are inclusive? How to keep players engaged and the signs to look for. How to use game days as an extension of players' development. Who should coaches prioritise forming good relationships with? Top tips for coaches developing communication skills. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE ⁠UEFA Pro Licence course⁠ – https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/uefa-pro-licence ⁠England Football Learning⁠ – https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ – https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ – https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ – https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ – https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠Claricast⁠.

⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠ The 2023 Women's World Cup is upon us! In this episode, we're joined by game insights analysts, Katie Sorenson and Dan Simpson, to give us their Women's World Cup insights and find out how coaches can take inspiration from tournament football. Katie and Dan also share with us what fixtures have caught their eye and which teams and players they'll be keeping a close eye on. We look at how coaches can observe games and apply their observations to their practices. Going in with a plan can help coaches get the most out of what they obverse and our guests offer guidance on how to do this. We also learn about what inspiration coaches can take away from international tournaments. Our guests also speak on the benefits of game realistic practices, particularly for children. And we get some actionable examples of practices that coaches can use. Finally, Katie and Dan share with us where you, as a coach, can access valuable content to support you with applying your analysis of the tournament to your practices. Covered in this episode: • Insights into the players, teams and fixtures to look out for in the Women's World Cup. • What inspiration coaches can take away from international tournaments. • How coaches can observe tournament games and apply their observations to their practices. • Is now the perfect time to start playing tournaments in training? • How coaches can access valuable content to help them apply their observations. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning Email - Coachcast@thefa.com LISTEN Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by Clarion.

⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠ To today's guest, coaching is all about being open to lifelong learning, showing an interest in players' lives and developing connections to understand them and meet their needs.  For Disability Awareness Day, we speak with Chris Day, who, since recording, has been appointed as the England deaf women's head coach. We discover how Chris got into coaching and he shares advice for coaching players with disabilities. Chris holds a wide variety of other roles that have him scouting for top talent, running a post-education program, running a grassroots team and more!  We speak in depth about disability football and Chris offers a wealth of actionable tips for coaches working in disability football and for those looking to get involved. We speak about making mainstream and grassroots football as accessible as possible, whilst providing options for those who would be better supported in other formats. We get insights into the different disability formats that are available and info about upcoming tournaments that we can expect to see.  Covered in this episode -  The best way for players and coaches to get involved with disability football Top tips for coaches working or looking to work in disability football  Courses for coaches specifically for disability football  The less obvious strengths that can show that a player has the potential to go onto the talent pathway  Advice to coaches to ensure sessions are more inclusive to players with disabilities  How do we ensure more people with disabilities are getting involved in football?  What does the term ‘para' mean in Para football? —————   Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ – https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ – https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ – https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ – https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ – https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠Clarion

⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠ Earlier in the season, we spoke with three learners on the UEFA Pro Licence course. In this special episode, we learn about their roles in the game and their transition into coaching. They also share their thoughts on the key skills they think coaches need and plenty of top coaching tips, as well as their experiences on the Pro Licence so far. Amy Merricks, who since this interview has left Brighton and is now the head coach of England women's under-19s, joins us first. Amy talks about her coaching experiences and offers advice for new coaches who may be finding their initial sessions daunting. Amy champions the power of connecting with others and gives us some great communication tips. We also speak with Ipswich Town first-team coach, Lee Grant. We hear about how the transition has been from playing as a goalkeeper to becoming a coach. Lee gives us insight into what the first-team coach role involves and shares key insights from some of the Pro Licence visitors; from media and communications experts to a hostage negotiator. And finally, we speak with Steve Bould, head coach of Belgian side Lommel SK. Steve offers advice for coaches looking into stepping into first-team management. He opens up about the challenges he's faced and his favourite part of being a coach. He also highlights the importance of sharing with, and working alongside, other coaches and offers advice to help players deal with winning and losing. Covered in this episode: • The transition to coaching from three perspectives. • What the UEFA Pro Licence course involves. • Top priorities when planning out session design. • What questions coaches should be asking players. • Tips for working as part of a coaching pair. • Key skills people need to become a coach. • Tips for coaching more effectively on a matchday. • Advice for dealing with winning and losing. ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via Coachcast@thefa.com. LEARN MORE UEFA Pro Licence course – https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/uefa-pro-licence England Football Learning – https://learn.englandfootball.com/ England Football Community – https://community.thefa.com/ England Football Learning on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw England Football Learning Twitter – https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning LISTEN Anchor – https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by Clarion.

⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠ The power of imagination and play can both make for a more enjoyable experience for players and also help to develop their skills.  In this episode, FA regional PE officer James Riches returns to share his journey so far and to explore how we can develop skilful players through PE. James draws from his experiences to provide valuable advice for aspiring coaches and teachers, particularly for those who work with children.  James has taken on a wide range of teaching and coaching roles, including as a coach for Leeds United. He shares how he's used the transferable skills gained from these experiences to add to his current role. We learn about the vast differences between teaching and coaching and the power that PE has in helping to develop skilful players. James also shares advice on managing difference and developing players across all four corners of The 4 Corner Model, not just their technical and physical abilities.  James emphasises the importance of play when it comes to developing kids. He offers actionable advice on how to harness the power of informal games during sessions. We also speak about encouraging the use of imagination to solve problems and how this allows players to develop. You can also join in the conversation on the community - ⁠what games did you play as a child?⁠ Covered in this episode -  What does James enjoy most about coaching?  The key attributes and skills that go into making a transformational coach The differences between teaching and coaching and what to keep in mind when taking on both roles  Tips for teaching groups that differ greatly in ability  James' biggest success story  How can coaches use PE to promote each section across the FA's 4 Corner model to develop multiple skills at once?  How the STEP framework works to help design sessions that support all players  Ideas for games that teachers and coaches can use in their sessions ————— Do you have any coaching questions you'd like answers to? Or perhaps you're facing a coaching challenge that you'd like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠England Football Community forum⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum/3174/coaching-problems-and-questions) and post them there. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice! Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We'd love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠Coachcast@thefa.com⁠. LEARN MORE ⁠England Football Learning⁠ – https://learn.englandfootball.com/ ⁠England Football Community⁠ – https://community.thefa.com/ ⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠ – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw ⁠England Football Learning Twitter⁠ – https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning LISTEN ⁠Anchor⁠ – https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa ⁠Spotify⁠ – https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808 Editing and show notes by ⁠Clarion⁠.