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Join us as we speak to people involved in the football world. Talking tactics, player development and all things in between, plus we discuss the hottest topics in football. I also ramble about my experiences and the way I think we should coach with my 1


    • Feb 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 15 EPISODES


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    S2 EP2 - Tom Dent Stjørdals/Blink manager on his rise from playing to coaching in Scandinavia.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 92:05


    Tom talks about his accelerated rise from player to manager, managing in a nation like Norway, the beliefs & philosophy he's developed and his aims for the future at Blink. This episode is sponsored by PLAY from Metrica-Sports.com the only place for video & player analysis tools.

    S2 EP1 - Graham Potters ex player & assistant Brian Wake talks Östersunds FK and coaching.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 78:35


    Brian Wake opens up on his time in Sweden with Östersunds FK and now Brighton manager Graham Potter. He knew back then how special Potter really was. We talk, scouting, coaching methods, people skills & everything Brian has been through! @_COACHlife on Twitter & Facebook!

    S1 Ep 5 - Ben Scully talks rugby coaching. “Create players comfortable being uncomfortable”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 66:42


    Delighted to talk to Ben who did an internship under Eddie Jones which partly shaped his coaching philosophy. Ben runs 1-2-1 rugby sessions with a difference, he really connects with the player, their needs & decison making!! This is a great chat for all coaches in general about how you can ‘connect'. Follow Ben on twitter @bksrugby!

    Solo - Did I just break a coach & player bond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 11:42


    I reflect on one of my sessions and how a player/coach interaction possibly went wrong, have a listen and please let me know what you think!

    S1 Ep4 - Self reflection/evaluation as a coach with Rob Porter.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 69:02


    S1 Ep3 - La Boca Youth Futsal founder Richard Dalton talks Futsal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 59:54


    Richard Dalton aka @ContactCounts is an experienced coach & the founder of La Boca Youth Futsal, working with roughly 300 players over a number of sessions every month he is developing a fun and inclusive futsal environment! I quiz Richard on a number of topics involved in futsal...and he explains to listeners what futsal is & it's rules! “If you had 2 twins one who grew up playing futsal & another playing regular football/soccer, how would they differ ability wise?” We talk about players who show futsal characteristics on a football pitch, even Man City Goalkeeper Ederson! •Ronaldinho •Messi •Iniesta •Ricardinho •Puyol •Phil Foden Follow Richard on twitter: @Contactcounts If your liking the podcast please follow us on twitter: @_COACHlife

    S1 Ep2 - Sam Holmshaw from The Sports Coaching Podcast joins me to discuss Game Models in team sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 56:14


    Sam Holmshaw is the current Women's Centralians AFC Manager & attends Leeds Beckett Uni completing his sports degree! We delve into his coaching experience from right back when his dad was a manager and how that's shaped who he is today! He talks about the importance of a game model approach and to be honest, convinced me and my stubborn self that a game model has its benefits. [There is a slight delay in parts but it doesn't affect the quality] Follow him on twitter : @SamHolmshaw_MSc & check out his podcast @The_SC_Podcast Please if you like this episode help us grow by sharing with other coaches. Hosted by @TheFatPirlo

    S1 Ep1 - Talking DNA in coaching with David Edmondson.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 83:37


    David Edmondson is a grassroots football coach from Huddersfield who currently coaches u9 & his older u11 side, he set up his own club 6 years ago & has taken his u9 side out of the league to focus more on development than the winning rat race... How important is having a coaching DNA? With 20 years coaching experience it's safe to say David Edmondson has tried it all, with me he discusses his coach DNA & how he moulds it around his players to facilitate the perfect development environment! The perfect blend of player ownership & Coach input gives his players maximum fun & learning. Taking different cultures & beliefs and moulding them into a DNA that can be obtained by players in a natural environment. You can follow David on twitter @davecoaching

    Solo - Maverick players - The best players aren't the easiest to manage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:18


    Maverick players are difficult, opinionated, challenging in a team environment but please don't just get rid of them because they constantly question your ideas.

    Solo - Billy Gilmour - Finding your idol & cloning their technique!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 15:09


    Billy Gilmour rose through the Rangers & Chelsea academy systems developing his game around 3 Spanish midfielders who he idolised. I discuss if this is a good way players can develop?

    Solo - Fortnite & Fifa session ideas! Engage your players

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 14:26


    Engage with your players using the current hot topic games that they are all playing. Design fortnite sessions or set fortnite tasks to get players loving your sessions again.

    Solo - Fixed Positions or Freedom of the pitch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 19:04


    I have a forward thinking view on how the foundation phase kids into early teenagers should be playing on the pitch. Don't limit them, let them see as many pictures of the game as possible.

    Solo - Intervention styles! How we praise & demand growth in a session for players.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 13:21


    Everyone is different and they require a different style of chat. What are the key components when coaching to help all players grow and be confident when having discussions as a group or 1-2-1.

    Solo - PART 1 : Creating a player centred match day environment in kids football.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 16:02


    I discuss the best way me and my coaches have found to promote player ownership on match days and the different ways you can get the best learning environment for your children + I chat about how turning up early or late and your warm up impacts your performance.

    Solo - Creating the right environment! Players/Parents/Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 11:13


    Short episode about creating the right environment for your players to grow & have fun. It doesn't take much but just a few key ingredients.

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