From The Sidelines - from Northumberland FA

In this episode of Developing your Coaching Craft, we're joined by Martyn Irvine, Coach Development Lead at Staffordshire FA and UEFA B Coach Developer, to explore what it really means to grow as a coach.With years of experience supporting coaches across all levels of the game, Martyn shares valuable insights into the ongoing process of developing our coaching craft — from reflective practice and lifelong learning, to the importance of connection, curiosity, and adapting to the needs of players.Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your coaching approach, this episode is packed with thought-provoking advice to help you level up your coaching journey.

In this episode of From the Sidelines, we're joined by Jamie Williams, Pre-Academy Lead Coach, and Mark Bertram, Coach & Player Development Lead at Newcastle United Academy, as they explore the concept of learning the game from the game.Jamie and Mark delve into how game-based learning shapes player development, the importance of allowing young players to experience the game in real scenarios, and how coaches can create environments that reflect the demands of real match situations.Whether you're a grassroots coach, academy parent, or football development enthusiast, this conversation offers powerful insights into how young players can grow through guided freedom and smart coaching interventions.

Gary Middleton, Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer chats with Emily Senior, England Learning Coach Developer around 'Maximising Player Engagement.'

Ian Macleod Head of Basketball at Newcastle Eagles chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey

Roger Davies England Learning National Coach Developer Lead discusses the importance of understanding our practice returns with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer, Gary Middleton.

Sarah Lowden former coach developer at the FA and currently working as a coach developer at PGMOL talks with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton about 'Who's Coaching You'

Michael Havelock talks to Gary Middleton about the UEFA B course and what coaches can expect when attending the course.

Jamie Barnwell (Former Lead Development Coach and Former Professional Footballer discusses 'Supporting the Individuals with Gary Middleton (Northumberland FA Football Development Officer)

Ian Watson chats with NFA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey, from earning promotion at Gateshead FC to becoming the first team coach at MK Dons.

Robbie Pringle - Women's National Coach Developer chats about 'Transition and Counter Attacking' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton - Football Development Officer.

Darran Bowles (Head of Coaching at Bolton Wanderers) talks with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton (Football Development Officer) about how coaches can better support there players.

Steve Harrison (Middlesbrough Academy YDP Lead Coach) discusses 'Coaching the Teenage Footballer' with Gary Middleton (Northumberland FA Football Development Officer) and tells us more about his coaching journey.

Sally Needham - Former Sheffield United Academy Human Development & Performance Culture Lead, FA Coach Developer and current Consultant at Norway Women discusses 'Neuroscience in Football' with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer, Gary Middleton. Sally also talks about her upcoming Coach the Coach Event taking place in August.

Rob Atkin talks with Northumberland FA's FDO Gary Middleton about Female Football and the growth we are seeing nationally from grassroots clubs through to International teams.

Pete Sturgess chats with Gary Middleton about one of the FA's 6 core capabilities, 'Disguise' and tells us more about his upcoming Coach the Coach event taking place in June

Jamie Williams and NFA's Gary Middleton talk about how as coaches we can provide match day support and how this benefits a players development.

Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer - Gary Middleton and England Learning Regional Coach Developer - Pav Singh, talk with Amrik Singh Hare and Ahmet Akdag from Newcastle United Acadmey about their coaching journey's.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Sarah Lowdon, a fellow Geordie living in the United States, now working as an Assistant Coach for Portland Thorns joins Lloyd Miller, NFA's Football Development Officer (Women & Girls), to discuss her career, coaching pathways and role models within her coaching journey.

Jack Rolfe who founded The Coaching Lab chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton around the impact Match Play Cards can have on training sessions.

Bruce Vause joins NFA's Gary Middleton to discuss all things Futsal and how to develop more skilful coaches.

Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.

Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.

Scott Noble - England Learning Coach developer (UEFA C) chats to Gary Middleton - Northumberland FA's Football Development officer about the journey to gaining your UEFA C qualification

Simon Smith Former Head of Goalkeeping at Newcastle United chats about 'The Role of the GK' with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton

Adam Berry Lead Academy U18 Analyst at Rangers FC Academy chats about Coaching Feedback & Reflection with Northumberland Fa's Gary Middleton

Mike Melvin of 3v3 UK Air pitches chats about the future 3v3 with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton

Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton talks to Jamie Chandler - Spennymoor Town Manager around transitioning from player to technical area.

Pete Augustine FA Regional Coach Developer discusses 'Preparing players for the physical demands of the game' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton

Charlie Bews from Newcastle United Foundation discusses 'Adapting to different Hats' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton

Mark Rutter – Fast Feet Academy Director & NUFC Academy Coach chats on Long Term Player Development with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton

Adam Colley England Learning Coach Developer talks with Gary Middleton Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer about 'What does Success look like'.

Ian Watson, current MK Dons Assistant Head Coach discusses ‘Coaching Values' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton

Paul McGuinness Former Manchester United Player & Coach & Former Head of Player Development at Leicester City discusses the 'Art of Skill' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton, Football Development Officer

Bruce Vause FA Coach Mentor (Futsal) & FA Coach Developer (Futsal) chats with Garry Middleton Northumberland Fa's Football Development Officer around 'All things Futsal'

Dale Walker, Newcastle United Academy GK Coach/Morpeth Town Assistant Manager & GK Coach discusses 'How to Support Goalkeepers in Grassroots Football' with Gary Middleton.

Mark Bertram NUFC Pre-Academy Lead Coach discuss the Importance of ‘Varied Learning Environments' with Gary Middleton.

Chris Welburn FA Coach Developer for the North West discusses one of England Learning's 6 Core Capabilities - Scanning

Peter Leven, UEFA PRO Licence Holder & former Dynamo Brest 1st team Coach, speaks to Gary Middleton about Coaching Cultures

Pav Singh, FA Coach Developer, speaks to Gary Middleton about his success in coaching Liversedge to promotion in 2021/22.

To celebrate Black History Month, Joe Danquah, Sunderland Academy coach, discusses practice design to support player development with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.

To mark Colour Blindness Awareness Day on 6 September, FA Coach Developer Ryan Davies discusses how the condition can affect players and how coaches can help.

In this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Jon Macdonald, Dunston UTS FC Assistant Manager, to discuss ‘Results v Development' & the challenges that occur within the non-league game .

In the latest episode Mel Reay – Sunderland Ladies Head Coach – discusses 'Developing the Individuals' with Gary Middleton

In this episode, Jamie Williams - Newcastle United Academy U10 Coach - chats with FDO Gary Middleton on the importance of inspiring our players to love the game in the Foundation Phase.

In this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Elliot Dickman, Former NUFC's Lead Player Development Coach U21 about ‘Transition in the current Game'.

Eve Thompson from Education & Training Foundation chats to Gary Middleton on the subject of Players - Our Students of the Game.

Special Guest Ian Bogie, Newcastle United u18 Assistant Coach talks to Gary Middleton about 'The Modern Midfielder'.

Gary Middleton chats to Dean Buckle, Head of Compliance and Inclusion at Northumberland FA about the importance of inclusion in sport, and how it's everyone's responsibility to make sure football is for all.

n this episode, Gary Middleton talks to Pete Sturgess – FA Foundation Phase Lead, about how smaller formats can support our players.

Northumberland FA Football Development Officer (Women and Girls) Lloyd Miller, who is also assistant coach at NUFC Women, discusses Growing the Female Game.

In this episode, Graeme Carrick – Former FA Youth Coach Developer chats to Gary Middleton around the theme of 'Developing ‘More Skilful Players'.If we can put it out beginning of April as it promotes our CPD event on April 22.