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Helping your players develop the ten core skills is an essential part of coaching football. We see them all when we observe matches, but it's important to give each of them space in your sessions before matchday.In this episode, Emily Senior returns to Coachcast to unpack exactly how to implement all ten core skills into your practices.You'll hear how to design practices that challenge your players, how to coach multiple core skills simultaneously when time is tight, and how to bridge the gap between training and matchday execution.If you want to maximise your players' development of the core skills and design practices that move their game forward, while keeping them engaged, this episode is for you.Covered in this episode:what the ten core skills arewhich skills develop naturally and which need more focustop tips for teaching and reinforcing core skillswhen coaches should start focusing on core skillssigns that a player is struggling and how to support themsession ideas to develop multiple skills at oncetransferring the core skills to matchdayhow to challenge players to apply core skills creatively and make decisions in the momentand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4p4s6bV)—————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/)
The New England Patriots are back in first place in the AFC North and coming to Baltimore, which always brings venerable Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy back to his onetime workplace to tell old stories of The Evening Sun, Orioles Magic and always brilliant insights on the NFL franchise of Robert Kraft and the 2.0 build out of Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye. The post Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy catches Nestor up on New England football history as Ravens await Maye and Patriots first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.
The guys recap the Patriots loss to the Bills and look ahead to Sunday Night's game at Baltimore. They also give you the latest on the Boston College hires and Ricky Santos leaving UNH for Penn. Finally, they look back on a great weekend of championship action in Connecticut.
The guys talk about the Patriots after the break and what we can expect. They also talk about all the dismissals from the BC staff, the hiring of Jason Candle at UConn and URI and Yale bowing out of the playoffs. Finally, they look back on the MIAA Super Bowls and look ahead to the CIAC championship games this weekend.
This week on the Fozcast, we've teamed up with The Rugby Pod for a massive crossover episode featuring Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, and Dan Biggar!
Winter weather can throw even the best-planned training sessions off track, but it doesn't need to mean a wasted hour.In this episode, Vinny Halsall returns to share his advice on keeping outdoor sessions effective, safe, and enjoyable when conditions get cold and wet.We talk about the realities of coaching through cold and rain and navigating the unpredictable nature of winter weather. With the small adjustments to session planning and communication that Vinny shares, coaches can still ensure player outcomes are still met.In the event of severe weather conditions, sessions may have to be cancelled, and we also discuss how to assess risk and navigate those cancellations.If you want to maximise your players' development and keep your winter sessions fun and safe, this episode gives you everything you need to coach confidently outdoors in winter. Covered in this episode:the impact that winter weather can have on coaching outdoorshow to rescue a struggling session in bad conditionsadapting your planning for unpredictable weatherweather-tracking and risk-management advicehow to communicate cancellations with parents and playerscold-weather warm-up ideasmaximising ball-rolling time in poor weather conditionsindoor alternatives for those with the facilities availablethe biggest winter training mistake coaches makeand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/48BB4r4)—————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/)
The guys recap the Patriots win over the Giants and put a bow on B.C and UMass' seasons. They also preview the upcoming MIAA Super Bowls.
With the colder months upon us, outdoor training isn't always possible. But with limited space, indoor training can feel like a challenge.In this episode, Marc Forrest joins us to explore how that challenge can be turned into opportunity. We dive into how coaches can make the most of indoor sessions and discover the huge benefits of futsal for both player and coach development.Marc has worked across a range of ages and formats and now co-delivers The UEFA Futsal B Diploma for The FA. He shares practical tips for adapting outdoor practices to the indoor environment, keeping players engaged in tighter spaces (without getting overwhelmed), and using futsal to develop skills that translate directly to football.If you want to maximise your players' development through the winter months, this episode is for you.Covered in this episode:how to adapt your training when moving indoorsmanaging space and player focus effectively indoorswhat is Futsal and how can it benefit your playerspreparing players and parents for indoor sessionskey differences between indoor and outdoor practice designhow to avoid overwhelm when training in a smaller and noisier environmentthe biggest mistake coaches make during indoor trainingand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3LYeLUM)—————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/)
The guys look back on the Patriots win in Cincinnati and discuss the injuries to Will Campbell and Jared Wilson. They recap rivalry weekend in college football and look ahead to Thanksgiving and the Super Bowl match-ups.
The guys discuss the Patriots win over the Jets and look ahead to the Bengals. They also discuss the weekend that was in college football and look ahead to the final week of the season. Finally, they start previewing state semifinals in Massachusetts.
In our first-ever community questions episode, we're answering your coaching questions.We've gathered coaching questions from across our community and social media channels, and Lee Brown returns to Coachcast to answer them directly.We've squeezed in as many of your questions as possible, covering several aspects of coaching, from training to game formats to matchday.With practical advice drawn from extensive coaching experience, Lee helps you approach common challenges with confidence.And if your question didn't get answered in this episode, send them in to us either on the community, on our socials or drop your questions in the comments section, as we'll be answering more in the next community questions episode.Covered in this episode:how to deal with imposter syndrome as a coachquickly creating the right environment in trainingkeeping young players engaged and focusedtips for supporting neurodivergent playersimproving sprinting, finishing, and decision-makinggiving players the confidence to try goalkeepingthe best way of teaching the offside rule to young playersgiving feedback in the heat of the momentkeeping subs engaged on matchdayhandling parents and carers coaching from the sidelinesand much more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/490Bjh9)—————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.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESkill Square: Effective dribbling drill - https://www.tiktok.com/@englandfootballlearning/video/7537702086880939286LEARN 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/)
The guys recap the Patriots 28-23 win over the Bucs and look back on the Red Bandanna game. They also talk about UConn's big win over Duke and UNH's big win over Monmouth. They also talk some Ivy League as well. Finally, they look ahead to round two of the high school playoffs
The guys recap the Patriots 24-23 win over the Falcons and look back on the BC/Notre Dame game and UConn becoming bowl eligible with a win over UAB. They also talk about Harvard and Yale's big wins and they look ahead to the start of the MIAA Playoffs.
Communicating well with parents is one of the most important parts of grassroots coaching, and it can be one of the most challenging. But with the right approach, it can transform the experience for everyone involved.In this episode, FA coach developer Mark Leigh returns to Coachcast to share practical communication tips to help coaches build positive relationships with parents and handle tricky situations calmly and confidently.We explore how coaches can plan their communication effectively, adapt their style for different audiences, and avoid common communication mistakes when emotions are running high.If you're aiming to create a more collaborative environment around your team, and prevent mixed messages for players, this episode will give you the tools to manage relationships in a positive way.Covered in this episode:what effective communication looks like for coacheshow to plan what you say before a sessionthe ‘all, some, few' approach to communicating with playershow to get relationships with parents right from the startdealing with parents who coach from the sidelineswhen to address issues in the moment and when not totips for de-escalating tense situationsthe most common communication mistake coaches makeand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/47pSlmd)—————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 MOREWebinar | How might I get the support of parents and carers in my sessions and on matchday? - https://youtu.be/yUATWyaPhm0?si=sVFcDy3hho7pXk-SEngland 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/)
The guys recap the Patriots 32-13 win over the Browns and they look back on a tough weekend for BC, UMass and UConn. The guys also look back on the week that was in high school football.
DESTINATION 2026: Houston's Countdown to the Cup! Brought to you by: Houston Methodist, Coca Cola Southwest, NRG, Quanta, Visit Sugarland , Aramco. Flashback to the 1982 World Cup in Spain. All the names Rossi, Tardelli, Brazil Socrates, Zico, Rumenigge, and all that went with it! Can the youth of England Football "bring it home" under Tuchel? We discuss with former Newcastle United player Warren Barton World Cup stadium deep dive, and a trip back to Azteca Stadium in Mexico and it's remarkable history!
The guys recap the Patriots 31-13 win in Tennessee and they look back on a tough weekend for BC and UMass and a great weekend for UConn. The guys also look back on the week that was in high school football.
The guys look back on the Patriots hard fought win over the Saints. They also discuss the current state of affairs at B.C and UMass and look ahead to this week in college football. Finally, they talk some high school football as well.
The guys recap the Patriots big win over the Bills on Sunday Night Football and they look back on the week that was in college and high school football.
The guys recap the Patriots big win over the Panthers and they look back on the week that was in college and high school football.
The guys recap the Patriots ugly loss to the Steelers, look ahead to the Panthers and they recap Week 4 in College Football and Week 3 in high school football.
The guys recap the Patriots 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins and look back on the week that was in college and high school football.
The guys recap the Patriots loss to the Raiders and look back on week two of the college football season. They also look back on some of the big high school games of Week One of the season.
The guys preview Raiders, Patriots and recap week one of the college football season in New England. They also look ahead to week one of the high school which kicks off this weekend.
The guys recap the Patriots week in Minnesota including their 20-12 win over the Vikings. They look ahead to the preseason finale in New York and share who they would like to see make the final roster. They also breakdown the latest in college training camps including visits and they breakdown the start of the high school season.
The guys recap the Patriots week in Minnesota including their 20-12 win over the Vikings. They look ahead to the preseason finale in New York and share who they would like to see make the final roster. They also breakdown the latest in college training camps including visits and they breakdown the start of the high school season.
The guys are back and they recap the Patriots preseason opening win over the Commanders and look ahead to joint practices and preseason Game #2 with the Vikings. They will also discuss Dylan Lonergan being named B.C's starter and news from the other college camps. Finally, they will look ahead to the start of the high school season as well.
The guys look back on the first five practices of Patriots training camp and share their thoughts. They preview the opening of college training camps this week and they also update you on the Northeast 7 on 7 and the Mass Pirates.
Ep 378: The Lionesses have once again gone and done it, made it to the final of the Euro's, it's not been straight forward, as I'm joined once again by England fan Steve Hopper who discusses his Euro's journey too. Running time 43:14 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
We talk Patriots Training Camp starting with our offensive preview and then we look at some of the key position battles in camp and who could surprise. We also talk about the latest recruiting news and recap the Northeast 7 on 7 and the Lobster Bowl.
Welcome to episode 201 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Geoff Thomas MBE – A former professional footballer, cancer survivor and a Patron of charity for Cure Leukaemia. When this episode is live, he just completed all the 21 stages of the Tour the France, raising vital funds for Cure Leukaemia, a cause close to his heart having overcome chronic myeloid leukaemia himself. We spoke about: His background as a professional footballer 9 caps with England without losing Being diagnosed with leukaemia and getting 3 months to live Giving back through charities How Arthrosamid® helped with his knee pain And much more! Time stamps: 00:03 Guest Background & Football Career 03:09 Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Journey 09:51 Sports Mindset Application to Cancer Treatment 11:54 Tour de France Charity Challenge 15:00 Cure Leukaemia Charity Evolution 19:46 Physical Challenges & Recovery Strategy 21:22 Arthrosamid Knee Treatment 27:09 Mental Health & Support Advice 31:58 Future Goals & Network Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
We talk Patriots Training Camp starting with our defensive preview and then we look at ESPN's players rankings heading into training camp. We also talk about the latest recruiting news and coaching hires in the area and we also talk about the Northeast 7 on 7 and Grip It and Rip Tournament.
Ep 374: Across the country there are many England related supporters groups all with the intention of getting behind the team in their own way, it's time to learn about another, I'm joined by Humayun Islam from Amar England, a multi-cultural supporters group from Bradford and West Yorkshire. Running time 32:46 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Queen of football and the Jungle is Here! Join ex England Football player Jill Scott and Grace as they catch up about partying at Glastonbury, playing football with celebs at Soccer Aid and teaching Grace football terms. Plus, Jill gives her Women's Euros predictions! Queen of football and the Jungle is Here! Join Jill Scott and Grace as they catch up about attending Glastonbury, playing football with celebs at Soccer Aid, teaching Grace football terms AND Jill gives her Women's Euros predictions.
We talk Patriots, College recruiting and where local players are committing. We also talk about Bob Lomp taking over at New Bedford and Stone whines about July 4th.
The guys recap mandatory mini camp and what we learned from the practices and interviews. They talk about a busy weekend in local recruiting, the Shriners Game and they'll even sprinkle in some Devers trade talk at the end.
John and Kevin are joined by Tyler Sullivan to recap day one of mini camp. They also talk about Boston College continuing to load up in the Class of 2026, they talk about the landmark settlement in college football that has now created a salary cap. The guys also talk about the M2 Showdown Camp, Dante Reno committing to Yale and the recent high school coaching hires.
The guys break down Monday's OTA practice which featured the return of Stefon Diggs. They also recap what the coaches had to say, specifically Josh McDaniels and they also discuss David Andrews retirement and the ceremony held today. Finally, the guys recap Sunday's Mega Clinic at Boston College and what it means for area recruits.
The guys break down Phase 3 of OTA's and talk about the Stefon Diggs situation. Is Mike Vrabel dealing with his first controversy? They also recap last week's practice and today's practice. The guys also B.C, UConn and UMass over, under win totals and they recap a great weekend in Everett.
The guys talk Patriots and they give you the latest transfer portal news. They also recap the Massachusetts NEPSAC and Catholic Conference Showcase Days.
The guys breakdown Patriots rookie mini camp and look ahead to the schedule release on Wednesday. They also talk about the New England Showcase Days and the latest high school coaching news.
The guys recap Drake Maye's press conference and look ahead to Rookie Mini-Camp this week. They also discuss the latest portal news for Boston College and UConn and they look ahead to the showcase days next week.
The guys recap draft weekend and look ahead to how this draft class will impact the Patriots moving forward. They tell you which local prospects signed as UDFA's or got camp invites. Finally, they give you the latest in college and high school football.
Ep 361: After an Easter break the Three Lions Podcast returns, this time talking walking football with Stuart Langworthy from The Walking football association, we cover Womens walking football and the England Parkinson's team. Running Time: 25:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
The guys preview the NFL Draft and what the Patriots do on day one, two and three. They also look back on the UMass and URI Spring games and our spring visit with Brown.
The guys look ahead to tomorrow's pre draft presser with Mike Vrabel and they talk about some possible Patriots draft scenarios. They also recap the end of spring practices at Boston College, Merrimack, Holy Cross and Sacred Heart. Finally, they talk about the Shot for Life 7 v 7 and the Massachusetts Pirates pick up their first win.
The guys breakdown the start of the Patriots off-season workouts. They also talk college football and some high school football as well.
John and Kevin talk about Mike Vrabel's media tour at the owners meetings. They also recap last week's pro days and visits to Holy Cross, Harvard and Stonehill. Finally, the NEPSAC Showcase Days were announced. The guys tell what they think about the two day event.
Ep 358: There we go, 2 games, 2 wins, 6 points. Was it enough though? Join me and various other England fans as we look back on Thomas Tuchel's first games against Albania and Latvia. I also take a glance at who has already qualified for the World Cup 2026. Running Time: 51:44 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne
Max Rushden is joined by John Brewin, Nedum Onuoha and Ali Maxwell as Thomas Tuchel begins his tenure as England's head coach with a 2-0 win over Albania. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod