The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Episode 106, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 106 - Designing effective training practices and adapting for winter training, a conversation with Macauley Musgrave coach and owner of The Coaches Zone In this episode we speak with the awesome Macauley Musgrave (Macca) about how he goes about designing effective training practices. We also discuss what coaches could consider as many of us move into winter training.Macca talks us through his own coaching journey and experiences. We talk about what he means by ‘effective’, what coaches might want to consider before they plan the individual sessions, and his work with The Coaches Zone.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Macca – X (formerly Twitter) - @MaccaCoachingThe Coaches Zone - X (formerly Twitter) - @TheCoachesZoneWebsite - https://www.thecoacheszone.com/ The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 105, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 105 - A Look At How Coaching Player Behaviours Can Support Player Development, A conversation with Dan Abrahams, sports psychologist, podcast host and authorIn this episode we speak with the awesome Dan Abrahams about how coaches can focus on player behaviours to help the players developDan talks us through his own coaching journey and his passion for sports psychology. We discuss how import behaviours can be in player development, what specific behaviours coaches may focus on, some of the ways these can be embedded and some of the things to be conscious of when it comes to the psychological part of player development.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Daniel Abrahams – X (formerly Twitter) - @DanAbrahams77Website - https://danabrahams.com/Podcast – The Sport Psych ShowThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast

Episode 104, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) How Coaching Abroad Has Helped Me Develop, a conversation with Billy Ready,UEFA B coach at PASS Abu Dhabi In this episode we speak with Billy Ready about how coaching abroad has helped him develop as a coach.Billy talks us through how his approach to coaching has evolved since we last spoke and the adaptations he has made so as to effectively coach abroad. Billy tells us about his role and gives us some detail around the coaching set-up. We also discuss what a session looks like and how that integrates into a season long syllabus.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Billy Ready – X (formerly Twitter) - @ReadyBillyThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of insp

Episode 103, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 103 - Using Positional Play To Better Understand The Game, a conversation with David Garcia, UEFA Coach, Coach Developer and founder of `It's Just A Sport`In this episode we talk to the awesome David Garcia about how we can use the concept of `positional play` to better understand the game.David talks us through his own coaching journey and how the Spanish and South American influence has impacted his coaching methodology and philosophy.We discuss what positional play is, how it can benefit coaches and players, and ways in which it can be embed into training.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Its Just a Sport, Website - https://www.itsjustasport.com/ David Garcia, Twitter - @IJaSport The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Socc

Episode 102, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) A look at the importance of Mental Training in athlete development, a conversation with Lindsey Willson founder of Positive Performance Training and the Mindset Coach AcademyIn this episode we speak again with Lindsey about the importance of and ways to support mental training of young athletes.Lindsey talks us through her own journey as an elite basketball player and the role that mental training had on her development. We discuss the importance of attitude, behaviours and mindset, as well as the environment that coaches create. Lindsey talks us through her Six Step Positive Performance Framework and explains how she helps train and provide accreditation for those looking to become certified in Mental Training and Mindset Coaching.Here is the link to the guide we discuss - https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Lindsey Wilson – Positive Performa

Episode 101, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Episode 101 – What we might be able to learn as youth football coaches by looking at the adult game, a conversation with Jamie Tompkins, Senior Manager at Brentford FC CST and Ascot United 1st Team ManagerIn this episode we speak again with Jamie Tompkins, Senior Manager at Brentford FC CST and Ascot United 1st Team Manager.Jamie helps us look at what we might be able to take from the adult game and bring into our youth football coaching to help best prepare young players for first team, adult football. We look back on last season and discuss the success with Ascot United FC and what factors might transfer back down the age groups for younger players. We discuss the importance of attitude, behaviors and mindset, as well as the environment that coaches create.Here is the link to Brentford Gunnersbury Cup (2022/23) that we discuss - https://www.brentfordfccst.com/event/gunnersbury-cup-2023/ 2023/24 register of i

Episode 100, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 100 - Facilitating Self Managing Teams, a conversation with Mark Bennett MBE and founder of PDS CoachingIn this episode we talk to the awesome Mark Bennett (MBE), founder of PDS Coaching. Mark talks about his journey and what inspired him to spend the past 30 years crafting his understanding and skills to help others get the best of themselves.We talk about how coaches can go about facilitating an environment that promotes teams managing themselves, why this can be helpful and some of the technique’s coaches can use to do this.Mark also tells us some of the `red flags` for us to avoid as coaches and asks listeners to tell us what they will take from the episode, what they will use and what they would like us to discuss in more detail next time. Please do let us know!!Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!PDS Coaching, Website - https://www.pdscoaching.com/Mark Bennett MBE, Twitter - @PD

Episode 99, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 99 – Reflecting Back on an U14's Season, a conversation with James Brooks, FA Level 2 grassroots and Development Centre CoachIn this episode we talk to James Brooks (FA Level 2 grassroots and Development Centre Coach) about his grassroots teams U14’s Season. James gives us a bit of background to the team and what was in place up to the send of U13’s. We discuss the ambitions for the season, what was put in place to try and achieve them and on reflection what worked and what he would have done differently. Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!James Brooks, Twitter - @rubbishknees The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for

Episode 98, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 98 – 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football PlayersIn this episode Scott reflects back on his experience of coaching the U13 and U14 boys’ team for the past two seasons. Scott talks about the differences between adolescence and puberty and how on reflection he wasn’t as informed as he could and should have been to fully understand and support the players.Scott then lists the 10 things that coaches may want to consider if they are coaching players in the adolescent phase of their lives.1)      Individual differences2)      Physical changes3)      Psychological and emotional well-being 4)      Motor skills development5)      Cognitive development6)      Social dynamics7)      Training load management8)      Communication and empathy9)      Nutrition and hydration10)   Personal hygienePlease do leave a review, like and share the episode!The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachC

Episode 97, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 97 – Key Coaching Topics for Youth Football Coaches and CPD, a conversation with Ray Power, Academy Manager, Coach Developer and AuthorIn this episode we speak to Ray Power, academy manager, coach and author of Making the Ball Roll, Coaching Youth Football and the Deliberate Soccer Practices series of books.Ray tells us what he believes are some of the key topics youth football coaches should have a good understanding of and why they are important. We also discuss how important it is form coaches to continue their own CPD and how they can go about this. Ray also tells about his current role as Academy Manager at Boston United FC and his online CPD coach development programmes.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Ray Power - @power_rayThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to

Episode 96, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 96 - The 3 A's to Maximising Player Game ImpactIn this episode Scott responds to several listener questions asking for more information about the 3 A’s that he uses to underpin his coaching syllabus and training sessions.Scott talks us through the 3 A’s (Attitude, Ability and Application), what is included in each one and how they are used in practice. He also explains how they can be adapted by coaches to align with the players they are supporting and different playing principles.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches,

Episode 95, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Quality Coaching and Player Engagement, a conversation with Faith Jasper,  Coach and Recreational TherapistIn this episode we discuss what is quality coaching? And the importance of player engagement, especially with our youngest players, with Faith Jasper, Coach and Recreational TherapistFaith tells us about her playing and coaching journey and how she started coaching at 14 years old. We discuss how Faith breaks down her coaching methodology into the four moments of the game and uses a combination of practical practice with some classroom time to support player development. We also talk about the importance of having a `common` language and ensuring players feel part of the process. Twitter - Faith Jasper - @FaithJasper4 The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends

Episode 94, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 94 - Top Trump Coaching Tips, a Christmas Special!In this episode Mark and I play Top Trumps with our coaching tips to see who has the best tips for coaches.We share a coaching tip each, that we believe is important in coaching and and try and agree which one is the `best` ;)The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Episode 93, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 93 – Developing Your Coaching Blueprint, a conversation with Jason Carney, UEFA coach and authorIn this episode we talk to Jason about the importance or having a coach’s blueprint and how you can put one together.Jason talks us through his own playing and coaching journey and explains how his own experiences influence his approach to coaching now. We discuss what a coaching blueprint is, how a coach can put one together and how you can continue to reflect, review, and develop it. Jason also talks about his two books (The Soccer Coaches Blueprint and You V’s Yourself), his free blueprint service and website for practices, as well as the one thing he would change in the world of coaching.www.soccerpracticesessions.com is a free website that has exercises for all age groupswww.practice90.com is also a free service where Jason can help you design your club or team blueprint. If you are happy with the servi

Episode 92, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 92 – My Coaching Journey, so far!...a conversation with Ali Speechly UEFA B football coachIn this episode we talk to Ali about her football coaching journey including going from her Level 1 to UEFA B and coaching grassroots and academy players.Ali shares her approach to coaching, what her successes have been so far and what have been some of the challenges on the journey. Ali also tells us about her new role at the FA and how she is hoping to and inspire more female coaches! Ali Speechly– Twitter - @_CoachAli_The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time a

Episode 91, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 91 – Developing a Team Culture, a conversation with JP Nerbun, coach, author and founder of TOC Culture ConsultingIn this episode we talk to JP Nerbun about developing a team culture.We discuss JP`s coaching background and experiences and then look at some of the key areas that impact on culture developing. These included What is Transformational Leadership and how can coaches use this to support team culture? How do you establish a Team Culture?, How can team culture be nurtured and supported?, and How can team cultured be enforced and measured? Book – The Culture System - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-System-Process-Creating-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0B3DYM22K JP Nerbun – TOC Consulting - https://www.tocculture.com/The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our frie

Episode 90, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 90 – What is Great Coaching? a conversation with Shane SmithIn this episode we talk to Shane Smith about what is great coaching and how to support player development.Shane has a BSc in Sports Science, an M.A. in Primary Education, is a primary school teacher and a coach. We discuss what great coaching may look like by reviewing the coach, the environment, the challenges, and the session. Shane shares his experiences of working and coaching in Ireland as well as his background of coaching a variety of sports including Gaelic football. Shane Smith – Twitter - @ShaneSmith197The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join

Episode 89, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 89 - Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development,a conversation with Ben BartlettIn this episode we talk with Ben Bartlett about his second book Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development.Ben updates us on what’s changed since we last spoke (episode #75) and we briefly revisit his first book before taking a closer look at the new book. Ben explains the background to the book and how it builds on the first one before giving us a brief overview of each of the eight chapters. The Book - Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development - https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/book-shop/connected-coaching Ben Bartlett – Twitter - @benbartsThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly

Episode 88, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 88 - A look at academy coaching, a conversation with Ross O'Kane, UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award CoachIn this episode we talk with Ross O’Kane about his experience of coaching in the academy system for the past twelve years.Ross talks to us about his time as foundation phase lead coach at Luton FC and his approach to coaching. We discuss how academies approach player development, how sessions are structured and when a player might be played in a specific position. Ross also tells us about Street Football Tournaments and why he felt the need to set it up. Street Football Tournaments - https://streetfootballtournaments.com Ross O’Kane (Street Football Tournaments) – Twitter - @SFTLutonThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Est

Episode 87, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) How to plan a season long Player Development Program, a conversation with Carl Wild,lecturer, author and lead U9’s-U14’s coach at Chester FC In this episode Carl returns to discuss the topic of player development and how we might approach supporting our players individual development over the long-term.Carl shares his thoughts on what player development means to him and some of the key elements to player development. We discuss how this can be embedded over the course of the season and how a curriculum can be used to support player development. We also look at session planning, how practices could look and ways to differentiate `squad` practices to `individual` practices.Carl also talks to us about his second book – Essential Practices for Player Development– and how coaches can use the book to enhance their coaching sessions and support their players.Carl Wild – Twitter – @CarlWild75The Book - Essential Pract