The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Episode 77, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Online Coach Education, a conversation with Gerard Jones, UEFA A, MSc Performance Coaching and founder of ULEARNBLYIn this episode we discuss online coach education, philosophies, communication and much more with Gerard Jones (@Gerard_Jones). Gerard is a UEFA A coach with a wealth of experience coaching as well as coach education, both in the UK and overseas.Gerard talks us through his playing and coaching journey and shares what influenced and most significantly impacted his approach to coaching. Gerard explains about his new online coach education portal, ULEARNBLY. We discuss what’s included and how it can benefit coaches of all levels.To find out more about ULEARNBLY please follow this link – https://ulearnbly.com/ Gerard Jones - @Gerard_JonesThe Soccer Coaching Podcast Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in associ

Episode 74, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) The Soccer Coach's Toolkit, a conversation with Rob Ellis (@rob_coach82), UEFA B, Teacher, Chelsea Foundation Phase Coach and AuthorIn this episode we discuss coaching influences, philosophies and The Soccer Coach’s Toolkit book with author and coach Rob Ellis.Rob talks us through his playing and coaching journey and shares what influenced and most significantly impacted his approach to coaching. Rob also talks to us about his new book, what’s included and how it can benefit all coaches and players.To find out more about the book or purchase a copy please follow this link – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Soccer-Coachs-Toolkit-Activities-Challenge/dp/1782552170Rob Ellis - @rob_coach82Zara (Illustrator) - @ba_zaraThe 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 Coac

In this episode we discuss the benefits of adopting a constraints-led approach to player development with Ben Bartlett, Head of Academy Coaching at Fulham Football Club.Ben talks to us about his coaching journey including time at Colchester FC, Chelsea FC, The FA and now Fulham FC. Ben also explains what a constraints-led approach to player development is, how coaches can adopt it and the benefits for the players.We also discuss Ben’s new book, Constraining Football - a vision for player and coach development, and take a look at the chapters and how coaches can use the book to support their understanding and their players development.To find out more about Ben and his book please see the links below;Constraining Football – a vision for player and coach development - https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/product/constraining-football/Ben Bartlett Twitter - @benbartsThank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in

In this episode we discuss the launch and first three seasons of the new Canadian Premier League with the leagues Director of Football, Oliver Gage.Oliver talks to us about his journey, his role with the CPL and how CPL is hoping to support and grow player development in Canada. We discuss the leagues history, some of the challenges, its current situation and the hopes for the future.To find out more about the Canadian Premier League of Oliver Gage please follow the links below;The Canadian Premier League - https://canpl.ca/Oliver Gage Twitter - @G4geyThank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organ

In this episode we to talk to Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers (@wmfootballers) about starting and running a successful football coaching franchise business.Sean and Eve talk about the company model, its history and how its grown since its beginnings back in 2008. We discuss the philosophy and how the business now support’s the development of over 5,000 young players across 23 franchises. To find out more about We Make Footballers please use of  the following links;Parents/Players - https://www.wemakefootballers.com/Franchisees - https://franchisewmf.com/ Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say

In this episode we discuss the impact of having fun and effective soccer interactions at home before players start playing `organised` matches and training, with the awesome Tom Byer (@tomsan106). Tom's talks about his own playing and coaching journey and how his passion for supporting soccer development at the entry level begun and developed.Tom's book and further information can be found here - https://www.soccerstartsathomebook.co To find out more about the wonderful work Tom is doing you can reach him on twitter @tomsan106Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football g

In this episode we discuss effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA (@footballdna_)Stewart and Ross talk about their background and different roles in football. They explain how online resources can support player development and how they see these developing over the next 5 years.To find out more about the resources available at Football DNA visit their website www.footballdna.co.uk  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the e

In this episode we discuss the importance of engagement, play and enjoyment when coaching…as well as being an effective facilitator, with the awesome Todd Beane. Todd is the founder of the TOVO Institute (https://www.tovoinstitute.com/) and has extensive experience in all ages and stages of the game. Todd shares his thoughts and ideas on effective coaching and gives us an insight in to the philosophy at TOVO for both players and coaches.Todd also talks about his new book (Clear Coaching) and its intention to be a practical and powerful talent activation handbook - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Clear-Coaching-Harness-Clarity-Development/dp/B08PJKJ9BSTo find out more about the wonderful work Todd and the team at TOVO are doing you can reach him here;Twitter: @_ToddBeaneFacebook: @TOVOAcademyInstagram: @tovoacademyLinkedin: @TOVO InstituteThank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends a

In this episode we discuss how competition impacts on youth coaching and player development. Lee Christou (@LeeChristou), who has researched the topic and is an experienced UEFA B coach and primary school PE teacher, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences.Lee talks about how competition can be used effectively to support player development, as well as  the dangers when the competition becomes the primary focus for the coach.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using the

In this episode we discuss how coaches can best support and develop young grassroot players. Paul Barry, who has extensive coaching experience at the foundation and youth development phase, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences.Paul talks about the characteristics of grassroots players, what makes a good coach, the power of empathy and his G.O.A.L philosophy. Paul also gives us an insight into coaching workshops designed specifically to support grassroots clubs.To find out more about these workshops and the wonderful work Paul is doing you can reach him on twitter @PBazza07 or by email at paul.barry07@hotmail.com.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond y

Coaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`In this episode we talk with Michael Curless (@michael_curless) about his playing and coaching background and his new book - `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`.Michael explains about the importance of practice design, the eleven coaching elements, playing principles and coaching points. We also discuss the importance of coaching interventions and how coaching may change in the coming years.  You can find more information about Michael's book here - www.coachingpositionalsoccer.comThanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode!Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastEmail - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I talk with Paul Robinson (@TheHalfTurn) UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author. Paul talks about delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, his top tips for an effective session and how his new book  `The Soccer Sessions Book`, combines the principles of session delivery from Youth Award with his own coaching practices.Here is the Amazon link to the book: The Soccer Sessions Bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Soccer-Sessions-Book-Prepared-Practice/dp/1782552197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33WN61U5SOH11&dchild=1&keywords=the+soccer+sessions+book&qid=1626635916&sprefix=the+soccer+sess%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode! E - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comT - @SoccerCoachCast

In this episode we look at the importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development with Brandon Shintani, founder of Mind-Design Sports (www.mind-designsports.org).Brandon talks to us about what psychology is, its impact and explains some of the techniques that can help players and coaches.We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode Laurie McGinley (@LaurieMcGinley1) speaks about the importance of investing time in yourself as a coach. Laurie shares his own experiences and explains how he uses goals to help him develop. Laurie also tells us about his coaching philosophy, his work with the Curve Mindset podcast and the one (two!

In this episode we discuss the difference in coaching grassroots and academy football with the superb Danny Fowler (@DFcoaching), founder of DF Next Level Coaching.Danny shares his experiences of coaching grassroots football, coaching at an academy and running his own coaching business. We look at training and how grassroots coaches could adopt a curriculum, thinking longer term when it comes to developing players and teams, and also about approaching matches.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com  

In this episode we discuss a new concept, `Scoreboard Soccer` with the wonderful David Baird (@CoachDavidBaird). David explains how Scoreboard Soccer can be used as an evolution to SSG's and as part of a general Games Based approach to training.David describes some of the Scoreboard Soccer games hes used, the benefits and how they can work for individual player and team development.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we chat to the awesome Paul Barry (PBazza07) about the concept of storytelling in coaching. We discuss how stories can be used as `interventions` to support individual player and team development.Paul is UEFA A licenced , FA Advanced Youth Award coach and a Foundation Phase Specialist who was previously a guest on episode #21 where we looked at an U10 training session. Paul's new book, `Keep the tap on` can be found here.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode I talk to George about his journey, coaching, session design, match day considerations, a winning mentality and much more.George is the creator of `My Coaching Journey` and shares his superb resources via his website (www.mycoachingjourney.co.uk), twitter (@MyCoachingJour1) and YouTube (My Coaching Journey).Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 59 - Coaching U12's, a conversation with the awesome Michael Thomas, U12 Everton RTC coach and creator of the e-book `Foundation Phase Sessions`In this episode we talk to the awesome Michael Thomas (@MickThomo) about coaching U12's. We discuss Michael's coaching background and philosophy and then look at some of the specific aspects to consider and focus on when coaching this age group.Michael has over 15 years of experience working in football and education, coaching players from grassroots to academy level. As a coach, Michael has worked across the globe representing premier league clubs coaching a variety of age groups within both the male and female pathways. As a coach mentor with the English FA, Michael has supported grassroots coaches at all levels from youth to senior. Currently he combines a number of job roles including working as a YDP coach at a category 3 academy, FP coach at a WSL RTC and his full-time role working as a Sports Lecturer at a FE college in the North West.Mic

In this episode we talk to the superb Charlie Bill (CBillCoach), women`s first team manager at MK Dons F.C. We discuss Charlies coaching philosophy and look at how he focuses on the team culture to create positive individual and collective performances.We discuss what is `Culture` and how it can be influenced as well as what Charlie means by `Positive Performance` and how the team have match `objectives` that enable them to stay focused on the process regardless of results.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE – thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com