The Soccer Coaching Podcast

In this episode Scott discusses ideas for delivering coaching sessions that comply with the social distancing requirements with the awesome Aaron Tyler (@7pro_soccer). We look at what coaches should be considering when planning their sessions and discuss some of the ways sessions can still be fun, engaging and realistic even without contact. We also discuss Aarons coaching philosophy and views on effective player development. We hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com 

In this episode Scott discusses Learning Environments and Games Based Coaching with the superb Jack Rolfe (@JPR_25), founder of The Coaching Lab (@The_CoachingLab). We look at why coaching environments are so important and how they can be influenced. We also discuss how `games based coaching` can be used to increase the effectiveness of a session.Jack is the founder of The Coaching Lab and believes “Coaching should be an adventure which is shared, explored and experimented with others.” You can find the resources from The Coaching Lab at www.thecoachinglab.orgWe hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode Scott talks with Jack Norbury and James Stokes from the Edge of Play @EdgeOfPlay. We discuss what it’s like coaching adults in the `open age` phase and some of the challenges, as well as the great work they are doing with the Edge of Play website https://www.edgeofplay.com/about. The website is an online coaching resource, providing football coaches with hundreds of football coaching videos from the grassroots and professional game.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode Mark talks to Dave Francis from the foundationagecoaching.com about his coaching experiences. Covering some of the differences between coaching the different genders as well as across the age groups in the foundation phase.Dave can be reached via his twitter account @FAgeCoachingWe hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode Scott discusses the concept of `Game Models` with the awesome Paddy King (KingKnightEd). We look at what a game model is, how you could start to plan yours and their relevance in the foundation and youth development phases.We also look at the relationship between game models and positional play, and chat a bit about rondos and constraints based learning.Paddy is the author of `A Game Model and Accompanying Session Plans` which is a superb book that practically covers the topic of game models.Paddy can be reached via his twitter account @KingKnightEd.We hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we look back on the first three weeks of lockdown and how we’ve been maintaining interaction with the players. We then have a discussion about transitioning from 5 to 7 aside and look at what should be considered as well as formations.  Keep safe and well!We hope you enjoy this episode!  T - @SoccerCoachCast E - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com W - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we look at the theme of `Deliberate Practice` and discuss the benefits of adopting these principles within your training sessions. The episode includes part of a conversation we had with the wonderful Ray Power (@power_ray). Unfortunately, due to technical issues the first 20 minutes was not recorded.Ray has written several books that we are huge fans of and our club give copies of his first book `Making the ball roll` to all new coaches as part of their induction. Ray’s other equally superb books include the `Deliberate Practice` series and his new book ‘Coaching Youth Football`.A huge thank you to Ray for giving us his time and we hope you enjoy this episode!https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Ray-Power/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARay+PowerWeb - www.thesoccercoachingpodacst.comTwitter - @SoccerCoachCastEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Episode 34 - Would these initiatives improve player development at foundation phase grassroots football? In this episode we discuss some initiatives that could help improve the development opportunities at foundation phase grassroots matches. We look at, format, goalkeeping, the retreat rule as well as parent and coach education. Please let us know your views and we hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCastE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.comW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss goalkeepers and how we can support their development and inclusion with outfield players when coaching, with the wonderful Adie Creamer (@gkaade).Adie shares his goalkeeping journey and coaching experience and answers our questions on this key role in any team.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss the role of being a parent coach with the wonderful Richard Shorter from Non-perfect Dad. Richard describes some of the challenges and gives some top tips on how to navigate this tricky role. You can find out more about Richard and the great work he’s doing via his twitter account @nonperfectdad or his website www.non-perfectdad.co.ukThank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastWeb - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss how to deliver an effective session for all players with the awesome Ciara Allan - Regional Coach Mentor Officer (South West & London) @Ciara Allan6.This includes…Getting to know your players – registration forms, the hidden details, match attack cards, google forms, player profiling, 360 feedback, Mid season check ins, parents How to then use this information – periodisation (Macro, meso, micro), individual action plans, challenge cards, player ownership Planning sessions – what do you want and how will you get there Delivery – reflecting in action, prompt material – whiteboards, prompts cards, assistant coaches, the playersThanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.cominfo@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com@SoccerCoachCast

In this episode we discuss an U8 training session. We look at where the session fits into the season, the practices delivered, how they could have been adjusted or improved and even have some player feedback! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode! Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastWeb – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss the important role mentoring can play in coach development with the wonderful Robbie Blood (@robbie_blood). We look at what mentoring is and isn’t and the benefits of both being a mentor and a mentee. Robbie shares his thoughts and experiences as a coach and FA Coach Mentor.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.cominfo@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com@SoccerCoachCast

In this episode we discuss the role that parents play and the importance of working effectively with parents if you want to create a positive training and match day environment. We reflect on our own parenting as well as our experiences with parents and then look at some of the initiatives that could help to ensure coaches and parents are working together to best support the players.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastWWW – thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss how Tristan went from analysing football into coaching and how this helped with having a deeper understanding of the game. We also look at how we can use this understanding to help focus our coaching at the foundation phase.A massive thank you to the superb Tristan (@flyingwingback) for kindly giving up his time and we hope you enjoy this episode.Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastWeb - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss rotation and its importance at the foundation and youth development phases. We discuss how teams can rotate players and the benefits of doing so, as well as why not all coaches seem to value player rotation. We hope you enjoy this episode and please do share your thoughts and leave a review.  Twitter - @SoccerCoachCast Email - @Thesoccercoachingpodcast.com Web - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss taking a `game based approach` for our coaching sessions. We look at the benefits and challenges of having this approach and also discuss how we use constraints to help focus the practices around key themes. We hope you enjoy this episode! Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.comWebsite - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss the hurdles that can come in to play when coaching at the foundation and youth development phases. We highlight the four that we believe have the greatest consequences and look at the symptoms of each and how these can playout in practice.The hope is that by shining a light on these four hurdles it might help us recognise our own challenges and/or help us better identify and support others.Please let us know what you think about our choices or if you feel there are others that should also be included?Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!Web - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.comTwitter - @SoccerCoachCast

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by the wonderful Luis Melville who shares his background in the game of Futsal and helps us get a better understanding of the rules and benefits of this awesome game. We take a look at the game in more detail and discuss its appeal as a sport in its own right and how it can also be used to support the development of grassroots football players.We hope you get as much out of this episode as we did!Luis can be found on twitter @LuisMelvilleThe book Luis mentions is – Futsal – training, technique and tactics by Peter SturgessTwitter - @SoccerCoachCastWeb - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

In this episode we review an Arsenal U10 training session and talk to the awesome coach Paul Barry who delivered it. Paul is lead coach for the U10's at Arsenal and was kind enough to allow us to observe one of his fantastic sessions and then gave up his time to share his coaching journey and talk us through the session. We hope you enjoy the episode! Email - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.comTwitter - @SoccerCoachCastWeb – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com