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Planning is a crucial skill for coaches but knowing where to start and what a plan should look like can be a challenge.
In this episode, FA physical education officer, Debbie Barry, returns to Coachcast to share her expertise on creating effective plans that support both players and coaches.
Debbie works with trainee teachers and coaches in schools, helping them use football as a tool for physical development. We cover everything you need to know to get started with planning.
Debbie breaks down how to put together the range of plans we use, from short-term session plans to season-long strategies, offering practical advice for coaches at all levels.
Whether you’re a coach looking to improve your approach to planning or just starting out, Debbie’s insights will help you create plans that make a real impact.
In this episode, we cover:
why planning is so important and what a plan should look like how to approach planning for different age groups and ability levels the difference between short, medium, and long-term plans and how to link them to the overarching themes of the season practical tips for planning when you’re short on time when to be adaptable and when to switch things up advice for reviewing plan progress so you know what to tweak what individual development plans are and when to use them where coaches can find support with planning and much more.Transcript on the England Football community (https://bit.ly/3BhYUvi)
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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!
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England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Tactics are a critical part of coaching, but understanding how to introduce them effectively - and keep them simple for all players can be a challenge.
That’s why, in this episode of Coachcast, we’re joined by game insights analyst, Aston Cox, to break down the essentials of tactical coaching. Aston and his team use data and video insights to support coaches, helping them shape players’ development and performance.
Aston shares his journey into football and how he now applies his expertise to help coaches across different levels. We discuss everything tactical, from the basics of tactics to ways of prioritising what to work on with players, whether they’re new to the game or experienced players.
We also take a look at some real game clips and Aston gives us a live tactical analysis on the podcast. You’ll discover actionable insights into making tactics accessible to players of all ages.
In this episode, we cover:
The difference between tactics, systems, and strategies - and why it matters. Adapting tactics for children versus adults in a way they can relate to. Practical tips for developing tactics without overwhelming players. How to integrate both individual and team tactics in training sessions. Simple practices to help players grasp tactical concepts. Ways to ensure players have realistic opportunities to apply tactics during sessions. Top coaching tips and practice ideas. And much more...Transcript on the England Football community (https://bit.ly/4fOQjyY)
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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!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Having a positive impact on your players can make all the difference in their development and enjoyment of the game. In this episode, FA coach development officer, Stacey Miles returns to Coachcast to share her experience and insights on how coaches can leave a lasting, positive impact on their players.
Stacey supports coaches across the West Midlands and has played a big role in establishing a female coaches network within the area.
Stacey offers valuable advice on building strong connections with players, creating a positive environment and ensuring your impact extends from training sessions to matchday.
Whether you’re a new coach or you’re looking to make a more positive difference, this episode offers loads of practical tips to help you engage and motivate players in a meaningful way.
In this episode, we cover:
How coaches can create a positive and impactful environment for their players. Tips to get to know your players better when you're new to a team. Key questions to ask players to build trust and understanding. Why body language matters and how it affects your players. Maintaining the positive environment you’ve created from training to matchday. Strategies to keep individual players engaged without disrupting the whole group. How to evaluate the impact you’re having as a coach. And much more…Transcript on England Football Community – (https://bit.ly/4feIliE)
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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!
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England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
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England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Individual tactics are a foundational tool for developing players who can thrive, particularly in 1v1 encounters. In this episode, FA coach development officer Matt Jones returns to Coachcast to guide us through the importance of individual tactics and how coaches can apply them to help players perform at their best.
With a particular focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented groups, Matt shares how his own coaching has developed since we last spoke on the podcast and offers valuable insights for coaches.
Matt shares with us how understanding and applying individual tactics can transform a player's game, and how coaches can use these tactics to not only improve individual players but also strengthen the team as a whole.
Throughout the episode, we dive into how individual tactics work in 1v1 situations, both in possession and out of possession, and explore practical methods for teaching these tactics, particularly to younger players.
In this episode, we cover:
What are individual tactics and why are they crucial for player development? The four C's to help coaches better understand 1v1 tactics. The terminology to use with younger players to get them engaged. The three R's you can use in your sessions to encourage 1v1 tactics. How to identify and hone the unique strengths of individual players. Ways to help players bring their individual tactics from training to matchday. Matt’s top session idea and coaching tips. And much more.Transcript on England Football Community – (https://bit.ly/4fheBBb)
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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!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
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Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Coaching can be demanding of both your time and your energy. This is why it’s so important to be aware of and take care of our well-being.
In this episode, FA coach development officer Vicky Fisher returns to Coachcast to explore what well-being means for coaches and why it’s crucial to not let your mental health go by the wayside.
Vicky supports coaches across the Southwest and has plenty of great advice on how coaches can stay resilient and handle the pressures that can come with coaching.
We also discuss the importance of connecting with fellow coaches and practical strategies to manage conflict, keep players engaged, and maintain your energy throughout the season.
In this episode, we cover:
What well-being really means for a coach and why it’s so important. The potential consequences of neglecting mental health and how to take control of your well-being during games. The value of building connections with other coaches. Common challenges coaches face during training and how to overcome them. Ways to involve players and reduce the pressure on yourself. How to manage conflict and handle difficult conversations with players. Strategies to ensure you’re showing up as the best version of yourself. Tools for becoming more aware of your mental health, even when you have little spare time. And more...Transcript on England Football Community – (https://bit.ly/3NmOME2)—————
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!
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England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
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Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Understanding game styles can help your players thrive in practice sessions and on matchday. And in this episode, we’re joined by Abdoullah Kheir, FA coach development officer, to explore the importance of game styles and how to incorporate them into your sessions.
Abdoullah shares his story, from playing street football with his brothers to becoming a regional coach developer for the South West, with a focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented backgrounds.
We dive into Abdoullah’s experience, discussing the challenges he faced being thrown into the deep end when he first started coaching and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He offers advice on how coaches can better understand their players and uncover what they really want to achieve from a season.
In this episode, we cover:
What game styles mean and why it’s crucial for coaches to understand them. The different styles of play and Abdoullah’s personal play style. How to communicate the principles of play to younger players and ensure the terminology is clear. Practice design tips to help reinforce principles of play in training sessions. How to connect game styles in training to matchday performance. Balancing the amount of information coaches give to players when developing game styles. The tools to give players to empower them to solve problems on the pitch. Player ownership and how it supports player development. Top coaching tips and a practical session idea from Abdoullah. And more…Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4ezCS4Y)—————
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!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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How often do you take time to reflect on your own behaviours and biases as a coach? Self-awareness is a critical skill for coaches, impacting everything from how you communicate with your players to how you design your practices.
In this episode, we're joined by Geoff Noonan, regional FA youth coach developer, to dive deep into understanding and managing yourself as a coach, as well as offering practical tips on how to enhance your coaching.
Geoff brings decades of experience working in football, and currently supports five professional clubs and academies, developing their coaches.
Through his work in coach development, Geoff offers valuable insights into what it takes to truly grow and learn as a coach and ensure you're leading your players in the most effective way.
In this episode, we cover:
What self-awareness is and why it’s vital for coaches. How to identify and address your own blind spots and biases to become a better coach. The key questions to ask yourself when self-reflecting so you can better understand your coaching style. Geoff's journey in identifying his own blind spots and how it improved his coaching. How body language can change how your players feel. Tips on becoming more self-aware when time is limited. Practical tips for brand-new coaches. And more…Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4gpddh6)—————
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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
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England Football Learning Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
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Curious about how to leave a lasting positive impact on your players while managing dynamic and inclusive sessions?
In this episode, we’re joined by FA PE officer, Amanda Greenslade, to discuss her journey into coaching and get valuable advice for coaches on delivering and managing sessions effectively.
Amanda brings a wealth of experience from her work with both qualified and trainee teachers, helping them develop their ability to deliver high-quality PE, particularly in educational settings. From her first experience with football in a small Devon village to her current role with The FA, Amanda's journey offers plenty of insights for coaches at all levels.
We get loads of practical and tactical advice for running sessions for all ages and abilities from what to look out for when players arrive on the pitch, to how to manage behaviour during sessions, and making the most out of the often limited time you have available.
In this episode, we cover:
Top football coaching tips for new coaches. How to ensure you're leaving a positive impact on players. Body language tells that coaches should be looking out for in players when they arrive. What we can learn from coaching sports other than football. Signs that players aren't engaged in a session. How to ensure sessions are accessible to all players. Strategies for managing poor behaviour and using praise effectively. Handling mistakes and knowing when to intervene. How to make the most of your sessions so no time is wasted. And plenty more…Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4g73lZe)—————
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!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Designing practices that keep players engaged and achieve the outcomes you’re after can be a challenge. Which is why, in this episode, we’re joined by FA youth coach developer, Taff Rahman to share loads of practical guidance on how to design effective and engaging practices.
We discover Taff’s journey into coaching, from his time with the Arsenal youth reserves and the Tottenham Hotspur Academy to joining The FA where he supports coaches in their environments with their players.
We dive deep into practice design, covering the key principles and most important things to remember when designing your practices. No player is the same, and understanding your players’ needs so you can tailor practices around them is vital. You’ll learn how to adapt to players needs and stay responsive when their needs change, as well as identifying when things need a shake up during practices.
In this episode, we cover:
The most important thing to remember when working on practice design. The main types of practice. The three ‘R’s to consider when designing your practices. Invasion game principles and why they matter. How to tell if your practices are going well. The benefits of having a co-coach. How to stay responsive to the needs of your players. How to re-use old practices and get more value out of them for your players.And more…
Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3XafaGB)—————
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!
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Welcome back! To kick off season five, we’re diving deep into session planning.
In this episode, we’re joined by FA regional coach development officer, Joanne Williams. Jo’s main role is to help grassroots coaches improve and bring new female coaches into the game. She shares with us the story of how she got into coaching and her top advice for new coaches.
Session planning plays a key role in helping players achieve the outcomes that a coach has in mind. But it can be difficult to find the time to plan sessions in advance, as well as tailoring plans to those specific outcomes. We ask Jo how busy coaches can plan sessions and how to work out which outcomes they should be aiming for.
We speak about giving players more ownership over their sessions to help keep them engaged and Jo’s number one tip for helping players get on the same page and understand the outcomes they’re working towards.
In this episode, we cover:
• Jo’s journey into coaching.
• How to make a positive impact on players’ journeys.
• When to use different session structures.
• How to plan sessions that keep players engaged.
• Tips for planning a session when you’re short on time.
• How to plan backwards and why it works.
• Planning for the things you can’t control.
• How to give players more ownership over their sessions.
• Session ideas that you can add to your plans.
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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!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3z8mr07)
From playing 15-a-side games with his friends on gravel pitches as a child to his diverse career in coaching, Pav Singh joins us for the final episode of season four. Pav has been with The FA as a coach development officer for nine years, and we discover his journey to get there.
We tap into Pav’s broad range of experiences with coaching and creating inclusive environments for players. He shares the challenges he’s faced himself and his unique perspectives as a Sikh coach. He gives his thoughts on improving diversity and inclusion in football.
Pav also gets us thinking about the difference between a role model and a ‘real model’, how we can be good allies and encourage more people to join and progress in the game. He also offers practical advice on engaging young players, integrating communities, and improving coaches' connections with players and their families.
Make sure you’re subscribed to Coachcast on your podcast app of choice so you don’t miss the first episode of season five when it arrives in August!
In this episode, we cover:
Pav Singh’s journey into coaching. Pav’s top coaching tips. How to create an inclusive environment for people in football. How to be a good ally. The makings of an inspiring role model. How we can encourage more women into coaching and sport. Pav’s challenge to coaches to help them better connect with players and their families.
—————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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/45nQahU)
There are key differences between coaching goalkeepers vs. coaching for other positions, and in this episode, Tony Elliot gives us an insight into what these are. Tony is a multifaceted coach with experience in many formats of the game. He’s currently lead goalkeeping coach at Birmingham City W.F.C, England Women’s U16 squad and head of goalkeeping for the England Para team.
Tony shares valuable insights drawn from his playing days and his diverse coaching experiences. We dive deep into goalkeeping and discuss strategies for encouraging players to play in goal while ensuring it’s an enjoyable and inclusive experience. We also delve into the world of disability football, highlighting the skills and attributes required for coaching in this space.
Covered in this episode:
Tony’s journey from playing to lead goalkeeping coach. How coaches can fairly encourage players to go in goal and how to ensure they enjoy it. The skills and attributes required to be a transformational coach. The skills that are built from playing in goal and how they can be utilised in other positions. How old should a player be before considering specialising in goalkeeping? How to improve goalkeeper communication skills. The differences between coaching goalkeepers and outfield players. What goalkeeping looks like in futsal and disability football formats.—————
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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4ayPs24)
Matchday can stir up all sorts of emotions for both players and coaches. That’s why it’s important to prepare for matchdays, and in this episode, Abbie Sadler tells us how.
Abbie is an FA women’s pathway coach developer lead and she joins us to share her journey and a ton of matchday tips and advice for coaches. We dive deep into how to prepare players to help them manage their emotions on the day and post-game, whatever the outcome. Preparation begins during practices and we discuss how coaches can form individual development plans to meet players needs.
From the coach's perspective, Abbie shares what coaches can expect on matchday from players and how to manage behaviours. We speak about the role parents play on matchday and how coaches can prepare themselves for making decisions under pressure.
Covered in this episode:
How to prepare players for matchday. Preparing yourself as a coach for matchday. How can parents be a part of managing matchday? Putting together individual development plans for players. Tips for coaches to keep calm and make the right decisions under pressure. How to keep substitutes engaged on matchday. Top team talks tips. Steps to take after a game no matter the outcome. Abbie’s top coaching tips and session idea.—————
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. 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 [email protected].
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
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We dive deep into two areas in this episode - mentoring and neurodiversity. Coach and mentor developer, Mike Nolan, joins us to share his expertise.
In the first half of the episode, Mike shares his insights into mentorship. We speak about the difference between coaching and mentoring. We get insights into what skills a mentor needs and how to get involved with mentorship. Mike shares anecdotes and practical strategies he’s gained from years of mentorship experience to give us a better understanding of what mentorship can look like in action.
In the second half, we go in-depth on neurodiversity in football. When coaching neurodivergent players, there are additional considerations to be aware of. We explore these unique challenges and get a ton of valuable insight into how coaches can provide better support and create a safe and welcoming environment.
Covered in this episode:
What is the role of a mentor? What skills are needed? How to get involved in mentorship. A top coaching tip that we’ve never heard on the podcast! Neurodiversity explained. How neurodiversity support changes from childhood to adulthood. Which aspects of playing football might neurodivergent people find more challenging? How to create a welcoming environment and tailor sessions for neurodivergent players. Advice for neurodivergent coaches.—————
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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
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Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/4bekBIW)
The three most common questions High Performance Centre coach development officer, Rosi Webb, gets asked about coaching the male game as a female are - what’s it like, what are the differences and does she enjoy it?
In this episode, Rosi joins us to answer these questions and more. We discover her journey into football and coaching and dive deep into her experiences as a female coach in the male game.
Rosi shares her insight into what differences coaches can expect when coaching the male game vs. the female game. She shares some of the challenges that she’s faced and how she overcame them. We speak about what coaches can take from coaching the female game into the male game and vice versa.
Rosi also gives her thoughts on what barriers exist that prevent more female coaches from getting involved, and how men can be allies to support those who want to. And we get actionable tips and session ideas that you can take into your coaching.
Covered in this episode:
The key differences between the male and female game. Setting boundaries and having the confidence to enforce them. The barriers that are causing fewer women in the mens’ game. The benefits of being a female coach in the male game. Introducing player ownership and how it can benefit players. The difference between what players want and what they need. Top tips for anyone looking to coach in the men’s game. How can men be allies for women who want to get involved in the game? Top coaching tips and session ideas.
—————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. 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 [email protected].
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/44jZtyy)
The Greater Game aims to improve the health and well-being of 12-to-16-year-olds by encouraging them to take one healthier action per week. In this episode, we’re joined by The FA’s Dom Edwards and grassroots coach Myles Hadley to learn more about the programme and how coaches can implement it in their sessions.
Dom has coached for 15+ years in boys and girls academy football, university football and is a lecturer specialising in coaching. Myles is the assistant coach for the under-13s Blues and programme coordinator for The FA, supporting the development of The Greater Game project.
Our guests give us an overview of the four elements of The Greater Game that encourage players to move well, eat well, sleep well and think well. We learn about what it looks like for players to embrace these healthy activities outside of the pitch and the wide range of benefits it can have for the player both on and off the pitch.
Encouraging young players to take these actions becomes more effective with support from parents, and we get insights into how to communicate the benefits with parents and help them support players from home.
Covered in this episode:
What is The Greater Game programme all about?
What does moving well, eating well, sleeping well and thinking well look like in action?
How The Greater Game can help players both on and off the pitch.
How to encourage players to take healthy actions outside of sessions.
How to work with parents to encourage young players.
Advice on how to implement The Greater Game in your sessions.
Top tips and session ideas for coaches
The grassroots programme for The Greater Game has been co-developed with Nuffield Health, who are also a Founding Partner within the programme. More info can be found at englandfootball.com/thegreatergame.
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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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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The Greater Game - https://learn.englandfootball.com/courses/football/the-greater-game
England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3xk5VJP)
We’re joined by three learners on this year's Pro Licence course in this episode – Vicky Jepson, Yaya Toure and Ian Bateman. We get insight into what the Pro Licence course looks like from the inside, and they share their top coaching advice.
The three coaches each bring with them a unique perspective. We speak with Vicky about her empathetic leadership approach. She gives advice on how players can listen and understand players better, how to have the difficult conversations that need to be had, and why empathy is essential in coaching.
Yaya champions flexibility and he shares tips on how coaches can be more adaptable during sessions. He uncovers the challenges that he faced during his transition from playing to coaching. He also gives his insight into how he was able to become a more patient coach and the other skills he believes make a great coach.
Ian offers his insight into what sets the Pro Licence course apart, and the highlights of the diverse range of tasks he’s been set so far. We learn about how this has developed Ian as a coach, and the transferable skills that new coaches may already have that they can leverage to get off to a flying start.
Covered in this episode:
What the UEFA Pro Licence is all about – what to expect and real experiences from learners on the course. The most important skills and attributes to build on as a coach. What consistency means in coaching and why it’s important. How to have difficult conversations. Advice for brand new coaches. The challenges that players transitioning to coaching can face. The transferable skills which are valuable for new coaches that many already have.—————
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. 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 [email protected].
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England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Around 1 in 12 males and 1 in 200 females have colour blindness to a degree. And in the colourful game of football, this creates unique challenges for players with colour blindness.
In this episode, we’re joined by FA physical education officer, Ryan Davies. Ryan is part of the coach development team and works with teachers, trainee teachers and coaches to support them in delivering high-quality PE. Ryan shares with us his journey from his early experience of volunteering at a primary school to teaching around the world.
As someone with colour blindness, Ryan has plenty of insight into the condition and how it affects players. He sheds light on both the day-to-day challenges that the condition poses and how it shows up in football. He shares actionable strategies that coaches and teachers can use to identify if a player has colour blindness. We also discover the simple changes that can be made to support players with colour blindness and make football more accessible.
Covered in this episode:
Top tips for new coaches. The skills needed to be a successful coach. What is colour blindness and how does after people in their day-to-day lives? The challenges that colour blindness poses within football. What to look out for that may suggest a player has colour blindness. Simple changes that coaches can make to support players with colour blindness. Are there any professional football players with colour blindness? What’s being done to support those with colour blindness in the wider game?—————
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. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
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Colour Blindness Guidance for Coaches -
https://englishfa-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/ryan_davies_thefa_com/ESPnBmZ 2DqdDuBoXLpbeZsMBZrAC6a-elpmfpwMcXaBouA?e=oI6zTb
Coaching with Colour Blindness -
https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/sep/05/ryan-davies-coaching-with-colour-blindne ss-050920
England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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The only person’s behaviour you can control is your own. This is advice that casual coach developer, Ben Hardaker, keeps with him when coaching. Ben has extensive experience in coaching and teaching, and he brings that expertise to this episode as we dive deep into the topic of behaviour.
There are many causes of poor behaviour, from lack of engagement in a session to player experiences outside of training. Ben provides invaluable advice on how we can mitigate it, from the questions coaches should be asking themselves when it does occur, to how to prevent it.
We speak about codes of conduct, and Ben gives us an overview of how he makes expectations known in a way that players will take on board. Ben also shares his top session ideas, and some powerful techniques to improve your coaching skills that you may never have considered.
Covered in this episode:
What Ben learned from teaching and coaching other sports that he brought into coaching football. How to show up as a good role model for players. The three expectations that make up Ben’s code of conduct. Why poor behaviour happens. The questions to ask yourself when poor behaviour occurs. How to get young players more engaged in sessions. Keeping emotions in check on matchday. Tips for keeping communication clear and concise. Top session ideas.—————
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. 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 [email protected].
LEARN MORE
England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify for Podcasters - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/48iTYkb)
While gaining experience is key to advancing as a coach, experience in football isn’t essential to getting started.
In this episode, we’re joined by Suey Smith, who since recording is now an FA youth coach developer in the professional game. We discover how Suey got into football and coaching when opportunities for females in football were limited. Coaching was how Suey could stay connected with football and start a football career.
Suey draws on her coaching experience to advise on how women can get into coaching. She shares the stories of her first playing and coaching experiences and the advice that she would give herself when she first started.
We go over the skills that you make use of every day, that you can draw from and apply to coaching. And for those who are thinking about stepping over the sidelines, Suey lays out how people can find the right club for them, learn the ropes and get involved.
Covered in this episode:
How women can get into coaching. Advice for brand new coaches. Do you need a background in football to start coaching? Finding the transferable skills that you already have that you can use as a new coach. Where to find the support to get started with coaching. How to find a club that aligns with your values. Supporting others with getting involved and finding your assistant coach. How to be an ally to women in football. A great session idea that you can use for sessions of any age group.—————
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. 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 [email protected].
LEARN MORE
England Football Learning - https://learn.englandfootball.com/
England Football Community - https://community.thefa.com/
England Football Learning on YouTube -
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw
England Football Learning Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Anchor - https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808
Editing and show notes by Claricast. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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