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With the season winding down, it’s a perfect time to start planning for the next one.
The end of a season gives coaches a chance to reset. But preparation for the next season shouldn’t wait until it’s just around the corner.
That’s why, in our final episode of the season, we’re joined by FA regional manager, Zahid Patel, to share how coaches can prepare effectively for the season ahead. Zahid picked up a wide range of experience across grassroots football, coaching camps, and delivering tournaments before joining The FA. He offers practical advice to help you reflect and set clear goals.
From measuring success beyond results to revisiting your code of conduct and getting buy-in from players, this conversation will help you approach the new season with clarity.
Whichever age and stage you’re coaching, Zahid shares insights that will help you set the tone and create the right environment from day one.
In this episode, we cover:
the top three things every coach should do before a new seasonwhat good reflection looks likewhy gathering feedback from players, parents and peers is essentialhow playing multiple positions can support developmenthow preparation differs across age groupsmeasuring success beyond wins and lossesrevisiting your code of conduct and the secret to gaining buy-in from players and parentsZahid’s three key elements of an effective code of conductwhen to start planning for the next seasonand more…—————
Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our England Football Community forum (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!
Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via [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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Keeping players engaged throughout a session can be one of the biggest challenges coaches face.
When energy dips or attention wanders, it can quickly affect outcomes for players.
In this episode, James Riches returns to Coachcast to talk about managing training sessions and making them fun. We dive into how coaches can create environments where players are challenged while also enjoying practices.
Our conversation explores how coaches can get a better understanding of what players are experiencing outside of football and why it matters. James identifies the signs to look out for when players’ are losing interest, and shares plenty of coaching advice as the season draws to a close.
If you want your players leaving training smiling and eager to come back next week, this episode will give you practical ideas to help make that happen.
In this episode, we cover:
the difference between fun and enjoyment and why both matter.what fun sessions look likethe signs that players’ enthusiasm for a session is waninghow to re-engage players when energy drops recognising the unique needs of each player different types of competition and how to use them positivelyhow to get honest feedback from playersCreating the right level of challenge for mixed-ability groups. common coaching mistakes toward the end of termand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3OqH4N3)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Coaching goalkeepers can feel daunting for many grassroots coaches.
That’s why, in this episode, Yilmaz Aksoy, goalkeeping coach development manager, joins us to break down how coaches can better support and develop goalkeepers at all stages of the game.
Yilmaz shares practical, confidence-boosting advice to help grassroots coaches feel more equipped, even when specialised goalkeeper coaching is unavailable.
You’ll discover how to create sessions that involve everyone, how to manage tricky goalkeeping situations, and how to build confidence without piling on pressure. We also explore how approaches to goalkeeping are evolving and what that means for coaches today.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to coach goalkeepers effectively, this episode will give you the tools you need to approach it with confidence.
In this episode, we cover:
top tips for grassroots coaches working with goalkeeperswhy stepping outside your comfort zone helps you grow as a coachthe biggest mistake coaches make when coaching goalkeepersgetting goalkeepers fully involved in sessionsmanaging situations where no-one or multiple players want to go in goalbuilding goalkeeper confidence without adding pressuresimple, fun practices to develop goalkeeping skillshow coaching goalkeepers differs across age groupsevolving trends in goalkeepinga “goalie wars” session idea you can use with your playersand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/47B236g)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Effective coaching isn’t just about making good session plans, it’s about who you are and how you show up.
Being an effective coach starts with being the best version of yourself, and in this episode, coaching and learning developer Conal Murnin, joins us to explore what personal effectiveness really means for coaches.
Conal shares practical ways to improve communication, build stronger relationships, stay adaptable and ensure you’re not burning out at the same time.
It’s an honest conversation about the realities of coaching, and what it takes to keep showing up well for your players week after week.
Whether you’re feeling confident in your role as a coach or questioning yourself after recent challenges, this episode will help you reset and coach with more clarity and effectiveness.
In this episode, we cover:
what personal effectiveness means for coaches what effective communication looks like tips for building strong relationships with players how to get players to care about what you saybeing adaptable without the need for over-planning when and how to ask for helplooking after yourself while supporting players how to tell if you’re having an impact on your players what undermines coach effectivenessthe most underrated coaching skill and more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4lxDOfa)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Players don’t all develop at the same rate. And changes in physical development can affect confidence, performance, and even whether a young person stays in the game at all.
And that’s why it’s essential for all coaches to have a good understanding of how young players develop and how to create a safe environment for them.
In this episode, we’re joined by senior lead for performance education, Stacey Emmonds, to talk about what growth and maturation really means for coaches working within the youth game.
Stacey brings clarity to an area that’s often misunderstood or ignored, helping coaches recognise the signs of change and avoid common mistakes that can unintentionally push players away.
This is a practical, open discussion that will help you coach with more awareness for your players, during some of the most challenging years of development.
In this episode, we cover:
what growth and maturation means in a coaching contextwhen coaches can expect key physical and developmental changesdifferences in how growth and puberty affect boys and girlshow to spot when players are being impactedcreating open environments for your playersstrength training considerations for boys and girlsinvolving parents in growth and maturation conversations the right waythe most important things coaches need to remember about growth and maturationthe biggest mistake coaches make around maturationand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4azTISj)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Every coach runs into moments where they’re not sure how to navigate a particular coaching challenge, or they would simply benefit from a second opinion. And that’s why we’re answering more of your coaching questions in this episode.
Chris Lowe returns to Coachcast to answer your questions from across our channels. As part of the grassroots coach development team, Chris brings a clear and practical approach to solving the real challenges coaches face week to week, from working across different age groups to building player confidence and keeping players engaged.
This episode is packed with actionable advice you can take into your next session, helping you get more from your practices while keeping players motivated and developing.
In this episode, we cover:
keeping defenders motivated during finishing practices helping players find better passing optionswhat to prioritise across different age groupsbuilding confidence so players don’t panic on the ball what to do when players are reluctant to share the ball top tips for working with goalkeepers understanding and using wave practicesmanaging parents with high expectations a simple way to get players turning up early the first step to getting started with coachingand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/46KDT8V)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Fewer players turning up, lack of engagement, and lost momentum during training sessions.
These can all be symptoms of the very different environment that winter training brings. But with the right preparation and planning, coaches can keep that momentum going throughout winter.
That’s why, in this episode, Paul Holder returns to Coachcast to share practical advice on session management and how to keep players engaged throughout the winter months.
Paul breaks down the biggest mistakes coaches tend to make at this time of year, the most important things to keep in mind when preparing for winter sessions, and how to adjust your approach to keep players coming back for more.
If you want your winter training to feel purposeful and enjoyable, this episode gives you actionable guidance to make it happen.
In this episode, we cover:
the biggest mistake coaches make during winter trainingthe most important thing coaches must do before winter sessionsclothing considerations for winter trainingwhat to change about your sessions in winteralternatives to moving sessions indoorshow to spot when players are disengagedkeeping players engaged and motivatedwhy variety is important and three ways to build it into practicesplayer ownership in winter monthshow to kick off winter sessionsand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3ZuGDDv)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Every player likes to win. But matchday success isn’t just about the final score.
Matt Jones returns to Coachcast in this episode to share his formula for matchday success, regardless of the outcome.
We dive deep into what sort of matchday environment we’re aiming for and how coaches can make it happen. We also explore what great matchday behaviour looks like and how coaches can set the tone.
Matt brings a grounded, practical view of how coaches can prepare players, manage emotions, and build an environment that supports development over pressure. He also shares some memorable stories from his experiences across the game that highlight the powerful impact of coach behaviours.
If you want to create matchday experiences that help your players grow, whilst performing at their best, this episode will give you the tools to make it happen.
In this episode, we cover:
how to approach matchday across different age groups preparing players so they feel confident but not overwhelmedwhat a great matchday environment looks likeMatt’s formula for defining successsome coaching stories from Matt you’ll want to sharehow self-awareness improves matchday coachinghow you can positively shape parent and spectator behaviourbalancing challenge with funthe “3 T’s” of effective matchday interventionsone thing coaches should stop doing and one they should startand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4a1cDoG)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Reflection is one of the most powerful tools a coach has – yet it’s often the first thing we let slip when the season gets busy. That’s why in this episode, we take a mid-season reset to talk about reflection, and how it can transform your coaching.
In this episode, Women’s pathway lead coach developer, Sam Griffiths, returns to Coachcast to explore how coaches can reflect more effectively during the season.
Sam shares why reflection is essential, what to focus on, and how to build reflective habits even when you’re short on time.
If you ever feel like a never-ending list of things to do as a coach is preventing you from improving, this conversation will help you turn reflection into positive action.
Covered in this episode:
why reflection matters for coacheswhat to reflect on throughout the seasonhow to reflect when time is limitedmatchday vs training reflectionsthe one question every coach should ask after each sessionhow to support other coaches with reflectionsmaking half-time reflections effective in limited timeturning reflections into actionable improvementsmanaging the mental and logistical load of coachingand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/49o36Xx)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Helping your players develop the ten core skills is an essential part of coaching football. We see them all when we observe matches, but it’s important to give each of them space in your sessions before matchday.
In this episode, Emily Senior returns to Coachcast to unpack exactly how to implement all ten core skills into your practices.
You’ll hear how to design practices that challenge your players, how to coach multiple core skills simultaneously when time is tight, and how to bridge the gap between training and matchday execution.
If you want to maximise your players’ development of the core skills and design practices that move their game forward, while keeping them engaged, this episode is for you.
Covered in this episode:
what the ten core skills arewhich skills develop naturally and which need more focustop tips for teaching and reinforcing core skillswhen coaches should start focusing on core skillssigns that a player is struggling and how to support themsession ideas to develop multiple skills at oncetransferring the core skills to matchdayhow to challenge players to apply core skills creatively and make decisions in the momentand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4p4s6bV)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Winter weather can throw even the best-planned training sessions off track, but it doesn’t need to mean a wasted hour.
In this episode, Vinny Halsall returns to share his advice on keeping outdoor sessions effective, safe, and enjoyable when conditions get cold and wet.
We talk about the realities of coaching through cold and rain and navigating the unpredictable nature of winter weather. With the small adjustments to session planning and communication that Vinny shares, coaches can still ensure player outcomes are still met.
In the event of severe weather conditions, sessions may have to be cancelled, and we also discuss how to assess risk and navigate those cancellations.
If you want to maximise your players’ development and keep your winter sessions fun and safe, this episode gives you everything you need to coach confidently outdoors in winter.
Covered in this episode:
the impact that winter weather can have on coaching outdoorshow to rescue a struggling session in bad conditionsadapting your planning for unpredictable weatherweather-tracking and risk-management advicehow to communicate cancellations with parents and playerscold-weather warm-up ideasmaximising ball-rolling time in poor weather conditionsindoor alternatives for those with the facilities availablethe biggest winter training mistake coaches makeand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/48BB4r4)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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With the colder months upon us, outdoor training isn’t always possible. But with limited space, indoor training can feel like a challenge.
In this episode, Marc Forrest joins us to explore how that challenge can be turned into opportunity. We dive into how coaches can make the most of indoor sessions and discover the huge benefits of futsal for both player and coach development.
Marc has worked across a range of ages and formats and now co-delivers The UEFA Futsal B Diploma for The FA. He shares practical tips for adapting outdoor practices to the indoor environment, keeping players engaged in tighter spaces (without getting overwhelmed), and using futsal to develop skills that translate directly to football.
If you want to maximise your players’ development through the winter months, this episode is for you.
Covered in this episode:
how to adapt your training when moving indoorsmanaging space and player focus effectively indoorswhat is Futsal and how can it benefit your playerspreparing players and parents for indoor sessionskey differences between indoor and outdoor practice designhow to avoid overwhelm when training in a smaller and noisier environmentthe biggest mistake coaches make during indoor trainingand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3LYeLUM)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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In our first-ever community questions episode, we’re answering your coaching questions.
We’ve gathered coaching questions from across our community and social media channels, and Lee Brown returns to Coachcast to answer them directly.
We’ve squeezed in as many of your questions as possible, covering several aspects of coaching, from training to game formats to matchday.
With practical advice drawn from extensive coaching experience, Lee helps you approach common challenges with confidence.
And if your question didn’t get answered in this episode, send them in to us either on the community, on our socials or drop your questions in the comments section, as we’ll be answering more in the next community questions episode.
Covered in this episode:
how to deal with imposter syndrome as a coachquickly creating the right environment in trainingkeeping young players engaged and focusedtips for supporting neurodivergent playersimproving sprinting, finishing, and decision-makinggiving players the confidence to try goalkeepingthe best way of teaching the offside rule to young playersgiving feedback in the heat of the momentkeeping subs engaged on matchdayhandling parents and carers coaching from the sidelinesand much more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/490Bjh9)
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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!
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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Skill Square: Effective dribbling drill - https://www.tiktok.com/@englandfootballlearning/video/7537702086880939286
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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
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Communicating well with parents is one of the most important parts of grassroots coaching, and it can be one of the most challenging. But with the right approach, it can transform the experience for everyone involved.
In this episode, FA coach developer Mark Leigh returns to Coachcast to share practical communication tips to help coaches build positive relationships with parents and handle tricky situations calmly and confidently.
We explore how coaches can plan their communication effectively, adapt their style for different audiences, and avoid common communication mistakes when emotions are running high.
If you’re aiming to create a more collaborative environment around your team, and prevent mixed messages for players, this episode will give you the tools to manage relationships in a positive way.
Covered in this episode:
what effective communication looks like for coacheshow to plan what you say before a sessionthe ‘all, some, few’ approach to communicating with playershow to get relationships with parents right from the startdealing with parents who coach from the sidelineswhen to address issues in the moment and when not totips for de-escalating tense situationsthe most common communication mistake coaches makeand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/47pSlmd)
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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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Webinar | How might I get the support of parents and carers in my sessions and on matchday? - https://youtu.be/yUATWyaPhm0?si=sVFcDy3hho7pXk-S
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From the nerves and pressure of the run-up to matchday to the highs and lows of winning or losing, emotions are part of football.
For young players in particular, these emotions can feel overwhelming. They can affect their performance and their enjoyment of the game, and in turn, the rest of the team. That’s why coaches have a huge role to play in helping them manage these emotions.
In this episode, The FA’s Loz Lok returns to Coachcast to share practical advice for helping players manage their emotions and behaviour.
Whether it’s handling nerves, bouncing back from a loss, or celebrating a win the right way, this episode will give you actionable steps to help players develop and keep coming back for more – even in challenging times.
Covered in this episode:
the common behaviours in young players that may need managinghow to reduce emotional stress in your environmentspotting individual triggers and adapting for players’ needsmanaging emotionssmall tweaks that make a big difference in sessionsa simple trick for keeping player attention during pre-session talkshelping players manage emotions on the pitch on matchdaypost-match behaviour tipshow to maintain a supportive environmentand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3L5HWF8)
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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]
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Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Matchday can be one of the most stressful times for players and coaches. From pre-game warmups to full-time talks, emotions are high and it can feel overwhelming.
That’s why, in this episode, Amanda Greenslade returns to Coachcast to share her advice on how experienced coaches can manage matchday with confidence and get the most out of the day, whatever the outcome.
Amanda breaks down the key moments of matchday and how to handle them in ways that reduce stress and keep the focus on player development without sacrificing enjoyment.
If you’re looking for ways to keep matchday a positive experience, this episode is packed with insights you can put into action right away.
In this episode, we cover:
how to prepare for matchday and what never to do before a gamehow ages and stages affect matchday prepmanaging your response as a competitive coachtop tips for touchline communicationhow to deliver effective half-time and full-time talksworking with support staff and parents on matchdaytips for making decisions you won’t regret during the gamebalancing development with enjoymentmanaging substitutions and making every player feel like a game changerthe one thing every grassroots coach should do before a gameand more...Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/48MUfPZ)
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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]
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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What separates a good training session from a great one?
In part two of our ultimate guide to training with Katie Sorenson, we dive into the details that make the difference for coaches.
In this episode, we cover a range of essential training topics from recognising when players are engaged, to adapting for different needs, to making interventions that move the session forward rather than disrupt it. This episode is packed with practical guidance you can use in your next session.
If you want your players to feel valued and buzzing to come back for more, this is a must-listen. And if you haven’t already, check out part one so you get the complete guide to training.
Covered in this episode:
what to look for when observing a session and the observation mistakes you might be makinghow to recognise how well sessions are going in the momentaccounting for different abilities and needs in a sessionthe pros and cons of different coaching styleswhy body language matters and how to use it effectivelymaking interventions without disrupting the flowhow to avoid wasted time in traininghow flexible you should be with your planand more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4nujNG1)
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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
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Do you want every training session to be the highlight of your players’ week?
This episode is your blueprint.
In part one of this ultimate guide to training, Katie Sorenson shares her proven strategies for planning and delivering sessions that players love, while helping them achieve their learning objectives.
From designing practices players respond to, to linking your training seamlessly to match day, you’ll learn how to create an environment where players feel valued and excited to come back next week.
You’ll find tips here on how to plan effectively, even if you’re short on time or the turnout on the day isn’t as expected.
Covered in this episode:
the most important thing to remember when planning a sessioncreating flexible training plans that work no matter how many players show upthe ‘menu’ strategy for coaches with minimal timethe biggest mistake coaches make when planningpractice design principles and how to get them rightdesigning sessions players can’t wait to be part ofmaking players feel safe to make mistakes and learn from themlinking training directly to matchday performancewhen and how to adapt your plan mid-sessionand more...If you haven’t already, subscribe so you don’t miss part two.
Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3JZwfyS)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Tournaments are a great way for players to bond and prepare for the season ahead, but they can also present challenges.
In this episode, Emily Senior, an FA regional coach developer, joins us to explore how coaches can make the most out of tournaments.
Pre-season tournaments offer a pressure-free environment for building physical and social skills, and Emily shares practical ideas to help coaches navigate tournament days with more confidence and less stress.
From managing equal game time and supporting nervous players, to using tournaments as a space for development while keeping them fun, Emily offers guidance for both new and experienced coaches.
Covered in this episode:
top tips for pre-season preparationthe top three benefits of pre-season tournamentswhat outcomes to focus on beyond just resultscommon mistakes coaches make during tournaments and how to avoid themhow to communicate with players to keep things positiveideas to help players build confidence and cope with pressurehow to structure a tournament for successand much more…Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4fAfHtf)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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Getting back into training after the summer holidays can be a challenge for players (especially the younger players). Players may be out of practice, their fitness levels can vary, and their focus might not be where it was at the end of last season.
Coaches often face the pressure of trying to rebuild momentum and reconnect with players all while planning engaging sessions.
That’s why, in this episode, Lee Brown returns to Coachcast to share his insights into how coaches can ease players back into training and plan for the season ahead.
Lee shares practical tips for coaches preparing for pre-season so you can start reintroducing movement, building back fitness while keeping sessions fun and avoid the most common pitfalls coaches face during this time.
If you're thinking ahead to your first session or planning out a 6-week block, this episode will help you make a strong start to the season.
In this episode, we cover:
what a good pre-season plan should look like
how to reintroduce movement and activity after a break, while keeping players engaged
the biggest challenges coaches face when players return
how to train fundamental, locomotive, and football-specific movements together
the role of other sports in your pre-season plan
how to mentally prepare players for returning to training
tips for building out a six-week planTranscript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4lezEag)
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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!
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 X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning
Email - [email protected]
LISTEN
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning
Editing and show notes by Claricast.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)
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