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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…

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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!

    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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    Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4gpddh6)

    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]

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    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/)

  • 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…

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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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    ⁠⁠Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4g73lZe)

    ⁠⁠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 - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

    ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

    Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

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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…

    —————

    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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    ⁠Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3XafaGB)

    ⁠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 - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

    ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

    Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

  • 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!

    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

    Transcript on ⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3LRZpOd)

    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 - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

    Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

    Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (https://www.clarioncast.com/)

  • 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!

    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/)

  • 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!

    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/)

  • 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]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3ytsPi7)

    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!

    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/)

  • 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]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    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/)

  • 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.

    —————

    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

    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/)

  • 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].

    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/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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community - (https://bit.ly/3VpKT6d)

    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!

    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

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/3OQHI3I)

    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/)

  • 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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/47Tsh1a)

    Coaching in the adult game and coaching in the youth game have their nuances, but they also share many similarities. In this episode, former FA regional coach development officer, Sarah Lowden, returns to explore this and to share her journey so far.

    As a coach, it can be a challenge getting the most out of the hour a week that you have with your players, and Sarah gives her thoughts on how to make the most out of the time you have with them. She explains the difference between coaching your players and not the session, and how to tailor your sessions around what each player needs.

    We dive deep into what sets apart the youth game and the open-age game and Sarah offers advice for coaches moving from one to the other. We speak about the vast age difference that can be witnessed in the open-age game and how coaches can manage relationships between players. Sarah gives her insights into how to design sessions that keep adults engaged. And we speak about matchday and what planning should look like for different age groups.

    Covered in this episode:

    Debunking the myths of the adult game versus the youth game. Tips for coaches moving from the youth game to the adult game. How to make the most out of an hour a week with your players. Managing relationships between players of vastly different ages. Top tips for keeping adults engaged in sessions. Matchday planning in the open-age game versus youth football.

    —————

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1534/episode-thirteen-coaching-15-to-19-year-olds-with-pete-augustine)

    When coaching teenagers, the only consistent thing is that they’re inconsistent. This insight comes from FA coach development officer, Pete Augustine.

    In this episode, Pete shares with us his journey so far and offers his expertise on coaching 15 to 19-year-olds. Pete’s role covers London and the South East with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

    Pete discovered both football and coaching at a young age. He soon discovered that a ‘barking orders’ approach wasn’t working and he shares with us the change that he made to his coaching approach that he found helped players develop much more successfully. We speak about how explaining the ‘why’ to players can help better engage them in practices.

    Pete shares his insight into how coaches can tailor their communication to teenagers and design their environment and sessions to keep them engaged. We speak about the challenges that teenagers uniquely face and how to support them as a coach.

    Not every player has the same needs and Pete shares with us how coaches can meet these differing needs.

    Covered in this episode:

    How Pete became interested in coaching at a young age. The influence of playing experience on coaching methods. Why as a coach you should be telling players “why". The skills of a transformational coach for 15 to 19-year-olds Tailoring coaching sessions for individual players. Crafting the right environment for 15 to 19-year-olds. How to engage and connect with teenage players. Pitfalls to avoid when coaching this age group. Preparing teenage players for both wins and losses. What to look out for when coaching adults and teenagers simultaneously.

    —————

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1533/episode-twelve-dealing-with-poor-behaviour-with-vicky-and-vinny)

    In our ‘A conversation about our game survey’, 71% of people questioned believe poor behaviour is the most significant problem in grassroots football at the moment. That’s why we’ve decided to centre this episode on poor behaviour and how to deal with it.

    We’re joined by Vicky Fisher and Vinny Halsall. Vicky is a regional coach development officer who supports getting more females in the game and looking after them, as well as supporting coaches in general. Vinny works with the PE team, supporting trainee and currently practising teachers across the south west region.

    We hear examples from Vicky and Vinny of poor behaviours that they’ve witnessed during games. We speak about the importance of maintaining respect and the impacts that poor behaviour can have. Our guests share plenty of actionable advice on how to deal with unacceptable behaviour – both preventing it from happening, and dealing with many types of situations when they do inevitably arise.

    Covered in this episode:

    The impacts of poor behaviour on the game and players. Real-life examples of poor behaviour in football. How to encourage good behaviours in players and spectators. How to communicate in a way that’s both friendly and affirmative. How to keep our own behaviours in check during stressful situations. Advice on dealing with escalating situations where individuals may become aggressive. The role of the respect marshals and the skillset required to take on the role. How to go about reporting bad behaviour. Vicky and Vinny’s top coaching tips.

    —————

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community - (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1532/episode-eleven-giving-players-the-platform-to-develop-and-thrive-with-debbie-barry)

    If you just turn up, you could have a huge impact on someone’s life. This has been Debbie Barry’s experience, who joins us for the first time on Coachcast to share her journey so far and offer her expertise on practice design and much more.

    Debbie is an FA physical education officer who supports training teachers in primary and secondary PE as well as grassroots coaches through courses. She shares her early experiences with football, and we hear about the spark that cemented her love for the game. We discover how Debbie made the move from playing to coaching and teaching.

    Coaches can expect to hear plenty of actionable advice from Debbie from the first coaching session to crafting sessions that meet the needs of all players and keep them coming back for more. We speak about the importance of the playing environment, and what a positive environment looks like. Debbie also shares her top coaching tips and advice on working with players of mixed abilities and we speak about how coaches can get more girls involved in football.

    Covered in this episode:

    How Debbie got involved in coaching and teaching. The skills needed to make a transformational coach. What does a good positive environment look like? Designing sessions that make players want to come back. Advice on working with players of mixed ability. Developing sessions that meet the needs of all players within a large group. Session structures Tips for how coaches can encourage girls to get involved. The best advice that Debbie has ever received.

    —————

    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/

    How to structure a training session - https://learn.englandfootball.com/articles/resources/2023/How-to-structure-a-training-session

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/podcasts/coachcast/w/coachcast-transcripts/1531/episode-ten-the-art-of-defending-with-warren-hackett)

    Becoming a defender might not be as popular with new players compared to being a striker. But there is a real art to defending. In this episode, Warren Hackett gives his insight on that and how we can help players develop their defending skills.

    Warren, now an FA youth coach developer for the South East, takes us through his career as a professional footballer, and we learn about his transition into a coaching career that has led to coaching roles in Canada and India.

    We ask Warren how defending has changed over the years. We dive deep into the skills that players need to become effective defenders and Warren offers advice to coaches on how they can develop these skills in players.

    Warren gives advice on how coaches can observe games differently, to give them a better understanding of defending. We cover the six themes for the out-of-possession game with an overview of what they are, why they’re important and how to improve them. We also speak about how The FA’s six core capabilities can be applied to defending. Plus, Warren offers his tips for working on defending with younger players and at grassroots level and he leaves us with his swift session idea.

    Covered in this episode:

    The journey Warren Hackett took from professional football to coaching. How has defending changed over the years? How coaches can develop the communication skills of defenders. Top tips for working on defending with younger players and at grassroots level. How coaches can help players develop their defending skills within The FA’s six core capabilities. The importance of the ‘before, during and after’ framework. Warren’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].

    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/)

  • Transcript on England Football Community

    In this episode, we discover the journey of Women’s High Performance Centre coach development officer, Adam Dunleavy and get his advice on supporting player development during training and matchday.

    We dive deep into the coach-player connection and how understanding your players is a key that can propel players forward. Adam gives his insights into the questions to ask and when the right time to give feedback is. Mistakes are also an integral part of both a player's and a coach's journey, and we speak about how to learn from them.

    Achieving balance as a coach can be a challenge. The balance between individual improvement versus focusing on the whole team; balancing what players think they need versus what they do need and balancing those needs with getting results. Adam shares with us actionable tips on how to achieve that balance as a coach.

    Adam gives us an overview of The FA’s six core capabilities and how coaches can use them to support players and he shares a handy acronym for remembering them. He also speaks on The FA’s 4 Corner Model and offers tips on developing players in each of the four sections.

    Covered in this episode:

    • What are the High Performance Centres all about?

    • Adam’s first experiences of football and coaching.

    • Adam’s top coaching tips and session idea.

    • How to better understand your player’s needs.

    • What are The FA’s six core capabilities and how coaches can use them to help players improve?

    • Tips on developing players on each section of The FA’s 4 Corner Model.

    • Achieving balance as a coach.

    • How to make the most out of mistakes to help players and coaches grow.

    —————

    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.