Ray Power
Coach developer and best-selling author of 10 soccer coaching books. Currently the Technical Director of the largest football academy in South Asia.
Best podcasts with Ray Power
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Jul 21, 2025 • 60min
#324 Ray Power - Adapting Your Coaching Style to the Needs of the Team
In this engaging discussion, Ray Power, a renowned coach developer and best-selling author, shares insights from his extensive soccer coaching experience, including his role as Technical Director of a major academy in South Asia. He emphasizes the importance of empathy in coaching, using real-life anecdotes from Bangladesh. Listeners learn about adapting coaching styles to team dynamics and the cultural significance of football in the region, contrasting it with cricket. Ray also highlights how strong relationships in coaching lead to better player development.
Mar 10, 2025 • 1h 8min
Episode 113 - Formations, Styles, and Player Roles, a conversation with Ray Power
Ray Power, Head of Football at Bangladesh's National Academy (BKSP), shares his expertise on football formations and their significance in coaching. He introduces the innovative concept of a 'base formation' as a team's tactical home base, offering flexibility rather than rigidity. The conversation dives into the nuances of formations versus playing styles, using examples from elite teams to highlight adaptability. Power also emphasizes the importance of clear communication and understanding player strengths to foster effective team dynamics in youth coaching.
