Send us a textEpisode 102, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) A look at the importance of Mental Training in athlete development, a conversation with Lindsey Willson founder of Positive Performance Training and the Mindset Coach AcademyIn this episode we speak again with Lindsey about the importance of and ways to support mental training of young athletes.Lindsey talks us through her own journey as an elite basketball player and the role that mental training had on her development. We discuss the importance of attitude, behaviours and mindset, as well as the environment that coaches create. Lindsey talks us through her Six Step Positive Performance Framework and explains how she helps train and provide accreditation for those looking to become certified in Mental Training and Mindset Coaching.Here is the link to the guide we discuss - https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Lindsey Wilson – Positive Performance - https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/ The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 101, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek)Episode 101 – What we might be able to learn as youth football coaches by looking at the adult game, a conversation with Jamie Tompkins, Senior Manager at Brentford FC CST and Ascot United 1st Team ManagerIn this episode we speak again with Jamie Tompkins, Senior Manager at Brentford FC CST and Ascot United 1st Team Manager.Jamie helps us look at what we might be able to take from the adult game and bring into our youth football coaching to help best prepare young players for first team, adult football. We look back on last season and discuss the success with Ascot United FC and what factors might transfer back down the age groups for younger players. We discuss the importance of attitude, behaviors and mindset, as well as the environment that coaches create.Here is the link to Brentford Gunnersbury Cup (2022/23) that we discuss - https://www.brentfordfccst.com/event/gunnersbury-cup-2023/ 2023/24 register of interest https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ADJxdLpMRkqLGTRSNiSO8axLB5WlZatCnDpPtNQ5ZbVUNVdTNUVQTlY2VVI1RVVDSVZFRTFVRkI5OC4uPlease do leave a review, like and share the episode!Jamie Tompkins - @jamietompkins4The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 100, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 100 - Facilitating Self Managing Teams, a conversation with Mark Bennett MBE and founder of PDS CoachingIn this episode we talk to the awesome Mark Bennett (MBE), founder of PDS Coaching. Mark talks about his journey and what inspired him to spend the past 30 years crafting his understanding and skills to help others get the best of themselves.We talk about how coaches can go about facilitating an environment that promotes teams managing themselves, why this can be helpful and some of the technique’s coaches can use to do this.Mark also tells us some of the `red flags` for us to avoid as coaches and asks listeners to tell us what they will take from the episode, what they will use and what they would like us to discuss in more detail next time. Please do let us know!!Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!PDS Coaching, Website - https://www.pdscoaching.com/Mark Bennett MBE, Twitter - @PDScoachThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 99, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 99 – Reflecting Back on an U14's Season, a conversation with James Brooks, FA Level 2 grassroots and Development Centre CoachIn this episode we talk to James Brooks (FA Level 2 grassroots and Development Centre Coach) about his grassroots teams U14’s Season. James gives us a bit of background to the team and what was in place up to the send of U13’s. We discuss the ambitions for the season, what was put in place to try and achieve them and on reflection what worked and what he would have done differently. Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!James Brooks, Twitter - @rubbishknees The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 98, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 98 – 10 Things To Consider When Coaching Adolescent Football PlayersIn this episode Scott reflects back on his experience of coaching the U13 and U14 boys’ team for the past two seasons. Scott talks about the differences between adolescence and puberty and how on reflection he wasn’t as informed as he could and should have been to fully understand and support the players.Scott then lists the 10 things that coaches may want to consider if they are coaching players in the adolescent phase of their lives.1)      Individual differences2)      Physical changes3)      Psychological and emotional well-being 4)      Motor skills development5)      Cognitive development6)      Social dynamics7)      Training load management8)      Communication and empathy9)      Nutrition and hydration10)   Personal hygienePlease do leave a review, like and share the episode!The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 97, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 97 – Key Coaching Topics for Youth Football Coaches and CPD, a conversation with Ray Power, Academy Manager, Coach Developer and AuthorIn this episode we speak to Ray Power, academy manager, coach and author of Making the Ball Roll, Coaching Youth Football and the Deliberate Soccer Practices series of books.Ray tells us what he believes are some of the key topics youth football coaches should have a good understanding of and why they are important. We also discuss how important it is form coaches to continue their own CPD and how they can go about this. Ray also tells about his current role as Academy Manager at Boston United FC and his online CPD coach development programmes.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!Ray Power - @power_rayThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 96, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 96 - The 3 A's to Maximising Player Game ImpactIn this episode Scott responds to several listener questions asking for more information about the 3 A’s that he uses to underpin his coaching syllabus and training sessions.Scott talks us through the 3 A’s (Attitude, Ability and Application), what is included in each one and how they are used in practice. He also explains how they can be adapted by coaches to align with the players they are supporting and different playing principles.Please do leave a review, like and share the episode!The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 95, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Quality Coaching and Player Engagement, a conversation with Faith Jasper,  Coach and Recreational TherapistIn this episode we discuss what is quality coaching? And the importance of player engagement, especially with our youngest players, with Faith Jasper, Coach and Recreational TherapistFaith tells us about her playing and coaching journey and how she started coaching at 14 years old. We discuss how Faith breaks down her coaching methodology into the four moments of the game and uses a combination of practical practice with some classroom time to support player development. We also talk about the importance of having a `common` language and ensuring players feel part of the process. Twitter - Faith Jasper - @FaithJasper4 The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 94, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 94 - Top Trump Coaching Tips, a Christmas Special!In this episode Mark and I play Top Trumps with our coaching tips to see who has the best tips for coaches.We share a coaching tip each, that we believe is important in coaching and and try and agree which one is the `best` ;)The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!

Send us a textEpisode 93, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 93 – Developing Your Coaching Blueprint, a conversation with Jason Carney, UEFA coach and authorIn this episode we talk to Jason about the importance or having a coach’s blueprint and how you can put one together.Jason talks us through his own playing and coaching journey and explains how his own experiences influence his approach to coaching now. We discuss what a coaching blueprint is, how a coach can put one together and how you can continue to reflect, review, and develop it. Jason also talks about his two books (The Soccer Coaches Blueprint and You V’s Yourself), his free blueprint service and website for practices, as well as the one thing he would change in the world of coaching.www.soccerpracticesessions.com is a free website that has exercises for all age groupswww.practice90.com is also a free service where Jason can help you design your club or team blueprint. If you are happy with the service all Jason asks is just that you to donate whatever amount you think his was worth the charity The Wounded Warrior Project which helps soldiers that have been wounded in the line of duty.Facebook – Soccer Practice Sessions The soccer Coach’s blueprint – published by Meyer and MeyerAnd You V’s Yourself – Published by Archway publishers The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastThe Soccer Coaching Podcast, Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!