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Nov 29, 2021 • 39min

Episode 73 - Running a Football Coaching Franchise Business, a conversation with Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers

Send us a textIn this episode we to talk to Sean Conlon and Eve McBrinn from We Make Footballers (@wmfootballers) about starting and running a successful football coaching franchise business.Sean and Eve talk about the company model, its history and how its grown since its beginnings back in 2008. We discuss the philosophy and how the business now support’s the development of over 5,000 young players across 23 franchises. To find out more about We Make Footballers please use of  the following links;Parents/Players - https://www.wemakefootballers.com/Franchisees - https://franchisewmf.com/ Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome
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Nov 8, 2021 • 1h 4min

Episode 72 - Soccer Starts at Home...and the importance of falling in love with the ball, a conversation with the wonderful Tom Byer.

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss the impact of having fun and effective soccer interactions at home before players start playing `organised` matches and training, with the awesome Tom Byer (@tomsan106). Tom's talks about his own playing and coaching journey and how his passion for supporting soccer development at the entry level begun and developed.Tom's book and further information can be found here - https://www.soccerstartsathomebook.co To find out more about the wonderful work Tom is doing you can reach him on twitter @tomsan106Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome
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Oct 18, 2021 • 34min

Episode 71 - Effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players, a conversation with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss effective online resources for clubs, coaches and players with Stewart and Ross from Football DNA (@footballdna_)Stewart and Ross talk about their background and different roles in football. They explain how online resources can support player development and how they see these developing over the next 5 years.To find out more about the resources available at Football DNA visit their website www.footballdna.co.uk  Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome
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Oct 4, 2021 • 49min

Episode 70 - `Clear Coaching`, developing young players and coaches, a conversation with Todd Beane, author and founder of TOVO Institute and Academy Barcelona

Todd Beane, founder of the TOVO Institute, shares his deep insights on effective coaching and player development. He emphasizes the importance of engagement and enjoyment, contrasting traditional pressure-driven methods with a holistic approach. Beane discusses his book, Clear Coaching, as a guide for talent activation and reflects on the evolution of coaching dynamics, advocating for humility over ego. The conversation also highlights fostering player ownership and the value of positive experiences in nurturing young talent.
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Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 4min

Episode 69 - How does competition impact youth coaching and player development, a conversation with Lee Christou UEFA B coach & PE teacher

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how competition impacts on youth coaching and player development. Lee Christou (@LeeChristou), who has researched the topic and is an experienced UEFA B coach and primary school PE teacher, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences.Lee talks about how competition can be used effectively to support player development, as well as  the dangers when the competition becomes the primary focus for the coach.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome 
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Sep 6, 2021 • 1h 11min

Episode 68 - Supporting & Developing Young Grassroots Players, a conversation with Paul Barry, UEFA A , Advanced Youth Award, Author and Coach Educator

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss how coaches can best support and develop young grassroot players. Paul Barry, who has extensive coaching experience at the foundation and youth development phase, shares his thoughts ideas and experiences.Paul talks about the characteristics of grassroots players, what makes a good coach, the power of empathy and his G.O.A.L philosophy. Paul also gives us an insight into coaching workshops designed specifically to support grassroots clubs.To find out more about these workshops and the wonderful work Paul is doing you can reach him on twitter @PBazza07 or by email at paul.barry07@hotmail.com.Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comThis episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Spond…Spond takes all the hassle out of organising ANY group event, removing the hurdles so everyone can spend more time on what they love, like organising your fantasy football team…and it is 100 % free!With Spond you can organise anything, so let's say you are trying to organise a football game. All you have to do is download the Spond app using the link in the description, set up the event using their easy-to-use event organiser, send the link to your teammates and then relax and wait for them to reply...easy!Spond works across any device and even allows you to share files, create polls, schedules, manage events and attendance, make payments, send group AND private messages…it even syncs with your calendar.Hit the link in the description below and join the one million other coaches, teams and awesome people using this popular free app to save hours organising all their event needs and engage members.https://spond.com/welcome
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Aug 2, 2021 • 46min

Episode 67 - Coaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`

Send us a textCoaching Positional Soccer, a conversation with Michael Curless, PH.D, USSF A Coach and author of `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`In this episode we talk with Michael Curless (@michael_curless) about his playing and coaching background and his new book - `Coaching Positional Soccer: Perfecting Principles and Skills`.Michael explains about the importance of practice design, the eleven coaching elements, playing principles and coaching points. We also discuss the importance of coaching interventions and how coaching may change in the coming years.  You can find more information about Michael's book here - www.coachingpositionalsoccer.comThanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode!Twitter - @SoccerCoachCastEmail - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com
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Jul 19, 2021 • 48min

Episode 66 - Delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, a conversation with Paul Robinson, UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author of `The Soccer Sessions Book`

Send us a textIn this episode I talk with Paul Robinson (@TheHalfTurn) UEFA B, FA Youth Award and author. Paul talks about delivering sessions based on the FA Youth Award, his top tips for an effective session and how his new book  `The Soccer Sessions Book`, combines the principles of session delivery from Youth Award with his own coaching practices.Here is the Amazon link to the book: The Soccer Sessions Bookhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Soccer-Sessions-Book-Prepared-Practice/dp/1782552197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33WN61U5SOH11&dchild=1&keywords=the+soccer+sessions+book&qid=1626635916&sprefix=the+soccer+sess%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode! E - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.comT - @SoccerCoachCast
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Jul 5, 2021 • 45min

Episode 65 - The importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development, a conversation with Brandon Shintani, founder of Mind-Design Sports

Send us a textIn this episode we look at the importance of psychology and mental well-being in relation to youth sports development with Brandon Shintani, founder of Mind-Design Sports (www.mind-designsports.org).Brandon talks to us about what psychology is, its impact and explains some of the techniques that can help players and coaches.We hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening.T - @SoccerCoachCastE - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com
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Jun 25, 2021 • 59min

Episode 64 - How to invest in yourself as a coach, a conversation with the awesome Laurie McGinley, UEFA & SFA Advanced Licensed Coach

Send us a textIn this episode Laurie McGinley (@LaurieMcGinley1) speaks about the importance of investing time in yourself as a coach. Laurie shares his own experiences and explains how he uses goals to help him develop. Laurie also tells us about his coaching philosophy, his work with the Curve Mindset podcast and the one (two! 😉) things he would change about the world of coaching. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCastE – thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

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