The Soccer Coaching Podcast

Send us a textIn this episode we take a look at Core Values & Philosophy, Game Model, Training & Matches and the importance of having them all aligned. Scott discusses the work he’s done on putting this together and the benefits and challenges of going through the process.We hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses ideas for delivering coaching sessions that comply with the social distancing requirements with the awesome Aaron Tyler (@7pro_soccer). We look at what coaches should be considering when planning their sessions and discuss some of the ways sessions can still be fun, engaging and realistic even without contact. We also discuss Aarons coaching philosophy and views on effective player development. We hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com 

Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses Learning Environments and Games Based Coaching with the superb Jack Rolfe (@JPR_25), founder of The Coaching Lab (@The_CoachingLab). We look at why coaching environments are so important and how they can be influenced. We also discuss how `games based coaching` can be used to increase the effectiveness of a session.Jack is the founder of The Coaching Lab and believes “Coaching should be an adventure which is shared, explored and experimented with others.” You can find the resources from The Coaching Lab at www.thecoachinglab.orgWe hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode Scott talks with Jack Norbury and James Stokes from the Edge of Play @EdgeOfPlay. We discuss what it’s like coaching adults in the `open age` phase and some of the challenges, as well as the great work they are doing with the Edge of Play website https://www.edgeofplay.com/about. The website is an online coaching resource, providing football coaches with hundreds of football coaching videos from the grassroots and professional game.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode Mark talks to Dave Francis from the foundationagecoaching.com about his coaching experiences. Covering some of the differences between coaching the different genders as well as across the age groups in the foundation phase.Dave can be reached via his twitter account @FAgeCoachingWe hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode Scott discusses the concept of `Game Models` with the awesome Paddy King (KingKnightEd). We look at what a game model is, how you could start to plan yours and their relevance in the foundation and youth development phases.We also look at the relationship between game models and positional play, and chat a bit about rondos and constraints based learning.Paddy is the author of `A Game Model and Accompanying Session Plans` which is a superb book that practically covers the topic of game models.Paddy can be reached via his twitter account @KingKnightEd.We hope you enjoy this episode!T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode we look back on the first three weeks of lockdown and how we’ve been maintaining interaction with the players. We then have a discussion about transitioning from 5 to 7 aside and look at what should be considered as well as formations.  Keep safe and well!We hope you enjoy this episode!  T - @SoccerCoachCast E - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com W - www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode we look at the theme of `Deliberate Practice` and discuss the benefits of adopting these principles within your training sessions. The episode includes part of a conversation we had with the wonderful Ray Power (@power_ray). Unfortunately, due to technical issues the first 20 minutes was not recorded.Ray has written several books that we are huge fans of and our club give copies of his first book `Making the ball roll` to all new coaches as part of their induction. Ray’s other equally superb books include the `Deliberate Practice` series and his new book ‘Coaching Youth Football`.A huge thank you to Ray for giving us his time and we hope you enjoy this episode!https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Ray-Power/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARay+PowerWeb - www.thesoccercoachingpodacst.comTwitter - @SoccerCoachCastEmail - info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textEpisode 34 - Would these initiatives improve player development at foundation phase grassroots football? In this episode we discuss some initiatives that could help improve the development opportunities at foundation phase grassroots matches. We look at, format, goalkeeping, the retreat rule as well as parent and coach education. Please let us know your views and we hope you enjoy this episode. T - @SoccerCoachCastE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.comW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.com

Send us a textIn this episode we discuss goalkeepers and how we can support their development and inclusion with outfield players when coaching, with the wonderful Adie Creamer (@gkaade).Adie shares his goalkeeping journey and coaching experience and answers our questions on this key role in any team.Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.T - @SoccerCoachCastW – www.thesoccercoachingpodcast.comE – info@thesoccercoachingpodcast.com