

The Coaches Network Podcast
Coach Yas
šļø Welcome to The Coaches Network Podcast ā your go-to destination for expert insight, real conversations, and practical strategies to elevate your coaching game.Hosted by CoachYas, a leading voice in coach and athlete development, each episode brings you powerful interviews and rich discussions with some of the biggest names in sport ā from Shaquille OāNeal and Jack Wilshere to Sol Campbell and beyond. Tune in every Friday for exclusive stories, lessons learned, and actionable takeaways that will challenge and inspire you as a coach, leader, and learner.š„ Want more? Join us most Wednesdays on Twitter Spaces for #TCNTalks, a live, unfiltered coaching conversation co-hosted with Gerard Jones. Itās your chance to listen in, ask questions, and engage with our community in real-time.š Unlock even more value with The Coaches Network Patreon ā for just Ā£3.50/month, youāll gain exclusive access to bonus content, early episode releases, and members-only discussions. It's the ultimate resource for driven coaches ready to level up.š Looking to invest in your continued growth? Check out our Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes, crafted to provide you with the tools, frameworks, and guidance to succeed in any coaching context.Subscribe now on your favourite podcast platform, follow us on social media, and be part of a vibrant, like-minded community focused on coach development, athlete performance, and personal growth.š² #TheCoachesNetworkPodcast #CoachDevelopment #AthleteDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #SportsCoaching #GrowthMindset #FootballCoaching #JoinTheJourneyCoach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - Podcast
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Feb 3, 2023 ⢠1h 2min
Archive: Jungle vs Zoo Tiger with Trevor Ragan
Episode #237 of The Coaches Network Podcast.There's been a lot of exciting work on going behind the scenes, and as we approach 250 episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, and we've been growing week after week in our listenership, we thought I'd be a great time highlight some of the great guests we've had over the past 2 years. So over the next few weeks we'll be releasing re-run's of some our top episodes, alongside continuing to bring some great new content and episodes.This weeks episode is one from the archives, a discussion with Trevor Ragan. Trevor is the founder of 'Train Ugly' & 'The Learner Lab'. Trevor joins CoachYas to discuss his journey, as well as discussing how and what it looks like to train in the ugly zone. This is a great one for those who ponder the thoughts around Unopposed vs Opposed Practice. Enjoy!Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feb 1, 2023 ⢠1h 4min
TCN Talks: Just How Important is Time on The Grass?
Episode #236 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday.Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and each episode Gerard and myself will be going into some real depth and sharing our views and opinions on the topic to leave with you key takeaways to consider in your own environments. So the favour Iām asking for is for you to let me know your thoughts on this new format and you could do by getting in touch on Twitter @thecoachesnet , once again that is @thecoachesnet and of course if you have a question feel free to send that in too! Hope you enjoy the new format! Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 27, 2023 ⢠1h 1min
Archive: What's Your Coaching Style?
Episode #235 of The Coaches Network Podcast.There's been a lot of exciting work on going behind the scenes, and as we approach 250 episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, and we've been growing week after week in our listenership, we thought I'd be a great time highlight some of the great guests we've had over the past 2 years. So over the next few weeks we'll be releasing re-run's of some our top episodes, alongside continuing to bring some great new content and episodes.This weeks episode is one from the archives, a discussion with a panel of coaches, where we discuss our different styles and approaches to coaching. This is a great one for those who ponder the thoughts around what good coaching may look like and what we value as coaches. Enjoy!Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 25, 2023 ⢠39min
TCN Talks: How Do We Design Game Day Objectives?
Episode #234 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday.Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and each episode Gerard and myself will be going into some real depth and sharing our views and opinions on the topic to leave with you key takeaways to consider in your own environments. So the favour Iām asking for is for you to let me know your thoughts on this new format and you could do by getting in touch on Twitter @thecoachesnet , once again that is @thecoachesnet and of course if you have a question feel free to send that in too! Hope you enjoy the new format! Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 20, 2023 ⢠59min
Honesty is the Best Policy with Dean Thornton (Swansea City)
Episode #233 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Dean Thornton.Dean is currently the First Team Goalkeeper Coach for Swansea City in the Championship with over a decade of experience having previously been a scholar and held roles with QPR, Swindon & MK Dons along with stints in international football with the Taiwan National Team.Dean joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey into coaching, being a player, the importance of having an open mind and how the grass isn't always greener on the other side. We also discuss the importance of building effective relationships with players and support networks to maximise long term development, as well as challenges and considerations which impacted his career, plus more!Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 18, 2023 ⢠1h 20min
TCN Talks: Do I Need A Game Model?
Episode #232 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday.Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and each episode Gerard and myself will be going into some real depth and sharing our views and opinions on the topic to leave with you key takeaways to consider in your own environments. So the favour Iām asking for is for you to let me know your thoughts on this new format and you could do by getting in touch on Twitter @thecoachesnet , once again that is @thecoachesnet and of course if you have a question feel free to send that in too! Hope you enjoy the new format! The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars over the past 3 months with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting yet another webinar in a series of planned webinars for the 22-23 season. This time we'll be looking at āIndividualised Coachingā on January 18th 222 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as Ā£2 in donation and be accredited with CPD hours on provision your England FAN number.Click this link below to register now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/individualised-coaching-coach-development-webinar-tickets-483426751427Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 13, 2023 ⢠1h 21min
Get to Them All with Matt Whitehouse (Coventry City)
Episode #231 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Matt Whitehouse.Matt Whitehouse is an A Licence coach, currently Youth Development Phase Lead coach at Coventry City Academy. Leading U15's and U16's teams, focusing on developing players understanding of the clubs philosophy, while leading the players in their own individual development. Also studying a Professional Doctorate at University of Birmingham - researching skill acquisition in regards to position specific coaching within the YD PhaseMatt joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey into coaching, the importance of meeting the needs of all individuals within your groups, skill acquisition and much more!The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars over the past 3 months with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting yet another webinar in a series of planned webinars for the 22-23 season. This time we'll be looking at āIndividualised Coachingā on January 18th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as Ā£2 in donation and be accredited with CPD hours on provision your England FAN number.Click this link below to register now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/individualised-coaching-coach-development-webinar-tickets-483426751427Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 11, 2023 ⢠46min
TCN Talks: How Many Interventions?
Episode #230 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday.Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and each episode Gerard and myself will be going into some real depth and sharing our views and opinions on the topic to leave with you key takeaways to consider in your own environments. So the favour Iām asking for is for you to let me know your thoughts on this new format and you could do by getting in touch on Twitter @thecoachesnet , once again that is @thecoachesnet and of course if you have a question feel free to send that in too! Hope you enjoy the new format! The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars over the past 3 months with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting yet another webinar in a series of planned webinars for the 22-23 season. This time we'll be looking at āIndividualised Coachingā on January 18th 222 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as Ā£2 in donation and be accredited with CPD hours on provision your England FAN number.Click this link below to register now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/individualised-coaching-coach-development-webinar-tickets-483426751427Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 6, 2023 ⢠1h 49min
Understanding yourself in order to help others with Radhi Jaidi
Episode #229 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Radhi JaidiRadhi is an ex-professional football with over 100 caps for Tunisia alongside being part of the only ever Tunisia side to win the African cup of nations alongside becoming the first and only Tunisian born native to play in the Premier League. Radhi has since transitioned into coaching roles with Southampton U23's post retirement along with stints in the US, Tunisia and Belgium.Radhi joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey into coaching, the importance of having goals and what it means and looks like to be patient. We also discuss the transition of coaching generations and the importance of knowing where you want to specialise as well as challenges and considerations which impacted his career, plus more!The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars over the past 3 months with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting yet another webinar in a series of planned webinars for the 22-23 season. This time we'll be looking at āIndividualised Coachingā on January 18th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as Ā£2 in donation and be accredited with CPD hours on provision your England FAN number.Click this link below to register now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/individualised-coaching-coach-development-webinar-tickets-483426751427Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 30, 2022 ⢠1h 7min
Success is only borrowed with Armand Kavaja (Watford FC)
Episode #228 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Armand Kavaja.Armand is currently the Lead 15-16's Coach at Watford FC with over a decade of experience having previously held roles with Crystal Palace along with stints in non-league football.Armand joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey into coaching, the importance of having goals and what it means and looks like to be patient. We also discuss the transition of coaching generations and the importance of knowing where you want to specialise as well as challenges and considerations which impacted his career, plus more!The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars over the past 3 months with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting yet another webinar in a series of planned webinars for the 22-23 season. This time we'll be looking at āIndividualised Coachingā on January 18th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as Ā£2 in donation and be accredited with CPD hours on provision your England FAN number.Click this link below to register now!https://www.eventbrite.com/e/individualised-coaching-coach-development-webinar-tickets-483426751427Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network?The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a price worth as much as a cup of coffee! Only Ā£3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? Click here to find out more.Click here for more information on our upcoming Coach Education Webinars and Mentor Programmes.Enjoy and be sure to subscribe & connect with your host on social media to make your up to date with everything weāre doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at ā https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy