

The Coaches Network Podcast
Coach Yas
🎙️ Welcome to The Coaches Network Podcast — 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 and currently completing a Professional Doctorate with a research focus on Coach Development, each episode brings you powerful interviews and rich discussions with some of the biggest names in sport — from Shaquille O’Neal and Jack Wilshere to Sol Campbell and beyond. Tune in every Friday ffor exclusive stories, lessons learned, and actionable takeaways that will challenge and inspire you as a coach, leader, and lifelong learner.🚀 Unlock even more value with The Coaches Network Patreon — for just £3.50/month, you’ll 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.🎓 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. For enquiries about coach development support, contact info@thecoachesnetwork.co.ukSubscribe 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.📲 #TheCoachesNetworkPodcast #CoachDevelopment #AthleteDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #SportsCoaching #GrowthMindset #FootballCoaching #JoinTheJourneyCoach Yas - Instagram - X - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - Podcast
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
Give them the truth with Omer Riza (Watford)
Episode #223 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Omer Riza.Omer is an ex-professional footballer, having previously played for the likes of Arsenal, West Ham & Trabzonpsorjust to name a few alongside.Omer joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey as a player and the influences, challenges and considerations which impacted his career, how he found himself move into coaching and his thoughts on the whether or not coaches explicitly need playing experiences, 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 ‘Individualised Coaching’ on December 28th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 9min
It's All About Trust with Jamal Campbell-Ryce (Peterborough United & England)
Episode #222 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Jamal Campbell-Ryce.Jamal is an ex-professional footballer, having previously played for the likes of Charlton, Sheffield United & Stevenage just to name a few alongside having represented Jamaica at 2 Gold Cups and a series of World Cup Qualifiers.Jamal joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey as a player and the influences, challenges and considerations which impacted his career, how he found himself move into coaching and what it means to represent your nation, 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 ‘Individualised Coaching’ on December 28th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 36min
TCN Talks: Are 1-2-1 Coaches Causing Damage?
Episode #221 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 I’m 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 ‘Individualised Coaching’ on December 28th 6.45-8.15PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 25, 2022 • 1h 2min
A Golden Ticket with Quinton Fortune (Ex-Manchester United)
Episode #220 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Quinton Fortune.Quinton is an ex-professional footballer, having previously played for the likes of Manchester United & Atletico Madrid, alongside amassing 40+ caps South Africa including a role in the World Cup final squads of 1998 and 2002.Quinton joins Coach Yas to share insights on his journey which saw him play amongst some of the best players in the world having come from the poverty stricken Cape Town in the early 90's, alongside his insights in the culture set by Sir Alex Ferguson and what standards meant at Manchester United having joined them in 1999 following that historical treble winning season, plus more!The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ & 'Effective Feedback' in recent weeks with Coach Yasar & 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 ‘Developing Decision Makers’ on Novmber 27th 6.45-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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/developing-decision-makers-coach-development-webinar-tickets-456492139277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbWhy 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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 23, 2022 • 60min
TCN Talks: Developing Decision Makers Pt. 2
Episode #219 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 I’m 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 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 £3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? If you sign up for this membership, you will have early access to The Coaches Network’s official upcoming episodes. Sign up for our monthly donations with the following link:https://www.patreon.com/thecoachesnetworkThe Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of first webinar on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ with Coach Yasar & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting our second webinar in a series this time on ‘Effective Feedback’ on October 23rd 7-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £1 in donation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-feedback-free-coach-development-webinar-tickets-426926106477Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
Leave the stones and turn the Rock with JP Kerfoot
Episode #218 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is JP Kerfoot.JP is a multi-sports primary school coach. He is a recent masters graduate in sport and exercise psychology. His passions lie with youth development, the social aspect of sport and applying psychological principles to understand the nuances hidden within different sporting environments.The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ & 'Effective Feedback' in recent weeks with Coach Yasar & 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 ‘Developing Decision Makers’ on Novmber 27th 6.45-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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/developing-decision-makers-coach-development-webinar-tickets-456492139277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbWhy 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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 26min
TCN Talks: What should I avoid as a beginner?
Episode #217 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 I’m 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 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 £3.50 per month! What benefits will there be you say? If you sign up for this membership, you will have early access to The Coaches Network’s official upcoming episodes. Sign up for our monthly donations with the following link:https://www.patreon.com/thecoachesnetworkThe Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of first webinar on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ with Coach Yasar & Gerard Jones, we will be hosting our second webinar in a series this time on ‘Effective Feedback’ on October 23rd 7-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £1 in donation. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/effective-feedback-free-coach-development-webinar-tickets-426926106477Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 11, 2022 • 50min
Skill Aquisition with Dr Alex Lascu
Dr. Alex Lascu, a skill acquisition specialist and lecturer at the University of Canberra with a PhD in women's cricket, shares her passion for bridging research and coaching. She defines skill acquisition as unlocking potential and emphasizes that coaches don’t need to know everything to support learning. Alex highlights the importance of guiding attention, using curiosity-driven questions, and embracing messy learning. She encourages coaches to scaffold training effectively and to think beyond their sport by collaborating with researchers for deeper insights.

Nov 9, 2022 • 60min
TCN Talks: Coaching vs Facilitating
Episode #215 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 I’m 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 on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ & 'Effective Feedback' in recent weeks with Coach Yasar & 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 ‘Developing Decision Makers’ on Novmber 27th 6.45-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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/developing-decision-makers-coach-development-webinar-tickets-456492139277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbWhy 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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 14min
Chips are no good with Yilmaz Aksoy (Charlton Athletic)
Episode #214 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Yilmaz Aksoy.Yilmaz is currently the Head of Academy Goalkeeping for Charlton Athletic, having previously held roles with The FA as part of the England National Youth GK Team and Leyton Orient. Yilmaz joins Coach Yas to share some insight on how his journey went from youth team scholar to becoming as established member of GK Union within youth development. Enjoy!The Coaches Network is also pleased to announce that following the success of webinars on ‘The Practice Spectrum’ & 'Effective Feedback' in recent weeks with Coach Yasar & 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 ‘Developing Decision Makers’ on Novmber 27th 6.45-8PM GMT, and you can register right here from as little as £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/developing-decision-makers-coach-development-webinar-tickets-456492139277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escbWhy 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 £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 we’re doing.Coach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


