

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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Jul 29, 2022 • 1h 23min
Developing Technical Excellence with Alex Nichols (Arsenal FC)
Episode #193 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Alex Nichols. Alex is currently an assistant technical coach with Arsenal U16’s academy side. Alex is a UEFA A & FA Advance Youth Award coach with several years experience working across range of reputable academies including Arsenal, Watford & Brentford.Alex joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date, and some key consideration for Coaches to make in their own approaches and we also discuss what it really means to considered an ‘Elite’ coach. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 27, 2022 • 1h 26min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Rondo, Should I, Shouldn't I?
Episode #192 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 8pm GMT if you wanted to be involved and each week on a Wednesday I’ll be releasing them right here on The Coaches Network Podcast. So for the format is slightly different and for around about 30 minutes each discussion will be dedicated to a question that has been sent in where myself and Gerard 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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2022 • 30min
Languages of The Game with Mark Muddyman & Pierce Kiembi (Futbol Lingo)
Episode #191 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guests for this episode are Futbol Lingo duo Mark Muddyman & Pierce Kiembi. The duo collectively have an extensive experience in the game, working across a range of environments from academy to college football.Mark & Pierce joins Coach Yas to discuss the immense benefits being bilingual as a coach can be and just how easy it is to get started with their brand new app 'Futbol Lingo'. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 21min
A Continuously Mutating Puzzle with Scott Goldman (Goldenstate Warriors)
Episode #189 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Scott Goldman. Scott is currently a consultant performance psychologist with the recently crowned 2022 NBA Champions, The Goldenstate Warriors, having previously held roles with The Washington Wizards along with NFL franchises Detroit Lions & Miami Dolphins.Scott joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date, and some key consideration for Coaches to make when evaluating and assessing athlete performance. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 18min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Should I have a Theme for my Session?
Episode #188 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 8pm GMT if you wanted to be involved and each week on a Wednesday I’ll be releasing them right here on The Coaches Network Podcast. So for the format is slightly different and for around about 30 minutes each discussion will be dedicated to a question that has been sent in where myself and Gerard 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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 8, 2022 • 1h 5min
10 years of experience or 1 Year 10 times with Dan Abrahams
Episode #187 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Dan Abrahams. Dan is a world renowned Performance Psychologist, Author and Podcast host of ‘The Sport Psych Show with Dan Abrahams’. Dan joins CoachYas to discuss the importance of having a depth in range of experiences as a practitioner. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 6, 2022 • 45min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Where should my focus be in Pre-Season?
Episode #186 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 8pm GMT if you wanted to be involved and each week on a Wednesday I’ll be releasing them right here on The Coaches Network Podcast. So for the format is slightly different and for around about 30 minutes each discussion will be dedicated to a question that has been sent in where myself and Gerard 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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 1, 2022 • 1h 24min
Helping Coaches with Lewis Craig (Manchester United Ladies)
Episode #185 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Lewis Craig. Lewis is currently an assistant coach with Manchester United WSL U21 side & is founder of coach development platform Coach Help. Lewis is a UEFA qualified coach with several years experience working across range of environments in the male and female game.Lewis joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date, and some key consideration for Coaches to make in their own development journeys. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 29, 2022 • 56min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: How to Balance outcomes for the individuals vs the collective group
Episode #184 of The Coaches Network Podcast.Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I am trialling a Q+A segment where I’ll be joined by a co-host in elite coach educator Gerard Jones, Now these discussion are taking place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening at 8pm GMT if you wanted to be involved and each week on a Wednesday I’ll be releasing them right here on The Coaches Network Podcast. So for the format is slightly different and for around about 30 minutes each discussion will be dedicated to a question that has been sent in where myself and Gerard 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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 24, 2022 • 1h 3min
Technique, Skill, Game or Not with Ross Ensor (Loughborough University)
Episode #183 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Ross Ensor. Ross is currently a PHD Researcher with Loughborough University and boasts over 10 years experience working across range of environments including most recently roles with Premier League Wolves in their academy.Ross joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date, and his approach to effective session design. Enjoy!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/thecoachesnetworkSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


