

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, 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 for exclusive stories, lessons learned, and actionable takeaways that will challenge and inspire you as a coach, leader, and learner.🔥 Want more? Join us most Wednesdays on Twitter Spaces for #TCNTalks, a live, unfiltered coaching conversation co-hosted with Gerard Jones. It’s your chance to listen in, ask questions, and engage with our community in real-time.🚀 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.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.📲 #TheCoachesNetworkPodcast #CoachDevelopment #AthleteDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #SportsCoaching #GrowthMindset #FootballCoaching #JoinTheJourneyCoach Yas - Instagram - Twitter - LinkedIn - Facebook - Patreon - Podcast
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Jun 1, 2022 • 1h 9min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Being More Effective With Your Communication
Episode #176 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

May 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
Increasing Participation & Engagement with Gavin Grenville-Wood (Leadbetter Kids)
Episode #175 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Gavin Grenville-Wood. Gavin is an award winning Junior Golf Coach with over 25 years of experience in the industry. From the early years in the mid 90s where he developed his passion for coaching at a US based summer camp program, to today, where he heads up Junior Education for Golfzon Leadbetter, his knowledge in the field of development and participation is widely recognized within golf.Gavin joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date as well some transferable fundamentals across sports that coaches can utilise and consider in developing more engaging coaching sessions. 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

May 25, 2022 • 44min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Winning Outcomes vs Winning Processes
Episode #174 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

May 20, 2022 • 54min
Stop Interrupting & Let Them Finish with Steve Sallis (AFC Wimbledon)
Episode #173 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is the returning Steve Sallis. Steve is an Author & Executive Mindset Coach, currently working as part of the High Performance backroads staff with AFC Wimbledon and Cardiff City.Steve joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date as well some fundamentals to take into consideration in developing a high performance environment that fosters great learners. 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

May 18, 2022 • 53min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: When should we go position specific?
Episode #172 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

May 13, 2022 • 1h 9min
Coaching People not Sessions with Ryan Maye (Aston Villa)
Episode #171 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Ryan Maye. Ryan is currently the Head of Coaching & Development at Aston Villa FC, having previously worked in a range of coaching and coach development roles with West Bromwich Albion, the FA national youth teams, Glasgow Rangers & Chelsea. Ryan joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date as well some fundamentals to take into consideration in developing your players for the modern and future game. 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

May 11, 2022 • 50min
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: How to effectively Co-Coach?
Episode #170 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

May 6, 2022 • 1h 6min
Your Network is Your Net Worth with Alex Inglethorpe (Liverpool FC)
Episode #169 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Alex Inglethorpe.Alex is the Academy manager at Liverpool, charged with developing an environment in which players and staff can thrive and overseeing a style of play that mirrors Jürgen Klopp's senior team.He was originally appointed U21 coach in November 2012 and joined the Reds from Tottenham after six years worth of service at White Hart Lane.As a player, Inglethorpe's career began at Watford, where he played in the attacking midfield role, sometimes pushing further on to play as a striker.Following a loan spell at Barnet in 1995, Inglethorpe signed for Leyton Orient before making the switch to Exeter City in 2000, where, but for a brief loan at Canvey Island, he played-out the final days of his on-pitch career.Inglethorpe's first role in the dug-out came at Surrey-based side Leatherhead, from where he moved on to Leyton Orient as U19 coach in January 2004.Some nine months later, he took up the reins as manager of his former club Exeter and during his tenure there, the non-league outfit recorded a memorable 0-0 draw at Old Trafford against Manchester United in the FA Cup third round.Inglethorpe also served as assistant manager of the England National Game XI - a team that represents the Three Lions at non-league level - but he left the post in October 2005.In June 2006, he joined Tottenham and after Martin Jol's sacking, served as assistant to caretaker manager Clive Allen until the appointment of Juande Ramos.In November 2012 he arrived at Liverpool's Academy to replace Rodolfo Borrell as U21 manager after the Spaniard moved on to the role of head of academy coaching before later being promoted into the role of Academy Manager.Alex joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date as well some fundamentals to take into consideration in forging a career in the game. 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

May 4, 2022 • 52min
Q+A with Coach Yas and Gerard Jones: What’s the best approach for interventions
Episode #168 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

Apr 29, 2022 • 45min
Soccer Sessions with Paul Robinson
Episode #167 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Paul Robinson. Paul is a UEFA B Licensed & FA Youth Award coach with experience coaching in the female game both in England & the US. Paul has recently published his first book 'Soccer Sessions' and joins Coach Yas to share some insights gained in his journey to date as well some fundamentals to take into consideration in session planning for your players. 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