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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Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
The Female Pathway with Lee Burch
Episode #113 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Lee Burch. Lee has recently left his role with London Bees in the WSL2. Lee joins CoachYas to discuss his journey into becoming a coach and highly experienced within the female game alongside experiences as a coach developer. 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
Feb 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
A Diverse & Inclusive Game with Butch Fazal (The FA)
Episode #152 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Abdul 'Butch' Fazal. Butch is currently the The FA. Butch joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 25+ years as a coach, coach developer and someone who is a driving force when it comes to shifting the dial with regards to inclusion and diversity within coaching workforces across the nation. 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
Feb 18, 2022 • 56min
Let’s Talk Sport Science with Alex Calder (Houston Dynamo)
Episode #151 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Alex Calder. Alex is currently the head of Sport Science for the MLS side Houston Dynamo Football Club. Alex joins CoachYas to discuss his take on sports science and how grassroots coaches can tweak their delivery to maximise impact in the physical corner. 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
Feb 11, 2022 • 1h 19min
The Intelligent Soccer Coach with Carl Wild (UCFB)
Episode #150 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Carl Wild. Carl is currently the lead lecturer on the Football Coaching & Management Degree with UCFB whilst working within Academy Football and being an Author of the recent publication 'The Intelligent Soccer Coach'. Carl joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach and now coach educator as well sharing some best practice and top tips from his recent book. 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
Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 15min
Globe Trotting with Michael Loftman (Ex-Orlando Pirates & Egypt National Coach)
Episode #149 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Michael Loftman. Michael has recently left the post as a first team coach for both Orlando Pirates & the Egyptian National Team working with the likes of Mo Salah. Michael joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach which has taken him across the world. 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
Jan 28, 2022 • 1h 15min
Carving & Polishing Diamonds with Harry Watling (Hartford Athletic)
Episode #148 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Harry Watling. Harry is currently the Head Coach at Second Division USL side Hartford Athletic. Harry joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach having previously worked for across all the phases of the development pathway alongside senior football within his time at the likes of Chelsea, Milwall & West Ham United respectively. 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
Jan 14, 2022 • 1h 23min
Clarifying Your Methods with Simon Millington (Delamill Consultancy)
Episode #146 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Simon Millington. Simon is currently a Mental Health Tutor & Coach Developer with The Delamill Consultancy, having previously been a member of the County Coach Development Team with the FA. Simon joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach & coach developer working across a range of environments within 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
Jan 7, 2022 • 59min
Football in a Pandemic with Sam Hudson (Aston Villa)
Episode #145 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Sam Hudson. Sam is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Aston Villa, alongside a role as Technical Analyst with The Coaches Voice. Sam joins CoachYas to discuss his journey as a coach & coach developer with elite youth players within the EPPP which has lead him to now authoring his first book 'Football in the Pandemic'. 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
Dec 31, 2021 • 2h 8min
Rise to Stardom with Ovie Soko (GB Basketball)
Episode #144 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Ovie Soko. Ovie is a professional basketball player currently based in Japan with Shiga Lakestars who also represents the GB Men's National Team, and more recently has taken the world stage as a reality TV star.Ovie joins CoachYas to discuss his first steps into the game of basketball, the life of an athlete living abroad and what it takes to make it as a professional athlete. 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
Dec 24, 2021 • 1h 21min
Insights with Anthony Hayes (Charlton Athletic)
Episode #143 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Anthony Hayes. Anthony is currently the Senior Professional Development Phase Coach with Charlton Athletic.Anthony joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 15+ years as a coach, having taken his core qualifications with the Irish FA and being part of widely respected but short lived former Academy of Brentford FC. 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
