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Format changes are coming to the grassroots game for the 2026-2027 season, and in this episode, you’ll find out exactly what’s changing and why.

John Folwell, head of grassroots coach development, returns to Coachcast to talk about supporting players as they move between formats – from 3v3 to 5v5 and beyond. He also shares a clear breakdown of the new changes coming next season, and how coaches can start preparing now to make the transition easy for coaches and players.

From adapting to different pitch sizes to helping players understand new rules and roles, transitions between formats can have a big impact on development. This episode gives you the tools to support your players if they're transitioning to a larger format and get ahead of the upcoming format changes well before they come into effect.

• what changes are coming to grassroots football next season
• when and how coaches should start preparing for next season
• the impact of changing formats on players and how to support them
• helping players adapt when moving up formats
• why smaller formats still have value, even for older players
• rule changes like the removal of throw-ins for smaller games and what they mean in practice
• first steps you can take now to implement the changes smoothly
• and more...

The off-season is the perfect time to pause and prepare for the season ahead. And by taking time to self-reflect, you can ensure that you make next season count.

That’s why, to kick off season six of Coachcast, FA regional coach developer, Chris Welburn, returns to share his advice for self-reflection.

Self-reflection is a powerful tool that coaches can use to grow. It helps you spot what’s working, what needs to improve, and how to better support your players. By taking time to look back before you look ahead, you’ll move into the new season with more confidence and clarity.

We dive into how to start with self-reflection, and the strategies you can use to evaluate last season, set meaningful goals, and ensure your practice design matches your intended outcomes.

In this episode, we cover:

• why self-reflection is essential for coaches during the off-season
• how to reflect on what really matters
• what to consider from last season when planning ahead
• the three simple questions to guide your self-reflection
• goal-setting for next season using player feedback
• tips for gathering honest and useful feedback from players and peers
• using the ‘plan, do, review model’ to improve your coaching
• how to match your session design with your intended outcomes
• and much more...

⁠Transcript on England Football community⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4n76z2D)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

⁠YouTube⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Creating a thriving learning environment means every player can enjoy the session while being challenged and supported. So, how can coaches make that happen?

In the final episode of the season, The FA’s Vinny Halsall joins us to dive into what a thriving learning environment really looks like and how to create one.

Vinny shares his approach to putting player needs at the heart of every session, and explains how to strike the balance between challenge, support, and emotional connection.

Whether you’re coaching young players or adults, this episode is packed with bite-sized, easy-to-remember, actionable strategies that you can take to your next session.

In this episode, we cover:

• what a thriving learning environment really looks like
• why the coach doesn’t always need to be front and centre
• how your coaching style shapes the learning experience for players
• building environments that support decision-making and confidence
• tips for recognising and managing individual differences in your group
• coaching with kindness and understanding players' needs
• creating environments that adapt across different ages and stages
• how to know if your environment is thriving
• and much more...

Transcript on England Football community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/44wiOPn)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@EnglandFootballLearning

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Putting the person first can transform the way coaches connect with players. But what does a person-first approach actually look like in practice, and how can coaches make it part of their everyday sessions? 

In this episode, FA youth coach developer Suey Smith returns to Coachcast to explore the power of putting the person before the player. 

Suey shares practical ways coaches can build trust, confidence and motivation within players. Whether you’re working with a large or small group or coaching across different age groups, this episode will help you to meet the individual needs of every player. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• what putting the person first means and why it matters 

• how to start using a person-first approach in your coaching

• why understanding player motivations makes such a difference to their performance

• what kind of information you should try to learn about your players

• the role of body language in building trust and confidence

• using the person-first approach with large groups and across different age groups

• where safeguarding fits into a person-first approach

• how to make a positive impression on players that will stick with them for a lifetime

• and much more… 

Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/3Sc4WCl)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

Good communication skills are essential to effectively coach players across all ages and stages. But what does good communication look like, and how can coaches better connect with their players? 

In this episode, The FA's Ryan Davies – who has changed roles since recording – returns to Coachcast to break down how to effectively communicate with players. 

Ryan works with teachers and coaches to support them deliver high quality PE, and also got the opportunity to be an England head coach. He has plenty of practical advice for coaches on how to adapt communication styles, build trust, and ensure messages resonate with players of all ages and abilities. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• what good communication looks like and why it’s so important 

• top tips for developing your communication skills 
• different communication styles and when to use them 
• how to ask for valuable feedback from your players
• what your body language, tone, and volume are really saying to your players
• maintaining consistency in your communications between training and matchday 
• ensuring you’re communicating for your players – not for the crowds
• the key role of listening in effective coaching
• how to tailor communication for different ages and stages

• practical tactics you can use to start improving your communication in your next session
• and much more… 

Transcript on England Football community⁠⁠ - (https://bit.ly/42xlxW0)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

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Good relationships on and off the pitch can make all the difference in helping players improve. But what does a strong relationship look like? And how can coaches build them effectively?

In this episode, FA regional coach developer Chris Welburn returns to Coachcast to share his insights into building relationships with players.

Chris draws from his experience in different domains of the game to give us a better understanding of what a good relationship is and how to start building them.

Chris keeps it practical, offering real-world strategies for building strong connections despite the limited time coaches may have with players. Whether it’s working with young players, players with additional needs or involving parents and carers, he shares actionable advice to help coaches create a positive environment where all players can excel.

In this episode, we cover:

• why building good relationships with players is essential
• the three key traits of a strong player-coach relationship
• how to quickly build trust in the short space of time coaches have with players each week
• the difference between relationship-building in training vs matchday
• how to help players communicate better with each other
• understanding players on and off the pitch
• the skills coaches need to foster strong connections
• how to build relationships with parents, carers, and players with additional needs
• and much more…

Transcript on England Football community⁠ - (https://bit.ly/4j56tFE)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

The principles of play are so important in football, guiding player decisions both in and out of possession. But how well do your players understand them? 

In this episode, FA game insights analyst, Luke Saunders, joins Coachcast to break down the five attacking and five defending principles of play that guide decision-making on the pitch. 

With expert insights and real examples that you can follow along with, Luke shares how coaches can use data and analysis to help players grasp these key concepts and apply them in matches. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• what the principles of play are and why they are essential
• the five attacking and five defending principles
• how to recognise when players are already using the principles of play
• the best terms to use when communicating principles of play with players across different age groups
• practical ways to keep players engaged while working on these principles
• how to tailor session design to focus on key principles 
• the principles in action with real game footage 
• a session idea to bring these concepts to life
• and much more... 

Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/4bUg7IS)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

The core skills are foundational for every great player, helping them excel in and out of possession. But how can coaches help players master them? 

In this episode, game insights analyst Katie Sorenson returns to Coachcast to break down the ten core skills every player needs. She shares her journey from being the only girl in her school team to playing for West Ham and working with The FA, offering valuable insights along the way. 

Katie explains how coaches can use game data and insights to improve player development, how to spot when players need to work on certain skills, and strategies for keeping sessions engaging. 

From helping players build confidence to overcoming frustrations, this episode is packed with practical advice to take your player’s core skills mastery to the next level. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The importance of using game data and insights. 

• The five core skills in possession and five core skills out of possession.

• How to communicate core skills with younger players. 
• What good mastery of core skills looks like in practice. 
• Breaking down real game footage to see core skills in action. 
• How to design sessions that bring out and develop these skills. 

• Keeping players engaged while practicing core skills. 
• The benefits of players experiencing multiple positions. 
• How to spot when a player needs to work on specific skills. 
• Supporting players who feel frustrated with their progress. 
• And more… 

Transcript on England Football community - (https://bit.ly/41p4Njd)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)

When you coach, don’t throw away who you are. Be yourself. That’s just one of many key messages Gareth Ainsworth delivers in this bonus episode of Coachcast.

The Shrewsbury Town head coach shares valuable advice for coaches at all levels and provides insight on his journey into football management and the UEFA Pro Licence. Gareth also reveals how he approaches training and details what matchdays look like for him.

Plus, Gareth offers tips on how to get to know your players and create the right environment for them.

With all of that, this insightful discussion offers plenty to take away, making it a must-listen for any football coach.

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Observation skills are the foundation of great coaching. They help you connect with players and make the most out of your coaching skills. 

In this episode, FA regional coach developer for the North East, Emily Senior, joins Coachcast to share her journey so far and give practical advice for improving your observation skills. 

Emily shares how observation impacts everything from understanding what players are thinking and feeling to making your interventions more meaningful. 

Whether you’re coaching grassroots teams across all age groups or working with more experienced players, this episode will help you develop the skills to create more impactful training sessions and achieve set outcomes. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• how observation skills affect your ability to utilise your other coaching skills

• how to know what to look for when observing players

• linking observations to desired outcomes

• how different coaching positions affect your observations

• using the four-corner model to improve observation

• harnessing technology to aid observation

• the trick for balancing observations with interventions 

• making training accessible to all through better observation

• when we should intervene 

• using observations to guide decision-making 

• and much more.

Transcript on the England Football community⁠⁠ (https://bit.ly/4bfSCdj)

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Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community forum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!

Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

LEARN MORE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://learn.englandfootball.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://community.thefa.com/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LISTEN

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480

Editing and show notes by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Claricast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)