How well players handle the changing dynamics of the game can be the difference between a win and a loss. 

In this episode, FA game insights analyst, Dan Simpson, who at the time of recording was an FA game insights analyst, returns to Coachcast. Dan shares his inspiring journey into coaching and demystifies the concepts of game states, phases, and moments to help coaches respond appropriately on matchday. 

Dan explains why these three elements of the game are crucial for coaches to understand and how they can be applied to help players read and respond to the game more effectively. 

Discover how to create the right environments, use substitutes wisely, and help players shift momentum in their favour. Dan also provides actionable tips for incorporating these strategies when preparing for matchday, so you can empower players to solve problems independently. 

In this episode, we cover: 

Transcript on the England Football community⁠⁠ (https://bit.ly/429gwEz)

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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!

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠England Football Learning on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -

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

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

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Social skills are a fundamental part of football, helping players build stronger relationships, improve teamwork, and handle conflicts. But it’s easy to forget to give these skills the attention they need when designing your practices. 

In this episode, FA coach development officer, Danny Fenner, returns to Coachcast to share his journey and offer invaluable advice for integrating social development into your coaching. 

Danny breaks down the role that coaches play in shaping players' social skills. This episode is packed with real-world examples and expert insights. Danny challenges coaches to rethink their approach, to help shape not just better players, but more confident, resilient individuals - both on and off the pitch. 

In this episode, we cover: 

Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/4h0KTS0)

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

Understanding growth and maturation is an essential part of youth coaching, which is why in this episode, FA youth coach developer Paul Holder returns to Coachcast to share his experiences and explore these aspects to help you become a more effective coach. 

Paul has a broad spectrum of coaching experience across grassroots and professional football. He now supports coaches in developing their skills to better help young players. 

We get an in-depth look into how coaches can show up better for young players at different stages of maturity. From how to have conversations around the subject, to what to look out for in players that might need extra support. 

This episode is essential for anyone coaching young players. Paul’s insights will help you adapt your approach to meet their needs and build stronger relationships. 

In this episode, we cover: 

Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/3BMmIHL)

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

Planning is a crucial skill for coaches but knowing where to start and what a plan should look like can be a challenge.

In this episode, FA physical education officer, Debbie Barry, returns to Coachcast to share her expertise on creating effective plans that support both players and coaches.

Debbie works with trainee teachers and coaches in schools, helping them use football as a tool for physical development. We cover everything you need to know to get started with planning.

Debbie breaks down how to put together the range of plans we use, from short-term session plans to season-long strategies, offering practical advice for coaches at all levels.

Whether you’re a coach looking to improve your approach to planning or just starting out, Debbie’s insights will help you create plans that make a real impact.

In this episode, we cover:

Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/3BhYUvi)

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

Tactics are a critical part of coaching, but understanding how to introduce them effectively - and keep them simple for all players can be a challenge.

That’s why, in this episode of Coachcast, we’re joined by game insights analyst, Aston Cox, to break down the essentials of tactical coaching. Aston and his team use data and video insights to support coaches, helping them shape players’ development and performance.

Aston shares his journey into football and how he now applies his expertise to help coaches across different levels. We discuss everything tactical, from the basics of tactics to ways of prioritising what to work on with players, whether they’re new to the game or experienced players.

We also take a look at some real game clips and Aston gives us a live tactical analysis on the podcast. You’ll discover actionable insights into making tactics accessible to players of all ages.

In this episode, we cover:

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

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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 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/)

Having a positive impact on your players can make all the difference in their development and enjoyment of the game. In this episode, FA coach development officer, Stacey Miles returns to Coachcast to share her experience and insights on how coaches can leave a lasting, positive impact on their players.

Stacey supports coaches across the West Midlands and has played a big role in establishing a female coaches network within the area.

Stacey offers valuable advice on building strong connections with players, creating a positive environment and ensuring your impact extends from training sessions to matchday.

Whether you’re a new coach or you’re looking to make a more positive difference, this episode offers loads of practical tips to help you engage and motivate players in a meaningful way.

In this episode, we cover:

⁠⁠⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠⁠ – (https://bit.ly/4feIliE)

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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 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/)

Individual tactics are a foundational tool for developing players who can thrive, particularly in 1v1 encounters. In this episode, FA coach development officer Matt Jones returns to Coachcast to guide us through the importance of individual tactics and how coaches can apply them to help players perform at their best.

With a particular focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented groups, Matt shares how his own coaching has developed since we last spoke on the podcast and offers valuable insights for coaches.

Matt shares with us how understanding and applying individual tactics can transform a player's game, and how coaches can use these tactics to not only improve individual players but also strengthen the team as a whole.

Throughout the episode, we dive into how individual tactics work in 1v1 situations, both in possession and out of possession, and explore practical methods for teaching these tactics, particularly to younger players.

In this episode, we cover:

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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 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/)

Coaching can be demanding of both your time and your energy. This is why it’s so important to be aware of and take care of our well-being.

In this episode, FA coach development officer Vicky Fisher returns to Coachcast to explore what well-being means for coaches and why it’s crucial to not let your mental health go by the wayside.

Vicky supports coaches across the Southwest and has plenty of great advice on how coaches can stay resilient and handle the pressures that can come with coaching.

We also discuss the importance of connecting with fellow coaches and practical strategies to manage conflict, keep players engaged, and maintain your energy throughout the season.

In this episode, we cover:

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

Understanding game styles can help your players thrive in practice sessions and on matchday. And in this episode, we’re joined by Abdoullah Kheir, FA coach development officer, to explore the importance of game styles and how to incorporate them into your sessions.

Abdoullah shares his story, from playing street football with his brothers to becoming a regional coach developer for the South West, with a focus on supporting coaches from underrepresented backgrounds.

We dive into Abdoullah’s experience, discussing the challenges he faced being thrown into the deep end when he first started coaching and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. He offers advice on how coaches can better understand their players and uncover what they really want to achieve from a season.

In this episode, we cover:

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 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 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/)

How often do you take time to reflect on your own behaviours and biases as a coach? Self-awareness is a critical skill for coaches, impacting everything from how you communicate with your players to how you design your practices.

In this episode, we're joined by Geoff Noonan, regional FA youth coach developer, to dive deep into understanding and managing yourself as a coach, as well as offering practical tips on how to enhance your coaching.

Geoff brings decades of experience working in football, and currently supports five professional clubs and academies, developing their coaches.

Through his work in coach development, Geoff offers valuable insights into what it takes to truly grow and learn as a coach and ensure you're leading your players in the most effective way.

In this episode, we cover:

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. 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 Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning

Email - [email protected]

LISTEN

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

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id1591804808

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