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February 26, 2025 Be yourself from the start with Gareth Ainsworth | Coachcast extra-time
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
1 hr 4 min
February 19, 2025Better observations, better coaching with Emily Senior | S5 Ep15
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/)
44 min
February 05, 2025The three types of movement skills your players need with Lee Brown | S5 Ep14
Movement skills are so important in football, and when developed right, they can make all the difference.

In this episode, FA coach development officer Lee Brown shares his journey and offers invaluable insights into improving movement skills in players.

We dive into the main types of movement skills that every coach needs to know about and how to ensure players are developing them – both in and out of training.

Lee’s coaching expertise brings us insight into keeping players of all ages moving and motivated.

Whether you’re designing sessions to build fundamental movement skills, supporting subs, or adapting your approach to different ages and abilities, Lee’s advice in this episode is not to be missed.

In this episode, we cover:
the three main movement types in football and how to help players develop them
designing sessions to incorporate movement skills effectively
recognising innate movement abilities and adjusting coaching methods to suit every player
how movement needs differ by age, stage, and playing position
tips for keeping players engaged in movement-focused sessions
movement challenges for children to practise outside of training
incorporating movement skills from other sports into football
ensuring substitutes stay active and engaged
and much more.

Transcript on the England Football community⁠ (https://bit.ly/4hhp7K7)

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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/)
47 min
January 22, 2025Game states, phases and moments explained with Dan Simpson | S5 Ep13
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:
what game states, phases, and moments are and why they matter

how to analyse game states, phases and moments and apply them during matches

how to measure momentum and how coaches can work to swing momentum in a team’s favour

tips for helping players adapt to changing game scenarios

how to create authentic scenarios in practices to simulate changing game states

how to use substitutes effectively

empowering players to make better decisions on the pitch

and much more.

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!

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/)
50 min
January 08, 2025How to develop your players’ social skills with Danny Fenner | S5 Ep12
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:
why teaching social skills is essential in football

what good social skills look like across different age groups

advice for coaches working with players with disabilities to improve social skills

tips for helping introverted players and encouraging leadership qualities

how to integrate social skill development into your practices

encouraging player-to-player feedback and empathy
how to handle player conflicts and turn them into learning opportunities

the role of parents and guardians in supporting social skill development

how the non-verbal side of communication comes into play
Danny’s top coaching tips

and much more…

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]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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/)
48 min
December 25, 2024What every coach needs to understand about growth and maturation with Paul Holder | S5 Ep11
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:
what growth and maturation in football means and why it’s essential for coaches to understand
the impacts of growth and maturity on players’ performance and well-being

how to approach conversations around growth and development with young players

why authenticity as a coach is essential

tips for helping parents understand their child’s growth and maturation journey in relation to football

why understanding the menstrual cycle is vital when coaching women and girls

how growth and maturation differ between genders

practical advice for coaches to support players as they grow

and much more…

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
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/)
51 min
December 11, 2024Why every coach needs a plan and how you can make one with Debbie Barry | S5 Ep10
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:
why planning is so important and what a plan should look like
how to approach planning for different age groups and ability levels
the difference between short, medium, and long-term plans and how to link them to the overarching themes of the season
practical tips for planning when you’re short on time
when to be adaptable and when to switch things up
advice for reviewing plan progress so you know what to tweak
what individual development plans are and when to use them
where coaches can find support with planning
and much more.

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]⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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/)
38 min
November 27, 2024Simplifying tactics, strategies and systems with Aston Cox | S5 Ep9
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:
The difference between tactics, systems, and strategies - and why it matters.
Adapting tactics for children versus adults in a way they can relate to.
Practical tips for developing tactics without overwhelming players.
How to integrate both individual and team tactics in training sessions.
Simple practices to help players grasp tactical concepts.
Ways to ensure players have realistic opportunities to apply tactics during sessions.
Top coaching tips and practice ideas.
And much more...

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]⁠⁠⁠.

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/)
39 min
November 13, 2024Becoming a coach who makes a difference with Stacey Miles | S5 Ep8
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:
How coaches can create a positive and impactful environment for their players.

Tips to get to know your players better when you're new to a team.

Key questions to ask players to build trust and understanding.

Why body language matters and how it affects your players.

Maintaining the positive environment you’ve created from training to matchday.

Strategies to keep individual players engaged without disrupting the whole group.

How to evaluate the impact you’re having as a coach.

And much more…

⁠⁠⁠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]⁠⁠.

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/)
54 min
October 30, 2024An introduction to individual tactics with Matt Jones | S5 Ep7
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:
What are individual tactics and why are they crucial for player development?

The four C's to help coaches better understand 1v1 tactics.

The terminology to use with younger players to get them engaged.

The three R's you can use in your sessions to encourage 1v1 tactics.

How to identify and hone the unique strengths of individual players.

Ways to help players bring their individual tactics from training to matchday.

Matt’s top session idea and coaching tips.

And much more.
⁠⁠Transcript on England Football Community⁠⁠ – (https://bit.ly/4fheBBb)
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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/)
1 hr

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'Coachcast’ by England Football Learning, is a coaching podcast designed to give you expert insight, session ideas and a platform to discuss your coaching questions and challenges.