Dance Under Those Lights

By Kevin GrahamSports

Dance Under Those Lights episodes

January 23, 2020 One to One - Michael Morton
An interview with Leeds United U16 Lead Coach Michael Morton, a guy who has been a professional coach for 18 years primarily working at Leeds, Man City and the i2i Academy in York, as well as coaching and managing in the non league game.
So much ground covered including
- the role of technology in coaching
- Ronaldo Vieira's journey from grass roots football to the Serie A with Sampdoria
- working alongside Marcelo Bielsa
- learning harsh lessons as a young manager in the semi-professional game
- old school football values
An amazing insight into the life of a very influential and talented coach
1 hr 6 min
January 23, 2020 One to One - Michael Morton
An interview with Leeds United U16 Lead Coach Michael Morton, a guy who has been a professional coach for 18 years primarily working at Leeds, Man City and the i2i Academy in York, as well as coaching and managing in the non league game.
So much ground covered including
- the role of technology in coaching
- Ronaldo Vieira's journey from grass roots football to the Serie A with Sampdoria
- working alongside Marcelo Bielsa
- learning harsh lessons as a young manager in the semi-professional game
- old school football values
An amazing insight into the life of a very influential and talented coach
1 hr 6 min
January 16, 2020 One to One - Tony Mee
An interview with Doncaster Rovers Academy Lead Youth Development Coach Tony, or @coachtonymee as he is known to the thousands of aspiring coaches he has helped via his Twitter account
A really enjoyable hour talking football including;
- how academy football has changed in his 18 years as a coach in the professional game
- realism and the preparing young players for life
- delivering a preseason for The Crazy Gang back in the 80s
- his Twitter account
- his admiration for the unheralded coaches in the game
A great insight in to his journey in the game and the man behind the Twitter account!
1 hr 8 min
January 16, 2020 One to One - Tony Mee
An interview with Doncaster Rovers Academy Lead Youth Development Coach Tony, or @coachtonymee as he is known to the thousands of aspiring coaches he has helped via his Twitter account
A really enjoyable hour talking football including;
- how academy football has changed in his 18 years as a coach in the professional game
- realism and the preparing young players for life
- delivering a preseason for The Crazy Gang back in the 80s
- his Twitter account
- his admiration for the unheralded coaches in the game
A great insight in to his journey in the game and the man behind the Twitter account!
1 hr 8 min
December 19, 2019 One to One - Joaquin Gomez
An interview with former Brighton, Stoke City and Luton Town First Team Coach and Finland U21 Coach Joaquin Gomez.
Joaquin came to England about 10 years ago and set about progressing as a coach in the game whilst also learning the English language in impressive fashion.
In this episode, Joaquin shares his views on a variety of football matters including
- starting at the bottom and taking every opportunity possible
- how English football and people like Paul Hart and Mick Harford have influenced him
- comparing football culture and systems in Spain and England
- his footballing beliefs and philosophy
- working in international football with the Finland U21 team
Joaquin's journey is really quite inspiring
1 hr 39 min
December 19, 2019 One to One - Joaquin Gomez
An interview with former Brighton, Stoke City and Luton Town First Team Coach and Finland U21 Coach Joaquin Gomez.
Joaquin came to England about 10 years ago and set about progressing as a coach in the game whilst also learning the English language in impressive fashion.
In this episode, Joaquin shares his views on a variety of football matters including
- starting at the bottom and taking every opportunity possible
- how English football and people like Paul Hart and Mick Harford have influenced him
- comparing football culture and systems in Spain and England
- his footballing beliefs and philosophy
- working in international football with the Finland U21 team
Joaquin's journey is really quite inspiring
1 hr 39 min
November 15, 2019 One to One - Michael Beale
An interview with Rangers FC First Team Coach Michael Beale.
Michael has worked at some of the world's top football clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Sao Paulo in Brazil, and has held positions working with almost all age groups from U6s up to 1st team level.
In this episode, Michael shares his views on a variety of football matters including
- developing young players
- comparing football culture in different countries and what challenges players face coming through the system in England
- how to apply development models at 1st team level
- guiding young players and connecting with them beyond the basic football context
Michael draws upon experiences working with some of the game's most recognisable names including Jose Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, Raheem Sterling, Steven Gerrard and Trent Alexander Arnold.
1 hr 23 min
November 15, 2019 One to One - Michael Beale
An interview with Rangers FC First Team Coach Michael Beale.
Michael has worked at some of the world's top football clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Sao Paulo in Brazil, and has held positions working with almost all age groups from U6s up to 1st team level.
In this episode, Michael shares his views on a variety of football matters including
- developing young players
- comparing football culture in different countries and what challenges players face coming through the system in England
- how to apply development models at 1st team level
- guiding young players and connecting with them beyond the basic football context
Michael draws upon experiences working with some of the game's most recognisable names including Jose Mourinho, Brendan Rodgers, Raheem Sterling, Steven Gerrard and Trent Alexander Arnold.
1 hr 23 min
October 21, 2019 One to One - Ian Richards
An interview with Penistone Church FC manager Ian Richards.
From being signed by Kenny Dalglish at Blackburn as a player, and going on to play alongside Jamie Vardy before moving into management where he has enjoyed tremendous success, Ian takes us through his experience in the game and explains in great detail how he approaches his role as a manager including;
- playing style
- coaching/training principles
- building a team and a club
- managing a playing budget
- balancing a job as a teacher with his role as a manager at a semi-professional football club
- a typical week in preparation for matchday
- his influences and inspirations
- the importance of togetherness and community
A fascinating insight into the work of one of non league football's brightest managerial prospects
Image courtesy of Penistone Church FC
1 hr 22 min
October 21, 2019 One to One - Ian Richards
An interview with Penistone Church FC manager Ian Richards.
From being signed by Kenny Dalglish at Blackburn as a player, and going on to play alongside Jamie Vardy before moving into management where he has enjoyed tremendous success, Ian takes us through his experience in the game and explains in great detail how he approaches his role as a manager including;
- playing style
- coaching/training principles
- building a team and a club
- managing a playing budget
- balancing a job as a teacher with his role as a manager at a semi-professional football club
- a typical week in preparation for matchday
- his influences and inspirations
- the importance of togetherness and community
A fascinating insight into the work of one of non league football's brightest managerial prospects
Image courtesy of Penistone Church FC
1 hr 22 min