Get Onboard Podcast

Samuel Rocca joins The Get Onboard Podcast to discuss his journey as a young coach and analyst, the experiences that have shaped his development, and the realities of trying to progress within the football industry.

We talk about balancing coaching and analysis, breaking down the game from a tactical perspective, adapting and evolving as a coach, and the lessons Samuel has picked up throughout his journey so far.

An insightful conversation about learning, development and finding your way in football.

Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of The Get Onboard Podcast, host Rhys Holt is joined by Lee Austin, Manager of Poulton Victoria Ladies and a coach with over a decade of experience in women's football.

Lee shares his journey into coaching, from his early days at Merseyrail Bootle to managing at clubs including Tranmere Rovers and Poulton Victoria. Together, they discuss the evolution of the women's game, the realities of competing in the football pyramid, and the challenges facing grassroots and semi-professional clubs today.

The conversation also explores leadership, player development, managing through relegation, and what it takes to build a positive culture within a football club.

Topics covered:

⚽ Lee's introduction to coaching women's football

⚽ Experiences at Merseyrail Bootle, Tranmere Rovers and Poulton Victoria

⚽ How women's football has evolved over the last decade

⚽ Funding, facilities, recruitment and player development

⚽ Lessons learned from relegation and adversity

⚽ Leadership, commitment and coaching philosophy

⚽ The biggest challenges and successes of Lee's career

If you enjoy football, coaching, leadership, and the stories behind the people who make the game happen, this episode is for you.

In episode number 4 of the Get Onboard Podcast, we get to meet Asa Hamilton, the manager at Buckley Town Football Club, in the JD Cymru North.

We will learn about Asa's switch from player to manager, and his experience within the role and the education that comes with it.

In the third episode of the Get Onboard Podcast, we welcome Pete Edwards, Chairman of Buckley Town Football Club.

In this episode we learn about a relatable introduction to football for most people at grassroots level, whilst also learning about some of the challenges and struggles currently being experienced, as well as rewarding moments since taking over the role of Chairman at the Welsh based football club.

This is the final episode of the launch of the show. Your support is appreciated so much; as always if you have any feedback about the content then please get in touch.

In the second episode of the Get Onboard Podcast, we welcome Kevwe Akpore. An experienced football coach based in Galesburg, Illinois, who led teams to National Tournaments and devoted his life to the town.

In this episode we will learn about Kevwe's past, his introduction to the sport and coaching side, his current role and how he dealt with transitioning different roles, as well as is his struggles and fondest memories within his roles.

In the first ever episode of the Get Onboard Podcast, our guest is Oscar Narvaez.

We will learn about Oscar's journey as a coach in the United States of America, the difficulties he faced around covid which he turned into gifts, and the heartfelt moments he's experienced over the years.