The CoachHelp Podcast

Matt and Lewis discuss recent thoughts around leading staff and the emotional toll it can take on them at times when letting staff go.

Matt and Lewis discuss a few topics on their mind around working with your values, or at times against them, to seek employment in the coaching world.

Jon returns to chat with Lewis around his current role and the work he is currently doing in the coach development space.

Ricky Davey, currently working in the US College Soccer system reflects on his experiences in coaching and youth development and open up on his knowledge of coaching methods to help players progress in the game.

Gordon from WWPIS (Working With Parents in Sport) joined us on the podcast to chat about how his business works to fill the educational void in sport and youth development for parents.

https://www.parentsinsport.co.uk/

Ideas and techniques for intervening with yourself when you feel the session not going the way you want it to.

Great to have Anthony back on to discuss his last few years in management roles as he opened up about the interview processes for each role and what to expect. A must listen for aspiring managers and head coaches when start to plan your research and delivery when looking for a job in the football industry.

Matt and Lewis work there way through the definition and description of the relative age effect when used in coaching as well as some ideas around implementing it and developing better observation skills in coaches and practitioners to then pick up on the positive and benefits.

Matt and Lewis discuss practical ways that they use to switch off from work at times as well as the pitfalls of being too invested in your work at times.

Great topic from Matt as he and Lewis discuss where coaching is going and the implications that this may have on players development in the coming years. Apologies for the sound quality in the beginning of the episode but please bear with it as Matt's detail and ideas come out really well later on in the episode.