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Rivo & Rich are back for the final time this season with the 2nd part with Andy Ritchie.

Andy talks about the evolution of the game including inverted full backs and the importance of goalkeepers. Andy shares his views on the different coaching methods as well as using the right terminology at the right time to improve game understanding.

Andy shares his positive experiences while at Chelsea on John Terry and the importance of core values and creating a positive environment & culture at your club can help players thrive and develop. Plus the trio discuss why remembering and using names is important.   

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This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Coach Developer, Tutor and Coach, Andy Ritchie.

On the pod, Andy talks about his first experiences of football and his love for Coventry City. Andy shares his experiences coaching abroad in USA, China & Germany and the impact it had on him professionally & personally.  

Andy talks in depth of his time in academy football including Charlton Athletic & Southampton which included working with Adam Lallana, Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale with Andy providing some brilliant examples from his time at the Saints.

Andy also talks about the importance of different coaching methods including guided discovery and demonstrations and the key of players utilising space. 

Join Andy for part 2 next week!

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This week Rivo and Rich are joined by CEO & Founder of No1Fan.Club, Marcia Lewis. 

Marcia provides a parents perspective and shares her own journey over the last decade as the proud mother of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Marcia talks in detail about the creation of No1Fan.Club which was founded to help families navigate the challenges of raising young footballers and provides resources and information to improve knowledge ensuring the best for children's development and wellbeing.

Marcia also shares her journey and experiences in achieving a MSc in Football Business and becoming a licenced FIFA agent. 

Join Marcia and other special guests for No1Fan.Club's upcoming event, The Day 1 Parent Conference which takes place on Saturday 5th July at #MerkyFC in London. Tickets are still available, click here for more info. 

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This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Rivo's son Marley!!

Marley shares his playing experience from U7 all the way to open-age football. Hear what young players enjoy within training sessions and matchdays, the importance of game related practices and importance of developing and having fun over winning.

Marley also talks about his aspirations in football outside of playing as he embarks on his next chapter. Plus hear who Marley has connected with recently and his first FA Cup Final memories.

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Rivo & Rich are back for another episode and are joined by grassroots coach & BBFA's Participation Manager, Izzy Heath! 

Izzy talks about her early playing experience in mixed-football before venturing into coaching. Hear Izzy's training plan and emphasis on planning and ensuring are delivery and practices are fun.

Izzy also talks about the Lionesses, her role in Female Football in BBFA plus her upcoming event, Women's Euro Kick Off Event 2025 which is aimed at increasing participation for Women for Girls.

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This Rivo & Rich welcome aspiring grassroots coach and social media analyst, Jake Beecher. 

On the pod, Jake talks about his love and passion for football in particular his home town club, MK Dons. Jake shares his early footballing journey as a player and positive memories of his first coach and how that inspired him to get involved in his younger brothers team at Aspley Guise. 

Jake discusses his positive experience of attending a Coach Development Workshop plus the role of a parent coach and the importance of volunteering and the opportunities the experience can create.

Jake also shares his Scouting and Analysis page on X (Formally Twitter) which in a little over 18 months has had an incredible 1,400,000 impressions across social media!! Jake discusses his future ambitions in the football industry including a recent opportunity at Kettering Town plus hear Jake explain the importance of the "Youth Voice" as he begins his new role as part of the BBFA Youth Network. 

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This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by grassroots coach, Jo Hawkins.

On the pod, Jo talks about the start of her coaching journey stepping up as a parent at her daughters team which is a path experienced by many grassroots coaches. Jo shares her experiences of coaching qualifications and the importance of Coach Development in particular the Female Coaches Community workshops.

The trio also discuss the importance of a positive experience regardless of the result plus the impact football has to create everlasting memories. Jo also talked about how the online module, The Greater Game, has had an impact on her female players off the pitch.   

Jo also discusses injury prevention in particular in young females, her role as FA Community Champion, the impact the Lionesses has had on females in grassroots football plus her BBFA Female Coach of the Year Award two seasons ago.

Music by Darren Fellerdale.     

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This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by grassroots coach, Brian Lackey.

On the pod, Brian shares his own grassroots journey as a player before being inspired to coach which he has continued over the last 3 decades. Brian talks about his own experiences creating and coaching a local girls team. 

Brian talks about his roles as Coach, Mentor and as a parent within his current role at Woodley United. Brian also discusses Coach Development, importance of a positive environment and the benefits of smaller sided formats including 3v3 & England Football's Future Fit.    

Music by Darren Fellerdale. 

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Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back for Series 10 and are joined by Coach Developer, Mitch Woodward.

On the pod, Mitch shares his journey including his own playing experiences as a 7 year old to open-aged football. He also talks about his coaching journey which included roles in the US, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation, The FA and Berks & Bucks plus he shares how he started up his own coaching business which continues to grow.

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Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health  Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 12th to 18th May, with the theme of “Community”.

This year Rich caught up with Callum Salhotra (BBFA Community & Inclusion Manager) & Dan Rook (Disability & Male Rec Lead) to discuss in more detail this years theme of Community.  

They discuss the importance of that sense of belonging, how football and sport plays a big role in people's life and upcoming BBFA projects to support Mental Health and Wellbeing.

To find out more about Mental Heath Awareness Week visit the Mental Health Foundation page.  

To contact Callum or Dan about upcoming projects, please email:

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Music by Darren Fellerdale.