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Episode 95, 

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Quality Coaching and Player Engagement, a conversation with Faith Jasper,  Coach and Recreational Therapist

In this episode we discuss what is quality coaching? And the importance of player engagement, especially with our youngest players, with Faith Jasper, Coach and Recreational Therapist

Faith tells us about her playing and coaching journey and how she started coaching at 14 years old. We discuss how Faith breaks down her coaching methodology into the four moments of the game and uses a combination of practical practice with some classroom time to support player development. We also talk about the importance of having a `common` language and ensuring players feel part of the process.

Twitter - Faith Jasper - @FaithJasper4

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Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 94, 

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Episode 94 - Top Trump Coaching Tips, a Christmas Special!

In this episode Mark and I play Top Trumps with our coaching tips to see who has the best tips for coaches.

We share a coaching tip each, that we believe is important in coaching and and try and agree which one is the `best` ;)

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Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 93, 

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Episode 93 – Developing Your Coaching Blueprint, a conversation with Jason Carney, 

UEFA coach and author

In this episode we talk to Jason about the importance or having a coach’s blueprint and how you can put one together.

Jason talks us through his own playing and coaching journey and explains how his own experiences influence his approach to coaching now. We discuss what a coaching blueprint is, how a coach can put one together and how you can continue to reflect, review, and develop it. Jason also talks about his two books (The Soccer Coaches Blueprint and You V’s Yourself), his free blueprint service and website for practices, as well as the one thing he would change in the world of coaching.

www.soccerpracticesessions.com is a free website that has exercises for all age groups

www.practice90.com is also a free service where Jason can help you design your club or team blueprint. If you are happy with the service all Jason asks is just that you to donate whatever amount you think his was worth the charity The Wounded Warrior Project which helps soldiers that have been wounded in the line of duty.

Facebook – Soccer Practice Sessions 

The soccer Coach’s blueprint – published by Meyer and Meyer

And You V’s Yourself – Published by Archway publishers

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Episode 92, 

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Episode 92 – My Coaching Journey, so far!...a conversation with Ali Speechly UEFA B football coach

In this episode we talk to Ali about her football coaching journey including going from her Level 1 to UEFA B and coaching grassroots and academy players.

Ali shares her approach to coaching, what her successes have been so far and what have been some of the challenges on the journey. Ali also tells us about her new role at the FA and how she is hoping to and inspire more female coaches!

Ali Speechly– Twitter - @_CoachAli_

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Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 91, 

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Episode 91 – Developing a Team Culture, a conversation with JP Nerbun, 

coach, author and founder of TOC Culture Consulting

In this episode we talk to JP Nerbun about developing a team culture.

We discuss JP`s coaching background and experiences and then look at some of the key areas that impact on culture developing. These included What is Transformational Leadership and how can coaches use this to support team culture? How do you establish a Team Culture?, How can team culture be nurtured and supported?, and How can team cultured be enforced and measured?

Book – The Culture System - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-System-Process-Creating-Extraordinary-ebook/dp/B0B3DYM22K 

JP Nerbun – TOC Consulting - https://www.tocculture.com/

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 90, 

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Episode 90 – What is Great Coaching? a conversation with Shane Smith

In this episode we talk to Shane Smith about what is great coaching and how to support player development.

Shane has a BSc in Sports Science, an M.A. in Primary Education, is a primary school teacher and a coach. We discuss what great coaching may look like by reviewing the coach, the environment, the challenges, and the session. Shane shares his experiences of working and coaching in Ireland as well as his background of coaching a variety of sports including Gaelic football.

Shane Smith – Twitter - @ShaneSmith197

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 89, 

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Episode 89 - Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development,

a conversation with Ben Bartlett

In this episode we talk with Ben Bartlett about his second book Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development.

Ben updates us on what’s changed since we last spoke (episode #75) and we briefly revisit his first book before taking a closer look at the new book. Ben explains the background to the book and how it builds on the first one before giving us a brief overview of each of the eight chapters.

The Book - Connected Coaching, The Craft of Player Development - https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/book-shop/connected-coaching 

Ben Bartlett – Twitter - @benbarts

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

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Episode 88, 

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Episode 88 - A look at academy coaching, a conversation with Ross O'Kane, UEFA A and Advanced Youth Award Coach

In this episode we talk with Ross O’Kane about his experience of coaching in the academy system for the past twelve years.

Ross talks to us about his time as foundation phase lead coach at Luton FC and his approach to coaching. We discuss how academies approach player development, how sessions are structured and when a player might be played in a specific position. Ross also tells us about Street Football Tournaments and why he felt the need to set it up.

Street Football Tournaments - https://streetfootballtournaments.com 

Ross O’Kane (Street Football Tournaments) – Twitter - @SFTLuton

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Episode 87, 

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How to plan a season long Player Development Program, a conversation with Carl Wild,

lecturer, author and lead U9’s-U14’s coach at Chester FC

In this episode Carl returns to discuss the topic of player development and how we might approach supporting our players individual development over the long-term.

Carl shares his thoughts on what player development means to him and some of the key elements to player development. We discuss how this can be embedded over the course of the season and how a curriculum can be used to support player development. We also look at session planning, how practices could look and ways to differentiate `squad` practices to `individual` practices.

Carl also talks to us about his second book – Essential Practices for Player Development– and how coaches can use the book to enhance their coaching sessions and support their players.

Carl Wild – Twitter – @CarlWild75

The Book - Essential Practices for Player Development - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Practices-Player-Development-Ultimate/dp/178255243X

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Episode 85, 

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All things 9 aside, a conversation with James Brooks, FA level 2 and Brentford FC Foundation/ YDP phase coach

In this episode we discuss all things 9 aside with James Brooks, FA level 2 and Brentford FC coach.

James reflects on what the team had in place to transition from 7 to 9 aside, how they managed player recruitment, playing time, formations and the overall philosophy. We also discuss how training evolved and `top tips` for coaches who are also going to be transitioning from 7 to 9 aside. 

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