Episodes
Episode #310 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Dr Perry Walters. Perry is UEFA A Licence Coach who was most recently a coach in the Bristol City academy, having spent several years working across youth development environments, Perry also boasts a background as a researcher with Bristol University. Perry joins Yas to share some insights on his research into adolescent brain development and some key considerations around engaging and supporting youth development...
Published 11/03/23
Episode #307 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a 'X' space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and...
Published 11/01/23
Episode #305 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a 'X' space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and...
Published 10/25/23
Episode #306 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Rajab Noor. Rajab is UEFA A Licence Coach with several years experience working in youth development in midlands based academies. Rajab now spends a bulk of his time working across talent identification as a coach developer and as a talent reporter on behalf of the England Youth National Pathway. Having spent a decade at The FA in a variety of roles. Rajab joins Yas to share some insights on talent identification, his...
Published 10/20/23
Episode #304 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Lee Rostron. Lee is UEFA A Licence Coach who was most recently a Head of Coaching with Walsall, having spent several years working in youth development alongside time spent with The FA as part of their skills programme. Lee joins Yas to share some insights on coming into coaching as a parent coach and eventually catching the bug, we discuss how coach education has changed and whether the qualifications as they are...
Published 10/13/23
Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence Coaches and Coach Developers ready to dive deep into the heart of coaching. Our podcast is born out of the rich experience of completing an MSc in Performance Football Coaching at St Mary's...
Published 10/08/23
Episode #302 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Paul Quinn. Paul is UEFA A Licence Coach who was most recently a Professional Development Phase Coach with Sheffield United, having spent several years working in Non-League and youth development environments alongside time spent with The FA. Paul joins Yas to share some insights on growing up in a football family, the link of similarities and difference in teaching vs coaching and how even senior pro's still need to...
Published 10/06/23
Episode #301 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a 'X' space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and...
Published 10/04/23
Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence Coaches and Coach Developers ready to dive deep into the heart of coaching. Our podcast is born out of the rich experience of completing an MSc in Performance Football Coaching at St Mary's...
Published 10/01/23
Episode #300 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Neil Harding Neil is a UEFA A Licence Coach with a wealth of experience in coaching and coach education. Having previously been an academy coach and head of coaching Neil is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with West Bromwich Albion. Neil joins Yas to share his journey and insights on fundamental differences between generations of coaches and coach developers and more. Enjoy! Why not become an official member...
Published 09/29/23
Episode #299 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a 'X' space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and...
Published 09/27/23
Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence Coaches and Coach Developers ready to dive deep into the heart of coaching. Our podcast is born out of the rich experience of completing an MSc in Performance Football Coaching at St Mary's...
Published 09/24/23
Episode #298 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Ahmet Akdag Ahmet is UEFA A Licence Coach currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Newcastle United, having spent several years working in Non-League and youth development environments. Ahmet joins Yas to share some insights on his journey some key considerations in the importance of building relationships with others, how parenting has impacted his coaching, vice versa and more. Enjoy! Why not become an official...
Published 09/22/23
Episode #297 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a 'X' space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes and...
Published 09/20/23
Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence Coaches and Coach Developers ready to dive deep into the heart of coaching. Our podcast is born out of the rich experience of completing an MSc in Performance Football Coaching at St Mary's...
Published 09/17/23
Episode #296 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Mark Bennett MBE Mark is a former British Commando & senior instructor within the Army Physical Training Corps who served 22 years before turning down promotion in order to leave the services & pursue his passion full time. During his Military career Mark was the senior instructor running the commando training wing & was the first person to redesign the preparatory training to focus on developing mental...
Published 09/15/23
Episode #295 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes...
Published 09/13/23
Episode #294 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Craig Johns Craig is a 10x National Champion, International Triathlon coach and CEO turned high performance leadership expert, international speaker and Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast host.  Having lived in 5 countries, Craig has 28 years of international experience working in the sport, health, mind, education and hospitality industries. He has created Gravity of Leadership, Break The CEO Code, active CEO and Atomic...
Published 09/08/23
Episode #293 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes...
Published 09/06/23
Episode #292 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Prof. Chris Cushion After completing his undergraduate degree at Brunel University, Chris took up a PhD studentship and completed his PhD, an ethnography of the coaching process in elite youth football in 2001. He was appointed a lecturing position in Sports Coaching and Performance, and progressed to Senior Research Lecturer in Coaching and Performance, being appointed as the pathway leader for the MSc in Sports...
Published 09/01/23
Episode #291 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes...
Published 08/30/23
Episode #290 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Darren Moss Darren Moss is a Doctoral researcher, UEFA A license coach, father, grandfather and dog-father, with several decades of experience. Darren has extensive passion and background in coach development, leadership, mentoring and people development, utilising academic research and wider insight to develop positive impact on practice. Darren joins Yas to discuss the power of mentoring. Why not become an official...
Published 08/25/23
Episode #289 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Chris Pipe Chris is a UEFA A Goalkeeping & UEFA A coach. Throughout his coaching career Chris has worked with all ages ranging from pre academy to U23 within boys academies programme to 1st team level in the Womens Game.  Last season Chris worked with England U23 where we oversaw the depth of Goalkeepers from U23-19 whilst also leading in attacking and defending set plays. In addition Chris also delivers in the...
Published 08/18/23
Episode #288 of The Coaches Network Podcast. Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences. These discussions take place live as part of a Twitter space every Sunday evening GMT. You could get involved live or listen back right here on a Wednesday. Discussions typically range from 30-60 minutes...
Published 08/16/23
Episode #287 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Rene Meulensteen René Meulensteen was assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson during a period when Manchester United won ten major trophies, including five Premier League titles, a UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Club title Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network? The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly...
Published 08/11/23