In this episode Jason speaks with individual coaching specialist Ben Mangan. They talk about how observing experienced coaches improves you as a coach, the influence of reflecting on your own coaching behaviours and why experiencing all age groups early in your career is important. Be sure to connect with Ben at: https://www.instagram.com/bmfootballcoach ------------------ To get my best coaching tips and practice recommendations, subscribe to my free weekly Global Soccer Education...

In this episode Jason talks with UEFA B Licence qualified grassroots soccer coach Paul Robinson. They discuss different informal learning methods coaches can utilise to support their coaching journey. Paul also shares why he has written a coaching book detailing his own coaching knowledge and experience with the aim of helping other coaches. You can click this link to purchase Paul's book, The Soccer Sessions Book (This is not an affiliate link). ------------------ To get my best...

In this episode Jason discusses individual learning journey's, embracing different soccer technologies and the importance of having a strong network of coaching contacts with UEFA A Licence coach Ian McClurg. Connect with Ian at: https://www.ianmcclurg.com https://twitter.com/ianlearnperform https://www.instagram.com/ian_mcclurg_learn_perform_/ ------------------ To get Jason's best coaching tips and practice recommendations, subscribe to the free weekly Global Soccer Education...

In this episode I interview the impressive Natalie Henderson, who is the Youth Development Phase Lead Coach in the boys academy at Newcastle United in the English Premier League. Natalie shares her experiences of beginning as a coach while still playing in her early teens. She also explains how he progressed from shadowing centre of excellence coaches to now be coaching with England Women's U16 squad. To follow Natalie's progress you can connect with her on the following social media...

This is the second part of the episode where Jason talks to a coach who is passionate about individual development coaching and Street Soccer, Perry Cocking. Perry is the Founder of Pezzaz Street Soccer and a pre-Academy coach at Southampton Football Club Having started his career coaching career as a Football in the Community Coach at Southampton Football Club, he shares his journey towards creating his own street soccer program. Perry explains how he became curious about...

In this episode Jason talks to a coach who is passionate about individual development coaching and Street Soccer, Perry Cocking. Perry is the Founder of Pezzaz Street Soccer and a pre-Academy coach at Southampton Football Club Having started his career coaching career as a Football in the Community Coach at Southampton Football Club, he shares his journey towards creating his own street soccer program. Perry explains how he became curious about an individualized focus to...

This is the second part of Jason’s interview with Dan Neville, Technical Director of the British Virgin Islands FA. They continue the interview talking about non-league management and levelling up in Dan's second season in charge of the club. Dan explains how a chance meeting led him to connect with the British Virgin Islands FA and deliver some coaching to the Islands players. Through that he progressed to assist with the National Team coaching before taking the national Technical...

In this episode Jason talks to a coach who is developing a national development program in the Caribbean, Dan Neville. Dan is the Technical Director and National Team Assistant Coach for the British Virgin Islands Football Association. Having started his career coaching in the Centre of Excellence at AFC Bournemouth, he shares the lessons he learned since the start of his journey. Dan explains how community coaching, non league management and starting his own coaching business has...

In this episode of the Global Soccer Education podcast I speak with Mike Gilham, a grassroots coach who progressed to working full time in soccer development. Mike has gained extensive grassroots youth coaching experience with Portsmouth FC. He has also coached in elite youth environments with AFC Bournemouth and Fulham FC. To help his objective of completing his formal soccer qualifications, Mike took a coaching position with the non-league club, Carshalton Athletic FC. He eventually...

In this episode Jason talks to an expert in coaching foundation aged players, Andy Martino. Andy is the Football Development Manager at Southampton Football Club and also delivers coaching courses for the English Football Association. Having spent his entire career working for Southampton, Andy shares how his coaching methodology has evolved during his time with the Saints. Here are 3 things you’ll learn in this episode: What topics you should avoid when coaching foundation aged...

In this episode of the Global Soccer Education podcast, I talk to one of the influential coaches in the recent evolution of the Manchester City Academy, Darren Bowman. Darren was the Head of the Junior Academy & Schools Programme at the City Academy before progressing into the full time role of Lead Youth Development Phase Coach. After 11 years at the club, Darren saw a number of his Junior Academy recruits successfully earn professional contracts. At that point he felt a he needed a...

In this episode of the Global Soccer Education podcast, I talk to one of the most successful youth developers in the history of soccer, Tony Carr MBE. Tony spent over 40 years at West Ham United as Youth Team Coach, Reserve Team Manager and Academy Director. He was pivotal in the development of England internationals Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, Michael Carrick and Joe Cole. In this interview he shares his coaching journey from grassroots coaching in schools to being mentored by Ron...

In this episode of the Global Soccer Education podcast, I talk to one of the best young scouts in English soccer, Tom Reeves. Tom is the Lead Domestic and European Scout at Norwich City FC and previously worked at Burnley FC as an Academy Scout. Having made the switch from grassroots coaching to professional scouting, Tom shares the challenges he experienced in his journey from youth soccer to working in the senior game. Here are 3 things you’ll learn in this episode: Why being...

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