As we approach the end of the year, we’ve rounded up five podcast episodes you may have missed from Coachcast in 2023.
The Play Phase
This is a must-listen if you work with players aged six and under. Clare Daniels and Pete Sturgess join us to chat about a brand-new philosophy. The ‘Play Phase’. It's designed to give 4-6s the best start when it comes to their development and first experience of football.
Interested? Tune in via this link. You can access the transcription here.
The power of women in coaching with Sharon Muxworthy-McIvor
In this episode, The FA's Sharon Muxworthy-McIvor, shares her story and talks about the importance of getting more women into the game. Sharon explains how to get involved in coaching, how to collectively form a more inclusive landscape for the game and how men can become supportive allies.
Access this episode here and use this link for the transcription.
Let’s talk about safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. But what does good safeguarding look like, and how do we play our part? In this episode, we’re joined by Ellie and Mark – two grassroots coaches and representatives of the FA Survivor Support and Safeguarding Advisory Group. They discuss safeguarding and why it’s so important, as well as bravely sharing their stories.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode focuses on safeguarding and will reference lived experiences of abuse in football.
Tune into the episode here. You can access the transcription on this link.
Using volume and variety effectively with Mark Leigh
Searching for top tips to improve your session design? Then look no further. Here, The FA's Mark Leigh, provides insight on how to do that by using volume and variety effectively.
Enjoy the clip? You can access the full episode here. The transcription can be found via this link.
Pro Licence insights
Interested in hearing from those in the professional game? Earlier in the year, we jumped onto the Pro Licence course to hear the thoughts of three learners. Click below to watch Amy Merricks, Lee Grant, and Steve Bould discuss their journeys and share their coaching advice.
If you prefer the audio-only version, use this link. The transcription can be found here.