Coaches can improve their sessions by using volume and variety effectively. In this episode, we speak with FA coach development officer, Mark Leigh, who gives his insight on how to do just that.

Mark shares with us his journey into coaching. While he felt that coaching wasn’t for him to begin with, he shares with us the turning point that changed his mind. We ask Mark his advice for parents who find themselves in the same position, and if they don’t feel they have sufficient knowledge of the game.

We speak about what it means to be a transformational coach, and we get an in-depth look into what volume and variety looks like in sessions. We also speak about why a balance between enjoyment and development is essential and Mark shares his top tips and session ideas.

Covered in this episode:

• What changed Mark’s mind and led him to step into coaching?
• What it means to use volume and variety effectively.
• How a lack of variety in sessions can affect players.
• Advice for parents who don’t feel that they have the knowledge to be a coach.
• What it means to be a transformational coach.
• The importance of balancing enjoyment and development.
• How coaching has changed over the years.
• Tips for session planning when you’re short on time.

Transcript: Episode seven: Using volume and variety effectively with Mark Leigh