The ultimate 3v3 coaching guide from an elite academy coach
In this episode, hosts Ben and Mike are joined in the studio by Football DNA's head of coaching, Paul Barry, to break down the FA’s brand-new 3v3 format for under-7s—and what it really means for coach...
8 Kesä 1h 12min
What should young footballers eat? Top nutritionists explain
This week, Ben and Mike, two grassroots dads doing their best not to ruin their kids’ football journeys, are joined by Kate and Fran from Performance Canteen, specialists in youth athlete nutrition wh...
1 Kesä 1h 6min
Why England’s biggest grassroots club STOPPED keeping score
In this episode, Mike Clark and Ben sit down with Colin Windrow, the visionary club manager behind MSB Woolton—officially the largest grassroots football club in England. Colin shares the fascinating ...
25 Touko 1h 1min
What every coach and parent needs to know about 3v3
In this special episode, hosts Ben and Mike travel to St George’s Park to investigate "Future Fit"—the FA’s biggest youth football restructuring in over a decade.The episode dives into the new 3v3 for...
22 Touko 46min
Should you play equal game time in tournament football?
Ben and Mike dive into one of grassroots football’s biggest debates: should every player get equal game time in tournaments? Drawing from real tournament experiences, they unpack the tension between f...
18 Touko 1h 15min
Simple coaching language that actually works
Ben and Mike are joined by Mark Thompson, UEFA A Licensed coach and International Technical Coaching Manager at Everton, to explore a simple truth: kids don’t need more coaching - they need clearer co...
11 Touko 1h 9min
We answer your toughest kids' football questions
In this bonus episode, Ben and Mike tackle the realities of grassroots football through listener questions and stories from the community. They explore key debates like competition vs development, man...
7 Touko 33min
What we learned coaching our own kids this season
As the season wraps up, Ben and Mike take a brutally honest look back at the highs, lows, and everything in between — from standout performances and unforgettable goals to moments they’d rather forget...
4 Touko 1h 11min
