Can Mike's son impress Premier League scouts?
Leigh Ramblers Black U8s are back in form and Ben and Mike are absolutely buzzing—well, mostly. While the kids are smashing it on the pitch, the dads are struggling to keep their heads on the sideline...
18 Nov 202443min
Matt Jarvis: How my childhood turned me into an England international
In this episode of It's Only Kids Football, former West Ham and Wolves winger Matt Jarvis joins hosts Ben Welch and Mike Clark to share his journey from grassroots football to the heights of the Premi...
11 Nov 202441min
Essential advice for parents navigating the academy system
With Mike living it up in Dubai, Ben is left to hold down the fort alongside Adam, the dad of Leigh Ramblers’ very own grassroots Gazza, Ollie. They dive into the team's recent triumphs—two wins in a ...
4 Nov 202449min
How to support your child after a poor performance
Join host Ben Welch in this fun and heartfelt episode as he sits down with Dean Russell, the dad behind the viral father-son goalkeeping duo that’s won the hearts of hundreds of thousands on social me...
28 Okt 202442min
How the parents helped turn our season around: Tactics, teamwork and positivity
In this episode, Ben and Mike take you through the emotional highs and lows of youth football coaching—complete with sleepless nights, frustrated shouting, and even a bizarre goal. After three painful...
21 Okt 202445min
Ollie Watkins’ striker coach changed how I coach my son
In this conversation, Ben Welch talks to striker coach Scott Chickelday about his experience coaching his own son and provides insights into teaching kids how to strike the ball cleanly.He emphasizes ...
7 Okt 202440min
Are we rubbish coaches? Our poor start has got us soul-searching
In this episode, Ben and Mike discuss their experiences coaching youth football, reflecting on their emotional responses to losing games and the impact of their egos. They explore the challenges of tr...
30 Sep 202438min
Charlie Austin: Tough love parenting and how to score more goals
In part 2 of this interview, Charlie Austin, a former professional footballer for QPR, Southampton and Burnley, shares his experiences and insights on coaching kids in football - and coaching his own ...
20 Sep 202438min
