Arne Slot's sport psychologist on how you can develop your child's mental skills
This week, Ben and Mike bring in a guest guaranteed to change your perspective. Our clueless duo welcomes renowned sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to the pod. Having worked with elite players and coa...
9 Des 202449min
This valuable lesson helped our sons perform at their best
In Episode 18, Ben and Mike relive the highs and lows of their latest two games, which left them planning European tours and doing victory dances in the kitchen. Then, it’s a reality check as their bo...
2 Des 202454min
Ex-Prem Star: Nutrition secrets every parent should know
This week, Ben and Mike sit down with ex-Premier League star Marc Pugh—once a flying winger, now the king of kale. While Mike confesses his love for Burger King, Marc reveals the secrets behind his Sp...
25 Nov 202445min
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
