Why some young goalkeepers stop loving football
Why do some young goalkeepers thrive under pressure while others lose confidence after a single mistake? In this episode, hosts Ben and Mike are joined by former professional goalkeeper and experience...
27 Jul 1h 3min
Why your kid needs to get stronger
In this episode, Ben speaks to youth athlete development expert Dr Ben Pullen, to smash the biggest myths holding young players back. He completely dismantles the classic misconception that strength t...
20 Jul 55min
Are we raising soft footballers?
Ben and Mike are joined by former professional footballer Damian Scannell and mental performance coach Michael Hilton for an honest conversation about what it really takes to help young players thrive...
13 Jul 1h 7min
Why tournament football drives coaches crazy
Ben and Mike reflect on another unforgettable weekend in grassroots football, where the highs of great performances were matched by the heartbreak of a cup final defeat. In this honest and relatable c...
6 Jul 1h 15min
Teach this skill before next season starts
What really helps young footballers improve? In this episode, hosts Ben and Mike sit down with Jason and Neil from Rondos Academy to uncover the coaching principles they've learned from more than 15 y...
29 Jun 54min
What scouts REALLY look for in grassroots players
What does it really take for a young player to make it in academy football and what are parents and grassroots coaches getting wrong? In this episode, Ben and Mike sit down with Sean Conlon, a former ...
22 Jun 1h 6min
The biggest lessons from 100 episodes
Episode 100 marks a milestone beyond numbers, as Ben and Mike reflect on how three years of coaching and honest self-examination have reshaped them from reactive, emotionally driven dads into more sel...
15 Jun 1h 8min
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 Jun 1h 12min
