What to shout from the sidelines? Ex-Man United academy coach explains
This week Ben and Mike are joined by Neil Harris, a coach who spent 21 years at Manchester United, helping bring through stars like Scott McTominay and Anthony Elanga. And to spice things up, his son ...
10 Feb 202559min
Would our sons have more fun if we didn't coach the team?
After eight defeats in a row and a mental state that’s circling the drain, Ben and Mike have finally hit rock bottom. In this episode, they unravel their latest meltdown. For Ben, the emotional toll i...
3 Feb 202544min
Former Arsenal winger turned scout reveals what pro clubs are looking for
This week, Ben and Mike are back, reliving their latest touchline dramas. From celebrating Alfie’s newfound resilience to bemoaning yet another defeat, it’s the usual mix of chaos and tears.But don’t ...
27 Jan 202540min
Is there a secret to coaching marking? Because it’s driving us insane
Ever tried teaching kids to mark in football? It’s like herding cats—with shin pads. This week, Ben and Mike, try to deal with kids who think “marking” means standing 10 yards away looking bored, to w...
20 Jan 202536min
How will changes to youth football impact your players? Elite coach answers
This week, Ben and Mike return with a thought-provoking episode featuring Saul Isaksson-Hurst, also known as My Personal Football Coach. Saul is an elite coach who works with top talents like Noni Mad...
13 Jan 202543min
Ex-Prem striker reveals secrets to movement off the ball
In this episode of It’s Only Kids Football, Ben and Mike are joined by goalscoring legend Adam Le Fondre to tackle one of the hardest skills to teach young players: movement off the ball.Packed with p...
6 Jan 202545min
Why one win could solve everything (and why it probably won’t)
Three losses, five wins, five losses. On this week’s It’s Only Kids Football, Ben and Mike struggle to cope with the team’s erratic form. As die-hard Gooners, their Spurs-like inconsistency cuts even ...
30 Dec 202454min
Asmir Begovic: How my dad's tough training methods turned me into a Premier League winner
This week, Ben and Mike are joined by Asmir Begovic—a Premier League-winning goalkeeper who’s faced Messi, endured Tony Pulis’ gruelling pre-seasons and played under prime José Mourinho.Begovic shares...
23 Dec 202445min
