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
How do you stop bunching and make training fun? | Q&A Session
Send us your questions by signing up for the newsletter and emailing us.In this episode Ben Welch and Mike engage in a Q&A session addressing various challenges faced in kids football coaching.They di...
18 Sep 20249min
Team talk fails and tournament triumphs
In this conversation, Ben Welch and Mike Clark discuss their experiences and challenges of coaching and managing at summer tournaments.They talk about the excitement and fun of participating in summer...
14 Sep 202436min
Charlie Austin: Coaching, ADHD is a superpower and reffing kids' football
In this conversation, Charlie Austin, a former professional footballer for QPR, Southampton and Burnley, shares his experiences and insights on coaching kids in football - as well as coaching his own ...
9 Sep 202436min
A spicy pre-season ‘friendly’ and introducing Assistant Manager Mike
Ben Welch introduces his assistant Mike to discuss their experiences coaching together.They talk about the joys and challenges of coaching, the competitive nature of some young players, and the import...
1 Sep 202431min
