How a young footballer's brain works
Why do young players ignore instructions, forget skills they've mastered in training or simply want to play instead of listening? In this episode, hosts Ben and Mike, are joined by Laura Mellor-Bachma...
20 Aug 30min
Help your child score more goals this season
What does it really take to help a young footballer become a better goalscorer? In this episode, Ben and Mike are joined by former Football League striker and specialist finishing coach Dan Holman to ...
17 Aug 54min
The secret to raising a mentality monster
What separates the young footballers who keep improving from those who stand still? According to ex-professionals and Complete Football Academy coaches Kudus Oyenuga and Garry Richards, it isn't talen...
10 Aug 57min
Is 3v3 REALLY better for young footballers?
In this webinar, hosts Ben and Mike host an expert panel, featuring the FA’s head of grassroots coach, John Folwell, elite academy coach Michael Fox, professional goalkeeper Mark Howard, and youth lea...
6 Aug 1h 7min
Will playing a year up make your child better?
Ben and Mike dive into one of grassroots football's biggest debates: will playing a year up actually make your child a better footballer? Using their own team's pre-season as a real-life case study, t...
3 Aug 1h 2min
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 Juli 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 Juli 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 Juli 1h 7min
