Coachcast
by England Football Learning
The key to becoming the coach your players need with Chris Lowe &…
About this podcast
'Coachcast’ by England Football Learning, is a coaching podcast designed to give you expert insight, session ideas and a platform to discuss your coaching questions and challenges.
Have you been listening to Coachcast and tried out any of our coaching tips? We'd love to hear what you tried and how it went - as well as what you thought of the podcast!
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 121 episodes
- The key to becoming the coach your players need with Chris Lowe & Emily Senior | S7 Ep10 · 42 min · Season 7 Episode 10What do your players really need from you? Tactics, technical skills and good preparation all matter. But being a good coach is about more than this. Players need a coach who…
- How to create the best matchday experience for your players with Zahid Patel | S7 Ep9 · 53 min · Season 7 Episode 9Matchday is about more than just what happens during the game. It's an opportunity to enjoy playing, build confidence and feel part of the team. To get the most out of matchday…
- The latest game insights every grassroots coach should know | S7 Ep8 · 40 min · Season 7 Episode 8What can the latest game insights tell you about how you coach? You don’t have to coach the top levels of the game to get valuable insights from how the game is played at the top…
- Your complete guide to football formats with Chris Welburn | S7 Ep7 · 44 min · Season 7 Episode 7Are you getting the most out of your players? The format of the game can have a huge impact on how players learn, make decisions and enjoy football. Understanding why each format…
- How to be the role model your players need with Preeti Shokar | S7 Ep6 · 44 min · Season 7 Episode 6Every coach has an impact on the players they support. What kind of impact are you having? In this episode, Preeti Shokar joins Coachcast to explore what it means to be a…
- How to create fun, safe and welcoming coaching sessions with Andy Somers | S7 Ep5 · 54 min · Season 7 Episode 5A session that’s fun, safe and welcoming is one that ensures players not only want to come back for more every week, but also continue to develop. And in this episode, Andy…
- The ultimate guide to planning coaching programmes with Vinny Halsall | S7 Ep4 · 59 min · Season 7 Episode 4Good coaching starts with a plan. But how far ahead should coaches be thinking, and how do you build sessions that help players improve over time? In this episode, Vinny Halsall…
- How to plan a successful pre-season with Conal Murnin | S7 Ep3 · 34 min · Season 7 Episode 3Pre-season is your opportunity to set the tone for the season ahead. It's about understanding your players, creating the right environment and putting the foundations in place…
- How self-reflection can transform your coaching with Darel Tidman-Poole | S7 Ep2 · 36 min · Season 7 Episode 2Before the new season begins, many coaches are busy planning sessions, setting goals and thinking about their players. But one of the most valuable things you can do is to take a…
- Preparing for the new season and the 3v3 format with Andy Dyke | S7 Ep1 · 36 min · Season 7 Episode 1A new season is upon us, and with it, brings a new format. That’s why, in this episode, Andy Dyke joins us to dive into what coaches should prioritise at the start of the new…
- Creating connections and managing tournaments with Lee Carsley | Coachcast extra-time · 39 min · Season 6 Episode 24In this bonus episode, England men’s U21 head coach Lee Carsley shares the mindset, behaviours and decisions behind his coaching approach and back-to-back U21 European successes…
- What every coach should do to prepare for next season with Zahid Patel | S6 Ep23 · 28 min · Season 6 Episode 23With the season winding down, it’s a perfect time to start planning for the next one. The end of a season gives coaches a chance to reset. But preparation for the next season…
- Making sessions fun, enjoyable and meaningful with James Riches | S6 Ep22 · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 22Keeping players engaged throughout a session can be one of the biggest challenges coaches face. When energy dips or attention wanders, it can quickly affect outcomes for…
- How to coach goalkeepers with confidence with Yilmaz Aksoy | S6 Ep21 · 34 min · Season 6 Episode 21Coaching goalkeepers can feel daunting for many grassroots coaches. That’s why, in this episode, Yilmaz Aksoy, goalkeeping coach development manager, joins us to break down how…
- How to be a more effective coach with Conal Murnin | S6 Ep20 · 40 min · Season 6 Episode 20Effective coaching isn’t just about making good session plans, it’s about who you are and how you show up. Being an effective coach starts with being the best version of…
- What to consider when players are going through changes with Stacey Emmonds | S6 Ep19 · 26 min · Season 6 Episode 19Players don’t all develop at the same rate. And changes in physical development can affect confidence, performance, and even whether a young person stays in the game at all. And…
- Your biggest coaching questions answered with Chris Lowe | S6 Ep18 · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 18Every coach runs into moments where they’re not sure how to navigate a particular coaching challenge, or they would simply benefit from a second opinion. And that’s why we’re…
- Keeping players engaged during winter training with Paul Holder | S6 Ep17 · 46 min · Season 6 Episode 17Fewer players turning up, lack of engagement, and lost momentum during training sessions. These can all be symptoms of the very different environment that winter training…
- Matchday mastery: Success isn’t just winning with Matt Jones | S6 Ep16 · 1 h 0 min · Season 6 Episode 16Every player likes to win. But matchday success isn’t just about the final score. Matt Jones returns to Coachcast in this episode to share his formula for matchday success…
- Mid-season reset: reflection tips every coach needs with Sam Griffiths | S6 Ep15 · 35 min · Season 6 Episode 15Reflection is one of the most powerful tools a coach has – yet it’s often the first thing we let slip when the season gets busy. That’s why in this episode, we take a mid-season…







