by England Football Learning
'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! Email: [email protected] or leave us a voice message on our Anchor page https://anchor.fm/coachcast-thefa
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April 30, 2025
<p>Putting the person first can transform the way coaches connect with players. But what does a person-first approach actually look like in practice, and how can coaches make it part of their everyday sessions? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, FA youth coach developer Suey Smith returns to Coachcast to explore the power of putting the person before the player. </p><p><br></p><p>Suey shares practical ways coaches can build trust, confidence and motivation within players. Whether you’re working with a large or small group or coaching across different age groups, this episode will help you to meet the individual needs of every player. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we cover: </p><ul><li>what putting the person first means and why it matters </li></ul><ul><li>how to start using a person-first approach in your coaching</li></ul><ul><li>why understanding player motivations makes such a difference to their performance</li></ul><ul><li>what kind of information you should try to learn about your players</li></ul><ul><li>the role of body language in building trust and confidence</li></ul><ul><li>using the person-first approach with large groups and across different age groups</li></ul><ul><li>where safeguarding fits into a person-first approach</li></ul><ul><li>how to make a positive impression on players that will stick with them for a lifetime</li></ul><ul><li>and much more… </li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3Sc4WCl" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transcript on England Football community</a> - (https://bit.ly/3Sc4WCl)</p><p><br></p><p>—————</p><p><br></p><p>Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our <a href="https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community forum</a> (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!</p><p><br></p><p>Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></p><p><a href="https://learn.englandfootball.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning</a> - https://learn.englandfootball.com/</p><p><a href="https://community.thefa.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community</a> - https://community.thefa.com/</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning on YouTube</a> -</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning X/Twitter</a> - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning</p><p>Email - <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LISTEN</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Editing and show notes by </strong><a href="https://www.clarioncast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Claricast</strong></a>.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>Good communication skills are essential to effectively coach players across all ages and stages. But what does good communication look like, and how can coaches better connect with their players? </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, The FA's Ryan Davies – who has changed roles since recording – returns to Coachcast to break down how to effectively communicate with players. </p><p><br /></p><p>Ryan works with teachers and coaches to support them deliver high quality PE, and also got the opportunity to be an England head coach. He has plenty of practical advice for coaches on how to adapt communication styles, build trust, and ensure messages resonate with players of all ages and abilities. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, we cover: </p><ul><li>what good communication looks like and why it’s so important </li></ul><ul><li>top tips for developing your communication skills </li><li>different communication styles and when to use them </li><li>how to ask for valuable feedback from your players</li><li>what your body language, tone, and volume are really saying to your players</li><li>maintaining consistency in your communications between training and matchday </li><li>ensuring you’re communicating for your players – not for the crowds</li><li>the key role of listening in effective coaching</li><li>how to tailor communication for different ages and stages</li></ul><ul><li>practical tactics you can use to start improving your communication in your next session</li><li>and much more… </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/42xlxW0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transcript on England Football community</a> - (https://bit.ly/42xlxW0)</p><p><br /></p><p>—————</p><p><br /></p><p>Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our <a href="https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community forum</a> (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!</p><p><br /></p><p>Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></p><p><a href="https://learn.englandfootball.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning</a> - https://learn.englandfootball.com/</p><p><a href="https://community.thefa.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community</a> - https://community.thefa.com/</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning on YouTube</a> -</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning X/Twitter</a> - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning</p><p>Email - <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>LISTEN</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Editing and show notes by </strong><a href="https://www.clarioncast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Claricast</strong></a>.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>Good relationships on and off the pitch can make all the difference in helping players improve. But what does a strong relationship look like? And how can coaches build them effectively?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, FA regional coach developer Chris Welburn returns to Coachcast to share his insights into building relationships with players.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris draws from his experience in different domains of the game to give us a better understanding of what a good relationship is and how to start building them.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris keeps it practical, offering real-world strategies for building strong connections despite the limited time coaches may have with players. Whether it’s working with young players, players with additional needs or involving parents and carers, he shares actionable advice to help coaches create a positive environment where all players can excel.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li>why building good relationships with players is essential</li><li>the three key traits of a strong player-coach relationship</li><li>how to quickly build trust in the short space of time coaches have with players each week</li><li>the difference between relationship-building in training vs matchday</li><li>how to help players communicate better with each other</li><li>understanding players on and off the pitch</li><li>the skills coaches need to foster strong connections</li><li>how to build relationships with parents, carers, and players with additional needs</li><li>and much more…</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/4j56tFE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Transcript on England Football community</a> - (https://bit.ly/4j56tFE)</p><p><br></p><p>—————</p><p><br></p><p>Do you have any coaching questions you’d like answers to? Or perhaps you’re facing a coaching challenge that you’d like help with? Simply head over to our <a href="https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community forum</a> (https://community.thefa.com/coaching/f/youth-club-football-forum) and post them there. Or leave them in the comments below. We can then put them to our guests in future episodes to get their advice!</p><p><br></p><p>Already listened to this episode or the previous seasons of Coachcast? We’d love to hear from you! Pass on your feedback by contacting us via <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LEARN MORE</strong></p><p><a href="https://learn.englandfootball.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning</a> - https://learn.englandfootball.com/</p><p><a href="https://community.thefa.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Community</a> - https://community.thefa.com/</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning on YouTube</a> -</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCisPO86aEIhWRTnTS1vrSVw</p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">England Football Learning X/Twitter</a> - https://twitter.com/EnglandLearning</p><p>Email - <a href="[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>LISTEN</strong></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> - https://open.spotify.com/show/4sA9fHoldaH1x5Wn3vdmsB</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/coachcast/id159180480</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Editing and show notes by </strong><a href="https://www.clarioncast.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Claricast</strong></a>.(https://www.clarioncast.com/)</p>
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