About Coaching Kids Soccer by Chris King Soccer Coach
This podcast is for grassroots soccer/football coaches and parents working with kids aged 5–10.
Hosted by Chris King, best-selling Amazon author of "Coaching Kids Soccer Volumes 1-2-3" and "3v3 Football Made Simple".
Each episode is packed with fun games and practical tips. We also explore the new 3v3 Future Fit format to help you stay ahead of the curve.
📚 Want to explore more of my grassroots coaching books? : https://mybook.to/COACHINGKIDSSOCCER123
Enrol in my online course “How To Coach Kids Soccer/Football” and get a special discount here: https://bit.ly/KidsSoccerCourse
“Candy Cane Dribbling” (Kicking It With Santa Special)
“Candy Cane Dribbling” (Kicking It With Santa Special)
In this festive episode of the Caching Kids Soccer Podcast, we dive into a fun Christmas-themed drill from Kicking It With Santa by Chris King — Candy Cane Dribbling! This high-energy activity helps young players sharpen their close-control dribbling and passing skills as they weave their way through candy-cane-shaped cone setups.
We break down multiple ways to play it: relay races, timed challenges, and fun progressions like toe taps, step-overs, turns, or zig-zagging through the cones. Perfect for coaches looking to add a holiday twist to training while keeping development front and center.
For coaches wanting even more practical, ready-to-use drills, check out Chris King’s full Christmas soccer book here: https://mybook.to/santasoccer (https://mybook.to/santasoccer)
And if you want to level up your coaching toolkit year-round, explore the complete coaching course on Udemy: “Here’s the Drill.” It’s packed with sessions, progressions, and coaching tips to transform your training sessions.
Get ready to bring holiday magic—and sharper dribbling—to your next practice!
9 Dec 2025
“Defend the North Pole!” (Kicking It With Santa Special)
“Defend the North Pole!” (Kicking It With Santa Special)
In this lively holiday episode of the Caching Kids Soccer Podcast, we feature another festive activity from Kicking It With Santa by Chris King — Defend the North Pole! This exciting drill blends shooting, dribbling, and defensive bravery as players take on the roles of Naughty Elves (attackers) and Good Elves (defenders) in a fun, fast-paced challenge.
Players around the circle try to strike the “North Pole” in the center while the Good Elves do everything they can to block shots, protect the pole, and prevent it from being knocked over! After each timed round, defenders rotate to see who can keep the North Pole safest with the lowest score against them. It’s a brilliant way to teach anticipation, blocking, and defensive body positioning—all wrapped in Christmas magic.
You’ll also hear fun progressions like adding a blow-up Santa, Snowman, or even having the coach dress up as Santa for the players to protect!
Check out the full book packed with 20 festive drills: https://mybook.to/santasoccer (https://mybook.to/santasoccer)
And for coaches wanting year-round, ready-to-run training sessions, don’t miss the Udemy coaching course “Here’s the Drill”—a complete resource for building confident, creative young players.
Bring on the Christmas chaos—and some top-class defending!
12 Aug 2025
3v3 Football Made Simple – Chapter 1 Overview: The Basics for New Coaches
This episode is based on the book 3v3 Football Made Simple by Chris King, available on Amazon: https://mybook.to/3v3SIMPLEFOOTBALL
In this quick, coach-friendly overview of Chapter 1, we cover everything you need to get started with the new FA Future Fit 3v3 format coming to UK grassroots football in the 2026/27 season.
You’ll learn:
Why 3v3 is a game-changer for young players
The simple rules and setup you’ll need
How to create fun, inclusive sessions
The 5-part training template used throughout the book
Whether you’re a parent stepping up for the first time or a volunteer coach looking for a simple, ready-to-use approach, this guide will help you run fun, effective sessions where kids learn through play.
📚 Grab your copy of 3v3 Football Made Simple: https://mybook.to/3v3SIMPLEFOOTBALL
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
1.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
72
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
30
Contact Coaching Kids Soccer by Chris King Soccer Coach
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Coaching Kids Soccer by Chris King Soccer Coach?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
