From The Sidelines - Grassroots Football
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Podcast Overview
<p>I never planned on making a podcast. But the more time Ive spent on the sidelines — watching, encouraging, coaching, tying countless muddy laces, the more I realised these small moments carry big lessons. <br><br>Grassroots football strips everything back. Amongst the talks of tactics, it’s about people, effort, creating community, and the little wins kids don’t even know they’re giving you. Somewhere between cold mornings and lost bits of kit, the sidelines start teaching you about yourself too. <br><br>So this is me, sharing my journey as a manager/coach/parent with you. </p>
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1/15/2026
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Recent Episodes
June 12, 2026
Episode 8 — Are We Overcoaching Our Kids?
Are We Overcoaching Our Kids? As coaches and parents, we all want to help. But when does helping become overcoaching? In this episode of From the Sidelines, I reflect on the fine line between guiding young players and controlling every decision they make. From a training session where we deliberately stayed silent and let the kids work things out for themselves, to the way players look to the sidelines after mistakes, this episode explores how learning often happens when adults take a step ba...
April 29, 2026
Episode 7 - What Makes a Good Sideline?
In grassroots football, the sidelines are never silent — but what impact do they really have on the game? In this episode of From the Sidelines, I reflect on how the voices, reactions, and behaviours from the touchline can potentially shape a child’s experience far more than we might realise. From moments of genuine encouragement — even from opposition parents — to the noise that can build when too many instructions take over, this is an honest look at what a positive sideline might look like...
March 19, 2026
Episode 6 - Incentives in Grassroots Football — Motivation or Pressure?
From Player of the Match awards to end-of-season trophies — incentives are everywhere in grassroots football. But are they helping motivate young players… or quietly creating pressure? In this episode of From the Sidelines, I reflect on the different ways children are rewarded in youth football — both on the pitch and at home — and how those incentives can shape the way kids approach the game. From the simple “I get a pound every time I score” to the bigger question of effort versus outcomes,...
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- What is From The Sidelines - Grassroots Football?
<p>I never planned on making a podcast. But the more time Ive spent on the sidelines — watching, encouraging, coaching, tying countless muddy laces, the more I realised these small moments carry big lessons. <br><br>Grassroots football strips everything back. Amongst the talks of tactics, it’s about people, effort, creating community, and the little wins kids don’t even know they’re giving you. Somewhere between cold mornings and lost bits of kit, the sidelines start teaching you about yourself too. <br><br>So this is me, sharing my journey as a manager/coach/parent with you. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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