Send us Fan Mail Episode 133 – Coaches’ QuestionsIn this episode of The Soccer Coaching Podcast, Scott and Ray answer three questions submitted by listeners. The questions cover three very different but equally important areas of coaching and coach development, including stepping into a leadership position, whether everyone is suited to coaching or educating others, and balancing tactical changes with individual player development during matches. The first question comes from Laurie, who asks...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 132, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 132 – Parents in Youth Football, a round-table discussion with Gary Piggott, Kevin Middleton, Zane Barber and Paul Kennedy In this episode, Scott and Ray are joined by the superb Gary Piggott, Kevin Middleton, Zane Barber and Paul Kennedy for a round-table discussion about the important role parents play in youth football. The panel discusses the relationship between ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 131 – Coaching a Performance Mindset, with Dan Leivers In this episode Scott and Ray are joined by the brilliant Dan Leivers for a fascinating discussion on Coaching a Performance Mindset. Dan is one of the most respected coach developers in the game and is currently working at Notts County following his time with Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt. Throughout the conversation, Dan shares his thoughts on what a performance mindset really means, how it differs from simply ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 130 - 2026 World Cup Analysis, with the awesome John Walker Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 130 – 2026 World Cup Analysis, with John Walker In this episode Scott and Ray are joined by the awesome John Walker, UEFA A Licence Coach and Analyst, for a fascinating deep dive into the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. John talks about the incredible work he has been doing analysing all 48 teams taking part in the ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 129, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 129 – Match Day In this episode Scott and Ray discuss match days in youth football and explore the role coaches, players and parents all play in creating a positive and developmental environment on game day. They talk about preparation leading into matches, managing emotions on the touchline, supporting players through mistakes, and ensuring match days remain aligned ...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 128Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly Episode 128 – What Actually Is Player Development? In this episode, Scott Mowberry is joined by regular co-presenter Ray Power for an insightful discussion exploring one of the most frequently used phrases in football coaching: player development. Together, Scott and Ray examine what player development actually means and why it involves much more than simply improving a player's technical abili...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 127, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 127 – Coaches Voice (Episode 2): Half-Time Team Talks, Opposed v Unopposed, Player-Centred Coaching In this episode we bring you the second instalment of our Coaches Voice series, recorded with Ray Power, where we share thoughts, experiences and reflections on key topics within the game. This episode is shaped around questions and contributions from the coaching commu...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 126 – Training Session Round Table, with Ben Andreos, Craig Birtwistle, Peter Prickett & Ray Power In this episode we bring together an outstanding panel for a Training Session Round Table discussion, focusing on what is arguably the most fundamental part of player development – the training session itself. Joined by Ben Andreos, Craig Birtwistle, Peter Prickett and co-host Ray Power, we explore how coaches approach the design and delivery of training sessions. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 125 Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 125 – How AI Can Be Used in Football Coaching, a conversation with Kevin Middleton In this episode, Ray and I are joined by the awesome Kevin Middleton to explore the growing impact of Artificial Intelligence in football coaching and beyond. Kevin shares his journey and provides a fascinating insight into his work with FootballGPT, highlighting how AI is beginning to s...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 124 Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 124 – Deep Dive Episode 2: Playing a HIGH BLOCK In this episode, Paddy and I take a deep dive into the concept of playing a high block, using a fascinating tactical example from the Carabao Cup Final where Manchester City surprised Arsenal with a bold and aggressive approach. We explore how City implemented a high block structure, committing four attacking players high...