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Developing Your Football World#103 BFCN #74 The Futsal Way - Sergio GargelliFinland men's head coach for futsal, Sergio Gargelli, joins myself and my co-host Sean Dye. We walk a lot about futsal, and mainly the ideas that can be taken from futsal into football. Where there is a lot of benefit to footballers to play futsal and learn these concepts, Sergio even suggests that football teams should have a futsal coach on staff. The book is called The Futsal Way, and it is available to purchase here: https://www.sergiogargelli.com/the-futsal-way.asp
2023-06-301h 21Developing Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Hong Kong - Sam HolmshawIn this episode of BFCN Shorts, Sam Holmshaw joins us to talk about life and football in Hong Kong.
2023-03-3129 minDeveloping Your Football World#102 BFCN #73 Head of Scouting in Luxembourg - Adam PateAdam joins us to talk about scouting, analysis, and working remotely. What does it take to work in different cultures? What constraints are in place affecting a team's ability to recruit? How do you build a department?
2023-02-171h 03Developing Your Football World#101 BFCN #72 China Is Opening Up! Matt Ward and David WebberA huge land full of huge opportunities, the country of China is opening up again, and there will be plenty of roles available for football coaches. Two people who know China well, in Matt Ward and David Webber, give us the inside scoop in how football works, what China is really like, and how you can land yourself employment. BFCN will be listing China jobs, and Matt and David will be helping to place coaches via a consultancy.
2023-02-101h 17Developing Your Football WorldBFCN Shorts | Denver, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh - Harry RandellHarry Randell has been working in the USA and has come on to talk to us about three different cities.
2023-02-0629 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Cambodia - Nicky BaldockNicky Baldock joins us to talk about his time living and working in Cambodia as a football coach.
2023-01-1930 minDeveloping Your Football World#100 BFCN #71 CEO Joe Brine Steps Into Football CoachingJoe has recently been an analyst for Velez in Spain, and joined AFC Bournemouth's pre-academy. Before that, he created tmrw as a side hustle in his bedroom, and is also the founder of Penalty Magazine. A bright future in football awaits. Learn about Joe's journey up until now, and what skills he has as a CEO of an international business that he'll take into football coaching.
2023-01-131h 00Developing Your Football World#99 BFCN #70 Lloyd Owers Becomes Technical Director of the Marshall IslandsLloyd Owers tells us about his new role as technical director of the Marshall Islands. Listen to learn about the island and what the role entails.
2023-01-1050 minDeveloping Your Football World#98 BFCN #69 USA, India, and Uzbekistan - Harrison WardHarrison Ward has been to many interesting locations, including what seems like a dream come true to coach in Hawaii. The is an interview that includes great experiences and insights, and sheds a light on some of the negative too. Unfortunately the sound quality isn't the best, as we struggled a few times with internet problems, but this doesn't detract from the quality of what can be learned from Harrison's coaching journey.
2022-12-2946 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Norway - Robin ShrootIn this episode, we learn about Norway from our guest Robin Shroot. These BFCN Shorts episodes are available on all your favourite podcast apps. We're always looking for guests if you'd like to come on and talk to us about where you've been.
2022-11-2528 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Japan - Liam ArkleyLiam Arkley joins us from Japan to talk to us about life and football.
2022-11-1743 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Costa Rica - Duncan SpaldingWith fourteen years of experience in the central American nation, Duncan Spalding gives us the inside scoop on Costa Rica.
2022-10-2019 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Samoa - Jess IbromJess Ibrom joins us to talk about football on the Pacific island nation of Samoa.
2022-10-1923 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Saudi Arabia - Tim JonesIn this slightly longer short, we speak to Tim Jones about life and football in Saudi Arabia.
2022-10-1143 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Malawi - Cameron HerbertIn this episode of BFCN SHORTS we speak to Cameron Herbert about football in Malawi.
2022-10-0817 minDeveloping Your Football World#97 BFCN #68 Pompey Hall of Fame, England Beach Soccer, PE Teaching in Dubai - Gemma HillierWe speak to the amazing Gemma Hillier, who is a legend to those involved in football on the south coast. The first female player inducted into the Portsmouth FC Hall of Fame, and now an England beach soccer star, while working as a PE teacher in Dubai.
2022-08-3155 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | California - Lloyd MarshallWelcome to BFCN Shorts. These are a series of short form interviews where coaches talk to us about a location they have coached. Our second guest is Lloyd Marshall, who has spent six years in California.
2022-08-3019 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN SHORTS | Colombia - Gary PhilpottWelcome to BFCN Shorts. These are a series of short form interviews where coaches talk to us about a location they have coached. Our first guest is Gary Philpott, who is currently in Palomino, a small town on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
2022-08-2720 minDeveloping Your Football World#96 BFCN #67 Oxford United and Sunday Share - Rob PorterEnjoy this great chat with the wonderful Rob Porter, coach at Oxford United Girls RTC and one of the coaches behind Sunday Share.
2022-08-221h 04Developing Your Football World#95 BFCN #66 Grassroots Football and the Career Ambitions of a Promising Young Coach - Henry StoneIn this episode we speak to Henry Stone, a promising young coach from Southampton.
2022-08-111h 46Developing Your Football World#94 BFCN #65 India, Canada, and The Mind Game - Stevie GrieveWe're back! And our guest is the excellent Stevie Grieve. Stevie has worked all over the world in a whole range of different positions within football.
2022-07-1157 min
Developing Your Football World#93 BFCN #64 Coaching and Development in Australia and USA - Dan EvansWe talk to Dan Evans, a A licence coach, technical director, and coach educator, who has worked extensively all over the USA and Australia.
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Developing Your Football World#92 BFCN #63 Women's Football, RTCs, and American Summer Camps - Paul RobinsonWe talk to Paul Robinson about his time working in women's football, regional talent centres, what it is like at an American summer camp, and we learn about his new coaching book.
2022-03-301h 09Developing Your Football World#91 BFCN #62 International Management with Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Uganda - Johnathan McKinstryIn this episode we have the pleasure of speaking to international manager Johnny McKinstry, who became the manager of Sierra Leone's men's national team at just age twenty-seven. Since then, he has continued international management with Rwanda and Uganda, and worked at clubs in Lithuania and Bangladesh.
2022-03-251h 15Developing Your Football World#90 BFCN #61 Studying in Norway and Coaching in the USA - Callum MossIn this episode of the podcast we meet Callum Moss, a great young coach with a lot of insight and experience. Callum talks to us about football in Norway and in the USA.
2022-03-161h 09Developing Your Football World#89 BFCN #60 Women's Football, Coach Education, and Estonia - Keith BoanasIn this episode we have the pleasure of listening to the great Keith Boanas. Keith has a wealth of knowledge from a fantastic career, spanning many decades, across different levels and roles. A great coach, a great coach educator, and a busy man who always finds time to help others.
2022-03-091h 26Developing Your Football World#88 BFCN #59 Laurie McGinley and the Curve MindsetJoining us on this episode is Laurie McGinley. Laurie shares his coaching experience, his time as an international football, and what he has learned from starting his own company.
2022-02-161h 17Developing Your Football World#87 BFCN #58 Q&A with Gérard JonesWe are joined by coach educator Gérard Jones for a Q&A and to learn about the new coach education platform ULearnbly.
2022-02-071h 34Developing Your Football World#86 BFCN #57 Russia, Germany, Working with Kids, Moving Abroad - Dave KnapeDave Knape joins us to talk about his time spent working abroad, as a PE teacher, football coach, and more. Dave is superbly candid and honest in reliving his experiences for the learning benefit and entertainment of our audience.
2022-02-011h 48Developing Your Football World#85 BFCN #56 Coaching Experiences and Learning from Others - Rhys BarkerRhys Barker joins us to talk about his coaching career, and what he has learned along the way.
2022-01-251h 37Developing Your Football World#84 BFCN #55 A Vietnamese Perspective of England and USA - Terry CaoWe talk to Terry about what football is like in Vietnam, his experiences coaching abroad in England and the USA, and the similarities and differences between the locations.
2022-01-1051 minDeveloping Your Football World#83 BFCN #53 Goldust - David and Keith MayerThe Developing Your Football World Podcast is back with our first episode of 2022, featuring father and son coaching duo Keith and David Mayer. Keith and David share with us their insight into coaching, talk us through their experiences, providing a great listen for coaches.
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Developing Your Football World#82 BFCN #56 Coaching in Dubai - Conor DoyleIn this episode we meet Conor Doyle, following on from our brief conversation from our recent trip to Dubai. Now we get to go more in depth about the culture, the lifestyle, and the opportunities for British coaches in Dubai. An excellent learning opportunity for coaches who have Dubai high on their list of places to work.
2021-10-1555 minDeveloping Your Football World#81 BFCN #55 Trying to get Abroad - Lewis CraneIn this episode we meet Lewis Crane, who tells us about the start of his coaching journey, the difficulties of keeping work during the pandemic, and attempting to find work abroad.
2021-10-041h 08Developing Your Football World#80 BFCN #53 Solomon Islands and the Futsal World Cup - Damon ShawThis episode we learn from Damon Shaw, who has done exceptionally well to forge a career abroad as a futsal coach. On the staff for the Solomon Islands at the Futsal World Cup, and currently coaching in Poland, Damon is a great example for other Brits to follow.
2021-09-3052 minDeveloping Your Football World#79 BFCN Q&A with Paul BarryPaul was very generous with his time to come on and share his insight and knowledge, responding to questions that had been submitted in advance. We always enjoy talking to Paul, and hope you'll enjoy learning from him too.
2021-09-211h 16Developing Your Football World#78 BFCN #52 Out in Lithuania - Macauley MusgraveMacauley recently started working in Lithuania for FK Babrungas Plungé. Find out how he got there, what it's like to work there, and what some of the challenges are associated with working abroad. Follow Macauley on Twitter @MaccaCoaching and @CoachesPlan.
2021-08-301h 16Developing Your Football World#77 BFCN #51 From the Valleys to China - Ashley Jon HealeyIn this episode I went to Eastleigh FC to talk in person to Ashley Jon Healey. Ash has coached abroad in China, and shares with us his journey from the valleys, to Southampton Solent, and to the Far East.
2021-08-201h 15Developing Your Football World#76 BFCN #50 What is it like to coach in Mexico?This episode features four guests who have all worked in Mexico. We share stories, insight, experiences, and take several trips down memory lane. We hope this answers some questions you may have had about Mexico, and that we have convinced you to consider going to such an amazing country. Guests are Chris Bennett, Chris Hames, Brenden Johns, and Neil Connor.
2021-08-092h 00Developing Your Football World#75 BFCN #49 Academy Coach and Children's Author - Paul BarryGet to know Paul Barry and his coaching journey. Enjoy listening to Paul's insight from his various roles as a mentor, personal trainer, academy coach, and children's author. Follow Paul on Twitter @PBazza07
2021-07-311h 21Developing Your Football World#74 BFCN #48 Spain, Guernsey, and the Muratti Vase - Kevin GrahamThe podcast is back, with your Will as your new host. We talk to Kevin Graham, who has vast lower league coaching and playing experience. Kev talks to us about football in both Spain and Guernsey. Follow Kev on Twitter @WebblyHead and look out for his podcast Futbol 360.
2021-07-181h 19Developing Your Football World#73. BFCN #47 - Working with elite players as an elite Individual Development Coach - Saul Isaksson-HurstWe're joined by one of the best in the business, to discuss working with elite players both in the U.K and currently in Thailand.
2021-04-0933 minDeveloping Your Football World#72. BFCN #46 - From Taiwan to the Academy of Slavia Prague - Jonathan DaviesJonathan Davies shares his coaching journey which has seen him moving from grassroots in Taiwan, to the academy of Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic.
2021-03-2452 minDeveloping Your Football World#70. BFCN #45 - Head Coach in Norway and working with Premier League Clubs - Russell HullettRussell shares his experiences of leading a professional club in Norway, where he ended after roles with Manchester Utd, W.B.A, Nottingham Forest and more!
2021-03-121h 06Developing Your Football World#69. BFCN 44 - Newcastle Utd Community Coach & Women’s 1st Team Coach - Lloyd MillerWe chat with Lloyd about his journey working abroad and his current roles, working for his beloved Newcastle Utd.
2021-03-0649 minDeveloping Your Football World#68. BFCN #43 - Working abroad as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Dominic BrowneDom Browne is currently in Hong Kong, having previously worked with Swansea City and a number of different athletes and sports teams. We take a closer look into some of the key factors and considerations, when working with athletes.
2021-02-2852 minDeveloping Your Football World#67. BFCN #42 - Coaching in U.S.A, Sweden and now Oxford Utd Women U23s Manager - George AnthonyMatt chats with George about his time abroad and also discuss topics, of teaching and other roles that a transferable to coaching.
2021-02-2043 minDeveloping Your Football World#66. BFCN #41 - Racism and not being ripped off by your employersJames and Matt discuss the topic of Racism in the game and also go through some suggestions, for coaches to protect themselves from broken agreements.
2021-02-0658 minDeveloping Your Football World#65. BFCN #40 - An Academy Director in South Korea - Ryan EldredFrom Portsmouth and Chelsea, to China and South Korea. Ryan Eldred shares his experiences.
2021-01-2825 minDeveloping Your Football World#64. BFCN #39 - Sierra Leone, working for Chelsea in China and being a Head Coach in Lesotho - Paul WestrenPaul talks through his experiences from how he ended up in Sierra Leone, working for Chelsea in China and being a Head Coach in Lesotho.
2021-01-2054 minDeveloping Your Football World#63. BFCN #38 - Uruguay, Argentina, Morocco, India, Lesotho and many more - Darren WiltshireWe are joined by globetrotting Darren Wiltshire and discuss a number of topics including travel, coach development and understanding your own capabilities.
2021-01-1458 minDeveloping Your Football World#62. BFCN #37 - From the Welsh Senior Leagues to Academy Director in Shanghai - David WebberDavid Webber was a 19 year old Head Coach in the Welsh 3rd tier. Not so long after he headed to China to continue his coaching journey. He's now been there for over 6 years and now holds the responsibility of being an Academy Director.
2021-01-0740 minDeveloping Your Football World#58. BFCN #36 - Developing the game in Belize with their National F.A - Jonathan HooperA superb story of becoming a coach and ending up supporting a country's National Football Association.... with many laughs on the way!
2020-12-231h 06Developing Your Football World#56. BFCN #35 - Experiences of female coaches and development in the women's game - Laura GrubbLaura Grubb is a U16 Head Coach at the University of Portsmouth. She's also a PhD researcher focusing on the experiences that female coaches live through in the game.
2020-12-1650 minDeveloping Your Football World#55. BFCN #34 - Coaching from 14 and now 1st Team coach in Thailand - Richard HorlockRichard Horlock's route into coaching came at the age of 14, where his development continued via a number a professional clubs and roles before leading him to the professional 3rd tier of Thailand football.
2020-12-0948 minDeveloping Your Football World#53. BFCN #33 - Life as a Lead Coach & Welfare Officer - Gemma BellWe talk with Gemma Bell about her pathway into coaching and how life is as Lead Academy Coach and Welfare Officer, at Lincoln Utd.
2020-11-2550 minDeveloping Your Football World#52. BFCN #32 - Developing a country - with Cayman Islands National Team Manager Ben PughMoving from coaching with Ipswich Town FC's Academy, Ben Pugh is now a National Team Head Coach and Director of Coaching for a nation, who has started to put hard work into practice.
2020-11-1741 minDeveloping Your Football World#51. BFCN #31 - Scotland Youth, British Virgin Islands, West Indies and now Trinidad - James BairdThis is an episode sharing a unique story which includes playing for 3 National teams and a coaching career, which has been just as colourful.... so far.
2020-11-1144 minDeveloping Your Football World#50. BFCN #30 - Thrown into the deep end and saving a club from relegation - Alena MoultonStoke City Ladies 1st Team Manager, Alena Moulton, joins us to share her experiences of leading Women's Senior teams, and tells how different challenges have made her into the manager she is today.
2020-11-0454 minDeveloping Your Football World#49. BFCN #29 - Unique career paths into Non-League management & life as a gay coach - Luke TuffsLuke Tuffs is now 1st Team Manager at Ashford Town in the Isthmian League South Central Division, a position which was gained by hard work, persistence and pushing through adversity. In this episode we take a detailed look into managing people and changing rooms, with topics including being an openly gay coach in the game.
2020-10-2854 minDeveloping Your Football World#48. BFCN #28 - From Stevenage & USA to educating OZ & winning titles - Warren GrieveAfter a few years coaching in USA, a twist of fate saw Warren Grieve head out to Australia where he became a leading Coach Educator, and helped a NPL club win its first league title in over two decades.
2020-10-211h 01Developing Your Football World#46. BFCN #27 - The path to Norway via the Cayman Islands - Jack BrazilJack Brazil started his coaching pathway at University and by throwing himself into the task of developing as a coach, he soon found himself learning in the diverse environments of the Cayman Islands and Norway.
2020-10-0744 minDeveloping Your Football World#44. BFCN #26 - Working through Non-League to National Team Manager - Jamie DayBangladesh National Team Manager, Jamie Day, joins us with an excellent insight into challenges a coach can face in English non-league football. We also go into some experiences gained in Bangladesh, including some great stories!
2020-09-2342 minDeveloping Your Football World#43. BFCN #25 - Making the move from the U.K and life with Orlando Pirates, South Africa - Michael LoftmanMichael Loftman worked his way from an internship and volunteering to being part of the staff of one of the biggest clubs in the continent of Africa... He also shares some tips on how to find opportunities abroad.
2020-09-1645 minDeveloping Your Football World#41. BFCN #24 - Bloomsbury Football Academy Coordinator and creating opportunities through attitude - Josh ArnoldJosh Arnold has worked hard to get to where he is today, volunteering, taking on internships and going the extra mile when meeting new people. He's now earned his first full-time role in football and shares his stories of how he's been able to attract new opportunities.
2020-09-0939 minDeveloping Your Football World#40. BFCN #23 - From Internship to China, then Bristol City via Dubai - Hamish MunroSports Scientist and Strength & Conditioning Coach Hamish Munro, is our guest sharing his stories and experiences from China and the Middle East, including a superb insight into the role of the Sports Scientist.
2020-09-0258 minDeveloping Your Football World#39. BFCN #22 - Head Coach of England Universities Women's Team - Rebecca SawuikWe're joined today by Watford Academy Coach and England Universities Women's Team Head Coach, Rebecca Sawuik. Discussion points include managing a team which prepares players for 1st team football and as a PHD Researcher, Rebecca also shares some knowledge regarding other important subjects around the game.
2020-08-251h 00Developing Your Football World#38. BFCN #21 - Balancing senior team roles and the benefits of further education - Jonny PipesWe catch up with Jonny Pipes who's a Reserve Team Head Coach and a 1st Team Coach, at the same time as finishing off a Masters Degree in Football Performance Coaching. We discuss the benefits of further education and how it can transfer to the practical side of the game.
2020-08-1945 minDeveloping Your Football World#37. BFCN #20 - Managing in the Women's Scottish Premier League & stamping the passport around the world - Ryan McConvilleThis week's episode features Ryan McConville, who’s managing in the Women’s Scottish Premier League and has also made use of his passport coaching in, USA, South Africa, Russia and Northern Ireland.
2020-08-1351 minDeveloping Your Football World#36. BFCN #19 - Forest Green Rovers Academy Manager, Hannah Dingley, discusses her career pathway to dateHannah Dingley is the first female, to become an Academy Manager at a professional football league club. This episode discusses her career pathway from a teaching background, to coaching at Senior men's teams and working with female International players. The former Burton Albion Head of Coaching, also shares the ideal skill set, coaches could be aiming for to help progress their careers.
2020-08-0646 minDeveloping Your Football World#35 - South Asian Heritage Month supported by Manisha Tailor MBEWe get a quick insight into what South Asian Heritage Month is all about, and how important it is for underrepresented groups to receive support, in breaking down barriers in sport and life.
2020-07-3003 minDeveloping Your Football World#34. BFCN #18 - Chelsea Community Coach, to 8 years in OZ and Coach Education - Chris AdamsEssex boy Chris Adams got stuck into coaching in the U.K before heading off to Australia, where he started life sleeping in a mates garage. Chris quickly got his OZ career on track with roles as a Technical Director, and later becoming a Coach Educator. 8 years later, he's living by the beach and enjoying a round of golf....
2020-07-271h 04Developing Your Football World#33. BFCN #17 - 20 years as a Chef & 3 countries as a coach - Neil ConnorNeil Connor didn't need to be a football coach.. he wanted to be one. A background in engineering and holding the elite position as Head Chef, Neil wanted to follow his passion and turned his people skills into a coaching career. He's now an Academy manager in Mexico!
2020-07-1942 minDeveloping Your Football WorldBFCN News Episode 14th July 2020A quick catch up with some news about British Coaches, featuring latest appointments and jobs.
2020-07-1402 minDeveloping Your Football World#32. BFCN #16 - Unemployment in football, how to handle it and how to get back on track - Featuring Gregg RyderFormer Head Coach from Iceland Gregg Ryder, joins us to discuss the topic of losing your job or being unemployed in the game. Having recently been without a role for 9 months, Gregg provides an insight of his personal experiences unemployed and how he handled it.
2020-07-131h 05Developing Your Football World#31. BFCN #15 - Founder of Football4Football and a few lessons for all the coaches - Julian DoweWe are joined by Founder and CEO of the football resource platform Football4Football, Julian Dowe. As a youth he was touted the next big thing, chased by Man Utd, Man City, Everton and signing senior pro terms with Wigan Athletic. As you will learn, a number of poor decisions from the staff around him led to a promising career at the top of the game, being fractured and ending premature with numerous injuries that could have and should have been avoided.
2020-07-061h 06Developing Your Football World#30. BFCN #14 - Building a reputation in Latvian Football & managing Marupe FC - Tony McMullenWe speak with former GK Tony McMullen who has gradually been building his coaching career out in Latvia, now finding himself as Head Coach with Division 2 team Marupe.
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2020-07-011h 13Developing Your Football World#29. BFCN #13 - Dilemmas & how not to behave abroad, scams, bigotry and football - Will Wilson (Explicit)(NOTE: Some of the topics may be disturbing for some listeners) A very mixed episode with some funny tales and some serious issues faced throughout the game, that really need addressing. Will shares a great insight of some troubles coaches may face working abroad, as well as sharing some less tasteful revelations that bring up some serious talking points.
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2020-06-261h 13Developing Your Football World#28. BFCN #12 - Cycling through Africa, building a Football Club in Latvia and managing at a World Cup - Justin WalleyThe much travelled Justin Walley is today's guest, with some stories which will open up eyes and possibly pass on the 'travel itch'. Entering the CONIFA World Cup with a team who almost never made it to the tournament, this is a fascinating listen you do not want to miss!
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2020-06-221h 07Developing Your Football World#27. BFCN #11 - Coaching at Millwall, Spurs and South London Laces, whilst battling against exclusion and an 'uneven' playing field - Ali SpeechlyWe are joined by former Millwall and Spurs Girls coach Ali Speechly, for what turned into an in depth and enlightening chat on all topics surrounding the women's game. This is not to be missed by either female or male, as it proves to be a real eye opener on the barriers that females face in football.
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2020-06-181h 15Developing Your Football World#26. The damage that unqualified coaches can causeIn this episode I discuss the damage that unqualified coaches have on the football development in China, although, it's relevant to any country in the world.
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2020-06-0827 minDeveloping Your Football World#25. BFCN #10 - Being brave enough to move into Senior Football and not building snowmen in Iceland - Ash CivilIn this episode we are joined by Ash Civil who has navigated a journey through youth and senior football, bringing him to his current role as Head Coach in Division 3 of Iceland. We discuss being brave enough to coach adults, how to create your own fortune and the skill of reflecting on your own actions...
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2020-06-031h 16Developing Your Football World#24. BFCN #9 - Developing Youth at Chelsea & Spurs, then nipping across to Azerbaijan - Daryl WillardAnother cracking episode with guest Daryl Willard, who gives an excellent insight into developing youth at two English powerhouse clubs, before setting off to Azerbaijan for a mixture of different, 'fun' experiences!
2020-05-2959 minDeveloping Your Football World#23. Will there be enough roles for coaches at the restart and if not, then what?In this episode I discuss the reality of there not being enough roles available for coaches to go back to, in what is already an ultra competitive industry with a lack of opportunities at the best of times. What happens if clubs and academies dissolve? What happens if Full-Time roles are turned to Part-Time ones and what happens if 'furlough' was a better word for ' you're still being let go'.... A few additional ideas on how to prepare for a worst case scenario are also included.
2020-05-2720 minDeveloping Your Football World#22. BFCN #8 - Leading the Elite, Managing the person and Coaching the Player, with Rob RylesDiscussions with Rob Ryles who has experience at the highest levels from his time working with the England National Team Development Squads, Stoke City and Everton F.C. We also dig into his time working with the Bangladesh Football Federation and get a true insight into how important personal connection with players is.
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2020-05-251h 10Developing Your Football World#21. BFCN #7 - How to make players play for you whilst winning in Asia, Vietnam Dong, Translators, & Thailand with Bryan Robson & Peter Reid...In this episode we're joined by Steve Darby who has coached in the Middle East, Australia, Vietnam, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India to name a few.... In this entertaining and educating chat we discuss how thins 'really' work in Asia, who to keep happy and how to survive, whilst re-visiting some brilliant stories about translators, and working with Bryan Robson and Peter Reid.
2020-05-211h 02Developing Your Football World#20. BFCN #6 PART 3 Feat: Manisha Tailor MBE - Equality & Showing Racism the Red Card, PART 3In Part 3 we delve into the subject of equality in the game and talk about the initiatives that Manisha is currently involved in, such as 'Show Racism the Red Card'.
For latest updates from Manisha and all the work she's doing, head across to http://swaggarlicious.com/
Read her book 'Child In Mind' which is talked about in this episode https://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Mind-teaching-understanding-wellbeing/dp/152721852X
Find the FA's resources on Race Equality here http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-g
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2020-05-2035 minDeveloping Your Football World#20. BFCN #6 PART 2 Feat: Manisha Tailor MBE - Mental Health & The mind behind the player and person, PART 2Our guest Manisha Tailor MBE shares how past experiences and education have given her a larger understanding of the mind behind the player and child. She also provides us with ways we can check that children's needs are being met and we discuss her book 'Child In Mind'.
For latest updates from Manisha and all the work she's doing, head across to http://swaggarlicious.com/
Read her book 'Child In Mind' which is talked about in this episode https://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Mind-teaching-understanding-wellbeing/dp/152721852X
Find the FA's resources on Race Equality...
2020-05-2027 minDeveloping Your Football World#20. BFCN #6 PART 1 Feat: Manisha Tailor MBE - The Teaching & Coaching Journey Under QPR's visionary example, PART 1In Part 1, our guest Manisha Tailor MBE shares with us how her teaching background has linked into her coaching roles, whilst having her beliefs supported by the diversity and vision of the English football club, QPR.
For latest updates from Manisha and all the work she's doing, head across to http://swaggarlicious.com/
Read her book 'Child In Mind' which is talked about in this episode https://www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Mind-teaching-understanding-wellbeing/dp/152721852X
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2020-05-2033 minDeveloping Your Football World#19. BFCN #5 - Managing 6 National Teams Across 5 Countries and the Recipe for Success.We’re joined by highly successful national team manager Stephen Constantine, who shares an unbelievable insight into forging success, bringing experiences from 6 different national teams and the top tiers of Cyprus and Greece.
2020-05-121h 20Developing Your Football World#18. - Winning, Losing and getting a Blue Tick On Twitter!Matt & James fill the void of a tri-nation communication mix up, by providing a good laugh and some great topics for further discussion. Delving into more of Matt’s psyche, he opens up about his real preferred playing style, while James chooses who he would rather fight between Roy Keane and Graeme Souness.
2020-05-081h 03Developing Your Football World#17. BFCN #4 - Developing Sancho, Battling in China League One & Leading a NationLouis Lancaster is the guest of an exciting episode, which delves into deep foundations of developing elite players and coaching in professional senior environment. We also discuss being a Manager of a National Team during Louis' time as Taiwan's Head Coach, and how sacrifice plays a part in a coach's career.
Matt Ward & James McAloon as hosts.
2020-04-231h 17Developing Your Football World5 Points that Developed my WorldFind out how; reading, communicating more, visualising, ignoring negative people and setting goals, all helped to shape my life and careers for the better. By Matt Ward
2020-04-2232 minDeveloping Your Football World#16. BFCN #3 - Club Owner, Vice-Chairman, Manager & Coach!Spencer Fearn is the guest in this episode sharing his experiences which include: owning a club and selling it for £1, being vice-Chairman of Stockport County, managing in Non-League and developing youth at Sheffield Wednesday.
2020-04-101h 09Developing Your Football World#15. BFCN #2 - Winning league titles in Australia to team buses getting stoned in Bangladesh.Matt and James are joined by Mohammedan SC Head Coach, Sean Lane, who has been taking the Bangladesh Premier League by storm whilst steering the club to within two points of the top spot.
2020-04-0356 minDeveloping Your Football World#14. BFCN #1 - Development vs Winning from S.Korea to VietnamBritish Football Coaches Network founder Matt Ward and co-host James McAloon, discuss the rise of James’ career in Asia, starting in South Korea and reaching Bangladesh via Vietnam.
2020-03-261h 07Developing Your Football World#13. Three Questions to turn a frowned upon role into a successful career.A whole plan from A to Z on how to turn a less fashionable role, into one which will push you into a rewarding career.
2020-01-1042 minDeveloping Your Football World#12. Setting the ToneAn important part of leading any group of people is figuring out how to get them to perform needed actions, roles and responsibilities. The difference between failing and success, can all come down to the very first time you speak, or even set foot into your working environment.
2019-12-2519 minDeveloping Your Football World#11. Increasing self value & Becoming NeededIn a giant fish pond with thousands of other fish (the football industry), I discuss the importance of being valuable and how it may lead to an up-turn in career fortune.
2019-12-1820 minDeveloping Your Football World#10. Who’d Want to be a Coach?!What type of character does it really take to be a coach? A look into the downside of coaching at higher levels, whilst dealing with external interference.
2019-12-1135 min