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The Grassroots Coach PodcastMitch Whitty (MPA) - Counter AttackingIn this second episode we chat to Mitch Whitty from Maximum Performance Academy (MPA) about his methods for coaching young footballers. Mitch focusses a lot on counter attacking, so if counter attacking is your thing, this could be the episode for you. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.org for the session planner for Mitch's favourite counter attack session.
2025-04-1930 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1 - Coaching ApproachesOllie Cahill, former professional football, Paul Smyth former FAI Development Officer and myself discuss coaching approaches that work for us and the conversation leads us into what works best during half time team talks for young players. We also discuss the importance of using language that young players understand. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.org for session plans.
2025-03-1532 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 7 - The Current Landscape of Underage Soccer in Ireland.This episode is a conversation with former colleagues and friends; Tony Mannion (former FAI Coach Education Tutor and former Galway United Manager), Paul Smyth (Director of Football at Home Farm FC) and Karl O'Shaughnessy (UEFA Coach and Sports Enthusiast) on the current landscape of underage soccer in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-07-1428 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 6 Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 2)In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-07-0842 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 5 - Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 1)In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-06-3037 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 4 - Player Pipeline Part 2Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill, as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-06-2331 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 3 - Player Pipeline - Part 1Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-06-1634 minThe Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 2 - Coaching Tips & Coaching NuggetsIn this episode, Johnny McDonnell (former League of Ireland Head Coach and current Director of Football at Belvedere FC, Paul Smyth (Football Director at Home Farm FC) and myself discuss and share coaching tips and nuggets picked up over the years .If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link.
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2021-06-0932 min
The Grassroots Coach PodcastEpisode 1 - The Grassroots Coach (Promo)This new podcast is suitable for all grassroots soccer enthusiasts. Whether you are a coach, volunteer, or parent, there is something here for you!
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2021-06-0801 min