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Crossing The Pond#70 - Standards - Joe Quigley 🏴This week’s guest Joe Quigley first arrived in the US in 2008 to work in the youth sports industry. After his decision to return home to the UK in 2016 he was presented a new opportunity to own and operate his own coaching franchise in his hometown of Manchester. He opens up about early life in the US in ‘08, his reasons for returning home and the lessons he has learned as he and his family embark on part 2 of his American journey #crossingthepondpodcast #standards #leadership #opportunity #enjoyment #fun #footballfunfactory2025-07-281h 04
The Drive Phase PodcastJames Cutting - Football Fun FactoryIn today's episode, James speaks to James Cutting, an experienced children’s football coach and franchising novice. Cutting is the founder and head coach at Football Fun Factory; the company striving to become the world’s leading children’s football coaching organization. He founded Football Fun Factory in 2017 and was joined by Jonny Martin two years later as they set out to franchise. The organization was created to provide incredible childhood football experiences for boys and girls of all ages and ability levels. Their mission has been to use the nation’s passion for football as a vehic...2023-04-2852 min
Way of Champions Podcast#261 Luke Chadwick, Former Man United Player, on the Genius of Alex Ferguson, Struggles with Mental Wellness, and his Mission to Make Youth Football Fun AgainEx-Manchester United football player Luke Chadwick played over 460 professional games for clubs such as United, West Ham, Stoke and others before retiring and beginning his coaching journey. Luke was a young boy who dreamed of running out at Old Trafford. But the reality of the pressure of being a professional and everything revolving around winning created an environment that took its toll. His own personal experiences within professional football have served to reinforce his approach to making youth football(soccer) a better experience for kids. He joined the Football Fun Factory as a director in 2019, and his goal is t...2022-02-251h 00
Football Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 17 - Embracing the Elements - Coaching Tips for Coaches During the Winter MonthsCreating an environment that ensures young children continue to enjoy the game over the winter months is crucial to their long-term participation within sport. This podcast talks about what coaches can do over the colder period to create the best possible environment for children.
2019-11-1812 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 16 - Football Tours - What are your experiences?Jonny and James talk about Football Tours and other ways to take children out of their comfort zones and into new environments. Have you or your team been on a football/sports tour or trip? What are your experiences. Please share, share, share!2019-11-0811 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 15 - Character Over CompetencyJames and Jonny share their views on why they value 'character' so much more than 'competency'.2019-11-0409 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 13 - Stop Shouting at the Ref!Jonny and James tackle the not so positive aspects of youth football including those on the side-lines shouting at the referees... and children! The pair talk about how we can all create a more positive environment for kids to play football and have fun.2019-10-2010 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 12 - The Benefits and Challenges of Coaching in Grassroots FootballJames and Jonny talk about the benefits and challenges of being a coach at grassroots level. Topics include knowing what to coach, being criticised by parents, not having enough or too many players and more!2019-10-1410 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 11 - The FFF Cup Draw! Answering Your QuestionsJonny and James take part in the FFF Cup Draw with each ball relating to a question that has been asked over the past few weeks by a football parent or coach.2019-10-0721 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 10 - Siblings in Youth FootballAt the request of a local footie Mum James and Jonny share their thoughts on 'Siblings in Youth Football' the pair talk about sibling rivalry, jealousy and troubles, but also the positive aspects of being an older or younger sibling - such as the chance to be a leader and role model.2019-09-3018 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 9 - The Barriers to Entry For Young Footballers & Their ParentsJonny & James share information about the FFF's delivery of the McDonald's Fun Football programme and discuss the barriers to entry for kids that would love to play... but can't!2019-09-2317 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 8 - What Does Community Mean to You?New South Cambs & Herts Head Coach Luke Chadwick joins Jonny and James as the trio talk about football communities.2019-09-1816 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 7 - What Do You Train For? Training vs MatchesJonny & James talk about the role that training and matches plays for children of all ages and abilities and ask 'What do you train for?' as they take a deep-dive into the intended outcomes of football training for kids and adults.2019-09-1818 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 6 - The Journey to/from Football - 10 Minute Time LimitJonny & James have just 10 minutes talking about the journey to and from football training and games for young footballers. Why 10 minutes? Because that's how long on average that it takes for a child to get to a FFF session, be it in the car or walking.2019-09-1710 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 5 - Creating the Environment - With Jonny, James and KielNew Head Coach Kiel Waterfield-Jenkins joined Jonny and James to talk about 'Creating the Environment' for children to fall in love with the beautiful game. 2019-09-1720 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 4 - Pressure in Youth Football - Featuring Luke ChadwickFormer Manchester United star Luke Chadwick joins Jonny & James to talk about 'pressure' at all levels of the game.2019-09-1721 min
Football Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 3 - What was your first ever football kit? - Developing a Sense of BelonginFFF Head Coaches Jonny Martin & James Cutting talk about how children benefit from feeling a sense of belonging to activities, classes and groups that they participate within. The lads chat about what they are trying to do to create and develop a sense of belonging for the children attending programmes with the Football Fun Factory.2019-08-0920 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 2 - ''A Month in the Car'' - Travel in Youth FootballEpisode 2 showcases the topic of 'travel' in youth football as Jonny and James discuss the commitment involved in joining a grassroots team and how travel commitments vary as children progress into talent programmes and Academy football. The pair talk about their vision of making football fun sessions available, accessible and convenient for parents locally across new FFF communities.2019-08-0123 minFootball Fun Factory PodcastFFF Podcast: Episode 1 - ''Ian Walker's Water Bottle'' - Magic Moments in FootballEpisode 1 introduces newly announced FFF Head Coach Jonny Martin. Together with James Cutting the pair share their experiences of the 'magic moments' involved in youth football coaching.2019-07-2925 min