The Soccer Coaching Podcast

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• Episode 131 - Coaching a Performance Mindset, with Dan Leivers 23.06.2026 1ώ 7λ

  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 ...
• Episode 130 - 2026 World Cup Analysis, with the awesome John Walker 10.06.2026 1ώ 6λ

  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 ...
• Episode 129 - Match Day 02.06.2026 1ώ 5λ

  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 ...
• Episode 128 - What actually is Player Development? 15.05.2026 1ώ 8λ

  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...
• Episode 127 - Coaches Voice (episode 2) - Half-time Team Talks, Opposed v Unopposed, Player Centred 29.04.2026 1ώ 10λ

  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...
• Episode 126 - Training Session Round Table, a conversation with Ben, Craig, Peter and Ray, 13.04.2026 1ώ 24λ

  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...
• Episode 125 - How AI can be used in football coaching, a conversation with Kevin Middleton 03.04.2026 1ώ 22λ

  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...
• Episode 124 - Deep Dive 2: Playing a HIGH BLOCK 30.03.2026 1ώ 29λ

  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...
• Episode 123 - Being A Confidant To Elite Football Managers 24.03.2026 51λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 123 Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 123 – Being a Confidant to Elite Football Managers, a conversation with Ray Power In this episode, Ray and I explore a fascinating and often unseen aspect of his coaching business, his 1-2-1 work with elite, top-flight football managers. Ray shares what it means to act as a trusted confidant at the very highest level of the game, and why even the most experienced mana...
• Episode 122 - Coaches Voice (episode 1) 25.02.2026 1ώ 19λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 122: Coach’s Voice (Episode 1) Episode 122 marks the launch of our brand-new Coach’s Voice series — where the conversation starts with you. In this first edition, Scott and Ray respond to four thought-provoking questions sent in by coaches who listen to the podcast. These are real challenges from real environments, and the discussion is honest, practical, and grounded in lived coaching experience. This episode is less about theory — and more about the realities of ...
• Episode 121 - Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha players, a conversation with Phil Phillipou 11.02.2026 1ώ 11λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 121: Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha Players – A Focus on Mindset Episode 121 marks the first episode co-hosted by Scott Mowberry and Ray Power, launching a new collaborative chapter for The Soccer Coaching Podcast. For this episode, Scott and Ray are joined by Phil Phillipou to explore the challenges and opportunities of coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha players, with a particular focus on mindset. As the game continues to evolve, so do the players we coach. This conversa...
• Episode 120 - Podcast Update / Have YOUR voice on the pod! 10.02.2026 18λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 120: An Exciting Evolution of The Soccer Coaching Podcast In this short update episode, I share some exciting news about the next evolution of The Soccer Coaching Podcast. Going forward, I’ll be collaborating with Ray Power to bring even more engaging, thought-provoking, and coach-focused content to the podcast. Together, we’re planning to release one or two episodes per month, alongside the existing format, designed to explore the game from multiple perspectives a...
• Episode 119 - DEEP DIVE (YouTube & Audio Only) - Episode 1: Building Out From Our Defensive Third 10.10.2025 1ώ 7λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 118 — Deep Dive #1: Building Out from the Defensive Third (with Paddy King) Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) In the first episode of our brand-new Deep Dive series, we’re joined by Paddy King to explore one of the game’s most important tactical elements — building out from the defensive third. Paddy breaks down what effective build-out play looks like and shares insight into the key principles behind it — from...
• Episode 118 - Deep Dive Episode 1 PROMO 09.10.2025 4λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 118 — Introducing Our New Deep Dive Series In this short promo, we unveil our brand-new Deep Dive series: focused, practical episodes that take one coaching theme at a time and go beneath the surface—ideas you can lift straight onto the training pitch. What to expect Clear, actionable takeaways for grassroots to academy coachesReal session ideas, common pitfalls, and quick winsShort, focused format you can revisit anytime 📺 Also on YouTube: Watch ...
• Episode 117 - The Importance of Philosophy and Culture, a conversation with Jason Carney 06.10.2025 1ώ 17λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 117, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 117 – The Importance of Philosophy and Culture, a conversation with Jason Carney In this episode we speak again with the superb Jason Carney about the importance of Philosophy and Culture. Jason is the Director of Coaching at FC Portland, and is an A licensed coach and author. Jason talks about his experiences in developing a philosophy and supporting cul...
• Episode 116 - Positional Play, a conversation with Paddy King 22.09.2025 1ώ 25λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 116, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 116 – Positional Play, a conversation with Paddy King In this episode we speak again with the awesome Paddy King. Paddy has a passion for positional play and in this episodes, we speak about what he’s been up to since we last spoke on episode 39. Paddy tells about his new online coaching course and how it can help all coaches better understand the concept...
• Episode 115 - The Importance of Coaching Principles, a conversation with Osku Partonen 18.07.2025 1ώ 4λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 115, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 115 – The Importance of Coaching Principles, a conversation with Osku Partonen UEFA Pro Licensed Coach In this episode we speak again with the awesome Osku Partonen about the importance of coaching principles, why they are important and how to embed them. Osku shares with us his nine key coaching principles that underpin all other aspects of his coa...
• Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development? 10.07.2025 59λ

  Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development? (with Ray Power) Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) What really makes coach development effective? In this episode, Scott is joined by coach educator, author, and Head of Football at Bangladesh’s National Academy, Ray Power, for a deep dive into the principles that truly help coaches grow. Forget ticking boxes and CPD hours — this is about developing thinking coaches wh...
• Episode 113 - Formations, Styles, and Player Roles, a conversation with Ray Power 10.03.2025 1ώ 8λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 113, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 113 - Formations and Playing Positions, a conversation with Ray Power Football formations mystify many coaches – are they essential blueprints or merely starting points for something more fluid? Ray Power, Head of Football at Bangladesh's National Academy (BKSP), masterfully deconstructs this question through the lens of both elite and grassroots football...
• Episode 112 - A Look at Grassroots Football, with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland and Author 06.01.2025 1ώ 19λ

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 112, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 112 - A Look At Grassroots Football, with Jason Carney, Director of Coaching at FC Portland and Author In this episode we speak again with the wonderful Jason Carney, who is the Director of Coaching at FC Portland. We discuss his coaching background and updates since we previously spoke back in 2022. We discuss grassroots football, the obstacles to player...