#16: Coaching is never about the coach | Simon Volk

#73 English Football Language coach, Matt Slade: Language is nothing without confidence

Matt Slade is an English language coach and he helps football coaches speak English with confidence and get more opportunities around the world. We discussed coaching in a new (second) language. What is important when you start coaching in a new language, and what should you focus on.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you.As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.S...

#72 Arsenal FC U16’s assistant coach, Danny Buck: Attention is everything!

Danny Buck is the assistant coach of the U16 at Arsenal FC. He has worked at other Premier League Academies like Tottenham, Brentford and Barnet. Danny has worked on the development of many pro players including Alex Iwobi, Jack Wilshere, Josh Onomah, Marcus Edwards and more. In this episode we discussed the importance of giving players attention.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you.As a benefit...

#71 The relative age effect with Guido den Dikken, individual development coach and founder of Born to Play

Guido den Dikken is an individual development coach at AZ Alkmaar and the founder and owner of Born to Play. He has a history with clubs like Ajax, FC Twente, Volendam and NAC Breda.We talked about the relative age effect and what problems it creates in football and in normal society.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you.As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.S...

#70 Author & Executive Mindset Coach Steve Sallis: What coaches can learn from teachers!

Steve Sallis is the author of 'Educating Football' and a mindset specialist and coach. He worked with a number of professional football players and professional youth- and senior teams.We talked about how the football development system can learn from the school system. How we should judge coaches and leadership.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the w...

#69 Technology in football: Cal Brennan of Veo technologies

Cal Brennan is Senior Product Manager at Veo Technologies and an expert in mobile first technologies.We discussed the impact of technologie in football. When you should start with video analysis for kids and how the future will look like in football.This episode is part of our collaboration with Veo. Check more information and the exclusive deal here.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As...

#68 Individual Skill Development Coach, Saul Isaksson-Hurst: Isolated training supports the players need!

Saul Isaksson-Hurst is an English Individual Skill Development Coach. He spent over 10 years coaching in Premier League Academy Football at clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur FC and is the founder of MyPersonalFootballCoach.We discussed:The benefits of isolated trainingThe role of the environment for playersHis journey as a football coachSupport the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you.&nb...

#67 Substitution expert Sammy Lander: Most substitutions make your team perform worse!

Sammy Lander is an English coach that specialized in substitutions. We discussed:The impact of substitutions.How you should communicate with players that are not playing.The importance of the warming-up and getting players ready.The proof in data that substitutions are not impacting the games as they should.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all ...

#66 Pro coach & Sporting director Ariël Jacobs: Accept that coaching is a lonely job

Ariël Jacobs is a Belgium director of football and former professional coach. He coached at RSC Anderlecht and FC Kopenhagen and is currently Director of Football at OH Leuven.We discussed:His current role at OH LeuvenThe importance of sharing experiencesThe difference coaching in current football and the pastHow coaching can be very tough and lonelySupport the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As ...

#65 Elite field hockey coach Alyson Annan: The power of honest communication

Alyson Annan is an Australian hockey coach that was one of the best players of the world and is one of the most successful Hockey coaches of the last 10 years.She led the national women’s team of the Netherlands to 10 trophies including Olympic gold in the past 7 years.We discussed:• Why you should stay curious as a coach• The culture at her new team, national women’s team of China• Power of communication • The start of her coaching career • How the Dutch performance attitude differ...

#64 Head of performance Bart Caubergh: Why you need diversity in a performance environment

Bart Caubergh is a Belgium head of performance that worked at KRC Genk, Iranian national team, Krylia Sovetov Samara and Chelsea FC Women.We discussed:His concept: Team behind the team behind the teamThe importance of a performance cultureDifference between men's and women's footballThe importance of diversity Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have...

Why you need diversity in a performance culture | Bart Caubergh #64

Bart Caubergh is a Belgium head of performance that worked at KRC Genk, Iranian national team,  Krylia Sovetov Samara and  Chelsea FC Women.We discussed:His concept: Team behind the team behind the teamThe importance of a performance cultureDifference between men's and women's footballThe importance of diversity Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#63 Throw-in coach Thomas Grønnemark: Innovation and consistency are essential for development

Thomas Grønnemark is a Danish throw-in coach. He coached professional clubs like Liverpool FC, AFC Ajax, RB Leipzig, KAA Gent, Atlanta United, and FC Midtjylland.We discussed:Creating an innovative environmentHis long, fast and clever throw-in methodHow to connect with players and staffThe rule changes in footballHow consistency and perseverance is essential for success.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#62 Head coach Austin FC Josh Wolff and Owen Wolff, player Austin FC: Can you seperate coaching and family life?

Josh and Owen Wolff, father and son combination at Austin FC. Josh Wolff is the coach of Austin FC and former player of US National Team. Owen Wolff joined the first team of Austin FC in 2022.  We discuss the start of Josh as Austin FC and how they deal with setbacks.We also talk about how their father and son relationship influences their working relationship and how they separate the two. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#61 Head of Foundation Phase Joop Oosterveld: 5 pillars of development of the PSV Eindhoven Academy

Joop Oosterveld is the Technical Head of Foundation Phase at PSV Eindhoven. We talk about the 5 Pillars of Development that they implemented and use at PSV Eindhoven: Ownership, dedication, mentorship, outstanding ability and adaptability. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#60 Guus Hiddink: Why you need to manage your environment

Guus Hiddink is one of the most successful coaches from the Netherlands. He coached the South Korean national team towards their surprisingly successful performance during the 2002 World Cup. He also coached the national teams of the Netherlands, Australia, Russia and Turkey and coached clubs like Real Madrid, Chelsea, Valencia and PSV.   We talk about how he had to implement new ways of thinking and different habits within the federation when he became coach of the South Korean national team. We also talked about why he considers his second term with the Dutch national team a mistake. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#59 Creator of the Differential Learning System Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schöllhorn

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Schöllhorn is the creator of the Differential Learning System. For many years he trained national and international athletes in different sports.We talk about how he applies differential learning in practice and why it is such an effective learning method. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

We will be back after the World Cup

Coaches!Enjoy the World Cup games!We will be back after the final.

How to develop leadership skills | Dennis Bekking, Academy Director National Academy of Malaysia | #58

Dennis Bekking is the Academy Director at the National Academy of Malaysia.And previously he worked as technical director and head of youth for several Dutch football  clubs.We talk about his journey from a coach to a management role. How he developed his leadership skills and what is important in a high performance environment.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

ActionTypes | Bertrand Théraulaz, Co-Founder ActionTypes | #57

Bertrand Théraulaz is the Co-Founder of the ActionTypes. We talk about ActionTypes and how this approach contributes to the development of the unique identity of football players.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

The coach education system - Part 2 | Antal Vergeer, Coach Educator USSF | #56

Part 2.  Antal Vergeer is a Coach Educator at the US Soccer Federation and assistant coach for the U15 US national team. We continue our talk about coach education and we also discuss the value of coach education points or credit system.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

The importance of session design - Part 1 | Antal Vergeer, Coach Educator USSF | #55

Antal Vergeer is a Coach Educator at the US Soccer Federation and assistant coach for the U15 US national team. We talk about the importance of session design, principles of play and a detailed game model.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

The youth development system - Part 2 | Bastiaan Riemersma, youth development expert | #54

Part 2. Bastiaan Riemersma is an expert on youth development, former youth academy coach of PSV Eindhoven and former Head of youth of Willem II.We talk about his trip to several elite clubs in the UK and we continu our talk about the youth development system.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

The youth development system - Part 1 | Bastiaan Riemersma, youth development expert | #53

Bastiaan Riemersma is an expert on youth development, former youth academy coach of PSV Eindhoven and former Head of youth of Willem II.We talk about the importance of a good youth development program,  why a coach should never copy other coaches without background information.We also talk about the youth academy system in the Netherlands and his experiences as a Head of Youth at Willem II. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

It's all about clarity | Liam Bramley, First Team Coach Norwich City FC | #52

Liam Bramley is First Team Coach at Norwich City FC.We talk about the importance of clarity, consistency and repetition.These three concepts are discussed at length, as they influence the way Liam works and wants to be in his relationship with all the players.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to build a club philosophy | Claudio Reyna, Sporting Director Austin FC | #51

Claudio Reyna is Sporting Director at Austin FC and former US National team record cap holder.We talk about Claudio's career, his road to playing pro in Europe and getting into the US National team. We also talk about the the collaboration between Austin FC and PSV and how both clubs will learn and benefit from each other. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

The hard reality of being a coach | Ali Speechly, Football coach and mentee | #50

Ali Speechly is a football coach and mentee that worked at Chelsea FC girls academy and Tottenham Hotspur FC girls academy. We talk about the evolvement of the women’s game, the challenges as a women in the football world and the parts that still need to change.We also talk about the challenges of being an ambitious coach and how football can help in charity. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to connect with your players | Jack Brazil, youth coach at PSV Eindhoven | #49

In this episode we talk with Jack Brazil, Academy Coach at PSV Eindhoven.We talk about how he makes his players better players by analyzing them and give them the individual help they need to improve.We also talk about how understanding the culture and who you are as a club can lead you to be very successful. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to create legacy as a leader | James Kerr, author of "Legacy" - 15 lessons in Leadership with the All Blacks | #48

In this episode we talk with Best-selling author James Kerr, of the book "Legacy - 15 lessons in Leadership". In "Legacy" James goes deep into the heart of the world's most successful sporting team, legendary rugbyteam the All Blacks of New Zealand. We talk about how he started writing about his expertise. How to focus the mind and how to get a whole group to focus om the same thing.We also talk about how to manage adversity as a group, survive it and come back stronger.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Why time-efficient training sessions for young kids are crucial | COFFEE BREAK #9

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #20 with Marvin Schmitz who is the trainer of Bayer 04 Leverkusen U12.We talked about how Marvin creates time-efficient training sessions for young talented kids.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How Liverpool FC connects the Academy with the first team | COFFEE BREAK #8

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #36 with Vitor Matos, elite development coach of Liverpool FC.We talk about his role in helping youth players transition into the first team. How he develops relationships with them and why it is important to get to know the player outside of football as well.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How the competition level influences the role of the coach | Henk Groener, elite handball coach | #47

In this episode we talk with Henk Groener, former Netherlands and Germany Handball coach.We talk about team dynamics and how to coach a group of individuals. We also talk about world of sport changing and making improvements.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #7 | Why a selflessness trait is important

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #35 with Joe Montemurro, head coach of Juventus women.We talk about his coaching and managing style, what is important for him in his relationships with his players and about one of his most important traits: selflessness.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

What is the right coaching behaviour? | Mark Huis in 't Veld, founder of Total Soccer Network and Community Manager at …

In this episode we talk with Mark Huis in 't Veld, founder of Total Soccer Network and Community Manager at The coaches' room.We talk about the way you ask questions to your team to help them develop. We also talked about other coaching behaviors, relationships with your players and communication in general.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #6 | Why is the assistant coach role so important?

In this Coffee break we look back at episode #30 with Daniel Niedzkowski, the head of the DFB PRO license and the assistant coach of Germany U21's, We talked about the importance of informal talks, the role of the assistant coach, how it is so difficult to find someone for this assistant role and we discussed his personal development.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

What is talent? | Robbert de Groot - Head of development Team Jumbo Visma | #45

In this episode we talk with Robbert de Groot, Head of Development at pro-cycling Team Jumbo Visma. We talk about how Team Jumbo Visma manage to keep their number 1 spot in the world ranking of cycling.We also talked about working with talented young players and cyclists and how to develop them into full time pro's working for the team.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK ☕️ #5 | How to share information with your players

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #28 with Andrew Findlay, Performance Analyst at the A Squad of Norway. Andrew also worked at Manchester United, Wolverhampton and FC Kopenhagen.We talked about how to share information with players in the most effective way and why it is so important to do it in the correct way.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #4 | How your behaviour and body language impacts your players

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #26 with João Tralhão, former academy coach at SL Benfica and former assistant coach at AS Monaco.We talked about how your behaviour and body language can have an impact on players and performances. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

What is the most important during preseason | Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters - Performance sta…

In part 2 of this episode we talk with Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters. Respectively the physical coach, the performance coach and the performance analyst for the 1st team of FC Groningen in the Netherlands.We talk about how they prepare players during pre-season for the upcoming season and how they start implementing the new play style of the new coach.We also talked about the advise they give players on anything to maximise their performance, like nutrition, recovery, sleep, fluid intake, etc. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #3 | Why you need to adapt your feedback to the situation

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #23 with Luka Lalić who is the Academy Director of Lion City Sailors FC in Singapore.We talked about having a strong mindset when having conversations with players and knowing when what type of feedback is more effective.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #2 | Why you need to adapt and evaluate your sessions

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #19 with Robin Veldman who is the head coach of RSC Anderlecht's U21.We talked about the importance of investing in yourself and in knowledge, learning how to manage your staff, how working with specialists is and the difference in working with different age groups.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to build a performance culture | Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters - Performance staff 1st te…

In this episode we talk with Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters. Respectively the physical coach, the performance coach and the performance analyst for the 1st team of FC Groningen in the Netherlands.We talk about how they make sure new players are in a position to perform on the highest level. We also discuss the way they keep each other and all their players sharp during the season.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

COFFEE BREAK #1 | How to help new players be comfortable

In this Coffee break we look back at Episode #18 with Mark Otten (Trainer of NEC's U21) & Stefan Madsen (Player development coach of FC Kopenhagen).We talked about how it is important for players who are new to a club or are on trial that they feel comfortable and develop in the best way possible. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Why a game model is nothing without context | Vitor Severino, assistant coach at Botafogo FR | #42

In this episode we talk with Vitor Severino, assistant coach at Botafogo FR, Brazil.We talk about traveling the world with a technical staff of four coaches and working at FC Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk and Al-Duhail.We also talk about how he wants his training sessions to go, to get the right results during the game.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

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Why is individual player development so important? | Wouter von Brucken Fock (Voetjebal) and Loran Vrielink (Tactalyse)…

In this episode we talk with Wouter von Brucken Fock (co-founder Voetjebal) and Loran Vrielink (founder Tactalyse).The three of us talk about the importance of individual development and how video analyses can help with that. We also talk about what professional clubs have to do better to develop their players.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to deal with generation Z | Roger Bongaerts - Head of Academy at VVV Venlo | #40

In this episode we talk with Roger Bongaerts, Head of Academy at VVV Venlo.We talk with Roger about generation Z and the impact of good coaching.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Why player care in women’s football is so important | Rebecca Sawiuk - Director of Football at Loughborough University …

In this episode we talk with Rebecca Sawiuk, Director of Football at Loughborough University, the best sports university in the world.  We talk about how Rebecca developed herself as a coach and how she took her time to develop her philosophy. We also talked about her research into care in women’s football and the steps that management, coaching and care still have to take in womens football.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to step in half term and prevent relegation | Michael Valkanis - Headcoach Kas Eupen, Belgian Pro League | #38

In this episode we talk with Michael Valkanis, Headcoach at Kas Eupen, Belgian Pro League.  We talk about how Michael stepped in as a coach at Kas Eupen to keep them from relegation, in which he succeeded just a few days ago. How his experiences at the Greek national team helped him with this. We also talked about the important relationship between a coach and his players. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How to balance development and winning | Pedro Pontes - Coach Sporting Clube de Portugal U14 | #37

In this episode we talk with Pedro Pontes, coach at Sporting Clube de Portugal U14. We talk about developing players, while winning games and tournaments is a necessity to remain as a coach at the club. We also talk about the importance of playing against other cultures and teams from other countries.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

How Liverpool FC transfers their top talents to the first team | Vitor Matos - Elite Development coach Liverpool FC | #…

In this episode we talk with Vitor Matos, Elite development coach at Liverpool FC as part of Jürgen Klopp's staff. We talk about his role in helping youth players transition into the first team. How he develops relationships with them and why it is important to get to know the player outside of football as well. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#36: The connection between youth and the first team at Liverpool | Vitor Matos - Elite Development coach Liverpool FC

In this episode we talk with Vitor Matos, Elite development coach at Liverpool FC as part of Jürgen Klopp's staff. We talk about his role in helping youth players transition into the first team. How he develops relationships with them and why it is important to get to know the player outside of football as well. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Why coaching a team is about relationships | Joe Montemurro - Head coach Juventus women | #35

In this episode we talk with Joe Montemurro, head coach of Juventus women.We talk about his coaching and managing style. What is important for him in his relationships with his players?And about one of his most important traits: selflessness.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Passion is the foundation of your career | Bradley Wall - Senior UK coordinator & Lead Technical Scout at Wolves | #34

In this episode we talk with Bradley Wall, Senior UK coordinator & Lead Technical Scout at Wolves.We talk about Bradley's career, which he started as a student at Liverpool FC. As an analyst he learned from some of the best managers in the Premiere League. We talk about the change in perspective when he went to work for the FA and his transition into a scouting role.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

Why you should only focus on actions that have impact | Renée Slegers - Head coach FC Rosengård | #33

In this episode we talk with Renée Slegers, the 33 year old head coach of FC Rosengård, the reigning champions of Sweden.We talk about her leadership style and how important it is to build relationships. We also talked about the coaches she worked with, how they inspired her and she told all about her current playing style.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#32: How to develop adaptable players | Gérard Jones - Elite coach educator

In this episode we talked with Gérard Jones, UEFA C coach developer for the FA and founder & director of ULearnbly.We had a talk about his PHD on developing adaptable players, how players learn and how coaches can affect this proces and the masterclass  Gérard will host on the 28th of February.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclass of The coaches’ room.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#31: Preparing talents to perform at their best | Sam Feringa - Head of physical performance at FC Nordsjaelland

In this episode we talk to Sam Feringa, the Head of physical performance at FC Nordsjaelland.We talked about setting the bar when you start a training session and how he has a role in this as a performance coach, about pushing talented players to the next level and what the most important is in the warming up to getting players ready to train.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#30: The lessons of alternating between leadership and assistant roles | Daniel Niedzkowski - Head of DFB pro course

In this episode we talk with Daniel Niedzkowski, the head of the DFB PRO license and the assistant coach of Germany U21's, with this team he became European champion in 2017 and 2021. We talked about the importance of informal talks, the role of the assistant coach, how it is so difficult to find someone for this assistant role and we discussed his personal development.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#29: Always know the environment you are in | David Webb - Sporting Director

In this episode our guest is David Webb. Former Head of Football Operations of Huddersfield Town FC, Technical Director of Östersunds FK, Head of Elite Potential Identification Tottenham Hotspur FC & Head of First Team Recruitment at AFC Bournemouth.We talked about the importance of knowing your environment, knowing the players, the club and back room staff. And how coaches like Pochettino and Eddie Howe affected him.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#28: The Modern Day Analyst | Andrew Findlay - Performance analist A-Squad Norway

In this episode we had a talk with Andrew Findlay, Performance Analyst at the A Squad of Norway. Andrew also worked at Manchester United, Wolverhampton and FC Kopenhagen.We talked about working together with the head coach, the importance of having clear principles of play, creating a safe development environment and the job of the modern day performance analyst.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#27: The influence of the environment | Andro Fistonic - Sports Director at NK Radomlje

In this episode we had a talk with Andro Fistonic, the Sport Director of NK Radomlje. In the past Andro worked for GNK Dinamo Zagreb, FC Köln and HNK Hajduk Split.We talked about the difference between coaching and being a manager, what the ideal environment is for talents to grow and the three crucial phases in mental development of players.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#26: Having your own philosophy | João Tralhão - Former SL Benfica academy coach & AS Monaco assistant coach

In this episode we had a talk with João Tralhão, former academy coach at SL Benfica and former assistant coach at AS Monaco.We talked about having your own philosophy and game model, being courageous as a coach and phase 3 of attacking: the creation phase.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#25: Difference between a Champions League and a Championship level academy | Michael Donaldson - Reading FC U18

In this episode we had a talk with Michael Donaldson, the head coach of Reading FC U18.We talked about the characteristics of a U18 team, how covid affects the pathway to the first team, personal development and the difference between a CL level academy and a championship level academy.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#24: Being inspired by Johan Cruyff | Albert Capellas

In this episode we talked with Albert Capellas who is the CEO of Cruyff Football, a platform based on the philosophy of Johan Cruyff. Albert worked for FC Barcelona, FC Vitesse, Brondby IF and Borussia Dortmund. We had a talk about how Cruyff inspired him, adapting knowledge to different cultures and the importance of maintaining your network.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#23: Discipline and mindset as a coach | Luka Lalić

In this episode we talk with Luka Lalić who is the Academy Director of Lion City Sailors FC in Singapore. We talked about developing talent, having a strong mindset, overcoming adversity and his role as Academy Director at the Lion City Sailors FC.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#22: The role of the Perfomance Coach | Colin de Graaf

In this episode we talked with Colin de Graaf, Head of Performance at Heracles Almelo. The fittest team in the dutch Eredivisie.We had a talk about the drive of getting better,  how he developed his role as a performance coach and transferring his mentality to the players.Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#21: The importance of having your own style | Fernando Valente

In this episode we had a talk with Fernando Valente an experienced Portuguese coach who worked in China and Portugal. His last club was Shakhtar Donetsk where he coached the U21's.We talked about the importance of having a style as a coach, transferring knowledge to your players and discussing your philosophy with other coaches.Support the podcast by becoming a member of Football Webinars.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#20: Characteristics of the foundation phase | Marvin Schmitz

In this episode we had a talk with Marvin Schmitz who is the trainer of Bayer 04 Leverkusen U12.We talked about how Marvin uses video analysis, why the foundation phase is so much fun to work with and how to create time efficient training sessions.Support the podcast by becoming a member of Football Webinars.  With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars.Stay updated on all our content and follow us on:InstagramLinkedInTwitterFacebook 

#19: Collaborating with your staff | Robin Veldman

In this episode we had a talk with Robin Veldman who is the head coach of RSC Anderlecht's U21.We talked about the importance of investing in yourself and in knowledge, learning how to manage your staff, how working with specialists is and the difference in working with different age groups.

#18: Developing players for the first team | Mark Otten and Stefan Madsen

In this episode we talked with Mark Otten, trainer coach of NEC's U21, and Stefan Madsen, player development coach of FC Kopenhagen.We had a talk about developing players in the age group U17-U21, their transition to the first team and how a checklist can be used for your personal goals.

#17: Involving parents in the development of players | Lee Hayes

In this episode we had a talk with Lee Hayes, the Lead Youth Development Phase Coach of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.We talked about the involvement of parents in the development phase, how mentors can guide and inspire you and how to invest one hour of personal development a day.

#16: Coaching is never about the coach | Simon Volk

In this episode we talked with Simon Volk, the head coach of FC Zürich U15 and a former youth player of SC Freiburg.We had a talk about putting the person central in your work as a coach, how players can take charge on their own development and that coaching never is about the coach.

#15 (Dutch): Frank de Boer

Frank de Boer deelt zijn ervaringen en lessen uit zijn trainerscarrière in Q & A vorm. Deze podcast is georganiseerd in samenwerking met Players United.

#14: Putting the person central in development | Joop Oosterveld and Iddo Roscher

In this episode we talked with Joop Oosterveld who is Technical Head of Foundation Phase U13-U8 at PSV Eindhoven and Iddo Roscher, Head of performance and Development FCTwente/Heracles-academy. We had a talk about player development and knowing your players, putting the person central and the possibility to quantity development.

#13 (Dutch): Bart Heuvingh en Martin de Laat

Bart Heuvingh is topsportbegeleider bij AZ. Martin de Laat is trainer van PSV O14

#12 (Dutch): Harmen Kuperus en Wim Reckers

Harmen Kuperus is keeperstrainer bij Fortuna Sittard. Wim Reckers is keepercoach bij de sc Heerenveen Academy.

#11 (Dutch): Sander Roege en Martin de Laat

Sander Roege is in dienst bij de KNVB en werkt daar aan presteren, ontwikkelen en innoveren. Martin de Laat is trainer bij PSV O13

#10 (Dutch): Lucien von Schomberg en Martin de Laat

Lucien von Schomberg is trainer bij KRC Genk O13/O14 & onderzoeker voor de academy taskforce, daarnaast Lecturer in Creativity & Innovation bij de Business School van de University of Greenwich (Sinds 1 juni). Martin de Laat is trainer bij PSV O14

#9 (Dutch): Paul Simonis en Niek Westra

Paul Simonis is assistent bij het 1e elftal Go Ahead Eagles. Niek Westra is trainer bij sc Heerenveen O18 

#8 (Dutch): Remco Koopmeiners & Ruben den Uil

Remco Koopmeiners is docent & leercoach. Ruben den Uil is voormalig jeugdtrainer bij Sparta Rotterdam en FC Utrecht en komend seizoen assistent bij het eerste elftal van SVB Excelsior.