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The Coaches Network Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to The Coaches Network Podcast — your go-to destination for expert insight, real conversations, and practical strategies to elevate your coaching game.Hosted by CoachYas, a leading voice in coach and athlete development and currently completing a Professional Doctorate with a research focus on Coach Development, each episode brings you powerful interviews and rich discussions with some of the biggest names in sport — from Shaquille O’Neal and Jack Wilshere to Sol Campbell and beyond

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Episode 375 - Danny Barham | Self-Awareness,...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/11/21

In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Barham, a coach and performance analyst with over a decade of experience in professional football. From his early days in performance analysis at Birmingham City to coaching across multiple Academy setups, Danny shares his unique perspective on the game, the industry, and the mindset required to succeed in coaching.This conversation dives deep into self-awareness, reflection, and learning to separate your identity from outcomes in a sport defined by

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Episode 374 – Richard Cheetham | Rethinking Coach...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/11/14

In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Richard Cheetham MBE, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester and one of the most respected voices in coach development across the UK.Richard brings decades of experience working across multiple sports — from cycling to rugby to high-performance environments — and offers a refreshingly human, reflective, and deeply practical look at what coach development reallyis (and what it isn’t).From partnership learning to creating environments

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87:53

Episode 373 — Ebun Thomas | Coach Development,...

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2025/11/07

In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Ebun Thomas, Assistant Head of Academy & Head of Coach Development at Doncaster Rovers.Ebun shares his journey from starting out as a grassroots coach at just 16 to now leading the development of coaches in a professional academy environment. This conversation dives deep into accountability, standards, mentorship, and what truly shapes a coach’s long-term growth.💡 Key Talking PointsEbun’s coaching journey from grassroots volunteer to senior academy

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64:54

🎙 Episode 371 – Sara Hilton | Rethinking Coach...

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2025/10/31

In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Sara Hilton, Senior Lecturer in Football & Coaching Science at Wrexham University, FAW Coach Educator, and UEFA A Licence Coach.Drawing from her journey as a former international footballer turned coach developer, Sara offers an honest and insightful take on the realities of coach education, the importance of mentoring, and how the profession is evolving in a changing landscape of technology, learning, and human connection.💡 Key Talking PointsSara’s

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Episode 372 – Francis Aderiye | Coaching Cycles,...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/10/31

In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Francis Aderiye, Academy Coach, Non-League First Team Coach, and lifelong student of the game.From a knee injury that redirected his path into coaching at just 16, to now balancing roles across academy and senior football, Francis brings honesty, curiosity, and deep reflection to this conversation about coaching, development, and the ever-evolving nature of the game.Together, they explore the grey areas of coaching — the bits that sit between philosophy,

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Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance...

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2025/07/18

🎙 Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in FootballIn this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by rising performance analyst Jamie Byrne, a dynamic young professional carving a path in elite football.At just 23 years old, Jamie has already worked with clubs such as Birmingham City Women, Crystal Palace, and currently supports AAFP in Colombia. With a First-Class Honours in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Applied Performance Analysis underway,

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Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for...

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2025/07/11

🎙 Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern GameIn this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by Tony Caig, current Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United and National Team Goalkeeping Coach for Northern Ireland Men’s Senior Team.With a playing and coaching career spanning decades, Tony brings a wealth of experience from both the pitch and the technical area. The conversation explores the evolution of the goalkeeper role, insights from his

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Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations...

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2025/07/04

🎙️ Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark SchuurIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dutch coach Mark Schuur to explore what it means to create learning-centred, game-relevant environments for players. With a background in PE teaching and academy coaching, Mark shares insights from his journey through the Dutch coaching landscape, including his time at FC Utrecht and other professional setups.Together, they unpack:How to design sessions that replicate the gameThe

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Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership,...

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2025/06/27

🎙 Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with CompassionIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Peter Sear—founder of The Empathic Coach and a specialist in empathy, leadership, and high-performance environments. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with empathy in elite sport, and how ego, emotion, and compassion shape the environments we create.Peter brings a unique blend of academic research and applied practice, breaking down how coaches can

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Episode 366 – Danny Pilgram | Commentary vs....

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2025/06/19

🎙 Episode 366 – Danny Pilgram | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach DevelopersIn this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Pilgram (Birmingham City FC Academy Coach & Non-League First Team Coach) for a grounded, honest and insightful conversation about the journey of becoming a coach—and what it really means to coach, not just commentate.Danny shares reflections from over a decade of experience across academy and senior football, breaking down the trap many new coaches

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79:18

Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust &...

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2025/06/13

🎙 Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust & Creating Environments for GrowthIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Steve Whelan (Senior Coach Developer & Leadership Specialist) to explore what it really takes to develop coaches and build trust-filled environments where people thrive.With a background spanning high-performance sport, corporate leadership, and coach development, Steve brings a unique perspective to questions around coach identity, psychological safety, and the

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Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray |...

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2025/06/06

🎙 Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray | Objectivity, Mentorship & the Complexity of Modern CoachingIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Alex Stylianou (UEFA A Licence Holder) and Darren Murray (UEFA A Licence Holder) to explore what it really means to develop as a coach in today’s complex, content-heavy world.Alex and Darren bring unique perspectives from working across national teams, academy football, and international development settings. This conversation unpacks the

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85:20

Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching...

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2025/05/30

🎙 Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching Curriculum That Actually WorksIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Jake Lister, Youth Pathway Lead at Sheffield United Women's Academy, to unpack the realities of curriculum design in elite football environments.Jake shares how he moved beyond traditional linear curriculum models to co-creating a living, breathing framework that evolves with players, coaches, and the demands of the game. Drawing on real-world examples and reflective

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67:17

Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/05/23

🎙 Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of Professional Judgement in CoachingIn this follow-up episode, Coach Yas reconnects with Professor Andy Abraham to dig deeper into the nuanced world of coaching, professional judgement, and decision-making.Andy expands on the idea of coaches making "bets"—calculated decisions based on their perceptions, prior experiences, and contextual understanding. Together, they explore how these decisions are not just intuitive but informed by a blend

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Episode 361: Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education,...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/05/16

🎙️ Episode 361: Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education, Judgement, and Trust in DevelopmentIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Professor Andy Abraham, Head of Subject for Physical Education & Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, to explore the shifting landscape of coach education, professional judgement, and what it really takes to support coaching excellence.🧠 With over 27 years in education, Andy brings a unique lens to how coach development is facilitated across

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Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching...

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2025/05/09

🎙️ Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching Potential with Russell EarnshawWelcome back to The Coaches Network Podcast! In this special episode, Coach Yas is joined once again by the ever-insightful Russell Earnshaw – known to many as Rusty – for a rich conversation exploring what it truly means to coach with purpose, flexibility, and curiosity.🔑 What’s Inside This Episode?Rusty and Yas dive into:🧠 The lock and key analogy for coaching – why no coach holds all the keys and how

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54:23

Episode 359: Creating Coaching Cultures That Care –...

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2025/05/02

🎙 Episode 359: Creating Coaching Cultures That Care – with Temisan Williams (Coach Accelerator)In this episode, CoachYas is joined by Temisan Williams, founder of Coach Accelerator and a seasoned academy coach with over 15 years of experience across clubs like Tottenham, Southend United, and Fulham. Temisan shares his powerful journey from aspiring footballer to coach, diving into the personal moments and pivotal lessons that shaped his mission to support coaches and players with care, empathy, and

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70:54

Principles of Talent ID w/ Adam Kelly

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2024/08/16

Episode #358 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Adam Kelly. Adam is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise and Course Leader for Professional Doctorate in Sport (DSport) at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. I am also Leader of the newly established BCU Research for Athlete and Youth Sport Development (RAYSD) Lab. Alongside completing a PhD at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom, I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), accredited

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43:43

A Performance Mindset w/ Sarah Murray

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2024/08/09

Episode #356 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Sarah Murray.Sarah Murray is a high performance coach and experienced performance psychologist. Sarah works with teams, individuals and leaders to enhance and develop understanding of themselves and those they lead.She uses her expertise to develop high performance people, pathways and leaders. Her aim is to enable individuals to thrive in fast paced, dynamic performance worlds by connecting them with their super strengths and

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49:08

What's your process w/ Stephen Maxwell

The Coaches Network Podcast ·

2024/08/02

Episode #354 of The Coaches Network Podcast.The guest for this episode is Stephen Maxwell.Stephen is a Lifelong Learning enthusiast, Coach Education Manager with Cricket Ireland, Founder and Creator of No Other Game Around, Performance Analyst, Coach Developer across multiple sports and High Performance Coach. Join us as Stephen shares his thoughts on how coach and coach developers can uphold high standards for themselves and challenge one another to be the best versions of themselves. Enjoy!Why not

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