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PODCAST

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast

My name is Ben, AKA Coach Dad! I am now into my 3rd season of coaching a grassrootes football team. Just a dad who has stepped up and taken over the hot seat with zero experience! I"ve been documenting my journey over the last 2 seasons and now embarking on my 3rd! I get into some of the major topics and issues and hopefully speak to like minded people along the way. With so many interesting topics there really is so much to get stuck into and I hope you can join me!

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All Episodes

00:57:50

A Derby, Cup Games & Squad Sizes

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2025/11/08

This week I take a look my teams 2 games and how we did. One was a local "derby" and was a cracking gameI look at my upcoming fixture, a cup game. Do we rotate the team or stay strongI alos take a look at sqaud size. What is the ideal squad size? Does one size fit all? We've taken on another player and it's given me selection issues.I'll talk about how I hope to overcome the issues of having a deep squad.All on this weeks episode

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00:59:31

More Positivity & Long Term Development

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2025/10/25

This week I look at my teams ever improving performances as we go from strength to strengthI take at look at Calebs one and only game.I then get into the reasons why I think my team has finally turned a corner, and that is "Long Term Development".We're not all blessed with a talented squad. Why planning long term, especially as new coaches with U7, U8 & U9 teams will be the key to your sucess. I talk about how planning in season blocks has really helped my team achieve. Lets get

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00:54:28

"Dad" of Coach Dad & Doing More

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2025/10/11

On this weeks episode I finally get you all up to date.I look at being Dad to Caleb and mpa out his summer move and look at why it isn't going so well for him, and how he can change that.We look at playing a "new" team and keeping it competetive.I also look at how I'm not only coaching now, but I'm also helping my club grow in other ways. From kit ordering to doing the clubs social media.How can you help your club grow, got any secret skills?That and so much more on this weeks episode of The Coach

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01:10:40

It's Good To Be Back!

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2025/09/27

It's been a while! As the new season kicks off up and down the country I felt it was time to get back into the podcast dugout and get back to itOn this bumper comeback episode I pick up where I left off and bring you right up to date.We look at the downs, the ups, the off season, letting kids go, tournements, pre-season, losing your best player and so much more.Just like my little team, lets start this season with a bang!Join me on episode 1 of season 3 of the Coach Dad Podcast

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00:53:18

A Win, A Girl & A Cup Run?

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2025/02/07

After a long break I'm back. So much to unpack that has happened over the last month or two!I quickly look back at our first half of the season and give a my rating on how we've done. I talking about the importance of having a rest at Christmas. Have we really turned a corner? We have another win to look at, yes that is right! Another positive result. We're cooking now!!! We had a girl come and train with us, something new for us all, so I have a look at the dynamic of coaching a girl and girls

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00:39:07

No Games & FA Format Changes

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/12/14

On this weeks episode I look at the total lack of football over the last few weeks. I look at our one and only game and how did we deal with a very good side after the highs of a W.I talk about my own big format changes coming for the podcast in the new year and talk about having guests on in my new feature "The Changing Room". And with the FA looking to change the format of the whole dynamic of all youth football I look at what it means to me and why I like it, yet its annoying others. Join me on

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00:28:25

THE BIG W!!!

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/11/30

On this weeks epsiode I look at our very first proper positive win and look at exactly what it means and why it happened!I also havea quick round up of the lack of football in our house. Relive this weekends massive news with me on the Coach Dad podcast

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00:43:07

Our Best Performance, Call Offs & Guests

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/11/23

So this week is a short and sweet episode. I take a look back on 2 weeks of football. I talk about our best performance of the my time coaching so far and how my boys played some great football. It's that time of year again. When is the right time to call a game or session off? Guests! I'm looking for guests to come and join me. The call is now out. I'm looking for coaches who are new to grassroots coaching and share their thoughts and experiences in the wolrd of youth football. Please get in

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00:45:24

A Positive Result & Sin Bins

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/11/09

Loads to go through on this weeks episode. We finally did it, a positive result! But did it feel like win? For the boys yes but bigger things lay ahead.Caleb had a couple of bad weeks that see his team fall from the top of the table. Whats going wrong? I take a deep dive into why I'm introducing a yellow card/red card sin bin system for training as the session went off track, big style! Some tips for new coaches on behaviour issues and implementing systems. That and so much more on this weeks

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00:45:54

Christmas Tree Formations & Cup Draws

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/10/19

On this weeks episode I look at another busy weekend. Have we stumbled upon a new glorious formation that will take us to the promise land? We've been given a rotten cup draw, will it effect the slow progress of my team I have a good look at those who govern my local league after they have all but made themselves unapproachable. Plus loads more, join me on this bumper episode of The Coach Dad podcast....

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00:23:31

Double Digits

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/10/12

This is a quick episode in which I look back on the week in football in my household.I look at what my U9 team are starting to do well and talk about "the plan" and also have a look at Calebs game as they labour to another win. I have quick chat about poaching and give some brief thoughts on it.

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00:46:18

Behave!

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/10/05

This week I look back at a tough week as a coach after a heavy defeat and I start to dissect where it all went wrongI take a deep dive into issues around behaviour. It's a tough subject and is there really a right or wrong answer for a grassroots coach I take a look at the week ahead and try to stay positive as we move into the winter months All aboard the Coach Dad podcast

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00:37:02

A Tale of 3 Penalties

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/09/28

A shorter episode this week as I look back at the week in football in my household.There was plenty of penalty action in our games and a couple of negative results. I hear from Austin and Caleb and I also look at next weeks games.

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00:46:55

Does Winning Matter?

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/09/21

On this weeks episode I look at winning. Does winning matter? I give you my thoughts on it and why they are now changing.I have an interview with Austin before and after his game. Did he win? Did he score? Did he play well? Calebs good form continued I talk about a nice little app I'm trailing that's in development. I also have a new feature, shoutouts! Get them in and I'll read them out

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01:00:23

The Big Kick Off

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/09/09

It's the big kick off for many grassroots teams all over the country. Come and see how me, Austin and my little team of U9's get on as we have a tough first game of the season. Caleb also scores his first goal for Watlington and retires his boots I give my thoughts on the shocking scenes poted online of a mass brawl at a youth football game over the weekend. Lots going on, come and have a listen

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00:25:16

Football Is Back!!!

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/08/24

So it's been a long summer and the football season is in sight and I'm back for season 2! In this episode I look back to my boys presentation days, I go into pre-season planning and I take a dive into our pre-season games. Question is, did we get a win? You'll have to listen to find out

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00:45:27

It's Boring Without Football

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/06/08

On this weeks episode I jump around a few subjects. I take a look the WhatsApp group me and all the other managers are in and the league wanting to shut it down. I still don't know if you can play games in June! I look at a fun training session and what I've been doing and I also have a look at some ammusing Facebook posts. I also say what my favourite computer game is and look at my new hobby!

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00:48:18

What Headers?

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/05/25

This week I take a look at the new FA rules set to be introduced banning all headers and throw-ins! I give my thoughts on it and have a look at some of the online reaction. Most of it negative, but me, well I think it's a good idea! I also have two games to look back on over the last two weeks. With two varying performances for very different reasons. Probably my most opinionated podcast to date!

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00:44:23

Time For A Break? Behave

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/05/11

On this weeks episode I have a look at when is the rigth time to stop. With pre-season, the season and end of season games it can be full on. Do coaches need to have a break, re-charge and go again. I also look at behaviour issue and how best to deal with them. As a new coach of a group of energetic boys, in-fighting and tattle tales are creeping in. Time to nip it in the bud and get the red card out?

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00:39:42

The Referee's A ... Young Kid

Coach Dad - A Grassroots Podcast ·

2024/05/04

Lets be honest for a change, there a serious problem with respect in football, even at the grassroots level.Have you witnessed a parent or a coach having a moan about a decision they deemed was wrong? We all have, haven't we. It's time to stamp it out for good. This week I look at referees, respect and bad behaviour that I've witnessed and encontered as a new football coach. Is zero tolerance the only way. Should the grassroots game have a bigger push and really protect refs and

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