Football DNA Podcast

Mar 30 2025 44 ep. 36 mins 11
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The Football DNA Podcast includes interviews, Q&A's and insights designed to support, develop and improve football coaches and players.

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The Value Of Specialist Coaching With Pete Sturgess

Mar 30 2025 45 mins  
In the third episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Pete Sturgess. Pete is synonymous with Grassroots football development within England, in particular his focus on supporting junior coaches to provide enjoyable and inspiring football experiences.He has committed his whole career to improving the coaching of our youngest players. A former teacher and academy assistant di

Football Coaching: Bridging The Coaching Gap From Youth To Adults

Feb 18 2025 42 mins  
In the second episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Steve Sallis. He supports 20 Premier League and Football League Players with mental conditioning support. Steve delivers Leadership Seminars on the UEFA Pro and A’ Licence for the Scottish Football Association. He is the author of "Educating Football" which has received national and international press coverage, which

Football Coaching: The Challenges Of Coaching In A Different Country

Jan 16 2025 39 mins  
In the first episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Connor Horrocks. Connor is a British national who moved to Spain as a young child and developed a love for coaching. As an UEFA A Licensed Coach he challenged himself further by now coaching in South Korea.

Football Coaching: The Value Of Throw Ins In Youth Football

Dec 08 2024 38 mins  
In the tenth episode of 2024 our host Paul Barry is joined by Thomas Gronnemark. Thomas has made a career in coaching throw ins for professional clubs including Liverpool FC under Jurgen Klopp! Here we dive into the topic of throw ins especially in the youth phases of the game.

Football Coaching: From Grassroots Coach To Academy Coach "The Journey"

Oct 22 2024 33 mins  
In the ninth episode of 2024 our host Paul Barry is joined by Temisan Williams. Temisan has experience coaching at 3 different premier league clubs and has completed the route of starting in grassroots to academy football.

Football Coaching: Planning Effective Coaching Sessions

Sep 05 2024 23 mins  
In the eighth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Shamus Beaglehole - YDP Coach at Leicester City. Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to plan your coaching sessions.

Football Coaching - How To Coach On Match Day

Jul 25 2024 28 mins  
In the seventh episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Nathan Thomas - Head Of Coaching U13 - U16 at Crystal Palace. Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to manage players on a match day.

Football Coaching - Coaching Mixed Abilities

Jun 02 2024 26 mins  
In the sixth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Elliot Head - Head Of Foundation Phase (AFC Bournemouth). Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to manage this challenge in coaching.

Football Coaching - How Can Coaches Have Positive Relationships With Parents

Apr 23 2024 18 mins  
In the fifth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by experienced coach Matt Dunn (Brighton & Hove Albion). Take a listen to get some top insights into creating and managing relationships with parents.

Football Coaching - Managing Player Behaviour

Mar 26 2024 19 mins  
In the fourth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by experienced coach Mark Lyons (Leicester City). Take a listen to get some top tips for managing player behaviour in coaching sessions.