Inside The Game
Inside The Game is a weekly podcast with Stuart Sharples, hosted by Steel United, designed to support coaches, players, and parents by breaking down key topics from our coaching curriculum. Each episode dives into a fundamental aspect of the game, explores a core value that shapes player development, and features a special guest offering insights on the weekly theme. Whether you're on the pitch or in the stands, this podcast will help you understand the game on a deeper level. Let’s step inside the game!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode Twelve - Dealing with Injuries and Setbacks
In Week 2 of Inside The Game, host Stuart Sharples explores how to handle one of football’s toughest challenges — injuries and setbacks. On the field, our curriculum topic is Switching the Play, and …
Episode Eleven - Understanding the Box Midfield
Welcome back to Inside The Game, the coaching podcast from Steel United! Kicking off our Fall 2025 season, host Stuart Sharples dives into one of the modern game’s most talked-about tactical setups —…
Episode Ten - The Power of Reflection
In the final episode of Season 1 of Inside The Game, we bring our spring coaching series to a close with a focus on attacking overloads—how clever movement off the ball helps create numerical superio…
Episode Nine - Dealing With Pressure
In this episode of Inside The Game, we explore how to coach players through high-pressure moments by focusing on the use of overloads in attacking play. Learn how to help your team recognize and util…
Episode Eight- Developing the Art of Goalscoring
In this episode of Inside The Game, we continue our focus on Final Third play by zooming in on one of soccer’s most thrilling aspects—goalscoring. From movement off the ball to timing and composure, …
Episode Seven - Creating a Competitive Environment
In this episode of Inside The Game, we kick off a two-week focus on the Final Third—arguably the most decisive area of the pitch where games are won and lost. We break down what effective play in the…
Episode Six - How to Support Players with Anxiety
n this episode of Inside The Game, we continue our spring coaching journey by taking a deeper look at switching the play—not just from a tactical angle, but through the emotional lens of player confi…
Episode Five - The Art of Scanning
In this episode of Inside The Game, we build on our spring coaching curriculum by focusing on switching the play—a vital strategy for breaking down organized defenses. We explore how scanning and pre…
Episode Four - The Importance of Free Play
This week on Inside the Game, we break down the key principles of defending, from delaying and denying to organizing as a unit—and how these skills come to life when players are allowed to figure it …
Episode Three - How to Include Goalkeepers in a Session
In this episode of Inside The Game, part of the SSCS Podcast – Spring 2025, we dive into the curriculum topic of defending, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked areas in youth soccer developm…
Episode Two - The Importance of Being Organized
In this episode of Inside The Game, we explore the importance of being organized—a fundamental skill that enhances both coaching effectiveness and player performance. We’ll break down how organizatio…
Episode One - How to Adapt a Session Plan
In the first-ever episode of Inside The Game, we break down the concept of breaking lines—a key tactical skill that helps teams progress the ball and break through defensive structures. We’ll explore…