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, 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. Tune in every Friday for exclusive stories, lessons learned, and actionable takeaways that will challenge and inspire you as a coach, leader, and learner.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 379
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Q+A With Coach Yas & Gerard Jones : What is the best way to run trials?
Episode #156 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I …
Beyond The Pitch with Jon De Souza
Episode #155 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Jon De Souza. Jon is UEFA PRO Licensed who started his journey as youth player with Luton Town before transitioning into acad…
Q+A With Coach Yas & Gerard Jones : Should Goalkeepers Train Apart?
Episode #154 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Over the recent weeks and months I’ve had loads of you get in touch with some great questions and Today I am going to be trying something new with show, I …
Working From The Top Down with Mark Cartwright
Episode #153 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Mark Cartwright. Mark currently operates as a sporting director for the United Soccer League, having previously been the Tech…
The Female Pathway with Lee Burch
Episode #113 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Lee Burch. Lee has recently left his role with London Bees in the WSL2. Lee joins CoachYas to discuss his journey into becomi…
A Diverse & Inclusive Game with Butch Fazal (The FA)
Episode #152 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Abdul 'Butch' Fazal. Butch is currently the The FA. Butch joins CoachYas to discuss his journey over 25+ years as a coach, co…
Let’s Talk Sport Science with Alex Calder (Houston Dynamo)
Episode #151 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Alex Calder. Alex is currently the head of Sport Science for the MLS side Houston Dynamo Football Club. Alex joins CoachYas t…
The Intelligent Soccer Coach with Carl Wild (UCFB)
Episode #150 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Carl Wild. Carl is currently the lead lecturer on the Football Coaching & Management Degree with UCFB whilst working within A…
Globe Trotting with Michael Loftman (Ex-Orlando Pirates & Egypt National Coach)
Episode #149 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Michael Loftman. Michael has recently left the post as a first team coach for both Orlando Pirates & the Egyptian National Te…
Carving & Polishing Diamonds with Harry Watling (Hartford Athletic)
Episode #148 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Harry Watling. Harry is currently the Head Coach at Second Division USL side Hartford Athletic. Harry joins CoachYas to discu…
Clarifying Your Methods with Simon Millington (Delamill Consultancy)
Episode #146 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Simon Millington. Simon is currently a Mental Health Tutor & Coach Developer with The Delamill Consultancy, having previously…
Football in a Pandemic with Sam Hudson (Aston Villa)
Episode #145 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Sam Hudson. Sam is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Aston Villa, alongside a role as Technical Analyst with The…
Rise to Stardom with Ovie Soko (GB Basketball)
Episode #144 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Ovie Soko. Ovie is a professional basketball player currently based in Japan with Shiga Lakestars who also represents the GB …
Insights with Anthony Hayes (Charlton Athletic)
Episode #143 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Anthony Hayes. Anthony is currently the Senior Professional Development Phase Coach with Charlton Athletic.
Anthony joins Coac…
What's going on up there with Sally Needham (Sheffield United)
Episode #142 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Sally Needham. Sally is a Coach, Coach Developer & Consultant with a passion for psychological & social development of youth …
Insights with Rob Carlisle (Blackburn Rovers)
Episode #141 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Rob Carlisle. Rob is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Blackburn Rover, alongside a role as Senior Lecturer with…
Insights with Warren Hackett (The FA)
Episode #140 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Warren Hackett. Warren is currently a National Coach Developer at the FA having previously played professionally in the Engli…
Small Sided Games with Peter Prickett
Episode #139 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Peter Prickett.
Peter is an FA affiliate tutor with a decade of experience coaching with various organisations. He was one of …
Changing Your Mental State with Peter Gilmour
Episode #138 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Peter Gilmour. Peter Gilmour is a highly experienced Hypnotherapist and Mental Coach. In addition to his general practice Pet…
Insights with Paul Barry (Crystal Palace FC)
Episode #137 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Paul Barry. Paul is an author and elite youth coach that is currently working as the assistant head of coaching in the Founda…