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.
🔥 Want more? Join us most Wednesdays on Twitter Spaces for #TCNTalks, a live, unfiltered coaching conversation co-hosted with Gerard Jones. It’s your chance to listen in, ask questions, and engage with our community in real-time.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 379
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
TCN Talks: What should I avoid as a beginner?
Episode #217 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that…
Skill Aquisition with Dr Alex Lascu
Episode #216 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Dr Alex Lascu.
Dr Alex Lascu is a skill acquisition specialist by trade and currently lectures at the University of Canberra. …
TCN Talks: Coaching vs Facilitating
Episode #215 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that…
Chips are no good with Yilmaz Aksoy (Charlton Athletic)
Episode #214 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Yilmaz Aksoy.
Yilmaz is currently the Head of Academy Goalkeeping for Charlton Athletic, having previously held roles with The…
Developing a D.N.A with Matt Crocker (Southampton)
Episode #213 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Matt Crocker.
Matt is currently the Director of Football Operations for Southampton, having previously been the Academy Direc…
TCN Talks: Effective Feedback
Episode #212 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that…
The R.I.V.E.R Effect with Dr Jerry Lynch
Episode #211 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is World Renowned Sports Psychologist, Dr. Jerry Lynch.
Dr. Lynch is the founder and director of Way of Champions, a performance …
TCN Talks: Delivering Scripted Sessions
Episode #210 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
Following many requests around more interactive segments on the podcast, myself and colleague Gerard Jones get together each week to discuss questions that…
Acquiring Skill with Phillip O'Callaghan
Episode #209 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Phillip O'Callaghan. Phillip is a PE Teacher & Tennis Coach. Phillip joins CoachYas to discuss his journey from his steps int…
Building Resilience Through Adversity with Laurie McGinley
Episode #208 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Laurie McGinley. Laurie is a UEFA & Scottish FA Licenced coach Laurie joins CoachYas to discuss his journey from his steps i…
Just Say Yes with Peter Gill (Cambridge United)
Episode #207 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Peter Gill. Peter holds the UEFA A Licence and is currently a Professional Development Phase Coach with Cambridge United, hav…
TCN Talks: Developing Decision Makers Pt. 1
Episode #206 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 …
TCN Talks: Repetition without Repetition
Episode #205 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 …
Keep on Diggin' with Ahmed Bilal (Blackburn Rovers)
Episode #204 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Ahmed Bilal. Ahmed holds the UEFA A Licence and is currently a Youth Development Phase Coach with Blackburn Rovers FC, having…
TCN Talks: Coaching for Them & NOT me
Episode #203 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 …
Leading by Example with Danny Senda (Charlton Athletic)
Episode #202 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Danny Senda. Danny is the Lead U18 Professional Development Phase Coach with Charlton FC, having previously held roles where …
TCN Talks: Building Meaningful Relationships
Episode #201 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 …
Becoming Banksy with Russell Earnshaw (The Magic Academy)
Episode #200 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Russel 'Rusty' Earnshaw. Rusty is a former international rugby player now plying his trade as coach and coach developer acros…
Q+A with Coach Yas & Gerard Jones: Is Coach Education Fit for Purpose?
Episode #199 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 …
Squeeze the Impact with Darren Dillon
Episode #198 of The Coaches Network Podcast.
The guest for this episode is Darren Dillon. Darren is a Master Trainer with TRX and recently was lead Strength & Conditioning coach with Irish side Shamro…