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From The Sidelines - from Northumberland FA
by Gary Middleton
From the Sidelines is part of Northumberland FA's Coach the Coach development programme
Episodes
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Think. Plan. Do. Review. – Coaching Insights with Lloyd Miller
Lloyd Miller, FA Women’s Pathway Coach Developer, explores the Think-Plan-Do-Review approach in coaching. Discover how structured planning, reflective practice, and practical execution help coaches develop players effectively and grow their own skills. Perfect for coaches looking to strengthen...
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Building Better Coaches: Lessons from Leeds United’s Chazz Mann
Join host Gary Middleton for an insightful episode of the Northumberland FA Podcast as he speaks with Chazz Mann, Academy Lead Coach at Leeds United, about his journey through coaching, from early voluntary work and grassroots football to international experience in the United States, teaching...
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Putting the Player First: With Crystal Palace Foundation Phase Coach Sam Pothecary
In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Pothecary, Crystal Palace Under-9s Coach and Hampshire FA Coach Development Lead. We dive into how to support players on their football journey, the importance of individual development, and how coaches can create engaging, challenging, and player-centred...
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Coach Development & Education with Geoff Pike
Geoff Pike, Football Coaching Consultant and former FA Coach Educator, chats about the coach development and education landscape. He discusses pathways for coaches, the evolution of coach education, and the insights he’s gained working with coaches at all levels. A must-listen for anyone…
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Hunting Dogs Win It & Break - With former Manchester United Academy coach and FA Coach Developer Paul McGuinness
In this episode of From the Sidelines, Gary Middleton is joined by former Manchester United Academy coach and FA Coach Developer Paul McGuinness for a fascinating deep dive into coaching, player development and the power of storytelling in football. Paul shares insights from over 28 years at...
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Developing Your Coaching Career Abroad with Gregg Ryder
In this episode of From the Sidelines, host Gary Middleton sits down with Newcastle United Academy Lead Coach Gregg Ryder to explore his remarkable coaching journey across Iceland, Denmark, America, and back home to the North East. Gregg shares how a broken leg in the U.S. unexpectedly sparked…
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Diversifying The Coaching Workforce With Abdul 'Butch' Fazal
Host Gary Middleton is joined by Abdul “Butch” Fazal, The FA’s EDI Lead for the Men’s Game, to explore the importance of diversifying the coaching workforce. Butch discusses the barriers faced by historically underrepresented coaches, including access, affordability and opportunity, and explains...
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Touchline to Three Lions with Liam Bramley, England National Head Coach
In this episode of Touchline to Three Lions, we sit down with Liam Bramley, England National Head Coach, as he shares his coaching journey from grassroots beginnings to the elite level of the game. With experience as First Team Coach at Aston Villa and Norwich City, Liam reflects on the lessons...
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People Before Performance: A Conversation with Tony Walmsley
In this episode, Northumberland FA Football Development Officer Gary Middleton chats with Tony Walmsley — former A-League Technical Director, UEFA Pro Licence holder, and performance specialist. Tony shares his experiences from across the game and explores how true success in football starts with...
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Developing Your Coaching Philosophy with Mark Lee
In this episode, we chat with Mark Lee, owner of Mark Lee Football Coaching in Australia, about developing your coaching philosophy within grassroots football. Mark shares his insights on building a clear coaching approach, nurturing players, and creating a positive impact in the game from the...
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From Academy to the First Team Coach: The Ben Dawson Journey
Join us as we sit down with Ben Dawson, current Brondby first-team coach and former first-team coach at Leicester City and Newcastle United. From his early days in academy coaching to leading top-flight squads, Ben shares insights, experiences, and lessons learned along the way. Perfect for...
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Developing Core Moves: Coaching Insights with Paul Holder
Gary Middleton is joined by Paul Holder — National FA Coach Developer in the professional game and former Head of Academy Coaching at Brighton & Hove Albion — to discuss the importance of core moves in football. Paul breaks down how understanding movement, technique, and player development can...
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Developing the Individual: A Coaching Journey with Ian Skinner
In this episode, Northumberland FA Football Development Officer Gary Middleton sits down with Ian Skinner — former Gateshead First Team Coach and ex-Newcastle United Academy Coach — to discuss his coaching journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From working in the professional game…
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Joe Danquah - Celebrating Black History
Joe Danquah, Pre-Academy Coach at NUFC, discusses his coaching journey and celebrates Black history within local football with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.
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Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Pedley, U11/U12 Lead Coach at Newcastle United’s Academy, for an in-depth chat about the art of designing training sessions that truly support player learning. Michael shares his experience working within a Premier League academy environment, offering...
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Supporting Our Youngest Coaches: Insights from Academy Pathways
In this episode, we shine a light on the new generation of football coaches making their mark at academy level. We're joined by three young coaches – Jack Sadler (U14s Coach at Middlesbrough Academy), Charlie Bews (U11s Coach at Newcastle United Academy), and Isaac Gamblin (U9s Coach at...
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The Female Landscape: Driving Change in the Women's Game with Lloyd Miller
In this episode of The Female Landscape, we’re joined by Lloyd Miller – Football Development Officer for Women & Girls at Northumberland FA. Lloyd shares his insight into the local female football scene, discussing the progress that’s been made across the region and the work still to do to ensure...
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Between the Posts with Tony Caig - Head of Academy GK at Newcastle United Academy
In this episode of Between the Posts, we catch up with Tony Caig, Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United, as he reflects on his unique journey through football – from life as a professional goalkeeper to shaping the next generation at the NUFC Academy. Tony shares insights from his…
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Developing your Coaching Craft with Martyn Irvine - Coach Development Lead at Staffordshire FA and UEFA B Coach Developer
In this episode of Developing your Coaching Craft, we’re joined by Martyn Irvine, Coach Development Lead at Staffordshire FA and UEFA B Coach Developer, to explore what it really means to grow as a coach. With years of experience supporting coaches across all levels of the game, Martyn shares...
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Learning the Game from the Game with NUFC Academy staff Jamie Williams & Mark Bertram
In this episode of From the Sidelines, we’re joined by Jamie Williams, Pre-Academy Lead Coach, and Mark Bertram, Coach & Player Development Lead at Newcastle United Academy, as they explore the concept of learning the game from the game. Jamie and Mark delve into how game-based learning shapes...
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Emily Senior - England Learning Coach Developer discusses 'Maximising Player Engagement'
Gary Middleton, Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer chats with Emily Senior, England Learning Coach Developer around 'Maximising Player Engagement.'
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Ian Macleod - Head of Basketball at Newcastle Eagles chats about Practice Spectrum
Ian Macleod Head of Basketball at Newcastle Eagles chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey
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Roger Davies England Learning National Coach Developer Lead discusses the importance of understanding our practice returns
Roger Davies England Learning National Coach Developer Lead discusses the importance of understanding our practice returns with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer, Gary Middleton.
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Sarah Lowden Former Coach Developer at the FA & Current PGMOL Coach Developer talks about 'Who's Coaching You'
Sarah Lowden former coach developer at the FA and currently working as a coach developer at PGMOL talks with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton about 'Who's Coaching You'
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Michael Havelock England Learning UEFA B Coach Developer discusses the UEFA B Course
Michael Havelock talks to Gary Middleton about the UEFA B course and what coaches can expect when attending the course.
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Jamie Barnwell Former Lead Development Coach & Former Professional Footballer discusses 'Supporting the Individuals'
Jamie Barnwell (Former Lead Development Coach and Former Professional Footballer discusses 'Supporting the Individuals with Gary Middleton (Northumberland FA Football Development Officer)
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Ian Watson - Former MK Dons 1st team coach & former Carlisle United 1st Team Coach discusses 'Journey Continues'
Ian Watson chats with NFA's Gary Middleton about his coaching journey, from earning promotion at Gateshead FC to becoming the first team coach at MK Dons.
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Robbie Pringle Women's National Coach Developer discusses 'Transition & Counter Attacking'
Robbie Pringle - Women's National Coach Developer chats about 'Transition and Counter Attacking' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton - Football Development Officer.
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Darran Bowles Head of Coaching at Bolton Wanderers Academy Discusses how we can better support our players
Darran Bowles (Head of Coaching at Bolton Wanderers) talks with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton (Football Development Officer) about how coaches can better support there players.
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Steve Harrison - Middlesbrough FC U18 Assistant Coach discusses 'Coaching the Teenage Footballer'
Steve Harrison (Middlesbrough FC U18 Assistant Coach) discusses 'Coaching the Teenage Footballer' with Gary Middleton (Northumberland FA Football Development Officer) and tells us more about his coaching journey.
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Sally Needham Consultant at Norway Women discusses 'Neuroscience in Football'
Sally Needham - Former Sheffield United Academy Human Development & Performance Culture Lead, FA Coach Developer and current Consultant at Norway Women discusses 'Neuroscience in Football' with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer, Gary Middleton. Sally also talks about her upcoming...
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Rob Atkin former FDO with the Newcastle Council Football Development Scheme discusses 'The Growth of the Female Game'
Rob Atkin talks with Northumberland FA's FDO Gary Middleton about Female Football and the growth we are seeing nationally from grassroots clubs through to International teams.
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Pete Sturgess discusses the art of 'Disguise' (One of the FA's 6 Core Capabilities)
Pete Sturgess chats with Gary Middleton about one of the FA's 6 core capabilities, 'Disguise' and tells us more about his upcoming Coach the Coach event taking place in June
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Jamie Williams (Newcastle United Pre-Academy Lead Coach) Discusses Match Day Support
Jamie Williams and NFA's Gary Middleton talk about how as coaches we can provide match day support and how this benefits a players development.
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Gary Middleton and Pav Singh talk with Amrik Singh Hare and Ahmet Akdag about their Coaching Journeys
Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer - Gary Middleton and England Learning Regional Coach Developer - Pav Singh, talk with Amrik Singh Hare and Ahmet Akdag from Newcastle United Acadmey about their coaching journey's.
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Sarah lowdon - Assistant Coach at Portland Thorns, Discusses her Career and Coaching Pathways
To celebrate International Women's Day, Sarah Lowdon, a fellow Geordie living in the United States, now working as an Assistant Coach for Portland Thorns joins Lloyd Miller, NFA's Football Development Officer (Women & Girls), to discuss her career, coaching pathways and role models within her...
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Jack Rolfe founder of 'The Coaching Lab' discusses Match Play cards
Jack Rolfe who founded The Coaching Lab chats with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton around the impact Match Play Cards can have on training sessions.
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Bruce Vause (Futsal Coach Developer) discusses Developing more Skilful Coaches
Bruce Vause joins NFA's Gary Middleton to discuss all things Futsal and how to develop more skilful coaches.
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Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor discusses Coach Education (PART 2)
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.
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Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor discusses Coach Education (PART 1)
Les Howie - UEFA Grassroots Mentor & former Head of Grassroots Delivery & Coaching at the FA discusses 'Coach Education' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.
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England Learning Coach Developer Scott Noble chats about the UEFA C qualification
Scott Noble - England Learning Coach developer (UEFA C) chats to Gary Middleton - Northumberland FA's Football Development officer about the journey to gaining your UEFA C qualification
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Simon Smith Discusses 'Role of the Goalkeeper'
Simon Smith Former Head of Goalkeeping at Newcastle United chats about 'The Role of the GK' with Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton
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Adam Berry 1st Team Analyst at Rangers FC Chats About ' Coaching Feedback and Reflection'
Adam Berry 1st Team Analyst at Rangers FC Academy chats about Coaching Feedback & Reflection with Northumberland Fa's Gary Middleton
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Mike Melvin of 3v3 UK Air pitches chats about the future 3v3
Mike Melvin of 3v3 UK Air pitches chats about the future 3v3 with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
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Jamie Chandler former Spennymoor Town Manager Chats About Transition From Player to Technical Area
Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer Gary Middleton talks to Jamie Chandler - Spennymoor Town Manager around transitioning from player to technical area.
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Pete Augustine Chats about 'Preparing Players for the Physical Demands of the Game'
Pete Augustine FA Regional Coach Developer discusses 'Preparing players for the physical demands of the game' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
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Charlie Bews Discusses 'Adapting to Different Hats'
Charlie Bews from Newcastle United Foundation discusses 'Adapting to different Hats' with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
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Mark Rutter NUFC Academy Coach Chats about 'Long-Term Player Development'
Mark Rutter – Fast Feet Academy Director & NUFC Academy Coach chats on Long Term Player Development with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
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Adam Colley talks about 'What does Success look like'
Adam Colley England Learning Coach Developer talks with Gary Middleton Northumberland FA's Football Development Officer about 'What does Success look like'.
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From the Sidelines - Ian Watson former Carlisle United 1st team Coach & former MK Dons Assistant Head Coach Talks About ‘Coaching Values’
Ian Watson, current MK Dons Assistant Head Coach discusses ‘Coaching Values’ with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton
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