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The Coaches Network Podcast

by Coach Yas

A podcast aiming to support individuals passionate about athlete, talent and personal development.Each week your host CoachYas sits down with industry experts including the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Jack Wilshere & Sol Campbell just name a couple. Guests join CoachYas to discuss their insights and lessons learned from a career in the world of sport along with some actionable how to steps for you take on board an apply in your own journey to help you reach your full potential!CONTACT:Instagram: @thecoachesnetwork Twitter: @thecoachesnet

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Episodes

  1. Episode 383: Justinas Gasiūnas | From Coffee Shops to the Champions League: Rethinking Goalkeeping

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Justinas Gasiūnas for a fascinating conversation exploring coaching, goalkeeping and a career that has taken him from Lithuania to England and across professional football in Europe. Justinas shares the story of leaving Lithuania after finishing his playing...

  2. Episode 382: Imran Hamid | From Grassroots to Manchester United: Lessons in Coaching & Development

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Imran Hamid for a conversation exploring his journey from grassroots football in South West London to coaching within the academy at Manchester United. Imran reflects on the people, environments and experiences that shaped him as a young coach, from seeing...

  3. Episode 381: Mark O’Sullivan | The Recovered Expert, Ecological Dynamics & Coach Learning

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Mark O’Sullivan for a wide-ranging conversation exploring ecological dynamics, learning, expertise and what all of this actually means for coaches working in the real world. Mark describes himself as a “recovered expert” and throughout the conversation...

  4. Episode 380: Liam Bloye | Identity, Experience & Leading Coach and Player Development

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Liam Bloye, Head of Coach & Player Development at Cambridge United FC. With experience across England, the US, and Australia, Liam shares honest reflections on leadership, learning through experience, and what it really means to support coaches, players…

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  5. Episode 379: Dr. Stephen Harvey | Teaching Games for Understanding, Game-Centred Approaches & Coaching as a Reflective Practice

    In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Stephen Harvey, a globally respected coach educator and researcher known for his work on game-centred approaches, Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU), and reflective practice in coaching. Stephen brings decades of experience in sport pedagogy…

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  6. Episode 378: Ruben Ward-Lindsay | Coaching in Alternative Provision, Foundation Phase Priorities & Rethinking 1v1s

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Ruben Ward-Lindsay, a coach working across academy football, semi-professional men’s football, and education. From his role with Watford’s U10s to his coaching at Biggleswade United and his full-time work as a PE teacher in alternative provision, Ruben…

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  7. Episode 377: Kurtis Millan | Individual Development, Player Autonomy & Coaching for Impact

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Kurtis Millan, an individual development coach currently based in Sweden at Hammarby IF. Kurtis shares his unique journey from coaching in Ireland and the U.S., to working with players across multiple levels and cultures, combining professional experience...

  8. Episode 376: John Murphy | Keeping Coaching Simple, Player-Centred Practice & Lessons From a Global Career

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by John Murphy, a highly experienced coach and educator whose career spans MLS, US Soccer, and the UEFA pathway. With roots in both the US and UK, John brings a unique dual-perspective shaped by decades in professional environments, university soccer, and…

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  9. Episode 375 - Danny Barham | Self-Awareness, Reflection & Detaching Your Identity From Outcomes

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Barham, a coach and performance analyst with over a decade of experience in professional football. From his early days in performance analysis at Birmingham City to coaching across multiple Academy setups, Danny shares his unique perspective on the...

  10. Episode 374 – Richard Cheetham | Rethinking Coach Development, Partnership Learning & Human-Centred Coaching

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Richard Cheetham MBE, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester and one of the most respected voices in coach development across the UK. Richard brings decades of experience working across multiple sports — from cycling to rugby to...

  11. Episode 373 — Ebun Thomas | Coach Development, Mentorship & Raising Standards

    In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Ebun Thomas, Assistant Head of Academy & Head of Coach Development at Doncaster Rovers. Ebun shares his journey from starting out as a grassroots coach at just 16 to now leading the development of coaches in a professional academy environment. This...

  12. Episode 372 – Francis Aderiye | Coaching Cycles, Player Autonomy & What “Success” Really Means

    In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Francis Aderiye, Academy Coach, Non-League First Team Coach, and lifelong student of the game. From a knee injury that redirected his path into coaching at just 16, to now balancing roles across academy and senior football, Francis brings honesty,...

  13. Episode 371 – Sara Hilton | Rethinking Coach Education, Mentorship & The Future of Learning

    In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Sara Hilton, Senior Lecturer in Football & Coaching Science at Wrexham University, FAW Coach Educator, and UEFA A Licence Coach. Drawing from her journey as a former international footballer turned coach developer, Sara offers an honest and insightful…

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  14. Episode 370 - Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football

    🎙 Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football In this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by rising performance analyst Jamie Byrne, a dynamic young professional carving a path in elite football. At just 23 years old, Jamie has already worked...

  15. Episode 369 - Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game

    🎙 Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game In this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by Tony Caig, current Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United and National Team Goalkeeping Coach for Northern Ireland Men’s Senior Team. With a…

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  16. Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark Schuur

    🎙️ Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark Schuur In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dutch coach Mark Schuur to explore what it means to create learning-centred, game-relevant environments for players. With a background in PE teaching and academy coaching, Mark…

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  17. Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion

    🎙 Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Peter Sear—founder of The Empathic Coach and a specialist in empathy, leadership, and high-performance environments. Together, they explore what it really means to...

  18. Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers

    🎙 Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers In this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Pilgram (Birmingham City FC Academy Coach & Non-League First Team Coach) for a grounded, honest and insightful conversation about the journey of becoming…

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  19. Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust & Creating Environments for Growth

    🎙 Episode 365 – Steve Whelan | Coach Identity, Trust & Creating Environments for Growth In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Steve Whelan (Senior Coach Developer & Leadership Specialist) to explore what it really takes to develop coaches and build trust-filled environments where people...

  20. Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray | Objectivity, Mentorship & the Complexity of Modern Coaching

    🎙 Episode 364 – Alex Stylianou & Darren Murray | Objectivity, Mentorship & the Complexity of Modern Coaching In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Alex Stylianou (UEFA A Licence Holder) and Darren Murray (UEFA A Licence Holder) to explore what it really means to develop as a coach in today’s...

  21. Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching Curriculum That Actually Works

    🎙 Episode 363 – Jake Lister | Designing a Coaching Curriculum That Actually Works In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Jake Lister, Youth Pathway Lead at Sheffield United Women's Academy, to unpack the realities of curriculum design in elite football environments. Jake shares how he moved...

  22. Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of Professional Judgement in Coaching

    🎙 Episode 362 - Professor Andy Abraham | The Art of Professional Judgement in Coaching In this follow-up episode, Coach Yas reconnects with Professor Andy Abraham to dig deeper into the nuanced world of coaching, professional judgement, and decision-making. Andy expands on the idea of coaches...

  23. Episode 361 - Professor Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education, Judgement, and Trust in Development

    🎙️ Episode 361: Andy Abraham | Evolving Coach Education, Judgement, and Trust in Development In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Professor Andy Abraham, Head of Subject for Physical Education & Sports Coaching at Leeds Beckett University, to explore the shifting landscape of coach…

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  24. Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching Potential with Russell Earnshaw

    🎙️ Episode 360 – Fishbowling & Unlocking Coaching Potential with Russell Earnshaw Welcome back to The Coaches Network Podcast! In this special episode, Coach Yas is joined once again by the ever-insightful Russell Earnshaw – known to many as Rusty – for a rich conversation exploring what it…

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  25. Episode 359 - Creating Coaching Cultures That Care – with Temisan Williams (Coach Accelerator)

    🎙 Episode 359: Creating Coaching Cultures That Care – with Temisan Williams (Coach Accelerator) In this episode, CoachYas is joined by Temisan Williams, founder of Coach Accelerator and a seasoned academy coach with over 15 years of experience across clubs like Tottenham, Southend United, and...

  26. Principles of Talent ID w/ Adam Kelly

    Episode #358 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Adam Kelly. Adam is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise and Course Leader for Professional Doctorate in Sport (DSport) at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom. I am also Leader of the newly established BCU...

  27. A Performance Mindset w/ Sarah Murray

    Episode #356 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Sarah Murray. Sarah Murray is a high performance coach and experienced performance psychologist. Sarah works with teams, individuals and leaders to enhance and develop understanding of themselves and those they lead. She...

  28. What's your process w/ Stephen Maxwell

    Episode #354 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Stephen Maxwell. Stephen is a Lifelong Learning enthusiast, Coach Education Manager with Cricket Ireland, Founder and Creator of No Other Game Around, Performance Analyst, Coach Developer across multiple sports and High...

  29. It's Been a Journey w/ Larry Raji

    Episode #353 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Larry Raji. Lanre Adio Raj better known as Larry in the world of football is a UEFA A Licence Goalkeeping Coach, currently plying his trade within the Academy at West Ham United FC, having held previous roles at Norwich…

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  30. Coaching the Coaches w/ Cody Royle

    Episode #351 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Cody Royle. Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network? The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with a…

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  31. TCN Talks: Game Models Across Nations in Euro 24'

    Episode #352 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  32. Coaching is Complex w/ Norbert Csorba

    Episode #349 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Norbert Csorba. Norbert is currently a UEFA A Licence candidate and academy coach with Norwich FC, as well being the founder of NS-Education where focuses on helping others grow by using football as a powerful tool...

  33. TCN Talks: The Practice Spectrum

    Episode #350 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  34. Coaching Reference Points w/ Maxi Opondo-Mbai

    Episode #347 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Maxi Opondo-Mbai. Why not become an official member or supporter of The Coaches Network? The Coaches Network is proud to formally reveal our very first Patreon membership. This membership consists of monthly donations with…

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  35. TCN Talks: Common Coaching Questions

    Episode #348 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  36. CCYP: 1-2-1 Coaching ft Mark Rivers

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  37. CCYP: Retain & Release ft. Mark Rivers

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  38. CCYP: What is Player Care ft. Mark Rivers

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  39. Between the Sticks with Amro Khalid

    Episode #343 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Amro Khalid. Amro is currently an academy goalkeeping coach at cat 1 Leicester City FC. Amro joins Yas to discuss how the role of goalkeeping coaches has developed over time, his experiences working in academies and...

  40. You Get The Time Back with Paul McGuinness

    Episode #342 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Paul McGuinness. Paul is a former footballer who played in the Football League for Crewe Alexandra and Chester City. But most notable Paul is known for his time with Manchester United, having played a key role in building...

  41. TCN Talks: The Intention in 1v1

    Episode #341 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  42. Fish Tanking with Jordan Cassidy

    Episode #340 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Jordan Cassidy. Jordan is a Sports Scientist specialising in skill acquisition and coach and athlete development. Jordan's work is aimed at supporting coaches to best support their players and athletes. Jordan has worked...

  43. CCYP: Talent ID

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  44. An Engaging Environment with Mark Bennett MBE

    Episode #339 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Mark Bennett MBE Mark is a former British Commando & senior instructor within the Army Physical Training Corps who served 22 years before turning down promotion in order to leave the services & pursue his passion full…

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  45. TCN Talks: The Art of 1v1

    Episode #338 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  46. CCYP: Credibility in Coaching

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  47. Be A Greedy Coach with Dan Abrahams

    Episode #337 of The Coaches Network Podcast. The guest for this episode is Dan Abrahams. Dan is a world renowned Performance Psychologist, Author and Podcast host of ‘The Sport Psych Show with Dan Abrahams’. Dan joins CoachYas to discuss how coaches can become more greedy with their outcomes and...

  48. TCN Talks: 1v1 In or Out Of Possession

    Episode #338 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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  49. CCYP: Coaching Journeys

    Welcome to "Coaching Conversations with Pete & Yas Join us on an exciting journey into the world of football coaching as we bring you insights, tips, and a whole lot of passion for the beautiful game. I'm Yas, and I'm here with my good friend and mentor, Pete Augustine – two UEFA A Licence…

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  50. TCN Talks: Articulating Your Game Model

    Episode #336 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 have been put to us, topics requested and themes that have emerged from our own experiences.…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast aiming to support individuals passionate about athlete, talent and personal development.Each week your host CoachYas sits down with industry experts including the likes of Shaquille O’Neal, Jack Wilshere & Sol Campbell just name a couple. Guests join CoachYas to discuss their insights and lessons learned from a career in the world of sport along with some actionable how to steps for you take on board an apply in your own journey to help you reach your full potential!CONTACT:Instagram: @thecoachesnetwork Twitter: @thecoachesnet

HOSTED BY

Coach Yas

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