Session Share - The Coaches Podcast

On Todays Episode Craig Birtwistle and Josh Tilley discuss what life is like at a professional academy for players and coaches. They discuss how players are developed and what the clubs true focus is. Enjoy!Follow Josh on X: @joshtilley26Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On Todays Episode we have Josh Tilley. Josh is a UEFA B & FA Youth award licensed football coach. Josh lived and worked in 4 different countries to date plus experience working for 4 different UK professional clubs and coached in a variety of other countries. Enjoy!Follow Josh on X: @joshtilley26Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On todays Episode we have Carl Wild. Carl has his BA with honors in Football Coaching and Management. He is an FA Coach Developer, an FA talent Reporter on the womens pathway and a published author. Some great stuff there Carl.Follow Carl on X: @CarlWild75Buy Carls books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B08YKGVK54Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have David Poncia as our guest. David is a UEFA B coach he works for Cockfosters Football Club in Barnet England. The biggest reason however I wanted to get David on is to talk about grassroots and self improvement.Follow David onX: @Daveyp1180Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On todays episode Craig is joined by Rob Porter and Peter Prickett to discuss the Football Associations new Future Fit Initiative.  Enjoy and let us know your opinions. Follow Rob on:X: @RJPcoachFollow Peter on:X: @PeterPrickettPeter's books:Webinar with Peter and Ray Power: Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleTikTok: @session_shareFacebook: sessionshare.net

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Dan Herman as our guest. Dan is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach and has been coaching athletes for over 15 years. So take a listen as we pick his brain on the best way to improve our players.Follow Dan onInstagram: danhermanperformanceFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Rod Wilhem. Rod is a coach that is passionate about supporting players, has coached on 3 different continents with a UEFA C and National B Concacaf in progress. He has a dedicated YouTube channel that like Session Share is helping coaches world wide with their sessions plansFollow Rod onX: @globrodInstagram: coachrodwilhelmYouTube: @coachrodwilhelmFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

Today we have Shaun Green as our on Session Share - The Coaches Podcast. Shaun is a highly respected and influential soccer coach with a global following. His online videos have been viewed by millions of coaches and players worldwide, and he is widely recognized as a leader in the field of online coaching education. With over 35 years of experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division One level, Shaun has an extensive background in developing players at all levels. He has trained teams in the USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Puerto Rico, and Barbados, and mentored coaches in India, Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland. A great chat with a true legend of coach education!Follow Shaun onInstagram: Soccer Coach TVLinkedin: Shaun GreenYoutube: @SoccerCoachTVFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Sophie Elbberson. Sophie’s coaching journey began over 7 years and is currently finishing off her UEFA B license. She is currently working as a School Games Organiser whilst finishing her Sport, Physical Activity and Health degree. She recently joined a university Women's Leadership Programme which is supporting her development and most importantly, her goal to support the women and girls gameFollow Sophie onX: @SophieIbbersonFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On this episode of Session Share The Coaches Podcast to have Ben Andreos. Ben is an academy coach for Cambridge United, he was previously at Colchester United and he has coached Non-League in England at a step 4 and step 3 clubs. He has his UEFA B license  and is a big advocate for giving back to the game. Take a listen to some great feedback.Follow Matt onX: @ben_andreosLinkedin: Ben Andreos.Follow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

This week we have have Laurie McGinley as our guest this week. Laurie is an ex-Scotland Cerebral Palsy International; he was one of the 10 players in the World in 2011 and is a UEFA licensed coach with multiple qualifications relating to football, sport and mindset. He is a head coach and Head of club development. A great listen from a extremely knowledgable coach.players.Laurie McGinleyTwitter/X - Follow @LaurieMcGinley1Session ShareYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNetFacebook - sessionshare.net

On todays episode we talk to Shamus John who has a wealth of knowledge that can help a player, their families and their travel coach navigate though the College preparation landscape.  If you are a coach, player or a parent of a high school child this is a must listen too!Follow Shamus onInstagram: @Coach_ShamusFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On the season 2 premier of Session Share we are visited by Tom Byer. Tom is a best-selling author of Football starts at home and is world renowned educator in soccer youth development. This is a fascinating listen where Tom talks about Culture, player development and much, much more.

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we  have Osku Partonen. Osku has his UEFA Pro License and has dedicated his life to football. At a early after being selected for the best academy in Finland he suffered a massive set back when he was 23 which saw him have to hang up his boots far too early. Rather than feel sorry for him self he used this energy to help move forward in a coaching career where he helps individuals strive forward in their football journey and avoid similar mistakes. Listen to Osku journey, opinions and thoughts on how to develop teams and players.Osku Partonenhttps://www.youtube.com/@EliteFootballSquad/featuredhttps://www.instagram.com/elitefootballsquad/https://www.tiktok.com/@elitefootballsquadhttps://www.skool.com/elite-football-squad/abouthttps://x.com/Coach_OskuSession ShareYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNetFacebook - sessionshare.net

On todays episode we talk to Felix Lehman who is an expert in Cognitive training. Listen how we can train players minds and how we can use that to develop what Felix calls Two footedness. 

On Today episode we talk to Andrew Stevenson on his experiences and opinons on coaching children with special needs.Follow Andrew and Streetly Coaching on:Facebook: Streetly CoachingFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

This episode we have the pleasure of having Lee Cosgrove on the show. Lee is a U18 Coach for Harb town??, he has his UEFA B, he has been successful with course in mentoring, Coerver, futsal. He spent 5 years with Leicester City’s Developmental Center and has spend 25 years managing and coaching teams of all ages. He is the creator of one of my favorite twitter or X pages with The Sunday Share. This is a great listen! Let us know your thoughts and opinions on Lee and Craig's thoughts. Lee CosgroveTwitter / X - Follow @Leecosgrove10Twitter / X - Follow@SundayShare10 Session ShareYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNetFacebook - sessionshare.net

This week we are very excited to have Todd Beane as our guest. Todd is the son in law of the late great Johan Cruyff. He is the founder and CEO of the World Acclaimed Tovo Academy. Todd has an MA in Education from Stanford University. As an athlete Todd played for Division One college Dartmouth. So I think it’s fair to say if it’s Football or soccer Todd has been there and done that! Have a listen to this fantastic conversation.Follow Todd onX: @_ToddBeaneVisit: tovoacademy.com for more details on courses, camps and the Tovo methodologyFollow Session Share and CraigYouTube: @sessionshare4375X:  @SessionShareNetX: @CraigBirtwistleFacebook: sessionshare.net

On Todays episode we have Rob Porter.  Rob has his UEFA B license and FA Youth award he has coached at all levels from grass roots, developmental centers to professional academies. Rob delivers CPD events for the Oxfordshire Football Association and has even taught coach education to inmates in prison! Have a listen to this interesting episode to hear Rob's insights and opinions.

On today episode we are joined by David Baird. David has coached youth football for over 15 years and is a UEFA A Licence holder. He currently works as a Coach Educator and Football Development Officer for the Scottish Football Association. Prior to this David has spent time coaching in the United States of America, the United Arab Emirates and most recently within the Heart of Midlothian Football Club academy in Scotland. He is the creator of the Scoreboard Soccer method of coaching and has published a book by the same name. Enjoy!David BairdTo purchase David's book - https://bookshop.org/p/books/scoreboard-soccer-creating-the-environment-to-promote-youth-player-development-david-baird/16985902Twitter / X - Follow @CoachDavidBairdFor Online Course and Webinars please email: [email protected] ShareYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNet

Craig is joined by Andrew Kummerer, Director of Coaching for MLS Next Club FC Delco. Andrew is passionate about Youth development and as strong views about the subject.Andrew KummererTwitter / X - Follow @krummy06Instagram - @krummy7 Session ShareYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNet

Craig is joined by Peter Prickett, otherwise know as the Bearded Coach. Peter is an author, coach, a big advocate of the 3v3 model. Peter works with Brentford FC Community trust and is currently coaching on the college program. He has coached development centers and worked for the FC as a tutor for FutsalTo purchase - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3v3-the-method-second-edition-tickets-1039880218727Twitter / X - Follow @PeterPrickettOnline Course:http://www.developingskill.com/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNet

Craig is joined by Ray Power, best selling author, coach, manager of many academies in Europe, Africa and Asia. He has coached 100+ players who have gone on to play international football (soccer). He also runs successful webinars so all can enjoy and benefit from his knowledge.To purchase - https://www.bennionkearny.com/book_category/ray-power/Twitter / X - Follow @power_ray Online Course:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raypowercoacheducation/1396107https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raypowercoacheducation/1423054https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raypowercoacheducation/1423060Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpF44AndExPudaD9AXe2v3QTwitter/X - Follow @SessionShareNet

Welcome to Session Share - The Coaches Podcast. If you coach Football , soccer or whatever you call it, this is the place for you. Be sure to tune in for interviews with some of the most respected coaches in youth sports.Join us on:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sessionshare4375X: @SessionShareNetPod cast provided by: Zencastr: https://zencastr.com