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Football DNA Podcast

Football DNA
Football Coaching
Youth Development
Grassroots Football
Player Development
Foundation Phase Coaching
Throw-Ins
Futsal
Mixed Abilities Coaching
Coaching Psychology
Critical Thinking
Leadership In Sports
Player Education
Premier League
West Ham United Academy
AFC Bournemouth
Player Development Plans
Academy Coaching
Youth Coaching
Youth Football Coaching
Behaviour Management

The Football DNA Podcast includes interviews, Q&A's and insights designed to support, develop and improve football coaches and players.

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Mike Melvin is the Founder and Managing Director of 3v3 UK, one of the leading organisations driving the growth of small-sided football across the UK. Through his work with clubs, leagues, County FAs, the Premier League, and The FA, Mike has helped i... more

Trophies are great, but individual development is the real prize. In this episode, we welcome special guest Ross O'Kane, former Foundation Phase Lead at Luton Town FC Academy, to break down the strategic value of tournament football in youth player d... more

In this episode we are joined by sport psychologist Sarah Murray to discuss The Value Of Sports Pyschology In Grassroots Football.

Sarah has over a decade of experience working in professional sport, education and business. 9 years of which include ... more

In this episode of the Football DNA podcast we speak with Co-Founder & Director of the Football Fun Factory Jonny Martin. Jonny is a UEFA A Licensed Coach and previously worked at Cambridge United Academy for 9 years. He now is on a mission to suppor... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Melvin
3v3 UK founder and MD, 3v3 World
3v3 UK / 3v3 World
Episode: Football Coaching: The Value Of The 3 v 3 Game
Ross O'Kane
Specialist in street football tournaments and founder of Street Football Tournaments
Street Football Tournaments
Episode: Football Coaching: Tournament Football In Youth Player Development
Sarah Murray
Sports psychologist with experience in Premier League and grass-roots contexts
Premier League, various clubs
Episode: Football Coaching: The Value Of Sports Pyschology In Grassroots Football
Jonny Martin
Co-founder and director of Football Fun Factory
Football Fun Factory
Episode: Football Coaching: Keeping Football Fun with Jonny Martin
Keith Mayer
Co-author, Gold Dust, former FA coach development, Liverpool FC Academy
Gold Dust / Liverpool FC Academy
Episode: Football Coaching: How To Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly
David Mayer
Co-author, Gold Dust, UEFA/CUSA licensed coach based in Utah
Gold Dust / Utah Red Wolves
Episode: Football Coaching: How To Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly
Ross Embleton
Head of Talent ID / Academy Recruitment Manager
West Ham United Academy
Episode: Football Coaching: Ross Embleton Podcast Talent ID & Recruitment In Grassroots Football
Ben Bradford
Goalkeeping coach with experience at West Ham United and grassroots to academy levels
BDGK / BBGK Academy
Episode: Football Coaching: How To Be An Effective Grassroots Goalkeeping Coach
Paul McGuinness
Coach with 30+ years at top clubs and national programs, consultant
Former Manchester United youth and England programs; consultant
Episode: Football Coaching: Individual Skill Development

Hosts

Stuart
Founder of Football DNA; provides intro and framing across episodes.
Paul Barry
Host guiding the interview and coordinating discussion; frequently labels episodes as the podcast host.

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Apple Podcasts
#241
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Apple Podcasts
#49
New Zealand/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#191
Israel/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#217
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#218
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Football Coaching: Being An Effective Grassroots Football Coach With Chris Ramsey
Q: What is your golden nugget for grassroots coaches?
Look at who develops players rather than who develops teams; model your coaching after those who develop people, not just top-level teams.
Football Coaching: Being An Effective Grassroots Football Coach With Chris Ramsey
Q: How should coaches plan sessions to ensure the individual is the focus rather than just delivering a generic group session?
He explains a sequence of concepts (the session idea), mechanics (what players can do), and progressive steps (distractions, interference), emphasizing a bespoke, ability-led approach and repeating sessions to build mastery.
Football Coaching: Being An Effective Grassroots Football Coach With Chris Ramsey
Q: What are the big differences you see in youth development today versus when you started?
Ramsey notes the shift to earlier professionalization, more structured pathways, and increased parental involvement, while stressing the need to focus on developing players by tailoring sessions to individual abilities and needs.
Football Coaching: Individual Skill Development
Q: Can you give us a quick snapshot of who you are, your background, and what you do now?
I come from a footballing family, trained at Manchester United, studied sport science, and moved into coaching and consultancy across clubs and national setups, focusing on skill development, 1v1, and creative coaching.
Football Coaching: Ross Embleton Podcast Talent ID & Recruitment In Grassroots Football
Q: How should trials be supported for players and families during a six to eight week period?
Provide realistic expectations, ongoing communication with both players and parents, and a structured aftercare plan that can guide decisions even if a player isn't signed, including opportunities within a broader development pathway.

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What is Football DNA Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on football coaching, player development, and practical education for coaches at grassroots to professional levels. Episodes cover topics such as youth development, talent identification, psychology in football, coaching philosophy, and running coaching programs or franchises. Guests range from grassroots coaches and academy staff to sport psychologists and leadership figures within clubs, offering actionable insights, frameworks, and real-world examples. A notable through-line is prioritizing player development, enjoyment, and long-term growth while navigating performance pressures, parent engagement, and organizational culture. The format often combines coaching theory with concrete session design, leadership guidance, a... more

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Recent guests on Football DNA Podcast include:

1. Mike Melvin
2. Ross O'Kane
3. Sarah Murray
4. Jonny Martin
5. Keith Mayer
6. David Mayer
7. Ross Embleton
8. Ben Bradford

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