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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
Youth Football Coaching
Behaviour Management
Youth Coaching
Academy Coaching

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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In this episode, we're joined by experienced sports nutritionists Kate Shilland and Fran Taylor from Performance Canteen to discuss one of the most important aspects of youth player development—football nutrition. Whether you're a coach, parent or yo... more

Our guest on the podcast this month is Amy Kay. Amy is a well established and respected figure in Youth Development, currently working as the Lead Foundation Phase Coach at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy. Following an impactful career as captain and ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Kate Shilland
Registered sports and public health nutritionist, co-founder of Performance Canteen
Performance Canteen
Episode: Football Coaching: The Importance Of Nutrition In Football
Fran Taylor
Registered nutritionist with experience in schools, NHS, and nutrition education
Performance Canteen
Episode: Football Coaching: The Importance Of Nutrition In Football
Amy Kay
Lead Foundation Phase Coach at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy
Brighton & Hove Albion Academy
Episode: Football Coaching: Small-Sided Game Formats In Youth Football Development
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

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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#179
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Apple Podcasts
#229
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Football Coaching: Small-Sided Game Formats In Youth Football Development
Q: How do you approach transitions between formats as players grow, and what should coaches focus on to support those transitions?
Prepare players with a broad toolkit, emphasize space recognition and player connections, and use diverse formats so players can adapt; transitions should be gradual and guided by individual needs while maintaining a clear development pathway.
Football Coaching: Small-Sided Game Formats In Youth Football Development
Q: What is the value of smaller formats like 3v3 or 4v4 for young players, and how do you decide when to use a particular format?
Smaller formats increase touches and decision-making opportunities in a tighter space; the key is to understand the trade-offs and be deliberate about why each format is used to match the developmental goals of the players.
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.

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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. Kate Shilland
2. Fran Taylor
3. Amy Kay
4. Mike Melvin
5. Ross O'Kane
6. Sarah Murray
7. Jonny Martin
8. Keith Mayer

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