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Making A Manager

WSL Football
Women's Super League
Leadership
Football Management
Birmingham City Women
Coaching
High Performance
Charlton Athletic
Football
Manchester United Women
Women's Football
Bristol City
Tottenham Hotspur Women

Making a Manager brings you beyond the sidelines, inside the minds of the leaders shaping some of the most demanding environments in football.

From building winning cultures to making tough calls under pressure, these are conversations about leadership, standards, and what it truly means to bring out the best in people.

From big decisions, to the quiet moments of doubt.

Hearing from the managers o... more

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This weeks’ guest, Charlotte Healy speaks to Jo Currie about becoming Head Coach at Bristol. She talks about uprooting her life to the North West, and her career progression into the professional game. And she shares some of the hardest things about ... more

Aston Villa Head Coach, Natalia Arroyo speaks to Jo Currie about her career. Discussing how she went from one of her lowest feelings of failure to coming out on top. She also speaks about how her journalism background has prepared her for life on the... more

WARNING: This episode touches on some difficult conversations around threats Tanya received.

Newcastle United Head Coach , Tanya Oxtoby, joins Jo Currie this week, at Newcastle’s training ground. She shares some of her values as a coach, and how coac... more

Tottenham Hotspur Head Coach, Martin Ho speaks to Jo Currie about his non negotiables as a football manager and the impact his parents have had on his career. He talks about what keeps him grounded during stressful moments, and the calming effect med... more

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Recent Guests

Charlotte Healy
Head coach of Bristol City
Bristol City
Episode: Bristol’s Head Coach Charlotte Healy Talks Managing Players Older Than Her
Karen Hills
Charlton Athletic Women head coach, former player and manager known for building culture and taking teams up through the leagues
Charlton Athletic
Episode: Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Marc Skinner
Head coach at Manchester United Women
Manchester United Women
Episode: Marc Skinner: From “Failed Goalkeeper” to Manchester United Manager
Amy Merricks
Head coach at Birmingham City Women
Birmingham City Women
Episode: Amy Merricks’ Journey to WSL Promotion
Andree Jeglertz
Head coach of Manchester City Women
Manchester City FC
Episode: Andree Jeglertz on his Non-Negotiables at Manchester City

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Brilliant Podcast!

    Really insightful series. So interesting to hear these stories being told. RECOMMEND!!! Hope you get Skinner on x

    Apple Podcasts
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    biggestwslfootballfan
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Q: What's your lasting impact on the women's game?
Her goal is for people to say she cared, helped players develop, and contributed to the growth of women's football, including pushing for Charlton's continued progress toward the WSL.
Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Q: How do you cope with negative feedback and public scrutiny?
She advocates debriefing with staff, scrolling past negative comments, and maintaining presence and consistency to protect the team when outside noise grows.
Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Q: What role does culture play in turning around a team like Charlton?
Culture is the foundation; she emphasizes values, development, and consistency to create an environment where players feel valued and motivated to improve together, not just individually.
Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Q: How have you adapted your coaching style over the years?
She moved from a more vocal, demanding approach to a softer, more purposeful style that emphasizes why behind actions, personal care for players, and building trust across diverse personalities.
Charlton Athletic Head Coach Karen Hills Talks About Getting Fired
Q: What early memories sparked your love of football?
Her earliest memories center on watching her father play, time in the changing rooms, and learning to love the culture of football before she ever expected to coach, which later informed her people-first leadership.

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This show centers on leadership, culture, and high-performance management in demanding football environments. Across episodes, guests—WSL and lower-league managers—share how they build winning teams, set standards, and navigate pressure, setbacks, and burnout. Listeners get practical insights on how to foster belonging, balance data-driven decisions with intuition, and maintain personal resilience while guiding players and staff. While rooted in football, the conversations offer broadly applicable leadership lessons about culture, communication, energy, and development that translate to any team or project aiming to perform at a high level. A notable throughline is the emphasis on people-first leadership—empathetic yet uncompromising, with ... more

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2. Karen Hills
3. Marc Skinner
4. Amy Merricks
5. Andree Jeglertz

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