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The Grassroots Football Coach

Berks & Bucks FA
Grassroots Football
World Cup 2026
Marley Rivers
No1fan.club
Football
Mental Health Awareness Week
Football Agents
Football Coaching Education
Berks & Bucks FA
Sport In Mind
Sleep
AFC Reading
Football Coaching
Education
World Cup
Holistic Well-Being
Arsenal
UEFA B/C Licences
Environment
Leadership

UEFA A Licence Coach Mark 'Rivo' Rivers, and Berks & Bucks FA's, Richard Brant, catch up with local and national football coaches to discuss their journeys, coaching philosophies and personal experiences in the sport. Follow Rivo & Rich as they catch up with old friends, new colleagues and footballing legends, and listen in, as each guest provides their own fascinating insight into football coachi... more

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Rich & Ads are back to reflect on the two World Cup semi-finals.

Join them as they break down England’s heartbreaking defeat to Argentina, where Lionel Messi once again reminded the world that he can still shape the biggest moments... more

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Rich & Ads are back with another World Cup special! 

On this episode, they look back on the drama of the knockout stages before turning their attention to the semi-finals. Hear where Spain could have the edge over France, but why c... more

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This week, Rich welcomes back Elijah Bada to the pod, returning for the first time since 2022. 

On the pod, Elijah shares incredible stories from his recent experiences in the Baller League—rubbing shoulders with football icons lik... more

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Rich is joined once again by Adam Parry to break down the World Cup after the opening two rounds of group stage matches. 

Together, they highlight the standout teams who’ve impressed early on, as well as the sides that have deliver... more

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Recent Guests

Elijah Bada
UEFA B license holder, former Arsenal coach, MK Dons phase lead
MK Dons, Arsenal (past)
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet......Elijah Bada returns!
Caroline Moran
Special guest; coach and programme leader with extensive grassroots and professional experience
Berks & Bucks FA, Leicester City (coach), Mass Premier Soccer (past)
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet......Caroline Moran
Adam Parry
Colleague filling in for Rivo, guest host on this episode
Unspecified/Colleague
Episode: World Cup 2026 Preview
Charlie Lauri
Senior delivery officer, Wycombe Wanderers Foundation; part-time role with Wycombe Wanderers Academy under-16 goalkeepers
Wycombe Wanderers Foundation / Wycombe Wanderers Academy
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet......Charlie Lauri
Carol John
.grassroots coach and referee involved with AFC Reading
AFC Reading (coach)
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet......Carol John
Chris McKaughan
Grassroots coach at Woodley United
Woodley United
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet......Chris McKaughan
Liz Verrall
Chief Executive Officer, Berks & Bucks FA
Berks & Bucks FA
Episode: Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Andy Ritchie
Football coach and educator
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet... Andy Ritchie (Part 2)
Marcia Lewis
Parent of Myles Lewis-Skelly, founder of No1Fan.Club
No1Fan.Club
Episode: Rivo & Rich meet... Marcia Lewis

Hosts

Mark Rivers
Host of The Grassroots Football Coach Podcast and a central figure in grassroots coaching discussions.
Richard Brant
Co-host focusing on coaching culture, mental wellbeing, and development pathways within football.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great

    Great pod, Izzy Heath was the best guest so far

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickh011
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Informative and funny

    Love listening to the Pod. A great insight into what efforts are required at the grassroots level. Also big fan of the Euro special pods !!!

    Thanks to the hosts and guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4starsAndCounting
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Informative & easy listening

    I know nothing about football and so purely enjoying listening to learn about coaching & UK based grassroot sport’s infrastructure.

    Incredible that the only female coach so far can point to a 15yr lag in promotion opportunities.

    That’s perseverance !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sangrsong
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Great coaching Podcast one I turn to more than most.

    Rivo ran a Level 1 FA course I attended last year, these podcasts have been great to continue building coaching insights with a familiar voice. I’ve tried a few coaching Podcasts and this is one of the few that I always look for the new episodes on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChertseyChris
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Unexpectedly excellent

    Thought this would be a bit amateur and low tech but the content and production is professional and excellent and couldn’t be more interesting and informative for ordinary grassroots coaches working with local teams

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aboylikedave
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Highly accessible for coaches new to the sport and parents seeking guidance.
Listeners appreciate relatable guests and real-world coaching tips.
Production is consistently solid and guests bring varied perspectives.
Engaging insights into grassroots coaching with practical takeaways.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rivo & Rich meet......Caroline Moran
Q: What would be your dream role after all these experiences?
Her dream involves roles that fuse community impact with top-tier coaching development, ideally overseeing a community trust or leading youth development for national programs while maintaining involvement with clubs like Barnsley and broader international partnerships.
Rivo & Rich meet......Caroline Moran
Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Caroline describes a long-term arc including leadership roles within community and national football development, with ambitions that combine strategic leadership at a club or community level and continued influence on youth pathways, international projects, and high-level coaching education.
World Cup 2026 Preview
Q: How far do you think England will go?
If England win their group, they should reach the last 16 and potentially the quarterfinals, with a realistic path to the semis blocked only by the very top teams like France, Argentina, or Brazil.
Rivo & Rich meet......Carol John
Q: What transferable skills from refereeing have you found useful in coaching?
The ability to manage people and personalities, communicate clearly, stay responsive, and apply the rules of the game in practical training situations translates well from refereeing to coaching.
Rivo & Rich meet... Jo Hawkins
Q: What did it mean to you to win the Female Coach of the Year, and how did that recognition influence your work?
Jo describes it as a real shock and an honor, and she sees it as validation that her coaching path is worthwhile and can inspire others to get involved in football.

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1. Elijah Bada
2. Caroline Moran
3. Adam Parry
4. Charlie Lauri
5. Carol John
6. Chris McKaughan
7. Liz Verrall
8. Andy Ritchie

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