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In this episode Ben Welch and Mike engage in a Q&A session addressing various challenges faced in kids football coaching.

They discuss the importance of game time for all players, strategies for handling substitutions, and training techniques to prevent bunching during games.

The conversation also touches on the balance between making training fun while maintaining discipline, emphasising the significance of fostering a close-knit team environment.

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In this conversation, Ben Welch and Mike Clark discuss their experiences and challenges of coaching and managing at summer tournaments.

They talk about the excitement and fun of participating in summer tournaments, the short game durations and the difficulty of balancing winning with giving players enough game time.

They also share their own experiences at various tournaments and the emotions that come with both victories and losses.

The conversation highlights the importance of attitude and behaviour in young players and the frustration that can arise when they are not fully engaged in the game.

They talk about the importance of teaching shape and holding positions, as well as the success they had with a new box formation.

They also express gratitude for the support they've received for their podcast and share shoutouts from other coaches and teams.

The conversation ends with advice on handling substitutions and teaching players to avoid bunching and ball-watching.

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In this conversation, Charlie Austin, a former professional footballer for QPR, Southampton and Burnley, shares his experiences and insights on coaching kids in football - as well as coaching his own son.

He discusses the challenges of working with children at different stages of development and emphasises the importance of understanding each player's individual needs.

Charlie also talks about the joy and camaraderie that comes from playing grassroots football and the lasting memories it creates.

He opens up about his own ADHD diagnosis and how it has influenced his coaching approach.

Overall, Charlie's goal is to create a positive and enjoyable environment for young players to learn and grow.

Charlie Austin shares his experience of getting involved in his son's football team and the importance of being a parent coach.

He emphasises the value of creating memories and moments for the kids, rather than just focusing on winning.

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