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Below is a list of great podcasts to listen to within the football and coaching community. Do you have a recommendation? Would you like your podcast to feature on this list? Let us know! There is so much to learn, and many people that are so generous with their time and insight. There are podcasts covering a wide range of topics, so you're sure to find one for you!
Want to help young people to unleash their potential? Need advice on the best approaches and the latest science? The Talent Equation podcast seeks to answer the important questions facing parents, coaches and talent developers.
Each episode will help to wade through the research, and offer independent guidance to anyone that wants to see young people flourish.
Hosted by Stuart Armstrong.
The podcast is best described as 'emergent conversations' between practitioners and/or researchers. Deliberately unscripted, they are unedited and unpolished conversations between people at the razors edge of sport development, coaching, skill acquisition and sport science community who are prepared to share their knowledge, experiences and challenges in an effort to help others do it better.
World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport.
Hosted by Ross Tucker and Mike Finch.
Be it doping in sport, hot topics like Caster Semenya or Oscar Pistorius, or the dehydration myth, we try to translate the science behind sports and sports performance.
Join Sport Psychologist, Dan Abrahams, on The Sport Psych Show as he aims to demystify sport psychology for players, coaches and parents by speaking with some of the most influential people in sports performance today. Dan is on a mission to learn more about how sport psychology philosophies, tools and techniques positively impact participation, progression and performance in sport. He wants to learn more about how to drive participation – what motivational tools engage players and inspire people to play and stay in their sport. He wants to explore how players can progress quicker and more effectively – what is great practice and training? And how does learning in sport really happen? Finally, he wants to hear what his guests have to say about the psychology of performance – how do they think players can improve their ability to high perform consistently under pressure? Discover simple and practical tools and techniques by listening in to Dan’s conversations with elite competitors, sports coaches, sport scientists, and psychologists.
Hosted by Dan Abrahams.
Gold Dust: The Podcast, aimed at engaging and educating, sprinkling particles of knowledge on people’s lives. On the back of the success of the #1 Best Selling book 'Gold Dust: How to Become a More Effective Coach, Quickly," the Gold Dust podcast was released. The show hosts lots of World class practitioners in their respective fields, sharing their knowledge and experiences for listeners.
Hosted by David Mayer and Keith Mayer.
Talking about doing all the things people say we can't, in life and career. You can expect direct talking about true topics, around personal development and navigating your work life and career. N.B There is bad language so this pod is not ideal for people under 16 years of age.
Hosted by Matt Ward.
Former owner of BFCN, Matt continues his good work within the realm of career advice, networking and recruiting with this excellent podcast.
Welcome to The Curve Mindset Podcast, where we meet & discuss all things mindset with a variety of different guests - including athletes, coaches, psychologists, teachers, motivational speakers, business leaders & many more!
Hosted by Laurie McGinley.
It doesn’t matter where our guest has excelled - in sport, music, business, arts or entertainment – they all have first-hand experiences and lessons to share. On The High Performance Podcast we find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top and keep them there.
Hosted by Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes.
Find out what non-negotiable behaviours they employed to get them to the top, and keep them there. Hosting every conversation is sports broadcaster Jake Humphrey and leading organisational psychologist Professor Damian Hughes. Jake is currently BT Sport’s Premier League anchor and former face of BBC’s Formula One coverage. Damian continues to work with leading sports organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.
Talking to coaches, players, and influencers in the game of soccer from all over the world. Hosts Jason Broadwater and Aaron Rodgers are thoughtful and conversational interviewers that highlight the wonderful people who make up the beautiful game.
Hosted by Jason Broadwater and Aaron Rodgers.
Get an in-depth look at the methods, strategies and techniques used by a youth coach working full time with players of every age and skill level. This includes training plans, team management and planning ideas, latest trends in coaching and education, as well as interviews with other coaches and trainers that are on the cutting edge of soccer development.
Hosted by Segev Rabinoviz.
Coaching Soccer Weekly is a podcast that gives you Entertaining, Educational and Inspiring soccer content to help make you a more effective player, coach, or soccer parent. The podcast also includes interviews with other soccer coaches and trainers that are on the cutting edge of modern soccer development.
Football Uncovered by SPORF, with Sporting Intelligence's Nick Harris will peel back the curtain on the business of football.
We bring to life true tales of the most weird and wonderful football owners in football history, that will have fans of all clubs scratching their heads as to how some of this was even possible!
Hosted by Sporf and Nick Harris.
"English football has long felt like a soap opera. But in the "monied" Premier League era, the episodes of farce - involving a global cast of characters - have become ever more frequent and ever more bizarre."
"Working as an investigative sports reporter for 25 years, I've followed
lots of these stories from the inside, from Blackburn and Leeds to
Liverpool, Portsmouth and many points in between."
"Now, with the Football Uncovered podcast series with SPORF, we delve deeper into them, recalling the simply odd, to the barely believable."
The Grassroots Soccer Coaching Podcast features in-depth conversations with coaches around the world who have expertise in a variety of grassroots soccer age groups. Host, grassroots soccer coach, and author, Jon Johnson, is joined by guests from all over the world who have a wide range of experience in coaching grassroots soccer. The topics discussed on The Grassroots Soccer Coaching Podcast reflect a wide scope of coaching and life experience - exploring youth sport and culture in a way that seeks to entertain, educate, and inspire.
Hosted by Jon Johnson.
Just Kickin' It Podcast is a weekly soccer podcast that interviews players, coaches, strength coaches, fitness coaches, and anyone and everyone that has an impact on the modern game. This podcast is hosted by the Duquesne Men's and Women's Soccer assistant coaches, Josh Faga and Brian Shrum. Check out our website at JustKickinItPod.com and follow us on twitter at JustKickinItPod.
Hosted by Josh Faga and Brian Shrum.
The Scottish FA has launched its brand new Scottish Football Coaching Podcast, which aims to provide coaches at all levels across the country with a valuable resource as they continue their coaching journey.
Host Greg Mailer was joined by a trio of guests for the podcast’s pilot episode, as Scottish FA Performance Director Malky Mackay, Head of Coach Education and Development Greig Paterson and Head of Football Development Andy Gould participated in a roundtable discussion.
Hosted by Scottish FA.
Conversations from the technical area. A football development podcast. We aim to share experiences and advice to support the development of football people. An international flavour is guaranteed. Subscribe and follow our journey as we aim to interview and share advice from top football professionals.
Hosted by Simon Goodey and Lloyd Owers.
The football podcast that spreads the love to all 55 UEFA countries & beyond | Hosted by Lee Wingate & Paul Watson | Episodes every second Wednesday at 8:00 CET | Next one out 26 July | Bonus podcasts at patreon.com/SweeperPod
Hosted by Lee Wingate and Paul Watson.
The serious issues the podcast tackles, which have included disability and accessibility in sport, racism in football, and the human rights issues that plagued the 2022 Qatar World Cup, have led to Football Weekly - available to listen to here - becoming one of the most widely respected football pods around.
The Football Supporters' Association (FSA) have regularly named it the Podcast of the Year at their annual awards event, and it's easy to see why; blending informative analysis with jokey punditry and personal insight, it's one of the best soccer podcasts around, and becoming a regular listener is sure to improve your knowledge of world football.
Hosted by Max Rushden.
The success of Football Weekly, coupled with the ever-growing popularity of women's football in the UK and the rest of Europe (over in the US, it's already been huge for years) caused The Guardian to launch a special women's football edition of the podcast last year.
Set up to run alongside the 2022 Women's Euros, the platform has gone from strength to strength, continuing throughout the 2022-23 season and beyond to keep track of events in the Women's Super League and Women's Championship, as well as any pressing international business. When the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup rolls around this July (with Australia and New Zealand hosting), this is the podcast you'll want to keep an ear out for — you won't regret it.
Hosted by Max Rushden.
With a clear, knowledgeable style and the help of fellow presenter Kevin Day (a well-loved football writer and stand-up comedian), Maguire spends each episode analysing a different topical area of finance in football, whether it's exploring the nuts and bolts of how Financial Fair Play works, examining the misconduct that has led toward a team receiving a points deduction, or talking about the details of shirt sponsorships and other big brand deals in football.
Given how well-respected Maguire is for his expertise in this area of the sport (he teaches Accounting and Finance at the University of Liverpool and is frequently featured on various other pods when money matters are discussed), it's unsurprising that this show has been instrumental in shining a light on the murkier waters of football finance.
Hosted by Max Rushden.
Whether it's previewing the weekend's football on Friday with outlandish predictions and lively competitions, or reminiscing about the old-school hard men, dressing room banter and marvellous on-pitch talent that dominated 90s football, the Football Ramble is a show that's committed to seeing the funny side of football. If you're after a light-hearted lens on the week's football, the Ramble is the place for you.
However, that doesn't stop them from discussing the big issues, too, as evidenced by their fascinating 'The Drop In' interview series, hosted by Kate Mason, and their expert reporting on issues such as the financial imbalance across European football or the corruption scandals impacting some of the elite club and international competitions around the globe.
Hosted by Max Rushden.
Created under the Football Ramble umbrella, this podcast is dedicated entirely to women's football, and it's one of the most entertaining women's soccer shows there is.
Transferred to its own flourishing platform after the success of the Football Ramble: Upfront coverage of Women's EURO 2022, the show sees hosts Rachel O'Sullivan (from Girlsontheball) and former Spurs and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan discuss all corners of women's football, with help from other expert pundits like writer and QPR fan Flo Lloyd-Hughes.
Receiving huge critical and commercial acclaim in recent times, Upfront is not only one of the best women's football pods around, but one of the best soccer podcasts full stop.
Hosted by Max Rushden.
Check out the weekly United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, a podcast covering coaching topics from all levels of the game featuring coaches, players, and administrators across the nation.
The show is hosted by Dean Linke, a veteran sports broadcaster residing in North Carolina who has more than 15 years of experience in the industry. He has called games for several major networks including FOX, ESPN, Big Ten Network, and more.
Subscribe to the United Soccer Coaches Podcast, presented by LeagueApps, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Anchor, and listen to the latest episodes below. New podcasts are released every Thursday.
Join Saul Isaksson-Hurst, 10 years experience as a Technical Football Coach in the Premier League with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, as he chats to some of the worlds leaders in Youth Soccer Development. A podcast aimed at Soccer Players, Coaches and parents interested in the beautiful game and youth soccer player development.
Join Saul Isaksson-Hurst, 10 years experience as a Technical Football Coach in the Premier League with Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, as he chats to some of the worlds leaders in Youth Soccer Development. A podcast aimed at Soccer Players, Coaches and parents interested in the beautiful game and youth soccer player development.