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Inside The Coaches' Room

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Every week we talk to elite coaches, performance staff and scientists about coaching, personal development and developing players.
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Episodes

Why selflessness is such an important trait | COFFEE BREAK #7

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #35 with Joe Montemurro, head coach of Juventus women. We talk about his coaching and managing style, what is important for him in his relationships with his players and about one of his most important traits: selflessness. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of The coaches room. Stay updated on a...

Jun 30, 20229 min

What is the right coaching behaviour? | Mark Huis in 't Veld, founder of Total Soccer Network | #46

Mark Huis in 't Veld is the founder of Total Soccer Network that helps coaches around the world. We talk about the way you ask questions to your team to help them develop. We also talked about other coaching behaviors, relationships with your players and communication in general. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room . ...

Jun 28, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 46

Why the assistant role is so important | COFFEE BREAK #6

In this Coffee break we look back at episode #30 with Daniel Niedzkowski, the head of the DFB PRO license and the assistant coach of Germany U21's, We talked about the importance of informal talks, the role of the assistant coach, how it is so difficult to find someone for this assistant role and we discussed his personal development. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will hav...

Jun 23, 20225 min

What is talent? | Robbert de Groot, Head of development Team Jumbo Visma | #45

Robbert de Groot is Head of Development at the best pro-cycling team in the world: Team Jumbo Visma. We talk about how Team Jumbo Visma manage to keep their number 1 spot in the world ranking of cycling. We also talked about working with talented young players and cyclists and how to develop them into full time pro's working for the team. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will ...

Jun 21, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 45

The best way to share information with your players | COFFEE BREAK #5

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #28 with Andrew Findlay, Performance Analyst at the A Squad of Norway. Andrew also worked at Manchester United, Wolverhampton and FC Kopenhagen. We talked about how to share information with players in the most effective way and why it is so important to do it in the correct way. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to...

Jun 16, 20227 min

COFFEE BREAK #4 | How your behaviour and body language impacts your players

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #26 with João Tralhão, former academy coach at SL Benfica and former assistant coach at AS Monaco. We talked about how your behaviour and body language can have an impact on players and performances. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room . Stay updated on all our content and...

Jun 09, 20223 min

What is most important during pre season | Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters - Performance staff FC Groningen | #44

Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters. Respectively the physical coach, the performance coach and the performance analyst for the 1st team of FC Groningen in the Netherlands. We talk about how they prepare players during pre-season for the upcoming season and how they start implementing the new play style of the new coach. We also talked about the advise they give players on anything to maximise their performance, like nutrition, recovery, sleep, fluid intake, etc. Support the ...

Jun 07, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 44

COFFEE BREAK #3 | Why you need to adapt your feedback to the situation

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #23 with Luka Lalić who is the Academy Director of Lion City Sailors FC in Singapore. We talked about having a strong mindset when having conversations with players and knowing when what type of feedback is more effective. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room . Stay updated...

Jun 02, 20224 min

COFFEE BREAK #2 | Why you need to adapt and evaluate your sessions

In this Coffee break, we look back at episode #19 with Robin Veldman who is the head coach of RSC Anderlecht's U21. We talked about the importance of investing in yourself and in knowledge, learning how to manage your staff, how working with specialists is and the difference in working with different age groups. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the mast...

May 26, 20223 min

How to build a performance culture | Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters - Performance staff 1st team FC Groningen | #43

In this episode we talk with Jarno Voorinholt, Frank van der Stelt and Maxim Wouters. Respectively the physical coach, the performance coach and the performance analyst for the 1st team of FC Groningen in the Netherlands. We talk about how they make sure new players are in a position to perform on the highest level. We also discuss the way they keep each other and all their players sharp during the season. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can co...

May 24, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 43

COFFEE BREAK #1 | How to help new players be comfortable

In this Coffee break we look back at Episode #18 with Mark Otten (Trainer of NEC's U21) & Stefan Madsen (Player development coach of FC Kopenhagen). We talked about how it is important for players who are new to a club or are on trial that they feel comfortable and develop in the best way possible. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses ...

May 19, 20224 min

Why a game model is nothing without context | Vitor Severino, assistant coach Botafogo FR | #42

Vitor Severino is the assistant coach at Botafogo FR, Brazil. We talk about traveling the world with a technical staff of four coaches and working at FC Porto, Shakhtar Donetsk and Al-Duhail. We also talk about how he wants his training sessions to go, to get the right results during the game. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The co...

May 17, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Why is individual player development important? | Wouter von Brucken Fock (Voetjebal) and Loran Vrielink (Tactalyse) | #41

Wouter von Brucken Fock is co-founder Voetjebal, a training concept for kids starting at 2 years old. Loran Vrielink is the founder Tactalyse, he helps players like Cody Gakpo with tactical training. The three of us talk about the importance of individual development and how video analyses can help with that. We also talk about what professional clubs have to do better to develop their players. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to in...

May 03, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 41

How to guide generation Z | Roger Bongaerts, Head of Academy at VVV Venlo | #40

Roger Bongaerts is the Head of Academy at VVV Venlo. We talk with Roger about generation Z and the impact of good coaching. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room . Stay updated on all our content and follow us on: Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook...

Apr 26, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Why player care in women’s football is important | Rebecca Sawiuk, director of Football at Loughborough University | #39

Rebecca Sawiuk is the Director of Football at Loughborough University, the best sports university in the world. We talk about how Rebecca developed herself as a coach and how she took her time to develop her philosophy. We also talked about her research into care in women’s football and the steps that management, coaching and care still have to take in womens football. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to insp...

Apr 19, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 39

How to step in half term and prevent relegation | Michael Valkanis - Headcoach Kas Eupen, Belgian Pro League | #38

In this episode we talk with Michael Valkanis, Headcoach at Kas Eupen, Belgian Pro League. We talk about how Michael stepped in as a coach at Kas Eupen to keep them from relegation, in which he succeeded just a few days ago. How his experiences at the Greek national team helped him with this. We also talked about the important relationship between a coach and his players. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to i...

Apr 12, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 38

How to balance development and winning | Pedro Pontes - Coach Sporting Clube de Portugal U14 | #37

In this episode we talk with Pedro Pontes, coach at Sporting Clube de Portugal U14. We talk about developing players, while winning games and tournaments is a necessity to remain as a coach at the club. We also talk about the importance of playing against other cultures and teams from other countries. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses o...

Apr 05, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 37

How Liverpool FC guides talents to the first team | Vitor Matos, Elite Development coach Liverpool FC | #36

In this episode we talk with Vitor Matos, Elite development coach at Liverpool FC as part of Jürgen Klopp's staff. We talk about his role in helping youth players transition into the first team. How he develops relationships with them and why it is important to get to know the player outside of football as well. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the mast...

Mar 22, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Why coaching a team is about relationships | Joe Montemurro - Head coach Juventus women | #35

In this episode we talk with Joe Montemurro, head coach of Juventus women. We talk about his coaching and managing style. What is important for him in his relationships with his players? And about one of his most important traits: selflessness. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclasses of The coaches' room . Stay updated on all our content and ...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Why passion shoud be the foundation of your career | Bradley Wall - Senior UK coordinator & Lead Technical Scout at Wolves | #34

In this episode we talk with Bradley Wall, Senior UK coordinator & Lead Technical Scout at Wolves. We talk about Bradley's career, which he started as a student at Liverpool FC. As an analyst he learned from some of the best managers in the Premiere League. We talk about the change in perspective when he went to work for the FA and his transition into a scouting role. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to i...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Why you should only focus on actions that have real impact | Renée Slegers - Head coach FC Rosengård | #33

In this episode we talk with Renée Slegers, the 33 year old head coach of FC Rosengård, the reigning champions of Sweden. We talk about her leadership style and how important it is to build relationships. We also talked about the coaches she worked with, how they inspired her and she told all about her current playing style. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches’ room. With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to...

Feb 15, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 33

How to develop adaptable players | Gérard Jones - Elite coach educator | #32

In this episode we talked with Gérard Jones, UEFA C coach developer for the FA and founder & director of ULearnbly. We had a talk about his PHD on developing adaptable players, how players learn and how coaches can affect this proces and the masterclass Gérard will host on the 28th of February. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the masterclass of Th...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 32

How to prepare talents to perform at elite level | Sam Feringa - Head of physical performance at FC Nordsjaelland | #31

In this episode we talk to Sam Feringa, the Head of physical performance at FC Nordsjaelland. We talked about setting the bar when you start a training session and how he has a role in this as a performance coach, about pushing talented players to the next level and what the most important is in the warming up to getting players ready to train. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit yo...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Why is the role of the assistant coach so important | Daniel Niedzkowski - Head of DFB pro course | #30

In this episode we talk with Daniel Niedzkowski, the head of the DFB PRO license and the assistant coach of Germany U21's, with this team he became European champion in 2017 and 2021. We talked about the importance of informal talks, the role of the assistant coach, how it is so difficult to find someone for this assistant role and we discussed his personal development. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to in...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Why you need to know everything about your club | David Webb - Sporting Director | #29

In this episode our guest is David Webb. Former Head of Football Operations of Huddersfield Town FC, Technical Director of Östersunds FK, Head of Elite Potential Identification Tottenham Hotspur FC & Head of First Team Recruitment at AFC Bournemouth. We talked about the importance of knowing your environment, knowing the players, the club and back room staff. And how coaches like Pochettino and Eddie Howe affected him. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 29

How a performance analist helps implement your playing style | Andrew Findlay - Performance analist A-Squad Norway | #28

In this episode we had a talk with Andrew Findlay, Performance Analyst at the A Squad of Norway. Andrew also worked at Manchester United, Wolverhampton and FC Kopenhagen. We talked about working together with the head coach, the importance of having clear principles of play, creating a safe development environment and the job of the modern day performance analyst. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire ...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 28

How the environment influences youth players | Andro Fistonic - Sports Director at NK Radomlje | #27

In this episode we had a talk with Andro Fistonic, the Sport Director of NK Radomlje. In the past Andro worked for GNK Dinamo Zagreb, FC Köln and HNK Hajduk Split. We talked about the difference between coaching and being a manager, what the ideal environment is for talents to grow and the three crucial phases in mental development of players. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you...

Jan 04, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Why you need to develop your own philosophy | João Tralhão - Former SL Benfica academy coach & AS Monaco assistant coach | #26

In this episode we had a talk with João Tralhão, former academy coach at SL Benfica and former assistant coach at AS Monaco. We talked about having your own philosophy and game model, being courageous as a coach and phase 3 of attacking: the creation phase. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinars. Stay updated on all our cont...

Dec 28, 20211 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Difference between the academies of Reading FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC | Michael Donaldson - Reading FC U18 | #25

In this episode we had a talk with Michael Donaldson, the head coach of Reading FC U18. We talked about the characteristics of a U18 team, how covid affects the pathway to the first team, personal development and the difference between a CL level academy and a championship level academy. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webinars of Football Webinar...

Dec 21, 20211 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 25

How Johan Cruyff inspired me | Albert Capellas - CEO of Cruyff Football | #24

Albert Capellas who the CEO of Cruyff Football, a platform based on the philosophy of Johan Cruyff. Albert worked for FC Barcelona, FC Vitesse, Brondby IF and Borussia Dortmund. We had a talk about how Cruyff inspired him, adapting knowledge to different cultures and the importance of maintaining your network. Support the podcast by becoming a member of The coaches' room . With your support we can continue to invite elite coaches to inspire you. As a benefit you will have access to all the webin...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 24
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