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Rivo & Rich are back for the final time this season with the 2nd part with Andy Ritchie.

Andy talks about the evolution of the game including inverted full backs and the importance of goalkeepers. Andy shares his views on the different coaching methods as well as using the right terminology at the right time to improve game understanding.

Andy shares his positive experiences while at Chelsea on John Terry and the importance of core values and creating a positive environment & culture at your club can help players thrive and develop. Plus the trio discuss why remembering and using names is important.

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This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Coach Developer, Tutor and Coach, Andy Ritchie.

On the pod, Andy talks about his first experiences of football and his love for Coventry City. Andy shares his experiences coaching abroad in USA, China & Germany and the impact it had on him professionally & personally.

Andy talks in depth of his time in academy football including Charlton Athletic & Southampton which included working with Adam Lallana, Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale with Andy providing some brilliant examples from his time at the Saints.

Andy also talks about the importance of different coaching methods including guided discovery and demonstrations and the key of players utilising space.

Join Andy for part 2 next week!

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This week Rivo and Rich are joined by CEO & Founder of No1Fan.Club, Marcia Lewis.

Marcia provides a parents perspective and shares her own journey over the last decade as the proud mother of Myles Lewis-Skelly. Marcia talks in detail about the creation of No1Fan.Club which was founded to help families navigate the challenges of raising young footballers and provides resources and information to improve knowledge ensuring the best for children's development and wellbeing.

Marcia also shares her journey and experiences in achieving a MSc in Football Business and becoming a licenced FIFA agent.

Join Marcia and other special guests for No1Fan.Club's upcoming event, The Day 1 Parent Conference which takes place on Saturday 5th July at #MerkyFC in London. Tickets are still available, click here for more info.

Music by Darren Fellerdale