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Episode 138 – The Coaching Journey, a conversation with Gary Piggott

In this episode Scott and Ray are joined by the brilliant Gary Piggott for a fascinating conversation about his coaching journey and the wider journey we all experience as coaches.

Gary shares his experiences, reflections and lessons learned throughout his time in coaching and coach development, exploring how his approach, beliefs and understanding of the game have evolved over the years.

The conversation goes beyond qualifications, courses and coaching badges to explore what it really means to develop as a coach. We discuss the importance of experience, making mistakes, challenging your own thinking, learning from others and being willing to adapt and evolve.

We also reflect on whether there is ever a point when a coach can consider themselves the finished article, how our experiences shape the way we coach, and why the coaching journey is rarely a straightforward one.

As always, Gary brings some fantastic insight, honesty and thought-provoking perspectives to a discussion that we hope will resonate with coaches at every stage of their journey.

Whether you're just starting out or have been coaching for many years, this episode is a reminder that coach development is a continuous journey, not a destination.

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Connect with Gary Piggott

X: @CCD_Essex

Gary's Book – The Coaching Journey:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coaching-Journey-Simple-Grassroots-Football/dp/B0GFY4W9QW

Podcast Information

X - The Soccer Coaching Podcast - @SoccerCoachCast

Email - thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com

This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players.

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

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Episode 137 – Paul Barry and the MiMentor Coach Development Programme

In this episode, Scott catches up with the superb Paul Barry, a highly experienced coach and coach educator, for an update on his coaching journey and the lessons he has learned along the way.

Paul then talks about his involvement with MiMentor and the exciting launch of MiMentor Explore, a new coach development programme designed to provide coaches with practical resources, expert guidance and ongoing learning opportunities.

We discuss the range of resources available, including a coaching library, weekly video learning, coaching articles, interactive webinars and a community where coaches can share ideas, experiences and challenges.

Paul also explains how MiMentor Explore aims to support coaches at all levels, from grassroots volunteers and parents to academy coaches, helping them challenge their thinking and continue developing their coaching practice.

MiMentor Explore is offering a limited-time founding membership for just £6 per month (normally £10).

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MiMentor – https://app.mimentorportal.com

MiMentor Learning Hub – https://app.mimentorportal.com/library

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players.

https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Episode 136 – Limiting Touches in Training or Matches

In this episode, Scott and Ray discuss the pros and cons of limiting the number of touches players can take in training sessions and matches.

We explore how touch restrictions can encourage quicker decision-making, better movement and faster passing, but also consider whether they can sometimes restrict creativity, confidence and individual player development. We discuss when limiting touches might be beneficial, when it could be counterproductive and alternative ways coaches can achieve similar outcomes.

To finish, we introduce the 30-second rule, a simple coaching principle that can help reduce unnecessary stoppages, increase ball-rolling time and maximise player engagement and learning during training sessions.

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This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly.

Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/

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