The Coaches Network Podcast

• Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in Football

  🎙 Episode 370: Jamie Bird | The Future of Performance Analysis in FootballIn this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by rising performance analyst Jamie Byrne, a dynamic young professional carving a path in elite football.At just 23 years old, Jamie has already worked with clubs such as Birmingham City Women, Crystal Palace, and currently supports AAFP in Colombia. With a First-Class Honours in Sport & Exercise Science and an MSc in Applied Performance Analysis underway, Jamie brings both academic insight and real-world experience to the conversation.🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Jamie’s unique journey into football analysis and early career experiencesThe evolving role of the performance analyst in modern footballBalancing individual vs. team analysis for player developmentHow collaboration, challenge, and uncertainty foster better coaching outcomesReal-life stories of influencing tactical decisions and earning coach trustWhy analysts must learn to communicate and challenge effectively within MDTsJamie’s belief that “opposition is opportunity” — embracing feedback and critical thinking💬 “People aren’t challenging you to spite you — they’re doing it to make you better.” – Jamie Byrne🔗 This Episode Is Perfect For:Analysts and aspiring analysts in sportCoaches seeking better integration with analysis teamsStudents of sport science, performance analysis & coachingAnyone interested in the behind-the-scenes development of footballers🎧 Listen Now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms📲 Follow us @TheCoachesNetwork for exclusive content, coaching insights & CPD opportunitiesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern Game

  🎙 Episode 369: Tony Caig | Developing Goalkeepers for the Modern GameIn this episode of The Coaches Network Podcast, CoachYas is joined by Tony Caig, current Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Newcastle United and National Team Goalkeeping Coach for Northern Ireland Men’s Senior Team.With a playing and coaching career spanning decades, Tony brings a wealth of experience from both the pitch and the technical area. The conversation explores the evolution of the goalkeeper role, insights from his transition from player to coach, and the realities of coaching goalkeepers in the modern game.🧤 Key Discussion Points:Tony’s journey from pro player to top-level goalkeeping coachHow the goalkeeper role has evolved technically, physically, and tacticallyThe challenges and nuances of coaching goalkeepers in today’s gameThe importance of understanding the individual’s physical and psychological profileStriking the balance between traditional techniques and modern approachesThe value of feeling in goalkeeping: why some saves aren’t teachableDealing with mistakes and using them as learning toolsThe role of comfort vs. discomfort in goalkeeper development💡 “Prevention is better than cure.” – Tony Caig on the proactive evolution of the modern goalkeeper🔗 Perfect For:Goalkeeping coaches at all levelsOutfield coaches seeking a deeper understanding of the GK positionSports psychologists & coach educatorsAnyone interested in player development and position-specific coaching🎧 Listen Now: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.📲 Follow us @TheCoachesNetwork for more coaching content, conversations, and CPD opportunities.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark Schuur

  🎙️ Episode 368 – Creating Football Learning Situations with Mark SchuurIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dutch coach Mark Schuur to explore what it means to create learning-centred, game-relevant environments for players. With a background in PE teaching and academy coaching, Mark shares insights from his journey through the Dutch coaching landscape, including his time at FC Utrecht and other professional setups.Together, they unpack:How to design sessions that replicate the gameThe importance of clarity and simplicity in coachingWhy asking the right questions can be more powerful than delivering informationHow to shift your mindset from planning drills to crafting learning experiencesBalancing technical repetition with tactical decision-makingStrategies for increasing player ownership and engagementWhether you coach grassroots or elite players, this episode will spark ideas for how to enhance your delivery and impact through purposeful design and reflective practice.🔍 What You'll Learn:How to create more meaningful and effective football sessionsThe benefits of using small-sided games and positional constraintsWhy variety isn’t always better – and how consistency builds understandingHow to foster motivation and autonomy through reflectionWhat Mark learned from coaching U13s through to senior prosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion

  🎙 Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with CompassionIn this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Peter Sear—founder of The Empathic Coach and a specialist in empathy, leadership, and high-performance environments. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with empathy in elite sport, and how ego, emotion, and compassion shape the environments we create.Peter brings a unique blend of academic research and applied practice, breaking down how coaches can connect more deeply with athletes, build trust, and manage their own emotional landscape more effectively.💡 Key Talking PointsWhy empathy is a skill, not just a personality trait—and how it can be developed.The difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion in coaching contexts.How ego shows up in coaching—and why awareness is the first step to managing it.Why understanding emotions (yours and others’) is essential for high-performing teams.The role of storytelling and reflection in enhancing emotional intelligence.Practical strategies to bring more empathy into your language, tone, and presence.What “empathic leadership” looks like in a results-driven, competitive environment.🧠 “The best coaches are emotionally intelligent. They see the person, not just the performer.” – Dr. Peter Sear📱 Whether you're a head coach, team leader, or just starting your coaching journey, this episode offers fresh insight into how emotional awareness can transform your leadership style—and the culture of your team.👉 If this connected with you, tag a coach you respect and start a conversation around ego, empathy, and evolving your practice.💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts—how are you developing empathy as a skill?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach Developers

  🎙 Episode 366 – Danny Pilgrim | Commentary vs. Coaching, Self-Awareness & Using Coach DevelopersIn this episode, Coach Yas is joined by Danny Pilgram (Birmingham City FC Academy Coach & Non-League First Team Coach) for a grounded, honest and insightful conversation about the journey of becoming a coach—and what it really means to coach, not just commentate.Danny shares reflections from over a decade of experience across academy and senior football, breaking down the trap many new coaches fall into: mistaking talking for teaching. He explores the importance of clarity, intentionality, and the power of feedback in developing your practice.💡 Key Talking PointsThe difference between commentary and actual coaching—and why it matters.How easy it is to lose focus mid-session, even with the best intentions.Why having a "buddy coach" or trusted colleague can sharpen your practice.Practical strategies to audit your own coaching language and interventions.How to get the most out of working with a coach developer.Why self-awareness and deliberate reflection must underpin your coaching identity.🧠 “You can still develop yourself—even while delivering a session.” – Danny Pilgrim📱 Whether you're new to coaching or mentoring others, this episode is packed with real-world insight and tips you can use straight away. From using your phone to record your own voice, to learning how to ask coach developers for specificfeedback—this one’s a practical deep-dive into becoming more self-aware, coach-aware, and player-focused.👉 If this resonated, tag a coach you rate and start a conversation about commentary vs. coaching.💬 Let us know your go-to tools for self-review—we’re all still learning.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-coaches-network-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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