On Todays Episode Craig Birtwistle and Josh Tilley discuss what life is like at a professional academy for players and coaches. They discuss how players are developed and what the clubs true focus is. Enjoy!

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S3 E3 - Professional Academy Development

On Todays Episode we have Josh Tilley. Josh is a UEFA B & FA Youth award licensed football coach. Josh lived and worked in 4 different countries to date plus experience working for 4 different UK professional clubs and coached in a variety of other countries. Enjoy!

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S3 E2 - Josh Tilley

On todays Episode we have Carl Wild. Carl has his BA with honors in Football Coaching and Management. He is an FA Coach Developer, an FA talent Reporter on the womens pathway and a published author. Some great stuff there Carl.

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S3 E1 - Carl Wild

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have David Poncia as our guest. David is a UEFA B coach he works for Cockfosters Football Club in Barnet England. The biggest reason however I wanted to get David on is to talk about grassroots and self improvement.

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S2 E10 - David Poncia

On todays episode Craig is joined by Rob Porter and Peter Prickett to discuss the Football Associations new Future Fit Initiative.  Enjoy and let us know your opinions. 

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S2 E9 - Fit Future FA Intiative discussion

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Dan Herman as our guest. Dan is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach and has been coaching athletes for over 15 years. So take a listen as we pick his brain on the best way to improve our players.

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S2 E8 - Dan Herman

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Rod Wilhem. Rod is a coach that is passionate about supporting players, has coached on 3 different continents with a UEFA C and National B Concacaf in progress. He has a dedicated YouTube channel that like Session Share is helping coaches world wide with their sessions plans

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S2 E7 - Rod Wilhem

Today we have Shaun Green as our on Session Share - The Coaches Podcast. Shaun is a highly respected and influential soccer coach with a global following. His online videos have been viewed by millions of coaches and players worldwide, and he is widely recognized as a leader in the field of online coaching education. With over 35 years of experience as a head coach at the NCAA Division One level, Shaun has an extensive background in developing players at all levels. He has trained teams in the USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Puerto Rico, and Barbados, and mentored coaches in India, Nigeria and the Republic of Ireland. A great chat with a true legend of coach education!

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S2 E6 - Shaun Green Soccer Coach TV

On this episode of Session Share - The Coaches Podcast we have Sophie Elbberson. Sophie’s coaching journey began over 7 years and is currently finishing off her UEFA B license. She is currently working as a School Games Organiser whilst finishing her Sport, Physical Activity and Health degree. She recently joined a university Women's Leadership Programme which is supporting her development and most importantly, her goal to support the women and girls game

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S2 E5 - Sophie Elbberson

On this episode of Session Share The Coaches Podcast to have Ben Andreos. Ben is an academy coach for Cambridge United, he was previously at Colchester United and he has coached Non-League in England at a step 4 and step 3 clubs. He has his UEFA B license  and is a big advocate for giving back to the game. Take a listen to some great feedback.

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S2 E4 - Ben Andreos 

A Podcast dedicated to football (soccer) coaches. A podcast for coaches by coaches. Join Craig Birtwistle A licensee coach with more than 20 plus years experience as he is joined by esteemed guests each week. 

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