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Saul and Glen are back and discussing Preseason. What does it look like a first team level and what does it and should it look like in youth football. 

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Saul and Glen discuss one of the great conundrums in youth football...winning versus development. We all want to win but when does wanting to win get in the way of the development of the players?

How can we balance winning with trying to play football 'the right way'? Is there a right way to play? 

Joop Oosterveld is Head of the Foundation Phase at PSV Eindhoven. Joop joins the boys to chat about the FP, and what makes PSV so successful and one of the best Academies in the world in terms of their delivery at those age groups.

Ross Embleton joins the boys to talk about defending. Ross has had an incredible career in the game coaching at the Academies of Norwich and Spurs and working at first team level as first assitant coach at Swindon and Leyton Orient and then Head Coach at Leyton Orient.

The guys discuss coaching defending. How do we do it? How do we guarantee fun and exciting sessions at all age groups and levels? Also, importantly, how do we guarantee good quality outcomes that will make our players better defenders individually and as a team?

Saul and Glen discuss communication a key element of being a successful coach and delivering effective sessions. Being able to connect, enthuse and captivate players is essential but what are the key things to look out for and what are the common mistakes we all make as coaches?

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The top teams in world football are built around creative players but how do we coach this? How do we develop players to be creative and change games ? How do we deal with the maverick?

Saul and Glen discuss creativity in football coaching and how best to foster this in our sessions. 

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Glen and Saul are joined by Harry Watling, Harry previously coached in the Academies of Chelsea, West Ham and Millwall. He is now Head Coach of Hartford United in the USA.

The guys discuss Overloads...such a pivotal part of the modern game at the highest level but what should it look like through the development phases and how do you coach it to get maximum results?

Glen and Saul discuss possession. How do we coach and develop our players to keep the ball. Guardiola's teams are the bench mark but should it look like this at the youngest age groups?

Saul and Glen discuss the 1v1 Duel, the key part of the coaching methodology of the top Academies in world football. How do you use it in your sessions and what are the potential outcomes?

Saul and Glen are joined by Kevin McGreskin. Kevin has coached in the Pro game and been Technical Director in several countries around the world. He's also a specialist and author of a book on scanning. 

Saul, Glen and Kevin discuss scanning and how it can be implemented in sessions and how we can help players have more awareness and play with their heads up.

Saul and Glen kick off the Coaching Family Soccer Coaching Podcast discussing session design. What are the first things that go through your mind when designing your sessions? What are the major considerations to construct and deliver a great session for your players?