Explore every episode of the podcast The NEFA Coaches Corner
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| Steve Sallis - Coaching Champions (Part 2) | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:43:36 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 6 (Part 2) June 2022 Steve is an author as well as being a mindset and leadership mentor who has helped thousands of people through guest lectures, seminars, and individual support. Some of his roles include working with the England U15 national squad, supporting 20 Premier League players with mental conditioning support and delivering on the UEFA Pro and A licences for the Scottish Football Association. His book educating football received international press coverage and acclaim that led to Steve being a guest on the ‘High Performance Podcast’, BBC Radio 5 Live, Talk Sport, The Daily Mail podcast, and Love Sport Radio. Steve has also featured on a Netflix documentary which entailed supporting world class athletes in need of cognitive and technical performance support. On this NEFA Coaches Corner we will explore section three of the excellent Educating Football book named ‘Coaching Champions’. Jude Bellingham on Steve Sallis “One of the best player developers in world football. A must have in any football club” As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Steve Sallis - Coaching Champions (Part 1) | 24 Jun 2022 | 00:46:41 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 6 (Part 1) June 2022 Steve is an author as well as being a mindset and leadership mentor who has helped thousands of people through guest lectures, seminars, and individual support. Some of his roles include working with the England U15 national squad, supporting 20 Premier League players with mental conditioning support and delivering on the UEFA Pro and A licences for the Scottish Football Association. His book educating football received international press coverage and acclaim that led to Steve being a guest on the ‘High Performance Podcast’, BBC Radio 5 Live, Talk Sport, The Daily Mail podcast, and Love Sport Radio. Steve has also featured on a Netflix documentary which entailed supporting world class athletes in need of cognitive and technical performance support. On this NEFA Coaches Corner we will explore section three of the excellent Educating Football book named ‘Coaching Champions’. Jude Bellingham on Steve Sallis “One of the best player developers in world football. A must have in any football club” As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Steve Walsh - (Part 2) On Scouting and Recruitment | 19 May 2022 | 00:45:45 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 5 (Part 2) May 2022 We are delighted to be welcome one of the most respected Sporting Directors in World Football for May's Coaches Corner; the role of the Sporting Director with special guest, Steve Walsh. Steve's career includes senior recruitment roles at Chelsea and Newcastle prior to moving to Leicester as Head of Recruitment / Assistant Manager that of course led to some incredible signings (incl Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez) and a Premier League winners medal. Steve moved to Everton in 2016 as Sporting Director before leaving Goodison in 2018. Steve was appointed as Special Advisor to new MLS expansion team, Charlotte FC in early 2020 and has helped the club recruit an entire squad (or roster) from scratch for their debut MLS season in 2022. We'll be delving into both Steve's experience of what a Sporting Director actually is, how to develop as a scout and/or Recruitment professional as well looking at the future of player recruitment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those working across all disciplines of the game - all delivered in the usual interactive NEFA Coaches Corner fashion. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Steve Walsh - (Part 1) The Role of the Sporting Director | 19 May 2022 | 00:47:40 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 5 (Part 1) May 2022 We are delighted to be welcome one of the most respected Sporting Directors in World Football for May's Coaches Corner; the role of the Sporting Director with special guest, Steve Walsh. Steve's career includes senior recruitment roles at Chelsea and Newcastle prior to moving to Leicester as Head of Recruitment / Assistant Manager that of course led to some incredible signings (incl Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez) and a Premier League winners medal. Steve moved to Everton in 2016 as Sporting Director before leaving Goodison in 2018. Steve was appointed as Special Advisor to new MLS expansion team, Charlotte FC in early 2020 and has helped the club recruit an entire squad (or roster) from scratch for their debut MLS season in 2022. We'll be delving into both Steve's experience of what a Sporting Director actually is, how to develop as a scout and/or Recruitment professional as well looking at the future of player recruitment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those working across all disciplines of the game - all delivered in the usual interactive NEFA Coaches Corner fashion. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Johnathan McKinstry - Club management, Uganda and advice for coaches | 01 May 2022 | ||
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 4 (Part 2) April 2022 This months NEFA Coaches Corner takes a special look at the challenges and opportunities of coaches working in Africa with former Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Uganda manager, Johnny McKinstry. Part 2 will focus on club management, Uganda and advice for coaches As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Johnathan McKinstry (Part 1) - Journey to Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and culture | 01 May 2022 | ||
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 4 (Part 1) April 2022 This months NEFA Coaches Corner takes a special look at the challenges and opportunities of coaches working in Africa with former Sierra Leone, Rwanda and Uganda manager, Johnny McKinstry. Part 1 will focus on Johnny's Journey to Africa, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and culture As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Gerard Jones Part 2 – Visual Search continued and feedback | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:40:56 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 3 (Part 2) March 2022 Developing Decision Makers; Practice is Search, scanning / visual search, and feedback. Our guest for the March Coaches Corner is Gerard Jones. Gerard is an UEFA A Licence Coach who has worked in a variety of roles in football as a practitioner and coach developer. His career has seen him work as Head of Coaching at Bristol Rovers, Assistant Under 21 Coach at Bradford City and Academy Coach at Rochdale. Gerard has also worked as a Coach developer for US Soccer, Football Association Wales, and Royal Moroccan Football Federation. He is currently working towards a PhD in this month’s topic, and we are looking forward to a fascinating insight into how we develop better decision makers. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Gerard Jones - Part 1 – Developing Communication, Football Language and Visual Search | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:47:27 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 3 (Part 1) March 2022 Developing Decision Makers; Practice is Search, scanning / visual search, and feedback. Our guest for the March Coaches Corner is Gerard Jones. Gerard is an UEFA A Licence Coach who has worked in a variety of roles in football as a practitioner and coach developer. His career has seen him work as Head of Coaching at Bristol Rovers, Assistant Under 21 Coach at Bradford City and Academy Coach at Rochdale. Gerard has also worked as a Coach developer for US Soccer, Football Association Wales, and Royal Moroccan Football Federation. He is currently working towards a PhD in this month’s topic, and we are looking forward to a fascinating insight into how we develop better decision makers. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Mark Sampson - Former England women's Head Coach (On Coach Development) | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:41:07 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 2 (Part 2) February 2022 Our guest for the February Coaches Corner was Mark Sampson. Mark was the Head of the Swansea City Centre of Excellence, before becoming Manager of Taff’s Wells then moving to FA Women’s Premier League Club Bristol Academy, where he led the club to a runners-up place in 2013 and two F.A Cup Finals in 2010-11 and 2012-13. His next role was as Manager of the England Women’s National Team where he spent four years and led them to their highest ever placing at a World Cup, finishing third. Mark then secured a post in the men’s game at Stevenage as First Team Coach and was an integral part of the team ensuring survival in League Two. He recently moved on from the club to focus on new projects. Mark is an UEFA Pro Licence holder and recognised within the football industry as a talented and forward-thinking coach. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. Part 2 of the episode covers; Coach development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Mark Sampson - Former England women's Head Coach (On Player Development) | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:44:10 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 2 (Part 1) February 2022 Our guest for the February Coaches Corner was Mark Sampson. Mark was the Head of the Swansea City Centre of Excellence, before becoming Manager of Taff’s Wells then moving to FA Women’s Premier League Club Bristol Academy, where he led the club to a runners-up place in 2013 and two F.A Cup Finals in 2010-11 and 2012-13. His next role was as Manager of the England Women’s National Team where he spent four years and led them to their highest ever placing at a World Cup, finishing third. Mark then secured a post in the men’s game at Stevenage as First Team Coach and was an integral part of the team ensuring survival in League Two. He recently moved on from the club to focus on new projects. Mark is an UEFA Pro Licence holder and recognised within the football industry as a talented and forward-thinking coach. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. Part 1 of the episode covers; Player development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Alex Weaver - FC Lausanne Sport U18's Head Coach on What is Football? | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:46:37 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 2 (Part 1) January 2022 Our guest for the NEFA Coaches Corner in January is Alex Weaver who is the Under 18 Coach at FC Lausanne Sport in Switzerland. After a career in youth football, he began his coaching career at 17 years of age. Alex worked for Manchester United soccer schools in the USA, France, Dubai, South Africa and India whilst completing his UEFA A licence and BSc Coaching Science degree. He then had a stint in the USA with Seattle Wolves before moving to Singapore where he was Head Coach at Hougang United, before moving to Warriors FC who he led to the league title. His next journey was to Switzerland, where he has held a variety of roles such as Assistant Manager at FC Lausanne Sport, under 18 Coach at Grasshopper Zurich, and Head of Academy at FC Basel before returning to FC Lausanne Sport recently. Alex is an UEFA Pro Licence holder and a follower of FCE Evolution Coach Educator Raymond Verheijen. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. Part 2 of the episode covers What is Football? www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Alex Weaver - FC Lausanne Sport U18's Head Coach on Player Development | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:46:47 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Series 2 Episode 1 (Part 1) January 2022 Our guest for the NEFA Coaches Corner in January is Alex Weaver who is the Under 18 Coach at FC Lausanne Sport in Switzerland. After a career in youth football, he began his coaching career at 17 years of age. Alex worked for Manchester United soccer schools in the USA, France, Dubai, South Africa and India whilst completing his UEFA A licence and BSc Coaching Science degree. He then had a stint in the USA with Seattle Wolves before moving to Singapore where he was Head Coach at Hougang United, before moving to Warriors FC who he led to the league title. His next journey was to Switzerland, where he has held a variety of roles such as Assistant Manager at FC Lausanne Sport, under 18 Coach at Grasshopper Zurich, and Head of Academy at FC Basel before returning to FC Lausanne Sport recently. Alex is an UEFA Pro Licence holder and a follower of FCE Evolution Coach Educator Raymond Verheijen. As always, the event will be in the normal NEFA interactive format, with our attendees able to ask questions to another vastly knowledgeable coach. Part 1 of the episode covers Player Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Dan Micciche - Arsenal U18's Head Coach on Coach Development | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:42:18 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 11 (Part 1) December 2021. We were delighted to be joined by Dan Micciche for our final NEFA Coaches Corner of the year. Dan has had a stellar coaching career working for MK Dons as Assistant Academy Manager, Head Coach for the U15/16’s, Head of Coaching and heading up the first team. He then spent over 4 years working for England as the National Technical Lead (U12-16s) and was Head coach for the U15/16’s. His next move was to Arsenal where he is the Under 18’s Head Coach. Dan is a vastly knowledgeable and experienced player developer, and we are looking forward to another insightful Coaches Corner. As usual there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions directly to Dan. Part 1 of the episode covers Coach Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Dan Micciche - Arsenal U18's Head Coach on Player Development | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:48:52 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 11 (Part 1) December 2021. We were delighted to be joined by Dan Micciche for our final NEFA Coaches Corner of the year. Dan has had a stellar coaching career working for MK Dons as Assistant Academy Manager, Head Coach for the U15/16’s, Head of Coaching and heading up the first team. He then spent over 4 years working for England as the National Technical Lead (U12-16s) and was Head coach for the U15/16’s. His next move was to Arsenal where he is the Under 18’s Head Coach. Dan is a vastly knowledgeable and experienced player developer, and we are looking forward to another insightful Coaches Corner. As usual there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions directly to Dan. Part 1 of the episode covers Player Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Rob Page - Wales National Team Manager (Part 2) on Coach Development | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:44:50 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 10 (Part 2) November 2021. We are delighted to be joined by the Wales National Team Manager, Rob Page. The former Port Vale and Northampton Town manager also amassed over five hundred league and international appearances and Captained his country. We look forward to inviting you to help us learn from Rob’s knowledge, how he is shaping this current Wales team and what advice he has for those working in, or towards, a life in coaching and management. There will be the usual opportunities to ask questions directly to Rob and share in the conversation. We look forward to you joining us. Part 2 of the episode covers Coach Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Rob Page - Wales National Team Manager (Part 1) on Player development | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:42:57 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 10 (Part 1) November 2021. We are delighted to be joined by the Wales National Team Manager, Rob Page. The former Port Vale and Northampton Town manager also amassed over five hundred league and international appearances and Captained his country. We look forward to inviting you to help us learn from Rob’s knowledge, how he is shaping this current Wales team and what advice he has for those working in, or towards, a life in coaching and management. There will be the usual opportunities to ask questions directly to Rob and share in the conversation. We look forward to you joining us. Part 1 of the episode covers Player development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Richard Thomas - Wales Women National Team (Part 2) on Coach Development | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:43:04 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 9 (Part 2) October 2021 .We are joined by the current Wales Women Coach, Richard Thomas. Richard has worked as first team manager at Grantham Town, Assistant Manager at Notts County and has been Academy Manager at Leyton Orient and Watford. Current West Ham First Team coach, Kevin Nolan, described Richard as 'one of the best coaches i've worked with'. Richard has an in depth knowledge of player and coach development and we look forward to him sharing his knowledge with us in the normal interactive NEFA Coaches Corner Part 2 of the episode covers Coach Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Richard Thomas - Wales Women National Team (Part 1) on Player Development | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:47:15 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 9 (Part 1) October 2021. We were joined by the current Wales Women Coach, Richard Thomas. Richard has worked as first team manager at Grantham Town, Assistant Manager at Notts County and has been Academy Manager at Leyton Orient and Watford. Current West Ham First Team coach, Kevin Nolan, described Richard as 'one of the best coaches i've worked with'. Richard has an in depth knowledge of player and coach development and we look forward to him sharing his knowledge with us in the normal interactive NEFA Coaches Corner Part 1 of the episode covers Player Development www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Matt Hamshaw - First Team Coach at Rotherham United (Part 2) On Player development and winning V development | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:38:38 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 8 (Part 1) September 2021 .We are joined by Rotherham United first team and development coach, Matt Hamshaw, for the September NEFA Coaches Corner. Matt had a fantastic playing career before forging a career as a highly regarded coach. He is a UEFA Pro Licence holder and is now in his ninth year at hometown club Rotherham United where he has held a variety of roles including Lead Development Phase Coach and Head of Coaching before moving to the first team five years ago. In Part 2 of the episode we will cover:
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| Matt Hamshaw - First Team Coach at Rotherham United (Part 1) On developing Culture at Rotherham United | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:45:11 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 8 (Part 1) September 2021 .We are joined by Rotherham United first team and development coach, Matt Hamshaw, for the September NEFA Coaches Corner. Matt had a fantastic playing career before forging a career as a highly regarded coach. He is a UEFA Pro Licence holder and is now in his ninth year at hometown club Rotherham United where he has held a variety of roles including Lead Development Phase Coach and Head of Coaching before moving to the first team five years ago. In Part 1 of the episode we will cover:
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| Andoni Bombin - Head of Methodology at Athletic Bilbao on player development at Bilbao (Part 1) | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:00:30 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 7 (Part 1) August2021 .We are joined by Andoni Bombin, the Athletic Club Bilbao Head of Methodology for the August Coaches Corner. He has a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and is a UEFA PRO national football coach. Andoni has held various positions working in the Academy at Athletic Club Bilbao, a number of clubs in Bizkaia and is renowned for his international background in China, where he worked as Technical Director for the Hainan Football Federation and coach of Hainan FC in League Two. This will be a great insight into how one of the World’s leading clubs in player development operate and will be in the normal NEFA Coaches corner interactive format. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Andoni Bombin - Head of Methodology at Athletic Bilbao, on Coach Development (Part 2) | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:00:30 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 7 (Part 2) August2021 .We are joined by Andoni Bombin, the Athletic Club Bilbao Head of Methodology for the August Coaches Corner. He has a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and is a UEFA PRO national football coach. Andoni has held various positions working in the Academy at Athletic Club Bilbao, a number of clubs in Bizkaia and is renowned for his international background in China, where he worked as Technical Director for the Hainan Football Federation and coach of Hainan FC in League Two. This will be a great insight into how one of the World’s leading clubs in player development operate and will be in the normal NEFA Coaches corner interactive format. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Michael Bunel - Technical Director of Le Havre AC - Part 2 - Coach Development, the role of parents in player development, developing game intelligence and playing models | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:38:43 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 6 (Part 2) June 2021). We are joined by the Le Havre Technical Director Michael Bunel. Michael has played a part in the development of players such as Pogba, Mendy, Mahrez and Mandanda at the Le Havre Academy, which is recognised as one of the leading academies in France. As well as working at domestic level he has also worked across the world delivering coaching clinics, where his specialism is developing player awareness on the field. Part 2 – In this part we cover:
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| Michael Bunel - Technical Director of Le Havre AC. Part 1 - Scanning and building game insight with youth footballers | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:51:04 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 6 (Part 1) June 2021). We are joined by the Le Havre Technical Director Michael Bunel. Michael has played a part in the development of players such as Pogba, Mendy, Mahrez and Mandanda at the Le Havre Academy, which is recognised as one of the leading academies in France. As well as working at domestic level he has also worked across the world delivering coaching clinics, where his specialism is developing player awareness on the field. Part 1 – In this part we cover:
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| Boris Kubla - Head of Coach Education at the Croatian Football Association -Developing a squad to a World Cup final with players such as Luka Modric & Ivan Rakitic with a population of just 4million | 27 May 2021 | 01:29:14 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 5 (May 2021) In this episode of the NEFA Coaches Corner. We are joined by Head of Coach Education at the Croatian Football Association Boris Kubla. Boris an UEFA Pro licence coach has worked for the national federation at the Croatian football association for 23 years, as well as working for Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb from 2007-2009. Boris also has experience of tutoring on the UEFA Pro, UEFA A and UEFA B licence courses, giving him a thorough experience of developing world class coaches. As well as working with players such as Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic amongst other Croatian internationals. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Gregg Broughton - Bodo Glimt Academy Director - On player development in England and Norway | 22 Apr 2021 | 01:05:57 | |
In this episode of the NEFA Coaches Corner. We are joined by UEFA Pro Licence holder Gregg Broughton. Gregg has had a superb career working in player development at clubs such as Wycombe Wanderers, Luton Town and Norwich City where he has held positions such as Academy Manager and Head of Academy Recruitment. He is now the Academy Director for Bodo Glimt in Norway, who broke numerous records last season on their way to winning the Eliteserien (Norwegian Premier League). In this episode we discuss Greggs extensive coaching career, including his UEFA Technical Director licence research on 'psychological safety'. As well as his recent experiences working with current Norwegian Eliteserien champions Bodo Glimt. www.nefa.co.uk #CreatingFootballingFutures | |||
| Keith and David Mayer - Authors of 'Gold Dust' - On Coach Development | 24 Mar 2021 | 01:34:10 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 2 (March 2021) With Keith and David Mayer authors of the best selling book new 'Gold Dust: How To Become a More Effective Coach' Keith and David discuss their insights from their book 'Gold Dust' and their extensive coaching career working at the likes Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham Forest Manchester City and Wigan Athletic www.nefa.co.uk | |||
| Marink Reedijk - Former Ajax and West Brom Coach - On Developing players at AFC Ajax and maximising your coach development | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:30:32 | |
The NEFA Coaches Corner Monthly Webinar. Episode 1 (February 2021). This episode sees a Q&A with former West Bromwich Albion, Ajax and KNVB coach Marink Reedijk. A UEFA A qualified coach who has recently completed a PhD in Coaching science. Marink answered a range of questions around his experiences in coaching within the UK and the Netherlands and his Coaching Science PhD thesis | |||