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Antonio Mantero (The Coach Diary / Silent Sidelines)
Jan 5, 2026
55m 09s
Mitch Whitty (MPA) - Counter Attacking
Apr 19, 2025
30m 10s
Season 2 Episode 1 - Coaching Approaches
Mar 15, 2025
32m 44s
Episode 18 - Fitness and performance for grassroots players with Remy Tang
Nov 13, 2021
38m 29s
Episode 17 - Coaching Tips & Coaching Nuggets Part 2
Oct 5, 2021
30m 50s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 1/5/26 | Antonio Mantero (The Coach Diary / Silent Sidelines) | Ollie Cahill and myself sat down with Antonio Mantero in early 2025 to discuss all things grassroots football. I revisited the conversation over the recent Christmas break and there are some great insights to share including...responsibility of the coach to his/her players, what coaches get out of coaching at this level, commitment required whether as a volunteer or a paid coach, league structures in Ireland, and loads more! Antonio is a wealth of knowledge with huge passion for developing players. It was a pleasure to meet him and to now share the conversation. Its a long listen, but well worth staying with it. If you'd like to share some feedback, please email me at phamill@gmail.com | 55m 09s | ||||||
| 4/19/25 | Mitch Whitty (MPA) - Counter Attacking | In this second episode we chat to Mitch Whitty from Maximum Performance Academy (MPA) about his methods for coaching young footballers. Mitch focusses a lot on counter attacking, so if counter attacking is your thing, this could be the episode for you. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.org for the session planner for Mitch's favourite counter attack session. | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 3/15/25 | Season 2 Episode 1 - Coaching Approaches | Ollie Cahill, former professional football, Paul Smyth former FAI Development Officer and myself discuss coaching approaches that work for us and the conversation leads us into what works best during half time team talks for young players. We also discuss the importance of using language that young players understand. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.org for session plans. | 32m 44s | ||||||
| 11/13/21 | Episode 18 - Fitness and performance for grassroots players with Remy Tang | Part 1 of a two part conversation with Remy Tang of Bohemians FC and formerly of Liverpool FC, where we discuss young player performance, dealing with the growth spurt and areas of focus in the short time we have as coaches with young players. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 38m 29s | ||||||
| 10/5/21 | Episode 17 - Coaching Tips & Coaching Nuggets Part 2 | Due to the popularity of Coaching Tips & Coaching Nuggets Part 1, this episode is a collection of the tips and nuggets from many of the contributors to the podcast so far...a greatest hits so to speak. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Contributions on Part 2 from Martin Russell, Aaron Callaghan, Laura Cusack, Megan Smith Lynch, Paul Smith, Johnny McDonnell, John Morling and Pat Cleary. Thanks to all for your support on this passion project. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 30m 50s | ||||||
| 9/28/21 | Episode 16 - The Belgian Way with Bob Browaeys (Part 2 of 2) | In this second episode I chat with Bob Browaeys about the Belgian FA strategic focus on the late developer and its successes, how talent is defined, the challenges faced transitioning from youth to adult football, and the importance of coaches creating a learning environment for their players...and much more!! If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 46m 41s | ||||||
| 9/16/21 | Episode 15 - The Belgian Way with Bob Browaeys (Part 1 of 2) | A conversation with Bob Browaeys, Head of Youth at the Royal Belgian FA and Technical Director at the Flemish FA where we discuss the Belgian vision and plans, development versus winning, the importance of making new mistakes, the questions to ask after youth games, and his perception of Irish football. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. | 41m 42s | ||||||
| 9/5/21 | Episode 14 - Losing is Learning - Laura Cusack and Megan Smith Lynch | In conversation with former FAI Development Officer and UEFA Coach, Laura Cusack, and Megan Smith Lynch, Ireland U16 Women's Coach and current Peamount United player where we discuss coaching styles, use of age appropriate language, and effective questioning of your players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 41m 00s | ||||||
| 8/31/21 | Episode 13 -Opportunities for female soccer players | In the first of two episodes, I chat with Laura Cusack, UEFA coach and former development officer with the Football Association of Ireland and Megan Smith Lynch, Ireland U16 women's coach and current Peamount United player where we discuss their own playing and coaching careers to date and opportunities for female soccer players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 40m 51s | ||||||
| 8/29/21 | Episode 12 - Effective Communication on Matchday | As the new season kicks off, join Johnny McDonnell, Director of Football at Belvedere FC and Paul Smith, Football Director at Home Farm FC where we share some insights and nuggets into how to effectively communicate with young players before, during and after a game. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 15m 31s | ||||||
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| 8/22/21 | Episode 11 - Player Development in Ireland currently | In this episode I chat to Martin Russell former manager of UCD and Limerick and Aaron Callaghan former manager of Bohemians and Athlone Town, both UEFA Pro Licence holders, where they give their views on player development in Ireland currently. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 37m 04s | ||||||
| 8/11/21 | Episode 10 - Why are our youngsters playing in two separate schoolboy seasons? | In this episode we discuss the two schoolboy seasons; Winter and Summer. The elite players play in the Summer and the rest typically play in the Winter. Why is this? If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Join my conversation with Martin Russell, former UCD and Limerick Manager; Denis Hynes, FAI Development Officer; Paul Smyth, Home Farm Director of Football and Tony Mannion, former League of Ireland Manager. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 41m 15s | ||||||
| 7/28/21 | Episode 9 -The Implications of Brexit on Irish Players Joining Clubs in England | In this episode, I speak with John Morling, Academy Manager at Brighton and Hove Albion and Pat Cleary, Head of Youth Development at Bohemians FC where we discuss the implications of Brexit for Irish players moving to the UK. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. We'd appreciate your support by clicking Here | 34m 36s | ||||||
| 7/21/21 | Episode 8 - A conversation with Martin Russell and Aaron Callaghan | In this episode, I get an insight into the schoolboy careers of Martin Russell, who signed for Manchester United as a youth and Aaron Callaghan who signed for Stoke City around the same time. Martin is the former manager of UCD and Limerick FC and Aaron is the former manager of Longford Town and Bohemians FC. Both are UEFA Pro Licence holders. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. | 42m 13s | ||||||
| 7/14/21 | Episode 7 - The Current Landscape of Underage Soccer in Ireland. | This episode is a conversation with former colleagues and friends; Tony Mannion (former FAI Coach Education Tutor and former Galway United Manager), Paul Smyth (Director of Football at Home Farm FC) and Karl O'Shaughnessy (UEFA Coach and Sports Enthusiast) on the current landscape of underage soccer in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 28m 13s | ||||||
| 7/8/21 | Episode 6 Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 2) | In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 42m 40s | ||||||
| 6/30/21 | Episode 5 - Futsal as a development tool for young footballers (Part 1) | In this episode, I speak with Martin Perciavalle, FAI Futsal Lead Tutor and UEFA Futsal Licensed Coach, and Stephen Finn, UEFA A Coach and member of the Football Research Group at Waterford IT where we discuss the benefits of Futsal for the development of young players. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 37m 45s | ||||||
| 6/23/21 | Episode 4 - Player Pipeline Part 2 | Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill, as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 31m 37s | ||||||
| 6/16/21 | Episode 3 - Player Pipeline - Part 1 | Join Stephen Finn, UEFA Coach and member of Waterford IT Research Group, Mark Rodden, Football Commentator and journalist, and myself, Paul Hamill as we discuss the elite player pipeline in Ireland. If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 34m 05s | ||||||
| 6/9/21 | Episode 2 - Coaching Tips & Coaching Nuggets | In this episode, Johnny McDonnell (former League of Ireland Head Coach and current Director of Football at Belvedere FC, Paul Smyth (Football Director at Home Farm FC) and myself discuss and share coaching tips and nuggets picked up over the years .If you would like to suggest a future topic do so on this link. Check out www.thegrassrootscoach.com | 32m 50s | ||||||
| 6/8/21 |  Episode 1 - The Grassroots Coach (Promo) | This new podcast is suitable for all grassroots soccer enthusiasts. Whether you are a coach, volunteer, or parent, there is something here for you! We'd appreciate your support! https://buymeacoffee.com/thegrassrootscoach | 1m 46s | ||||||
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