Episode 129 - Match Day

About this episode

Scott and Ray discuss the dynamics of match days in youth football, focusing on the roles of coaches, players, and parents.

Send us Fan Mail Episode 129, Brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly (@SoccerCoachWeek) Episode 129 – Match Day In this episode Scott and Ray discuss match days in youth football and explore the role coaches, players and parents all play in creating a positive and developmental environment on game day. They talk about preparation leading into matches, managing emotions on the touchline, supporting players through mistakes, and ensuring match days remain aligned ...

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Hosts: Scott, Ray

Topics covered

• match day
• youth football
• coaching
• player support
• parent involvement
• emotional management

Keywords

• match day
• youth football
• coaching
• emotions
• support
• developmental environment

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