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It's Only Kids Football

It's Only Kids Football

Di: Ben Welch and Mike Clark
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Ben Welch is figuring out how to be a decent kids football coach and a better Dad.


He's joined by coaching experts, ex-pros as well as football industry folk and internet friends to help him navigate the minefield of parenting and grassroots kids football.


It's meant to be for fun, but sometimes it's hard to remember - It's Only Kids Football.


Links: https://linktr.ee/itsonlykidsfootballpodcast

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  • World-renowned skills coach on developing technical players
    Jan 12 2026

    This week, Ben and Mike are joined by Saul Isaksson Hurst, one of the world’s leading technical coaches and the man behind elite players including Noni Madueke and Antoine Semenyo.


    Saul breaks down what truly separates top academy and Premier League players from the rest, exploring mindset, work ethic, technical mastery and the environments that allow young players to thrive.


    The conversation dives deep into common grassroots coaching challenges — keeping players engaged, designing high-tempo sessions, developing weaker feet and turning ball mastery into real in-game impact rather than “skills for skills’ sake.”


    Packed with practical examples, simple games and honest coaching reflections, this episode is essential listening for any coach or parent who wants to help young players improve — without overcomplicating the process.


    Football DNA is the ultimate platform for coach and player development: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iokfootball

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iokfootball/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/iokfootball

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iokfootball

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itsonlykidsfootballpodcast/

    Email: itsonlykidsfootballpodcast@gmail.com

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    57 min
  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s former coach on how you can build a top-class athlete
    Jan 5 2026

    This week, Ben and Mike welcome Mick Clegg, the former Manchester United power development coach who helped transform a young Cristiano Ronaldo into a global icon.


    Mick pulls back the curtain on the elite habits of the world’s best, revealing how grassroots coaches and parents can apply these same principles today.


    They dive into the biggest conditioning mistakes in youth football, the importance of "experiential knowledge," and practical ways to build athleticism without overcomplicating training.


    Whether you're coaching under-6s or aspiring pros, Mick’s advice will help you build an athlete from the ground up.


    Football DNA is the ultimate platform for coach and player development: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iokfootball

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iokfootball/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/iokfootball

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iokfootball

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itsonlykidsfootballpodcast/

    Email: itsonlykidsfootballpodcast@gmail.com

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  • The game our boys learned to play for each other
    Dec 29 2025

    Ben and Mike reflect on a defining mid-season episode that spans an academy test against Arsenal’s development squad and a local derby to close the year. Against Arsenal, the boys learn what real team football demands. Faced with sharper movement, quicker pressing and higher standards, individual moments stop being enough.


    They are forced to communicate, release the ball earlier and trust each other under pressure — lessons that carry into the following day against Leigh Ramblers Reds, where they show the impact that passing, discipline and teamwork can have.


    The pair then reflect honestly on fatigue, behaviour, confidence and coaching responsibility, as listener stories and grassroots dilemmas round out the final episode of 2025.


    Football DNA is the ultimate platform for coach and player development: https://footballdna.co.uk/sessions/


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iokfootball

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iokfootball/

    X (Twitter): https://x.com/iokfootball

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iokfootball

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itsonlykidsfootballpodcast/

    Email: itsonlykidsfootballpodcast@gmail.com

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    55 min
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