🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 19: WHY DO PARENTS BECOME COACHES?

Welcome back to the Go Football Podcast – the home of grassroots football conversations for coaches, players, referees and parents! In Episode 19, we explore a topic that hits close to home for so many teams across the UK: Why do parents become coaches?

Whether it’s filling a gap, stepping up out of love for the game, or wanting to help their child’s team succeed, parent-coaches are at the heart of grassroots football. But is it always a smooth journey? This week, we discuss the motivations behind parents becoming football coaches, the benefits they bring to the pitch, and the challenges they face – from managing relationships with players and other parents to coaching their own children and navigating expectations from all sides.

🎯 In this episode, we’ll cover:

• ​The most common reasons why parents step into coaching roles
• ​The pressures and rewards of coaching your own child
• ​How to maintain fairness and professionalism as a parent-coach
• ​Building trust with players and fellow parents
• ​How the grassroots coaching landscape is shaped by parent involvement
• ​How clubs can better support and develop parent-coaches

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 18: "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" ft. Kev Weir

In this week's exciting episode of the Go Football Podcast, we welcome special guest Kev Weir, a highly respected figure in grassroots football. Together, we dive into some of the most important questions for players and parents as the season comes to a close:

⚽ “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”

Are you thinking about sticking with your current team or making a move? We discuss what to consider before switching clubs — development, game time, enjoyment, and progression.

🧠 “Is This Team Right for Me?”

We break down how to evaluate if a team matches your goals, ability, and values — for players and parents.

🧑‍🏫 “What Do Coaches Really Expect?”

We talk about realistic expectations from grassroots coaches – covering respect, attendance, effort, and communication from both players and parents.

🏆 “Awards Night – What Really Matters?”

As the season ends, we explore the best types of end-of-season awards. From “Most Improved” to “Players’ Player,” we talk about how to celebrate every player’s contribution — not just top scorers.

This episode is packed with insightful advice, real-world coaching experience, and tips for players, parents, and grassroots coaches as we all prepare for the new season ahead.

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 17

"Parents on the Sideline – Support or Pressure?"

This week on the Go Football Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest grassroots talking points: Are parents helping or hurting the game from the sideline?

We explore the powerful impact of parental behavior during matches, from emotional support and encouragement to the unintended pressure that can disrupt development and enjoyment.

Are shouts from the touchline boosting young players—or just causing confusion? We discuss:

The difference between positive support and performance pressure

Real stories from the pitch

Initiatives like Silent Sidelines

What clubs, coaches and parents can do to create a better football experience

🎧 Listen to how sideline behavior is shaping the grassroots game in both good and challenging ways.

🧠 Also in this episode:

On The Pitch – a sideline moment that was one of my best compliments as a coach

🎯 Trivia Corner – some stats from Loughborough Uni on the impact of sideline comments

🧠 Coach’s Perspective

✅ How Sideline Support Can Help

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