
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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsParentingKids & FamilySoccer | |||

In this episode, Ben and Mike are joined by John Curtis — former Manchester United player and founder of NCE Soccer — for a wide-ranging conversation on what really drives youth football development.
John reflects on his own journey from grassroots ... more
Ben and Mike tackle one of grassroots football’s biggest false divides: the idea that fun and development can’t coexist. From debates around training more than once a week and mixed-ability teams, to the realities of repetition, confidence-building a... more
In this episode, Ben and Mike welcome back Michael Fox, former Peterborough United academy coach and now head coach at Focusing on Excellence Football Academy, to tackle one of grassroots football’s most debated topics: playing out from the back.
Dr... more
Ben and Mike reflect on a weekend that sharpened one of the biggest truths in grassroots football: coaches can guide, but parents carry the real responsibility for a child’s development.
As training resumes after the Christmas break, the focus is on... more
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I have been listening to you guys for about 12 months and you guys are a breath of fresh air in an area that is so important to all parents of young footballers that are doing everything they can to get better. You guys are doing a great service to all of us. Keep it up.
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A Must-Listen for Any Coach or Football Parent!
This podcast has been an absolute game-changer for me as both a coach and a parent. The hosts do a fantastic job breaking down the game in a way that’s easy to understand, while also offering deep insights into player development, mindset, and teamwork. Every episode gives me something new I can apply on the training pitch or in conversations with my kids about football.
What I really appreciate is the balance — it’s not just about dri... more
I started coaching my son’s U7s team this year and this pod has completely changed the way I do things. All kids coaches should be made to listen to it.
Just started coaching my sons’ U8 team
And found this a great listen to hear similar experiences and an interesting and entertaining viewpoint. Been looking for something like this for a while and this is spot on. Cheers guys
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Content often revolves around the experiences and challenges of coaching youth football, balancing the roles of parent and coach, and fostering a supportive environment for young athletes. The conversations typically feature insights from various experts in coaching, parenting, and youth development, along with humorous and relatable anecdotes that resonate with the audience. Key topics include emotional management in sports, the importance of creating a fun and engaging learning environment, and strategies for developing resilience in children through football.
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