Tune in to a must-listen episode with Nick Levett, a grassroots football coach who understands that coaching is more than just shaping athletes – it's about nurturing better individuals. Boasting over 25 years of experience with roles such as 'National Manager for Youth Football' at the FA, Head of Coaching at UK Coaching, and positions at a Premier League club, Nick's journey is rich with insights.
Join Laura-Jane Jones in this captivating episode as Nick delves into co-creating with children, involving parents, and the magic of rolling out engaging games. Invaluable for children's coaches from all sports, it’s packed with practical tips to make sessions more enjoyable and ensure children can't wait to come back for more.
Coaches, immerse yourself in a mix of hands-on experience and strategies, ensuring every child gets to #PlayTheirWay!
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“If all they need is to talk, that’s what we’re here for” – Luke Carpenter on why holistic coaching is key to playing their way
"You don't want to know what I think" - League Leaders on making sure young people are heard in sport
“Now I’ve got 100 voices coming at me, and it’s beautiful” – Nicky Harverson on helping young people find their own voices in sport
“Play can be a dirty word” – Stuart Armstrong on perceptions of play and the creation of the Children’s Coaching Collaborative
“If you just guess what a young person needs, it can have a devastating impact” – Poppy and Samuela from UNICEF UK’s Youth Board on the value of young voices
“I have this alternate life where I see myself as an athlete” – Zoya Zia on why representation and intersectionality matter in child-first coaching
“All the best games are designed by children” – David Baird on the innovation of co-creation
“It’s about giving young people free time, so they can just breathe” – Michael Pusey MBE (CK Flash) on the importance of free play in sporting environments
“Being kind isn’t a soft thing; kindness has teeth too” – Justyn Price on kindness and community in coaching
“Young people are the experts in our own needs” – Jemima Browning on truly inclusive coaching
“One of the kids asked for more crocodiles” – Siôn Kitson on embracing children’s creativity in sport
“Children will always surprise you” – Professor Lundy on the unparalleled insights of young voices
“Do not put what you think sport should look like on young people” – Danielle 'Nolli' Waterman on preserving child-driven play
“We play sport, we don’t sport sports” - Eugene Minogue on the danger of ‘sportising’ children
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