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It's Only Kids Football
by Ben Welch and Mike Clark
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Latest episodes
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The ref called me out for how I coach my son
October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 12 minIn this episode, hosts Ben and Mike kick off with Grassroots Hero or Bizzy Rascal to call out the latest over-the-top sideline behaviours. The hosts quickly dive into match day realities, debating the frustrating costs of insisting on…
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How Premier League academies teach pressing (And how to beat It)
October 19, 2026 · 47 minIn Part Two of this deep dive with Paul Barry — Head of coaching at Football DNA with experience at Crystal Palace, Arsenal, and Watford — Ben and Mike breaks down how to bring professional academy standards to grassroots teams. Paul moves…
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Are we expecting too much from grassroots coaches?
October 12, 2026 · 49 minIn this episode Ben and Mike get honest about the pressure, obsession, and guilt that come with volunteer coaching. After taking their U11s to play Ipswich Town’s Category 1 Academy, a tough 80-minute lesson prompts a powerful reality…
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5 lessons we learned playing a Premier League academy
October 5, 2026 · 53 minWhat actually happens when a grassroots team takes on a Premier League Academy? In this episode, Ben and Mike break down their recent clash against Ipswich Town Under-10s —from holding their own in a 3-2 thriller to facing a brutal…
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Are our substitutions costing us games?
September 28, 2026 · 54 minBen and Mike break down a bittersweet weekend on the touchline. The main talking point revolves around the Under-11s’ gutting 3-1 derby opening-day loss to their local rivals, the Blues. Despite a strong performance and a momentum-building…
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The coaching superpower that outperforms every drill
September 24, 2026 · 34 minIn the final episode of this six-part series, Ben and Mike join child development early childhood learning specialist Laura Mellor-Bachman to reveal how grassroots football coaches can build a united front with parents. The episode…
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Stop telling your kid what they did wrong! Ask this instead...
September 21, 2026 · 59 minBen and Mike relive the Ballers Elite showcase game at Tottenham's training ground, where Ben's frustration watching his son turns into one of his proudest parenting moments. They share a new way of reviewing match clips, asking kids what…
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How to handle angry football parents
September 17, 2026 · 36 minIn part five of their coaching masterclass with Little Kickers, Ben and Mike sit down again with early childhood learning specialist Laura Mellor-Bachman to tackle grassroots football's most-asked-about topic: the parent-coach…
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The words I regret saying to my own son
September 14, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minBen and Mike are back with a double dose of grassroots chaos: tournament tales, a brand new format, and a lot of soul-searching. Their Barking FC tournament run swings from two straight wins to a possible academy-ringer thrashing, before…
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How to handle a meltdown without losing control
September 10, 2026 · 32 minIn part four of our six-week masterclass with Little Kickers, Ben and Mike sit down with early childhood learning specialist Laura Mellor-Bachman to tackle one of the toughest moments in youth sport: the meltdown. Whether it's tears after…
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How AI is about to transform grassroots coaching forever
September 7, 2026 · 49 minIn this episode, Ben and Mike travel to Copenhagen to meet Henrik Teisbæk, co-founder of Veo, the AI-powered sports camera used by over 50,000 grassroots football clubs worldwide. Henrik reveals the real story behind Veo, born from a…
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How to give feedback kids will actually listen to
September 3, 2026 · 30 minGiving feedback to young footballers after a game is one of the trickiest balancing acts in grassroots football. Whether you are dealing with a silent ride home, defensive reactions or outright disinterest, traditional post-match lectures…
About the show
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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