CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
CoachCraft explores the art and impact of coaching youth sports through in-depth conversations with renowned coaches from grassroots to professional levels, revealing how exceptional mentors use athletics to shape character, build confidence, and positively impact young lives.
Podcasting since 2024 • 11 episodes
CoachCraft with Alf Gracombe
Latest Episodes
Neil Harris - Person Before Player: 21 Years at Manchester United Academy
In this conversation, Neil Harris shares his extensive coaching journey, transitioning from a player to a coach at Manchester United and eventually becoming self-employed. He discusses the importance of building trust with players and their fam...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:17:07
Joe Cummings Remembers Dean Conway
Today's conversation is with Joe Cummings, a longtime leader in American soccer who knew and worked with Dean Conway going back over 40 years. Joe's career has spanned coaching, education, and executive leadership roles throughout the soccer co...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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40:48
Edu Rubio - Premier League and UEFA Pro Coach
In this episode of the CoachCraft Podcast, host Alf Gracombe speaks with Edu Rubio, a UEFA Pro coach with nearly two decades of experience in English football. They discuss Edu's journey from youth coaching to the Premier League (Wolves and Wes...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:58
Meotis Erikson - Creating Better Journeys for Young Female Athletes
In this episode of the CoachCraft Podcast, Alf Gracombe speaks with Meotis Erickson, a former elite player turned coach, about her journey in soccer. They discuss the evolution of the women's game, the importance of creating healthy environment...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:25:57
Michael Paule-Carres - Head of F7 Methodology at RCD Espanyol
In this conversation, Alf Gracombe speaks with Michael Paule-Carres, head of F7 methodology at RCD Espanyol, about his journey from the U.S. to coaching in Spain. They discuss the importance of values-based player development, the application o...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:13:09
