Inside The Game
Inside The Game is a weekly podcast with Stuart Sharples, hosted by Steel United, designed to support coaches, players, and parents by breaking down key topics from our coaching curriculum. Each episode dives into a fundamental aspect of the game, explores a core value that shapes player development, and features a special guest offering insights on the weekly theme. Whether you're on the pitch or in the stands, this podcast will help you understand the game on a deeper level. Let’s step inside the game!
Inside The Game
Episode One - How to Adapt a Session Plan
In the first-ever episode of Inside The Game, we break down the concept of breaking lines—a key tactical skill that helps teams progress the ball and break through defensive structures. We’ll explore how players and teams use line-breaking passes and runs to create goal-scoring opportunities and discuss how coaches can teach this in training. This week’s core value, teamwork, plays a crucial role in executing this tactic effectively.
Special guest Ian Hughes joins us to discuss how coaches can adapt session plans to keep training effective and engaging, ensuring players understand tactical concepts like breaking lines. Ian shares his expertise on adjusting drills based on player ability, making real-time coaching interventions, and creating an environment that promotes problem-solving on the pitch. Whether you’re a coach or player, this episode will provide valuable insights to help take your game to the next level. Tune in and step inside the game!