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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 Twenty Nine - From Parent to Coach
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In this episode of Inside The Game, host Stuart Sharples explores the theme Navigating from Parent to Coach — focusing on the unique journey many people take from supporting their child on the sidelines to leading and developing an entire team. Our curriculum topic is Overloads, and our core value this week is Teamwork.
We take a closer look at how overloads in soccer rely on players recognizing support, movement, and collective decision-making—and how those same principles apply to building strong team environments off the field. Stuart discusses practical ways coaches can teach overloads within their sessions while also emphasizing the importance of communication, trust, and connection between coaches, players, and parents.
This week’s guest is Brian Duffy, who shares his perspective on transitioning from parent to coach and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Brian reflects on balancing the role of supporting his own child while leading a full team, the importance of communication between coaches and parents, and how teamwork extends far beyond the field. His insights offer valuable advice for both current and aspiring coaches navigating the realities of the youth game.
A valuable reflection for coaches looking to strengthen the culture around their team.
🎧 Step Inside The Game for an episode centered on relationships, communication, and the importance of teamwork throughout the entire youth sports experience.
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