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The Grassroots Football Coach
UEFA A Licence Coach Mark 'Rivo' Rivers, and Berks & Bucks FA's, Richard Brant, catch up with local and national football coaches to discuss their journeys, coaching philosophies and personal experiences in the sport. Follow Rivo & Rich as they catch up with old friends, new colleagues and footballing legends, and listen in, as each guest provides their own fascinating insight into football coaching from every level of the game.
Podcasting since 2019 • 84 episodes
The Grassroots Football Coach
Latest Episodes
Rivo & Rich meet... Marcia Lewis
This week Rivo and Rich are joined by CEO & Founder of No1Fan.Club, Marcia Lewis. Marcia provides a parents perspective and shares her own journey over the last decade as the proud mother of My...
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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Rivo & Rich meet... Marley Rivers
This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Rivo's son Marley!!Marley shares his playing experience from U7 all the way to open-age football. Hear what young players enjoy within training sessions and matchdays, the importance of game relate...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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Rivo & Rich meet... Izzy Heath
Rivo & Rich are back for another episode and are joined by grassroots coach & BBFA's Participation Manager, Izzy Heath! Izzy talks about her early playing experience in mixed-football before venturing into coaching. Hear Izz...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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Rivo & Rich meet... Jake Beecher
This Rivo & Rich welcome aspiring grassroots coach and social media analyst, Jake Beecher. On the pod, Jake talks about his love and passion for football in particular his home town club, MK Dons. Jake shares his early footballi...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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1:00:59
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Rivo & Rich meet... Jo Hawkins
This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by grassroots coach, Jo Hawkins.On the pod, Jo talks about the start of her coaching journey stepping up as a parent at her daughters team which is a path experienced by many grassroots coaches. Jo s...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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