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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.
The Grassroots Football Coach
World Cup 2026 Special #2
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Rich is joined once again by Adam Parry to break down the World Cup after the opening two rounds of group stage matches.
Together, they highlight the standout teams who’ve impressed early on, as well as the sides that have delivered a few surprises along the way. They also dive into the influence of football’s biggest stars—Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé—as the race for the Golden Boot begins to take shape.
Plus, the pair explore how hydration breaks are giving coaches a tactical edge, assess the high standard of officiating, and discuss how less-fancied nations are proving they can compete technically and tactically on the world’s biggest stage.
Music by Darren Fellerdale