The Coaching Lab Playbook

The Coaching Lab

The Coaching Lab Playbook is the podcast for coaches, PE teachers, and sports leaders who want to move beyond drills and create truly engaging, game-based learning environments. Each episode breaks down what great coaching actually looks like in practice — from designing better games and asking better questions, to building environments where players think, adapt, and thrive.

  1. Smarter Players, Better Coaches: Rethinking Coaching

    2 DAYS AGO

    Smarter Players, Better Coaches: Rethinking Coaching

    Ashley Grumbell is a coach developer and football educator known for his work in modernising how coaches think about learning, decision-making, and player development in the game. With a strong focus on game-based learning and player-centred coaching, Ashley has spent years supporting coaches to move beyond traditional drills and create environments where players learn through the game itself. New Coach Development MatchPlay Cards here. @The_CoachingLab

    24 min
  2. How New York City FC Build Engaging, Game-Based Sessions

    22/12/2025

    How New York City FC Build Engaging, Game-Based Sessions

    The last podcast for 2025 and maybe the coolest story of MatchPlay Cards yet!

    27 min

  3. 14/09/2025

    The Missing Piece in Coaching? Reflection Done Right

    Hertfordshire Polo Academy was founded by brothers Alec and Edward Banner-Eve in 2012.Inspired by their passion for horses and sports the polo academy has gone from strength to strength for the last decade. Nurturing some of the country's best and up and coming talents, from not necessarily the most traditional polo backgrounds. Reflection MatchPlay Cards 👉🏼🔗https://thecoachinglab.org/products/reflection-matchplay-cards

    34 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Why Better Challenges Create Better Players (And Coaches)

    The people we coach today are the coaches of tomorrow. If nothing changes, nothing changes. Want to be a game changer? Come and join our online course - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-course Netball MatchPlay Cards OUT NOW - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/netball-matchplay-cards

    45 min

  5. 29/07/2025

    The Lessons Behind Our New Coaching Course (And Why They Matter)

    Want to become a game changer like Phillip? He was one of the first to complete our ALL NEW "How to be a game changing coach" online course. Apply for our next cohort here: https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-course

    17 min

  6. 11/07/2025

    The Hidden Influence Behind Every Great Coach

    Director of T5 Football in Sydney, Tom Fay gets what coaching is all about! Listen to hear Tom share his experiences from player to coach and how he is breaking tradition in youth sport.  We are so lucky to have Tom using The Coaching Lab MatchPlay Cards! Joined our new self-paced “How to be a game changer” online course yet? - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/game-changer-2025-online-sports-coaching-course NEW Netball MatchPlay Cards OUT NOW - https://thecoachinglab.org/pages/netball-matchplay-cards

    44 min

  7. 27/01/2025

    What’s Broken (and Working) in Coaching Right Now

    When MatchPlay Cards champion user Rus Smith came into town we had to sit down over a coffee and record something. Enjoy this bitesize pod as Rus shares how he is maximising MatchPlay Cards in his new coaching programs with Sport Englands Play Their Way and his own Black Country Coaches Club.

    29 min

  8. 09/09/2024

    What Great PE Departments Prioritise Beyond Technical and Tactical

    Using a concept curriculum Supporting staff with MatchPlay Cards©️ More than just technical and tactical Why pupils love MatchPlay Cards©️ SAVE 10% on MatchPlay Cards©️ with code PODCAST 🛒 https://www.thecoachinglab.org/shop info@thecoachinglab.org / @The_CoachingLab

    25 min
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The Coaching Lab Playbook is the podcast for coaches, PE teachers, and sports leaders who want to move beyond drills and create truly engaging, game-based learning environments. Each episode breaks down what great coaching actually looks like in practice — from designing better games and asking better questions, to building environments where players think, adapt, and thrive.

Information

  • Creator
    The Coaching Lab
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Coaching Lab
  • Show Website
    The Coaching Lab Playbook