Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Episode 121: Coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha Players – A Focus on Mindset Episode 121 marks the first episode co-hosted by Scott Mowberry and Ray Power, launching a new collaborative chapter for The Soccer Coaching Podcast. For this episode, Scott and Ray are joined by Phil Phillipou to explore the challenges and opportunities of coaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha players, with a particular focus on mindset. As the game continues to evolve, so do the players we coach. This conversation dives into how today’s young players think, learn, communicate, and respond to pressure — and what that means for coaches working in modern football environments. 🧠 Key themes discussed include: Understanding the mindset traits of Gen Z and Gen Alpha playersHow social media, culture, and modern life influence young footballersWhy traditional coaching approaches don’t always land with today’s playersCreating environments that support confidence, resilience, and self-beliefPractical strategies coaches can use to connect, challenge, and support playersThe balance between standards, empathy, and accountabilityPhil brings a psychology-informed perspective grounded in real-world coaching and athlete development, offering practical insight that coaches can apply immediately — whether they’re working in grassroots football, academies, or performance environments. 📘 About the guest Phil is the author of Inspiring Young Minds: The Psychology Mastery for Young Footballers, a book designed to help young players develop strong psychological foundations alongside their football ability. 🔗 Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Inspiring-Young-Minds-Mastery-Footballers/dp/B0FN79FKV9 📲 Connect with Phil: Instagram: @mindsightsportLinkedIn: Phil PhillipouPhils Webinar & Discount Code- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/raypowercoacheducation/2029162 The discount is PHIL10 🎧 Coach’s Voice – get involved As part of this new phase of the podcast, we’re introducing Coach’s Voice episodes — and we want to hear from you. Coaches are invited to: Send in a voice note (up to 2 minutes) sharing a question, idea, experience, or viewpointBe as individual, reflective, or even controversial as you likeSelected submissions will be played on the podcast and used as the starting point for discussion with Scott and Ray. A couple of simple guidelines: Please don’t use player namesIf your topic is controversial, avoid naming clubsIf you prefer not to record audio, you can email your thoughts instead📩 Send voice notes or emails to: thesoccercoachingpodcast@gmail.com This episode was brought to you in association with our friends at Soccer Coach Weekly. Established since 2006, Soccer Coach Weekly is a leading source of inspiration and advice for all grassroots coaches. Join thousands of youth soccer coaches, just like you, saving time and effort in their goal of having the most effective, enjoyable and successful coaching journey for them and their players. – https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/ Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed the episode!
