From The Sidelines - from Northumberland FA

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From the Sidelines is part of Northumberland FA's Coach the Coach development programme

  1. FEB 3

    Developing Your Coaching Philosophy with Mark Lee

    In this episode, we chat with Mark Lee, owner of Mark Lee Football Coaching in Australia, about developing your coaching philosophy within grassroots football. Mark shares his insights on building a clear coaching approach, nurturing players, and creating a positive impact in the game from the grassroots level up. A must-listen for coaches looking to refine their style and make a lasting difference.

    34 min

  2. JAN 5

    From Academy to the First Team Coach: The Ben Dawson Journey

    Join us as we sit down with Ben Dawson, current Brondby first-team coach and former first-team coach at Leicester City and Newcastle United. From his early days in academy coaching to leading top-flight squads, Ben shares insights, experiences, and lessons learned along the way. Perfect for aspiring coaches, football fans, and anyone interested in the journey from youth development to elite football management.

    34 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Developing Core Moves: Coaching Insights with Paul Holder

    Gary Middleton is joined by Paul Holder — National FA Coach Developer in the professional game and former Head of Academy Coaching at Brighton & Hove Albion — to discuss the importance of core moves in football. Paul breaks down how understanding movement, technique, and player development can shape performance on the pitch, sharing expert insights drawn from years of experience in elite coaching and coach development.

    43 min

  4. 11/03/2025

    Developing the Individual: A Coaching Journey with Ian Skinner

    In this episode, Northumberland FA Football Development Officer Gary Middleton sits down with Ian Skinner — former Gateshead First Team Coach and ex-Newcastle United Academy Coach — to discuss his coaching journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From working in the professional game to developing players at grassroots level, Ian shares valuable insights into what it truly means to coach the individual and help them reach their potential, both on and off the pitch.

    28 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    Joe Danquah - Celebrating Black History

    Joe Danquah, Pre-Academy Coach at NUFC, discusses his coaching journey and celebrates Black history within local football with Northumberland FA's Gary Middleton.

    22 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    Designing for Development: Coaching Insights with Michael Pedley

    In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Pedley, U11/U12 Lead Coach at Newcastle United’s Academy, for an in-depth chat about the art of designing training sessions that truly support player learning. Michael shares his experience working within a Premier League academy environment, offering practical insights into how he approaches planning, structure, and delivery to help young players understand the game and improve.

    25 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    Supporting Our Youngest Coaches: Insights from Academy Pathways

    In this episode, we shine a light on the new generation of football coaches making their mark at academy level. We're joined by three young coaches – Jack Sadler (U14s Coach at Middlesbrough Academy), Charlie Bews (U11s Coach at Newcastle United Academy), and Isaac Gamblin (U9s Coach at Middlesbrough Academy) – who share their experiences, challenges, and reflections on what it’s like to work in elite environments at such an early stage in their careers.

    29 min

  8. 06/26/2025

    The Female Landscape: Driving Change in the Women's Game with Lloyd Miller

    In this episode of The Female Landscape, we’re joined by Lloyd Miller – Football Development Officer for Women & Girls at Northumberland FA. Lloyd shares his insight into the local female football scene, discussing the progress that’s been made across the region and the work still to do to ensure every girl has the chance to play.

    15 min
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