Women's Soccer Coaching

Steph Fairbairn
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The official podcast of Women's Soccer Coaching providing insight and advice from youth and pro soccer coaches focusing on the women's game.And now, coach, we’ve got something special for you. Introducing The Ultimate Coach Development Pack — the complete toolkit to be a more effective, more successful youth soccer coach.  You’ll get: 12 months of Soccer Coach Weekly, packed with training sessions, activities, and expert guidanceTwo best-selling coaching books by Ben Bartlett, a world-renowned coach educator Exclusive access to a webinar with Ben Bartlett, one of the most respected coach educators in the game This limited-time offer ends November 29th — don’t miss out! Get your Ultimate Coach Development Pack today >  https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/black-friday-2025-gbp

  1. FEB 17

    Kelly Chambers: Leading the charge at Utah Royals

    Kelly Cousins became Utah Royals’ first ever sporting director in July 2023. Cousins had previously spent over two decades at English WSL club Reading, in every role imaginable. She tells Carrie Dunn all about the transition, and what she’s building with Utah Visit us at womenssoccercoaching.com for more content

    23 min

  2. JAN 21

    Stephanie Zambra: Player to coach

    Following a successful playing career with the likes of Peamount United, Houston Dash, Sunderland, Florentia, Shamrock Rovers, and the Republic of Ireland international team, Stephanie Zambra has moved into coaching. She tells Carrie Dunn all about the transition Visit us at womenssoccercoaching.com for more content

    22 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    Emma Byrne: Finding her home at Lewes FC

    In July 2025, Emma Byrne was named manager of FA Women’s National League South team Lewes FC. The former Arsenal goalkeeper, and Ireland’s most capped player, tells Carrie Dunn why the club is the place for her. For more from us, visit: womensoccercoaching.com

    26 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Pauline Hamill: Leading the Afghan women's refugee team

    As part of FIFA’s strategy for action, Pauline Hamill is coaching the Afghan women’s refugee team - Afghan Women United - sanctioned in May 2025. She tells Carrie Dunn about the approach she’s taking to the job, and the importance of FIFA’s backing For more from us, visit: womensoccercoaching.com

    22 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Freya Coombe: Blazing a trail

    In January 2024, Freya Coombe joined the Kansas City Current as assistant coach. She tells Carrie done what working under former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovki looks like, and how she’s adapted to her first assistant role For more from us, visit: womensoccercoaching.com

    22 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    Melanie Reay: Achieving the UEFA Pro Licence

    In June 2025, Sunderland Women head coach Melanie Reay was awarded the UEFA Pro Licence, eight years after achieving the A Licence. She tells Carrie Dunn about her experience of taking the qualification Head to womenssoccercoaching.com for more of our content.

    24 min

  7. 08/15/2025

    Leanne Duffy: ‘We sell the 'person before player' value'

    Liverpool Feds manager Leanne Duffy speaks to Carrie Dunn about club culture, recruiting players, what she asks from her team, and who she is as a coach. Head to womenssoccercoaching.com for more of our content.

    28 min

  8. 07/02/2025

    Euro 2025 special: Norway's Gemma Grainger and Wales's Nia Davies

    Join Carrie Dunn as she speaks to two coaches heading to Euro 2025. Norway manager Gemma Grainger is leading the two-time European champions at Euro 2025. First up, she tells Carrie about her approach and her journey to the top. Wales Women’s under-19s coach is at Euro 25 as part of the technical team for the senior side. She then speaks to Carrie about her role in Switzerland and the impact of tournament qualification on the pathway in Wales. Make sure to visit our Euro 2025 hub to find more content on the tournament, designed to help you improve as a coach. https://www.womenssoccercoaching.com/euro-2025

    51 min
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The official podcast of Women's Soccer Coaching providing insight and advice from youth and pro soccer coaches focusing on the women's game.And now, coach, we’ve got something special for you. Introducing The Ultimate Coach Development Pack — the complete toolkit to be a more effective, more successful youth soccer coach.  You’ll get: 12 months of Soccer Coach Weekly, packed with training sessions, activities, and expert guidanceTwo best-selling coaching books by Ben Bartlett, a world-renowned coach educator Exclusive access to a webinar with Ben Bartlett, one of the most respected coach educators in the game This limited-time offer ends November 29th — don’t miss out! Get your Ultimate Coach Development Pack today >  https://www.soccercoachweekly.net/black-friday-2025-gbp

Information

  • Creator
    Steph Fairbairn
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Women's Soccer Coaching
  • Show Website
    Women's Soccer Coaching