Hosted by Football DNA · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 48 episodes
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The Football DNA Podcast includes interviews, Q&A's and insights designed to support, develop and improve football coaches and players.
Football DNA hosts Football DNA Podcast, a sports show with 48 episodes published.
Our guest on the podcast this month is Amy Kay. Amy is a well established and respected figure in Youth Development, currently working as the Lead Foundation Phase Coach at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy. Following an im
Mike Melvin is the Founder and Managing Director of 3v3 UK, one of the leading organisations driving the growth of small-sided football across the UK. Through his work with clubs, leagues, County FAs, the Premier League,
Trophies are great, but individual development is the real prize. In this episode, we welcome special guest Ross O'Kane , former Foundation Phase Lead at Luton Town FC Academy, to break down the strategic value of tourna
In this episode we are joined by sport psychologist Sarah Murray to discuss The Value Of Sports Pyschology In Grassroots Football. Sarah has over a decade of experience working in professional sport, education and busine
In this episode of the Football DNA podcast we speak with Co-Founder & Director of the Football Fun Factory Jonny Martin. Jonny is a UEFA A Licensed Coach and previously worked at Cambridge United Academy for 9 years. He
In the first episode of 2026, we are joined by David & Keith Mayer to discuss How To Become A More Effective Coach, Quickly. Insights are taken from the book they both published as co-authors. Keith has an extensive coac
In the ninth episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Ross Embleton to discuss Talent ID & Recruitment In Grassroots Football Ross is a highly respected English football coach, currently serving as Academy Head o
In the eighth episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Ben Bradford to discuss grassroots goalkeeper coaching. Ben Bradford is an experienced and sought-after goalkeeping coach, who is a former academy Goalkeepin
In the seventh episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Paul McGuinness to discuss Individual Skill Development Paul McGuinness spent 24 years at Manchester United, where he served as Head Coach of the Profession
In the sixth episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Chris Ramsey to discuss being an effective grassroots football coach. Chris Ramsey MBE is a highly respected football coach and coach educator with decades of
In the fifth episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by James Barlow to discuss the role of coach development. James is currently Head Of Coaching at Portsmouth FC, is a UEFA A Licensed Coach & has The FA’s Advance
In the fourth episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Merfyn Roberts to discuss Managing Behaviour In Youth Football Coaching. Merfyn is an education consultant, specialising in behaviour management and applied
In the third episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Pete Sturgess. Pete is synonymous with Grassroots football development within England, in particular his focus on supporting junior coaches to provide enjoyab
In the second episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Steve Sallis. He supports 20 Premier League and Football League Players with mental conditioning support. Steve delivers Leadership Seminars on the UEFA Pro
In the first episode of 2025 our host Paul Barry is joined by Connor Horrocks. Connor is a British national who moved to Spain as a young child and developed a love for coaching. As an UEFA A Licensed Coach he challenged
In the tenth episode of 2024 our host Paul Barry is joined by Thomas Gronnemark. Thomas has made a career in coaching throw ins for professional clubs including Liverpool FC under Jurgen Klopp! Here we dive into the topi
In the ninth episode of 2024 our host Paul Barry is joined by Temisan Williams. Temisan has experience coaching at 3 different premier league clubs and has completed the route of starting in grassroots to academy footbal
In the eighth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Shamus Beaglehole - YDP Coach at Leicester City. Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to plan your coaching sessions.
In the seventh episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Nathan Thomas - Head Of Coaching U13 - U16 at Crystal Palace. Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to manage players on a match day.
In the sixth episode of 2024 our host Ross Brooks is joined by Elliot Head - Head Of Foundation Phase (AFC Bournemouth). Take a listen to get some knowledge on how to manage this challenge in coaching.
Paul McGuinness
Head Coach of the Professional Development Phase at Manchester United · Touro University
1 appearance on this show
Chris Ramsey
1 appearance on this show
Nathan Thomas
Deputy State Highway Engineer of Operations · West Virginia Division of Highways
1 appearance on this show
Matt Dunn
Head of Automation · Brighton & Hove Albion
1 appearance on this show
Mark Lyons
President and CEO · Leicester City
1 appearance on this show
Sam Cox
former Royal Marine, Polar adventurer · Naval History and Heritage Command
1 appearance on this show
Michael Fox
Regional Director · Indigenous Community Engagement
1 appearance on this show
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