🎙️ Go Football Podcast Episode 55 - Do Grassroots Coaches Get Enough Support?

Grassroots football doesn’t exist without coaches… but are they actually getting the support they need?

In Episode 55 of the Go Football Podcast, Steve takes a deep dive into the reality of grassroots coaching — from the pressures of volunteering to the challenges faced week in, week out on the training pitch and touchline.

With the vast majority of grassroots coaches being volunteers, balancing football alongside work, family, and other commitments, this episode explores whether enough is being done to support the people who make the game possible.

In this episode we cover:

⚽ The true demands of grassroots coaching

⚽ Why volunteer coaches are the backbone of youth football

⚽ The biggest challenges coaches face — time, pressure, and expectations

⚽ The impact of parent behaviour and sideline pressure

⚽ Why coach retention is a growing issue in grassroots sport

⚽ What better support for coaches could actually look like

Research across youth sport continues to highlight that volunteer recruitment and retention is one of the biggest challenges facing grassroots organisations, with lack of support being a key factor in coaches stepping away.

This episode asks an important question:

If we don’t support our coaches… what happens to the game?

A must-listen for coaches, parents, and anyone involved in grassroots football.

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