🎄⚽ Go Football Podcast – Episode 43: The Christmas Special

In this special festive episode of the Go Football Podcast, Steve looks back over an incredible year of grassroots football conversations, learning, and debate.

The Christmas Special brings together some of the standout moments from across the year, featuring clips and insights from guests who have helped shape the podcast and shine a light on all areas of the grassroots game.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

• Kev Weir, discussing the realities, challenges, and positives of grassroots football

• Chris from The Scouting Game, giving an inside look into how football scouting really works

• Emma, the SEND Coach, sharing valuable insight on planning sessions and supporting players who may need extra help

• Scotty, talking about introducing football to children as young as two years old and why early engagement should focus on fun and movement

We also revisit clips from our most downloaded solo episode, JPL vs Grassroots, reflecting on why that topic struck such a chord with coaches, parents, and clubs across the football community.

This episode is a thank-you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the podcast over the past year — and a reminder of why grassroots football matters so much.

Make sure to check out our guests’ links and socials to support the great work they’re doing across the game.

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Thanks for listening, enjoy the festive break, and we’ll see you in the new year ⚽🎄

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 43: Reps vs Variety

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In Episode 43 of the Go Football Podcast, Steve tackles one of the biggest debates in grassroots coaching: repetitions vs variety.

How many times does a player really need to practise a skill to be good at it? Are repetitive drills the key to development — or do varied, game-real practices create better footballers?

This episode explores:

• How repetition helps build technique and confidence

• Why too many unopposed reps can limit learning

• The role of varied practices in decision-making and creativity

• What research tells us about skill learning in football

• How coaches can blend reps and variety in effective, engaging sessions

If you coach, play, or support grassroots football, this episode will help you rethink how players learn — and how to keep training both effective and enjoyable.

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🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 42: Disaster in Grassroots

In Episode 42 of the Go Football Podcast, host Steve takes a hard look at the growing disaster facing grassroots football across the UK.

Using “The Grassroots Crisis: Pitches, Costs & Cancellations” as a guide, this episode explores how rising costs, poor pitch conditions, weather-related postponements, and limited access to facilities are putting huge pressure on clubs, coaches, parents, and—most importantly—young players.

From constant cancellations and late-night training slots to families being priced out of the game, Steve breaks down why grassroots football feels closer than ever to breaking point—and what needs to change if the game is to survive and thrive at community level.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in grassroots football who wants honest discussion, real experiences, and practical insight into the challenges facing the game right now.

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