The Soccer Coaching Podcast Episode 114 – What Makes Great Coach Development?
Jul 10, 2025
In this discussion, Ray Power, a coach educator and Head of Football at Bangladesh’s National Academy, shares his insights on effective coach development. He emphasizes the necessity of creating thinking coaches over merely meeting qualifications. Ray discusses the importance of context, mentorship, and crafting safe spaces for experimentation. He critiques conventional coach education, advocating for a focus on real-world application and adaptability, all while filtering the noise from modern sources like AI and social media.
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Author's Dread After Publication
- Ray described the nervous thrill and dread of releasing a new book despite thorough proofreading.
- Positive early feedback on social media eased his concern and confirmed the book's reception.
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- Present themes that allow coaches to interpret content rather than dictate one 'correct' way.
- Encourage learners to take what fits their context and filter out the rest.
Avoid Becoming A Prisoner Of Your Words
- Strong, defensible opinions risk becoming prisoners of your past words.
- Presenters should avoid over-certainty or be prepared to revise views as the game evolves.