Stephen Opoka – West Ham United Women’s U21 and Youth Academy coach – UK

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:52:13 +0000

Having the passion to coach can lead to some life changing experiences. This is where I spoke to Stephen Opoka, owner of a football coaching company, academy U21 and Youth academy coach at West Ham Women’s alongside running an elite women’s football programme. Thankyou Stephen for your time, hope you enjoy… What is your current […]

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Johnathan McKinstry – Uganda men’s national team Head Coach

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 19:40:29 +0000

It’s not every day I get to interview a national teams head coach, especially one that has achieved so much in a small amount of time. This is where I spoke to Johnathan McKinstry – Uganda men’s national team Head Coach, amazing insights and a must read. Thankyou Johnathan for your time, hope you enjoy… […]

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Jack van Luijken – Academy Player and Coach, Wellington Phoenix Soccer School, New Zealand

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:32:31 +0000

Meeting a coach at the very start of their career and whom has so much potential to go far in the game is always a pleasure. This is where I spoke to Jack van Luijken – Academy Player and Coach, Wellington Phoenix Soccer School, New Zealand. Thankyou Jack for your time, hope you enjoy… What […]

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Gavin Strachan – Assistant Manager, Peterborough United FC – UK

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:57:08 +0000

Having that passion to play the game at a high standard and then becoming a coach. Those high standards continue, which are then passed onto your players. This is where I spoke to Gavin Strachan – Assistant Manager, Peterborough United FC in the UK. Thankyou Gavin for your time, hope you enjoy… What is your […]

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Paddy Carey – Player Development Programme Lead at Football Association of Ireland

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:24:25 +0000

To have a long and successful coaching career takes hard graft and seizing opportunities that are presented to you. From here I spoke to Paddy Carey – Player Development Programme Lead at Football Association of Ireland. Thanks Paddy for your time, hope you enjoy… What is your current football coaching role? At present I lead […]

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Greg Miller – Head of Academy Coaching at Barnsley FC, UK

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 19:57:12 +0000

One of the best traits of the coaching industry is when you bump onto a coach who is willing to share in-depth insights into their work to be shared to the rest of the community to learn from. This is where I spoke to Greg Miller, Head of Academy Coaching at Barnsley FC in the […]

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Anthony Limbrick – Assistant Manager, Grimsby Town FC – UK

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:28:28 +0000

When working with the best in the business, your always learning new techniques. Couple this with qualifications gained along your journey and you’re on the right path. I spoke to Anthony Limbrick the assistant manager at Grimsby Town FC – UK who gives us some important insights. Thanks, Anthony, for your time, hope you enjoy… […]

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Panico Koutsoudis – Development Coach, Arsenal FC – UK

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 01:16:02 +0000

Being involved in a player’s development at an elite level can be a very rewarding experience. I spoke to Panico Koutsoudis who has recently moved to Arsenal FC from Tottenham Hotspur FC as a development coach. Thanks Panico for your time, hope you enjoy… What is your current football role? I am currently a Development […]

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Peter Van Ser Veen – Head Coach Dutch National team U17 – Holland

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Tue, 20 Aug 2019 20:09:32 +0000

Coaching at elite national levels, especially in the youth space gives you first hand view on how the national senior sqaud will look and play in the future. I spoke to Peter Van Ser Veen who last year became European Champions with the Dutch U17s. Thanks, Peter, for your time, hope you enjoy… What is […]

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Kat Smith – Professional Football Coach, Teacher, Technical Director, Performance Analyst and Scout – Australia

ALASTAIR SIEVEWRIGHT — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 02:16:22 +0000

When you can combine many skills into the football world, it opens all sorts of opportunities, I spoke to Kat Smith who has just returned from the Football World Cup in France with the Matildas squad. Kat performs in many roles and gives some great insights into her experiences. Thanks Kat for your time, hope […]

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