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The Coaches’ Voice Podcast

The Coaches’ Voice Podcast

By The Coaches' Voice

Introducing The Coaches’ Voice first podcast series, CV Spaces. CV Spaces is a series of audio conversations we record on Twitter Spaces each week, where we react to one of English football’s biggest talking points from the weekend with analysis from top-level coaches. Our guest coaches also share their coaching practices and tips relating to that week's talking point, and answer questions from our live listeners. If you want to catch CV Spaces live, follow us on Twitter @CoachesVoice and you'll be notified every Monday at 5.30pm when we're up and running.
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Champions League final, Carlo Ancelotti and how he manages his players - Ep 25

The Coaches’ Voice PodcastMay 31, 2022

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Champions League final, Carlo Ancelotti and how he manages his players - Ep 25

Champions League final, Carlo Ancelotti and how he manages his players - Ep 25

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by OL Reign head coach Laura Harvey and Celtic Under-18 manager Stuart McLaren.

The panel analysed the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, and discuss how record four-time-winning coach Carlo Ancelotti manages his players.

May 31, 202244:58
Premier League final day analysis, in-game management and coaching in high-pressure environments - Ep 24

Premier League final day analysis, in-game management and coaching in high-pressure environments - Ep 24

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by Loughborough University director of football Rebecca Sawiuk and QPR head of academy performance Ross Bennett.

The guys discussed how Manchester City came back to beat Aston Villa, as well as how Pep Guardiola, Antonio Conte and Jesse Marsch have performed this season.

The guests also share insights and advice on in-game management and coaching in high-pressure environments.

May 24, 202225:25
FA Cup Final analysis and coaching penalties - Ep 23

FA Cup Final analysis and coaching penalties - Ep 23

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by ​​former Brentford midfielder and playthebautifulgamefc head coach Toumani Diagouraga and Rochdale assistant manager Jimmy Shan.

The guys look back on the FA Cup Final between Liverpool and Chelsea, share their own experiences in penalty shoot-outs and offer advice on preparing players technically and psychologically to take a penalty.

May 17, 202232:54
Pep Guardiola’s philosophy and coaching positional play - Ep 22

Pep Guardiola’s philosophy and coaching positional play - Ep 22

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by former Barnsley and now Beşiktaş assistant manager Adam Murray and UEFA A Licence coach Stevie Grieve to discuss Pep Guardiola’s philosophy and coaching positional play.

May 10, 202236:35
Pep Lijnders masterclass review and coaching Jürgen Klopp’s philosophy - Ep 21

Pep Lijnders masterclass review and coaching Jürgen Klopp’s philosophy - Ep 21

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by analyst and UtsiktensBK first-team coach Albin Sheqiri and South ShieldsFC academy coach Ross Flintoft to dissect The Coaches’ Voice’s latest masterclass with Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders.

The guys discuss the difference between pressing and chasing, Liverpool’s counter-press and what to do when coming up against Lionel Messi.

May 05, 202245:19
Liverpool vs Everton analysis and coaching beating a low block - Ep 20
Apr 25, 202237:54
Graham Potter vs Antonio Conte and coaching 3-5-2 - Ep 19

Graham Potter vs Antonio Conte and coaching 3-5-2 - Ep 19

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by founder of The Coaching Lab, Jack Rolfe, and professional football coach and analyst Harry Brooks.

The coaches discuss the tactical battle between Graham Potter and Antonio Conte, and share their advice on playing a 3-5-2 system.

Apr 21, 202235:55
Analysis of Manchester City vs Liverpool, Ederson vs Alisson, and how to coach both playing with and against a high line - Ep 18

Analysis of Manchester City vs Liverpool, Ederson vs Alisson, and how to coach both playing with and against a high line - Ep 18

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by Feyenoord Under-18 head coach Melvin Boel and Nottingham Forest lead academy goalkeeping coach Adam Skinner.

The coaches dive into a deep analysis of Manchester City and Liverpool's meeting at the Etihad. They also discuss Ederson, Alisson and modern goalkeeping, and give coaching advice and insights on playing both with and against a high line.

Apr 12, 202233:01
Christian Eriksen and how number 10s fit into the modern game - Ep 17

Christian Eriksen and how number 10s fit into the modern game - Ep 17

This week Charlie Zazzera is joined by Aston Villa academy coach Sam Hudson and Leatherhead player-assistant manager Jermaine McGlashan to discuss Brentford’s win at Stamford Bridge, Christian Eriksen and the role of the number 10 in the modern game.

Apr 05, 202242:49
What formation Gareth Southgate's England should play and player psychology - Ep 16

What formation Gareth Southgate's England should play and player psychology - Ep 16

This week Charlie Zazzera was joined by Nick Levett of UK Coaching and performance psychologist and UEFA A coach Tom Bate to discuss what formation Gareth Southgate’s England should play, coaching different systems and player psychology.

Mar 30, 202238:56
Kane and Son’s partnership, and coaching link-up play and finishing - Ep15

Kane and Son’s partnership, and coaching link-up play and finishing - Ep15

This week, Charlie Zazzera is joined by Liverpool FC Women head coach Matthew Beard and former first-team coach and analyst within the City Football Group and Egypt national team, Michael Loftman.

The coaches analyse the partnership that Harry Kane and Son Heung-min enjoy at Tottenham, discuss what makes a top striker and share coaching advice and session ideas on link-up play and finishing. Michael also gives an insight into working with Mo Salah, and what makes him such an outstanding goalscorer.

Mar 22, 202223:30
Mikel Arteta’s young Gunners, Jude Bellingham and youth player development - Ep14

Mikel Arteta’s young Gunners, Jude Bellingham and youth player development - Ep14

This week Charlie Zazzera is joined by the former Oxford United, Birmingham City and SPAL head coach Pep Clotet and Scotland FA coach and tutor David Baird.

The coaches praise Mikel Arteta for developing his young players while getting results at the elite level and Pep goes into detail on how he helped develop Jude Bellingham and what makes him such an exciting prospect. They also share coaching insights and suggest sessions coaches can use to help develop young players.

Mar 15, 202230:57
Manchester derby tactical analysis and coaching midfield rotations - Ep13
Mar 08, 202235:18
Can Marcelo Bielsa's playing style work at the elite level, League Cup final analysis and beating a high line - Ep12

Can Marcelo Bielsa's playing style work at the elite level, League Cup final analysis and beating a high line - Ep12

This week Charlie Zazzera is joined by AFC Wimbledon head coach Mark Robinson and tactical analyst and coach Judah Davies to discuss whether Marcelo Bielsa’s playing style can work at the elite level. They also analyse the League Cup final, and talk about how to coach playing against a high line, as well as the importance of midfield runners.

Mar 02, 202234:03
Harry Kane’s performance vs Manchester City, and playing with and against a number 9 who drops into midfield - Ep11

Harry Kane’s performance vs Manchester City, and playing with and against a number 9 who drops into midfield - Ep11

Charlie Zazzera is joined by the Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach Neill Collins and UEFA A licensed coach Wayne Thomas to analyse Harry Kane’s outstanding performance at the Etihad, and discuss coaching methods for playing with or  against a number 9 who drops into midfield.

Feb 22, 202233:13
Ralph Hasenhüttl’s comments about Manchester United and coaching defensive transitions - Ep10

Ralph Hasenhüttl’s comments about Manchester United and coaching defensive transitions - Ep10

Ali Tweedale is joined by Stockport County’s assistant manager Clint Hill and Aston Villa academy coach Sam Hudson to discuss Manchester United vs Southampton and coaching defensive transitions.

Feb 15, 202237:52
Middlesbrough’s FA Cup win over Manchester United and coaching a mid-block - Ep9

Middlesbrough’s FA Cup win over Manchester United and coaching a mid-block - Ep9

Charlie Zazzera is joined by Aston Villa Women head coach Carla Ward and Leicester City Under-18 head coach Adam Barradell to discuss Middlesbrough’s shock defeat of Manchester United in the FA Cup and, as a related topic, coaching a mid-block.

The guests define exactly what is meant by a mid-block, explain why teams use it, and share their advice on how to coach a team to set up in a mid-block out of possession and, in possession, how to play against it.

Feb 09, 202224:13
Dele Alli, Luis Díaz and integrating new players into a first-team environment - Ep8

Dele Alli, Luis Díaz and integrating new players into a first-team environment - Ep8

Ali Tweedale is joined by Arsenal academy coach Si Copley and Cardiff City first-team coach Mark Hudson to discuss how some January signings will fit into their new teams. They also debate Newcastle’s transfer strategy and go into detail on integrating new players into a first-team environment.

Feb 02, 202230:13
Thomas Tuchel’s tactical triumph over Antonio Conte - Ep7

Thomas Tuchel’s tactical triumph over Antonio Conte - Ep7

Both Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte tweaked their usual formations in Chelsea’s dominant 2-0 win over Tottenham. Charlie Zazzera is joined by UEFA A-Licensed Coach Gérard Jones and Coventry Under-23 Head Coach Luke Tisdale to discuss the approaches taken by both teams, and take a deeper dive into coaching the 4-3-3 formation against a 4-4-2 defensive shape.

Jan 25, 202236:46
Coutinho, De Bruyne, the half-spaces and how to use them - Ep6

Coutinho, De Bruyne, the half-spaces and how to use them - Ep6

This week’s coaching theme is the half-spaces in reaction to impressive Premier League performances from Kevin De Bruyne and Phillipe Coutinho last weekend.

This week, Charlie Zazzera is joined by UEFA pro licence coach Kevin Nicholson and AFC Wimbledon under-18s head coach James Oliver-Pearce.

Jan 18, 202237:43
FA Cup giant-killings and counter-attacking - Ep 5

FA Cup giant-killings and counter-attacking - Ep 5

Following giant-killings from Cambridge United, Boreham Wood and Nottingham Forest, the guys discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round’s most impressive performances, with this week’s coaching theme being counter-attacking.

This week, Charlie Zazzera is joined by TNS head coach Anthony Limbrick and Lewis Styles, who is a Pre-Academy Coach at Arsenal FC.

Jan 11, 202233:50
Conte vs Klopp and the importance of overloads – Ep4

Conte vs Klopp and the importance of overloads – Ep4

Following a hugely entertaining match between Tottenham and Liverpool in the Premier League, our guests will be analysing the Antonio Conte-Jürgen Klopp tactical battle and discussing overloads.

This week, Charlie Zazzera is joined by UEFA A and Aston Villa academy coach, Sam Hudson, and the former Stevenage and Oldham head coach, who is now Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s assistant at Burton, Dino Maamria.

Dec 21, 202137:12
Mason Mount, James Maddison, Conor Gallagher and coaching attacking midfielders – Ep3

Mason Mount, James Maddison, Conor Gallagher and coaching attacking midfielders – Ep3

After impressive displays from all three English attacking midfielders, this week’s coaching theme during CV Spaces focused on coaching attacking midfielders.

Charlie Zazzera is joined by coach and tactical analyst Judah Davies, and former Tottenham senior development coach and Leyton Orient head coach Ross Embleton.

They discuss what makes a top quality attacking midfielder, coaching methods that can improve players in that position, and developing their game through analysis.

Dec 14, 202145:23
Aston Villa's set-piece success and coaching attacking and defensive dead balls - Ep2

Aston Villa's set-piece success and coaching attacking and defensive dead balls - Ep2

After goals from a free-kick and a corner, Aston Villa beat Leicester City 2-1 in the Premier League this weekend. As a result, we decided to discuss all things set-pieces: attacking and defending them, creative routines and, of course, coaching methods on how to improve your own team.

Charlie Zazzera is joined by Newcastle United's head of coach development Neil Winskill and former West Brom Under-23s, first-team and even interim head coach, Jimmy Shan, who is now Rochdale’s assistant manager.

Set-piece coaches – like Austin MacPhee – are also discussed, as are the coaches who are the best at improving set-piece routines and why.

Dec 07, 202138:41
Ralf Rangnick the coach, and what next for Manchester United - Ep 1

Ralf Rangnick the coach, and what next for Manchester United - Ep 1

In this very special episode of The Coaches' Voice first podcast series, CV Spaces, we take a deep dive into new Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick. Our two special guests, UEFA A-Licensed coach Gérard Jones and Östersunds Under-19 head coach Albin Sheqiri, join host Ali Tweedale to discuss Rangnick's coaching philosophy, his history of signing and developing young players, how suited the current United squad is to his playing style, and how you go about coaching the "heavy-metal football" Rangnick likes to play. 

Dec 03, 202101:02:33