The Inner Huddle - The Football (Soccer) Development Podcast for Parents & Coaches of Young Aspiring Players

Extra Time - Encourage Your Child Not to be Afraid of Making Mistakes

In this latest bitesize episode of the Inner Huddle Perry talks about the  importance of encouraging your child to not be afraid of making mistakes to help them fulfil their potential.   

Encouraging your child to not be afraid of making mistakes is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life. 

Available on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Series 3 - Episode 5 - Youth Football Parents Q&A With Pez & Geoff

In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.  

Does shouting out from the side lines really ever achieve anything positive?

 

Chapter 26 - Embrace and encourage rotation of players to play in different positions.

 

My son’s team does not give a top scorer award but every team at the club does. So I buy him the trophy myself with the club badge on and give it to him on the day of the presentation (when he is top goal scorer). I don’t see an issue with this.

 

Chapter 90 - Children are like seeds.

 

If a player has made it known that they are leaving for a new team at the end of the season and do not turn up for 5 training sessions in a row (possibly training with the new team) but still expect to play on a Sunday - would you still play them? Genuinely interested to hear your thoughts.

 

Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592 

 

This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:

Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)

www.pezzazstreetsoccer.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor

 

Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -  https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

 

Extra Time - Encourage Self-Expression and Flair

In this latest bitesize episode of the Inner Huddle Perry talks about the  importance of encouraging self-expression and flair and how you can help your child to embrace this mindset to help them fulfil their potential.   

Encourage self-expression and flair is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life. 

Available on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Series 3 - Episode 4 - Youth Football Parents Q&A With Pez & Geoff

In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.  

I’ve heard you both talk about the need for players to scan whilst playing. Do you have any advice for helping my son to scan more or know of any drills that might help…?

 

Chapter 66 - Playing for more than one team

 

My 9 year old lad has been told his grassroots team aren’t going to resign him next season as he’s not good enough. He’s devastated that he’ll no longer be able to play with his friends. He didn’t play as much as the other players this season but still loved it. Do you have any advice on what we should do next to help him?

 

Chapter 104 - Moments of magic

 

What are your views on game time for young players from u7s to u11s? In our team all the parents pay the same fee but not all players get the same playing time.

 

Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592 

 

This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:

Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)

www.pezzazstreetsoccer.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor

 

Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -  https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

 

Extra Time - Embrace Mistakes and Failure

In this latest bitesize episode of the Inner Huddle Perry talks about the  importance of embracing mistakes and failure and how you can help your child to embrace this mindset to help them fulfil their potential.   

Embrace mistakes and failure is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life. 

Available on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Series 3 - Episode 3 - Youth Football Parents Q&A With Pez & Geoff

In the latest episode of series three Pez & Geoff answer more questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.  

I love players that can go past other players and mavericks of the game. Do you think this country will produce more flair players in the future or has the game changed now…?

 

Chapter 3 - Embrace Mistakes and Failure

 

I’m a coach for an U8s team and in training I play lots of small sided games. The players don’t really have set positions and it’s all about contact time with the ball and having fun. However, I have at least two players who tell me that they’re not allowed to play in goal when it’s their turn. One even said “my dad will kill me!”. It leaves me in an awkward position. I just wondered what your thoughts on this are?

 

Chapter 40 - What to do if your child wants to quit

 

I had a brief run through the chapters in your book but I am unsure if there is anything on dealing with on field ‘trash talking’ from opponents? this has occurred a few times recently to my youngest boy and has made him very upset and in tears. I believe it is just a tactic to get under his skin and affect his performance. Any help would be appreciated in how to block this out mentally.

 

Chapter 114 - Don't be a PlayStation parent

How late is too late to join a grassroots team if you’ve decided you want to play professionally? I have a 13-year-old who’s suddenly decided that’s what they want to do and is all they talk about.

 

Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592 

 

This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:

Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Your hosts are: Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC)

www.pezzazstreetsoccer.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor

 

Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -  https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

 

Extra Time - How to Help Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset

In this latest bitesize episode of the Inner Huddle Perry talks about the huge importance of helping your child develop a growth mindset rather than a fixed one and offers insights and practical advice from his many years of experience.  

Developing a growth mindset is one of the key messages from Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life. 

Available on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Extra Time - Defining "Success"

In this bitesize episode of the Inner Huddle Perry talks about what success at youth football means to different parents and the importance of aligning that with the player's ambitions.

Defining success, is the first chapter of Perry's new book - Did You Win, Did You Score...? How to help your child succeed at football and life. 

Available on Amazon:
http://tinyurl.com/NewBookDetails

 

Series 3 - Episode 2 - Youth Football Parents Q&A With Pez & Geoff

In the second episode of the new series Pez & Geoff answer questions sent in by parents and coaches along with discussing some of the chapters in Pez's new book (Did You Win, Did You Score...?) The questions are listed below.

 

I recently started coaching my boys team who will move up to U7s this year. There seems to be a lot of pressure from people saying that they need to be playing loads of summer tournaments to ‘get them ready’ for their first season, but I’m just not sure it’s the right thing for them and they can get the same development playing small games together as a team. I don’t want to hold them back or for them to get hammered every week come September either as that won’t be enjoyable so wondered what your views were?

 

Book chapter 142 - What is skill and what is technique...?

 

Neither myself or my partner come from a football background so everything is new for us. Our son is an U9 with a local grassroots team and has progressed really well over the past year. I hear a lot of parents talk about the need, if we’re serious about his development, to play for two teams and to join an elite league. We’re confused about the whole thing and really need some guidance.

 

Book chapter 29 - Avoid chasing the dream.

 

I recently put a post on a Facebook group asking if anyone could recommend a 1 to 1 coach for my son to help increase his confidence. Lots of names were suggested, and people tagged, and now I’m not sure who the best one will be. What should I be looking for?

 

Book chapter - 62 - Private coaching and one-to-one coaching - avoid the cowboys. 

 

Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592 

 

This episode was sponsored by Perry's new book:

Did You Win, Did You Score...?

How to help your child succeed at football and life

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Did-You-Win-Score-football/dp/1913012980/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L40Q60J7BGAF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IALWCNLKc8VUdoAof6op4w.ZlNsCgeAVASh3lsxRnxrvy2jGF4UWMxD61hXaCjdeBA&dib_tag=se&keywords=perry+cocking&qid=1704965403&sprefix=perry+coc%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1

 

Your hosts are:

Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC) - 

www.pezzazstreetsoccer.com

https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor

Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) - 

https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal

Series 3 - Episode 1 - How to Help Your Child Succeed

Welcome to the new series of The Inner Huddle! In the forst episode of the new series, and back by popular demand, we continue to look at various chapters from Perry's new book, Did You Win, Did You Score...? (How to Help Your Child Succeed at Football & Life). Loads of great snippets and takeaways to be had for parents and coaches alike. Please see the book synopsis below.

 

The book is now available on Amazon UK! (link below)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Did-You-Win-Score-football/dp/1913012980/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1L40Q60J7BGAF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IALWCNLKc8VUdoAof6op4w.ZlNsCgeAVASh3lsxRnxrvy2jGF4UWMxD61hXaCjdeBA&dib_tag=se&keywords=perry+cocking&qid=1704965403&sprefix=perry+coc%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1

 

The book is also available from The Great British Book Shop (link below)

https://www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk/products/did-you-win-did-you-score?_pos=1&_sid=f61fd5abb&_ss=r

 

“From what I’ve seen so far this book is something special” - Andy Reid (former Republic of Ireland & Premier League player)

“This could well become the youth football bible for parents everywhere” - Dan Harding (former Southampton FC, Brighton and Leeds Utd player)

“I think all coaches and managers should read this book as well as parents” - Danny Mills (former England international & Premier League player)

 

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR FOOTBALL PARENTS!! - OUT NOW!! 

How can parents help their child to fulfil their potential both on and off the pitch and get the most out of our national sport?

Every parent wants what's best for their child. Unfortunately, with very few resources available, parents of youth football players have had to mainly rely on guesswork, until now!

Did You Win, Did You Score? has 150 chapters to help guide parents through every step of their child's football journey and personal development both on and off the pitch. This book helps parents to understand the impact they can have, both positively and negatively, along with providing practical advice for helping their child to fulfil their potential and learn valuable life skills.

This book will help parents facilitate a positive experience for their child and avoid the many unintentionally damaging behaviours that can lead to problems. It guides parents to help their child build positive characteristics for life such as resilience, confidence and a growth mindset along with helping them to be the best player they can be.

It is as much about life as it is about football. It will help parents to enable their child to get the most out of the game to not only be the best player they can be on the pitch but also the best person they can be off it.

Perry passes on his extensive knowledge and experience of working in grassroots and professional football for over twenty years and at every level of the game from beginners to Champions League winners. It can be read from cover to cover or used as a reference book to be delved into time and again throughout a child's football journey.