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The Podcast for parents and coaches of young aspiring footballers. Our professional team answer questions about youth football development for parents, managers & coaches to help children fulfil their potential and succeed at football. The Inner Huddle Podcast is hosted by Perry Cocking & Geoff Bonner who have over 40 years of coaching experience between them. They have worked with children at grassroots level right through to Premier League & Champions League winners. The first series had over 20,000 downloads and series two sees sports psychologist, Betsy Tuffrey, join the team to help answer the many questions that get sent in by football parents from all over the world. If you have question for the podcast please send it to Perry at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com Please leave a review if you can as it helps other people find us.
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
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)
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) - https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
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.
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
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.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
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.
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
Your hosts are:
Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC) -
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
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)
The book is also available from The Great British Book Shop (link below)
“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.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
In the final episode of season two Perry & Geoff 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 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.
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
In the penultimate episode of series two, Pez and Geoff answer more questions from parents to do with youth football. The following eight questions were used to trigger many different discussion points and is a must listen for all parents and coaches! There's lots of great advice for parents & coaches to help children fulfil their potential. Please subscribe, share and rate the podcast to help us grow and reach more like minded parents around the world.
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My son plays for a team with his friends, many of them have also started playing for another team. He’d really like to go along with them and play but by his own admission, he’s not as good as them. Do you have any tips on how he can improve quickly to help catch up…?
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I have run an U10 team for two seasons and have really enjoyed it. However, I’ve found it hard to keep players for this season as many left to join another club that play in a more glamourous league. One of the player’s dads literally “tapped” them all up towards the end of the season (having joined us at the start of the season) and they left in the summer. Although one has already come back as it was far too serious and not much fun. It’s really knocked my confidence and the way I’ve been treated has had an effect on my enthusiasm, to the point I’m not sure I want to do it anymore. Is tapping up a normal part of children’s football and should I quit if my enthusiasm has gone?
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My question is about academy football- my son loves to find space and pass and move, but when he’s at academy training and they do small sided matches…no one else passes. In fact you see players running into 6 opponents with their head down. And it’s encouraged. I get the 1v1 idea, beat the man etc. but even this surely needs coaching? Do I get my son to come and snatch the ball and copy others trying to take on the team untill they lose it or stick to making the choices he wants on standing off the play yelling for the ball which inevitably never comes! And will those coaches recognise his spatial awareness or see it as him not being involved?
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I have a daughter that plays u12’s football for a grassroots side. In pre-season a local academy held ‘elite’ trials, recommended to us by her coach she did them and was successful. The coach did not realise at the time that the ‘elite’ training clashes with her team training. She’s been doing half of her club then onto the elites straight after (her choice) now it’s dark that’s not possible and the coach has said if she chooses elites she will have to start on the bench come game day. Ultimate question is what should she do? She will improve with the elite training playing with better players but miss out on starting games. I’ve left all this up to her and she’s made all of the decisions around it so far.
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What is/are the biggest misconceptions about coaching youth football that you hear all the time?
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If my child wants a career in football (not necessarily as a player), other than the FA qualifications, what should they do to help support their future career?
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Why does playing Futsal enhance your football training?
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Who do you think is the best Futsal player in the world and why (past or present)
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by SR Health, Safety & Engineering Ltd:
Your hosts are:
Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC) -
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
In the eighth episode of series two, Pez and Geoff answer more questions from parents to do with youth football. The following seven questions were used to trigger many different discussion points and is a must listen for all parents and coaches! There's lots of great advice for parents & coaches to help children fulfil their potential. Please subscribe, share and rate the podcast to help us grow and reach more like minded parents around the world.
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My son has suddenly decided that he wants to stop playing football. He’s 12 years old and a pretty decent player. I don’t want him to quit and nor do his coaches but he’s made up his mind. It’s caused quite a bit of friction between us. Can you give me some advice please…?
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My son doesn’t like watching football with me. He plays in a team but when a big game is on he’d rather go upstairs and play on his Xbox. I feel I learned the most about the game by watching all the time. What are your thoughts?
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I live in an area where we have lots of football clubs, franchises and soccer schools. How do I know which one might be best for my child to attend…?
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Do you think that mindset is more important than talent?
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What do you think the future of youth football will look like in terms of developing players and what would you like to see?
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Do you think it’s more important to play more matches than it is to train?
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Please can I have some advice. Before my son started playing Futsal he was a very steady footballer. He would work hard, win the ball back and look for the best pass. He very rarely put a foot wrong but never really did anything to stand out! Since futsal he’s become a lot more confident on the ball and is happy to try and beat a man, however, he will now at times get himself in trouble during football matches by trying something new. Is that a normal part of his development?
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by SR Health, Safety & Engineering Ltd:
Your hosts are:
Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC) -
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -
https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal
Betsy Tuffrey (Seed Psychology) -
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
In the seventh episode of series two, Pez and Geoff go deeper into youth football subjects than ever before! The following six questions were used to trigger many discussion points, many hard hitting, on a variety of topics. Lots of great advice for parents & coaches to help children fulfil their potential.
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With only a limited amount of time for my child to practice, do you think he is best off practicing his strengths or his weaknesses…?
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In a previous episode you talked about the power of visualisation. Can you explain more?
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What are your top tips for parents that have young children just starting playing football?
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I saw the quote from Arsene Wenger about technical skills that you sent out. Please could you elaborate more on the subject…?
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My son plays for his local team and used to really enjoy it. A lot of the players from his team now play for a Saturday team as well, and they’ve started to make fun of my son for not being good enough as they are now in an academy. Can you offer us, his parents, any advice to help him…? We’re new to football and don’t fully understand the differences in the teams and how to explain things to him.
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Our son’s U11s manager continually coaches the team throughout the match. I understand that children need some guidance but he talks them through every play and every situation. It’s got the team quite well organised but none of the players take risks or express themselves. Other parents seem to love it as results are good but I get very frustrated with it. Am I right to think that their creativity is being coached out of them or should I accept that this is how most managers operate and get on with it…?
Please send any questions you want answered/discussed to Pez at perry@pezzazstreetsoccer.com or 07818225592
This episode was sponsored by SR Health, Safety & Engineering Ltd:
Your hosts are:
Perry Cocking (Pezzaz Street Soccer & formerly Southampton FC) -
https://www.facebook.com/perrycockingauthor
Geoff Bonner (Wessex Futsal Club) -
https://www.facebook.com/wessexfutsal
Betsy Tuffrey (Seed Psychology) -