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The Grassroots Football Coach
UEFA A Licence Coach Mark 'Rivo' Rivers, and Berks & Bucks FA's, Richard Brant, catch up with local and national football coaches to discuss their journeys, coaching philosophies and personal experiences in the sport. Follow Rivo & Rich as they catch up with old friends, new colleagues and footballing legends, and listen in, as each guest provides their own fascinating insight into football coaching from every level of the game.
The Grassroots Football Coach
Latest Episodes
Rivo & Rich meet......Carol John
Rivo & Rich are back with Series 11 of the pod and this week are joined by local grassroots coach, Carol John. Carol discusses the female game and how things are changing, but also what still needs to happen to create better, mo...
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Rivo & Rich meet......Chris McKaughan
Rivo & Rich are back with Series 11 of the pod and this week are joined by local grassroots coach Chris McKaughan. Chris shares his experience balancing multiple coaching roles at Woodley United, his passion for long-term player...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2026
Rivo & Rich are back with Season 11!!Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 11th to 17th May, with the theme of “ACTION”.Thi...
Rivo & Rich meet... Andy Ritchie (Part 2)
Rivo & Rich are back for the final time this season with the 2nd part with Andy Ritchie.Andy talks about the evolution of the game including inverted full backs and the importance of goalkeepers. Andy shares his views on the differen...
Rivo & Rich meet... Andy Ritchie (Part 1)
This week Rivo & Rich are joined by Coach Developer, Tutor and Coach, Andy Ritchie.On the pod, Andy talks about his first experiences of football and his love for Coventry City. Andy shares his experiences coaching abroad in USA, Chi...