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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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 79 episodes
The Grassroots Football Coach
Latest Episodes
Rivo & Rich meet... Brian Lackey
This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by grassroots coach, Brian Lackey.On the pod, Brian shares his own grassroots journey as a player before being inspired to coach which he has continued over the last 3 decades. Brian talks about his ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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Rivo & Rich meet... Mitch Woodward
Mark 'Rivo' Rivers & Richard Brant are back for Series 10 and are joined by Coach Developer, Mitch Woodward.On the pod, Mitch shares his journey including his own playing experiences as a 7 year old to open-aged football. He also tal...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 Special
Each year, Rivo & Rich release a special podcast to promote and highlight Mental Health Awareness Week and this year it takes place from 12th to 18th May, with the theme of “Community”.This year Rich caught up with Callum Salho...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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Black History Month Special with Abdoullah Kheir (Part 2)
To mark Black History Month 2024, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month.Black History Month is a national celebration which aims to promote and celebrate achievements by Bl...
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Black History Month Special with Abdoullah Kheir (Part 1)
To mark Black History Month 2024, this special episode of The Grassroots Football Coach is dedicated to celebrating Black History Month. Black History Month is a national celebration which aims to promote and celebrate achievements by B...
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