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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......Elijah Bada returns!
This week, Rich welcomes back Elijah Bada to the pod, returning for the first time since 2022. On the pod, Elijah shares incredible stories from his recent experiences in the Baller League—rubbing shoulders with football icons like ...
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World Cup 2026 Special #2
Rich is joined once again by Adam Parry to break down the World Cup after the opening two rounds of group stage matches. Together, they highlight the standout teams who’ve impressed early on, as well as the sides that have delivered...
Rivo & Rich meet......Caroline Moran
This week, Rivo & Rich are joined by the brilliant Caroline Moran for an inspiring deep dive into her footballing journey and coaching career.From growing up in Barnsley as a passionate supporter to stepping into the Arsenal women’s ...
World Cup 2026 Preview
Join Rich and special guest, BBFA Football Development Officer, Adam Parry, as they dive into a full preview of the biggest World Cup in history—kicking off today! With a groundbreaking 48-team format, hosted across three nations, this tourname...
Rivo & Rich meet......Charlie Lauri
Rivo & Rich are back with Series 11 of the pod and this week are joined by local coach Charlie Lauri.In this episode, we sit down with Charlie to explore his coaching journey—from his early days completing his Level 1 qualification t...