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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
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, China & Germany and the impact it had on him professionally & personally.
Andy talks in depth of his time in academy football including Charlton Athletic & Southampton which included working with Adam Lallana, Theo Walcott and Gareth Bale with Andy providing some brilliant examples from his time at the Saints.
Andy also talks about the importance of different coaching methods including guided discovery and demonstrations and the key of players utilising space.
Join Andy for part 2 next week!
Music by Darren Fellerdale