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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......Charlie Lauri
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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 through college, to gaining valuable experience with Wycombe Wanderers Foundation.
Charlie reflects on how an untimely injury led him into coaching earlier than expected, opening the door to a range of roles across the game. He shares the influence of key figures along the way, including his dad as a coach, and how mentors like Andy Ritchie introduced him to different coaching techniques that helped shape his philosophy.
We also dive into how the game has evolved—looking at changing positional demands and the growing role of technology in player development. Finally, Charlie offers practical insight into a topic often overlooked: how to effectively incorporate goalkeepers into training sessions to maximise engagement and development for the whole team.
Music by Darren Fellerdale