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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
Mark meets... Simon Church
In the final episode of Season 3 Rivo and Rich are joined by former Reading, Wycombe Wanderers, MK Dons, Wales international striker, Simon Church.
On the pod, Buckinghamshire born Simon talks about the start of his career joining Wycombe before moving to Reading and playing an important role in the club's promotion to the Premier League in 2012.
He also talks about receiving his first international call-up for Wales via letter, the difference between domestic and international football, the impact Gary Speed and Chris Coleman had on the team and on the Country as a whole. He also gives us an insight into Wales' successful Euro 2016 campaign.
There's also a car alarm, talk of playing alongside Gareth Bale and Churchy tells us who makes his ultimate 5-a-side team.
For more information about grassroots football coaching in Berks & Bucks, please visit www.berks-bucksfa.com/coaches
Music and post-production by Darren Fellerdale.