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Episode 132 – Parents in Youth Football, a round-table discussion with Gary Piggott, Kevin Middleton, Zane Barber and Paul Kennedy
In this episode, Scott and Ray are joined by the superb Gary Piggott, Kevin Middleton, Zane Barber and Paul Kennedy for a round-table discussion about the important role parents play in youth football.
The panel discusses the relationship between coaches and parents, the importance of clear and consistent communication, managing expectations and how clubs and coaches can help parents better understand the player-development journey.
The conversation also explores what can happen when things do not run smoothly, how coaches can approach difficult conversations and how everyone involved can work together to create the best possible experience for young players.
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"Episode 132 - Parents in Youth Football" is an episode of The Soccer Coaching Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 31 min. Published July 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
