Football Coaching: Small-Sided Game Formats In Youth Football Development

Our guest on the podcast this month is Amy Kay. Amy is a well established and respected figure in Youth Development, currently working as the Lead Foundation Phase Coach at Brighton & Hove Albion Academy. Following an impactful career as captain and Academy Lead at Lincoln City, Amy joined Brighton in 2024.

Renowned for her high-energy leadership and exceptional ability to connect with young players, she joins the show to discuss her journey, how to coach effectively across age groups in the Foundation Phase as well as the main theme of the episode, the value in varying game formats for players of all ages and how this can benefit their learning and long-term development.

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