Episodes

Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
In this month's podcast, Dan is joined by our Football Development Officer to discuss the key learnings from his 16-year coaching career with the likes of Leeds, Rotherham, and Doncaster Belles.

Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode, England Women U23 Head Coach Emma Coates delves into her coaching journey, highlighting the fellow coaches that have had an impact on her career, as well as detailing her coaching philosophy.

Sunday Feb 09, 2025
Sunday Feb 09, 2025
In the latest edition of Touchline Talk, former Middlesbrough Academy Director, Dave Parnaby, joins us to discuss his career in coaching and player development, where he brought through a generation of stars including Stewart Downing, Ben Gibson and Lee Cattermole.

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this month's episode, Dan is joined by a very special guest in Norway Women's Head Coach Gemma Grainger. The two sit down to discuss Gemma's time as Wales boss, her journey through the England youth ranks, and the steps she took to become an elite international coach.

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Dan is back, and this time he's joined by former Middlesbrough, Bristol Rovers, and Darlington keeper Andy Collett to discuss academy life, his career between the sticks, and his philosophies as a goalkeeper coach and scout.

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
To kick off the series, Dan is joined by the Assistant Coach for Middlesbrough U23s and Guisborough Town, Paul Crager, to discuss his rise through academy and grassroots football.

