This valuable lesson helped our sons perform at their best
How a simple tweak to our approach unlocked our boys' potential
It's Only Kids Football · Ben Welch and Mike Clark
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Show Notes
In Episode 18, Ben and Mike relive the highs and lows of their latest two games, which left them planning European tours and doing victory dances in the kitchen.
Then, it’s a reality check as their boys step up to face Brighton’s academy team—spoiler: it wasn’t pretty, but the lessons hit harder than the tackles.
While Ben starts to show signs of listening to his son and learning to ease off, Mike struggles to contain his frustration, bringing about some much-needed introspection.
There are candid confessions about coaching errors, debates over pushing vs. praising, and discussions on the importance of stepping back so the kids can shine.
Plus, there’s the introduction of a new ‘Teammate of the Week’ award and how a sneaky Burger King took the sting out of a challenging car journey home.
It’s another rollercoaster of footballing emotions and a reminder that, win or lose, it’s still only kids’ football… right?
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